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CBN Governor Olayemi Cardoso urges Nigerians not to leave the country, stressing that the government is focused on building an economy where individuals, businesses, and communities thrive. He calls for collective action, highlighting opportunities in Nigeria's market and the importance of local...
Fisayo Soyombo credits social media pressure for his release after a three-day detention by the Nigerian Army. Arrested on charges of oil bunkering, his case garnered widespread attention, and Nigerians' activism on social media played a crucial role in his freedom. Fisayo Soyombo, founder of...
The Lagos State Task Force dismissed two officers for stealing phones during a drug trafficking raid in Gowon Estate. Their actions, caught on CCTV, led to their prosecution. The task force reaffirmed its commitment to ethical conduct while arresting 96 individuals and demolishing drug hideouts...
The Nigeria Immigration Service clarified that married women are not required to submit their husband's passport page for passport renewal, debunking recent complaints. The NIS outlined document requirements for name changes due to marriage or divorce and reassured Nigerians of a seamless...
Fisayo Soyombo, investigative journalist and FIJ founder has been released by the Nigerian Army after an arrest linked to illegal oil bunkering allegations. FIJ confirmed the release and raised concerns about Soyombo's safety due to the sensitive information shared during his detention. Fisayo...
Four officers of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) were killed during a Boko Haram ambush in Kaduna State. The attack occurred while the officers inspected a national grid installation in Shiroro, Niger State. Two officers returned injured, and one remains missing. The NSCDC...
Fisayo Soyombo, investigative journalist and founder of FIJ, was arrested by the Nigerian Army at an illegal oil bunkering site in Rivers State. The Army claims his presence is under investigation, while FIJ denies wrongdoing. The Nigerian Army has clarified the arrest of Fisayo Soyombo...
Crypto entrepreneur Justin Sun ate a banana from Maurizio Cattelan's $6.2M artwork Comedian at a Hong Kong press event. Sun highlighted the connection between conceptual art and cryptocurrency, predicting the piece's value could rise over time. His bold move adds another chapter to his...
A boat capsized in the River Niger early Friday, claiming several lives. The boat, carrying over 200 passengers, was en route to Katcha market when it overturned. Eight bodies have been recovered, and rescue operations continue. This tragic incident follows several similar accidents in Nigeria’s...
The Lagos Appeal Court has overturned the rape conviction of Dr. Femi Olaleye, managing director of Optimal Cancer Care Foundation. Olaleye had been sentenced to life imprisonment in October 2023 for child defilement and sexual assault. The appeal court ruled that the lower court made a judgment...
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