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US sanctions Lagos-based BDC operator, firms over alleged terrorism financing

Nigeria, June 24 -- The United States government has sanctioned Mukhtar Muhammad, a Lagos-based Bureau De Change (BDC) operator, and three firms allegedly controlled by him over claims that they serve... Read More


Niger Assembly suspends plenary over rift with governor

Nigeria, June 24 -- The Niger State House of Assembly on Tuesday abruptly suspended plenary following disagreements among lawmakers over what members described as "unresolved issues" between the legis... Read More


'We are not happy': Wike hits Super Eagles over 2026 World Cup absence

Nigeria, June 24 -- The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has criticised the Super Eagles over Nigeria's failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, saying many Nigeria... Read More


Alleged manhood disappearance sparks rights concerns as police probe incident

Nigeria, June 24 -- A viral video showing a man being beaten and interrogated over an allegation of "manhood disappearance" in Rivers State has triggered fresh concerns about mob justice, vigilante ex... Read More


Senate begins final debate on state police bill

Nigeria, June 24 -- Nigerian senators have commenced the final debate on a constitutional amendment bill seeking to establish state police. Deliberations during the plenary began at about 2:50 p.m., ... Read More


Pastor counsels men on how best to be romantic

Nigeria, June 24 -- The Senior Pastor of Family Worship Centre (FWC), Abuja, Sarah Omakwu, has said that true romance in marriage is defined by humility and consistent service rather than expensive gi... Read More


Desmond Elliot denies corrupt enrichment since joining politics

Nigeria, June 24 -- Nollywood actor and parliamentarian Desmond Elliot has said that, unlike many politicians, he has neither stolen public funds nor enriched himself through public office despite spe... Read More


Four new senators take oath of office

Nigeria, June 24 -- The newly elected senators representing Ondo South and Enugu North Senatorial Districts, Dayo Faduyile and Ikeje Asogwa, respectively, have been inaugurated as members of the 10th ... Read More


Women's inclusion critical to engineering Africa's future, Sanwo-Olu says

Nigeria, June 24 -- Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has said Africa's ability to compete in the global economy will depend on how effectively it harnesses innovation, invests in infrastructure... Read More


NDC anti-defection law: Political loyalty or coercion?, By Zainab Suleiman Okino

Nigeria, June 24 -- Just when we thought we had seen enough of Nigeria's peculiar political engineering since 1998, there are still curious and fascinating issues brought to bear on its development. T... Read More