Suspected Islamists Kill 23 In DR Congo Attack
Suspected Allied Democratic Forces fighters have killed at least 23 people in eastern DR Congo, local officials said Monday, in the latest violence in the turbulent region claimed by the…
Alleged Defamation: MKO Abiola’s Widow Sues IGP, Demands N100bn In Damages
Prof. Zainab-Duke Abiola, a widow of the politician and businessman, Chief Moshood Abiola, has sued the Inspector General of Police (IGP) for defamation, demanding N100 billion in damages. Other defendants…
FIRS Makes Historic N10.1 Trillion Revenue In 2022
The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) generated a record N10.1 trillion revenue in 2022, the agency said. This is the highest tax collection ever recorded in its history. The Service…
Several Senior Ukraine Officials Resign Amid Corruption Allegations
Several senior Ukrainian officials announced their resignations Tuesday as the defence ministry was shaken by a food procurement scandal and the presidency warned of tough anti-graft measures. The defence ministry…
Elections: DSS DG Asks Personnel To Be Neutral
The Director General of the Department of State Services (DSS), Yusuf Bichi has charged personnel to be professional and neutral in the discharge of their responsibilities during and after the…
Flights Resume At Lagos Airport As Ground Handlers Suspend Strike
International flights have resumed at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos as aggrieved ground handlers suspended their industrial action after about 14 hours. An official of the Air Transport…
Obaseki Approves Over N1.5bn To Pay Pension Arrears
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has approved over N1.5 billion to clear the backlog owed 1,559 pensioners of local government councils in the state, which accumulated since 1986.…
Guatemala’s Ex-President Alvaro Colom Dies At 71
Guatemala’s ex-president Alvaro Colom, who was named in a US list of Central American officials accused of corruption, died on Monday at the age of 71, one of his former…
Top Indian University Bans Screening Of BBC Series On PM Modi
A top Indian university has banned the screening of a BBC documentary about Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s role during the deadly 2002 sectarian riots after his government attempted to block…
US To Support Nigeria’s Digital Transformation
The United States Government is committed to supporting programs that provide Nigerian youth with quality technological learning opportunities. This is according to the Consul-General at the Consulate General in Lagos…