Pope Francis is resting comfortably after experiencing two episodes of acute respiratory failure, the Vatican confirmed on Tuesday. The 88-year-old pontiff was admitted to Rome’s Gemelli Hospital on February 14 due to bronchitis, which later developed into pneumonia in both lungs.The Vatican reported that Pope Francis...
The Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved the appointment of six Deputy Inspectors General of Police (DIGs) and promoted eight Chief Superintendents of Police (CSPs) to Assistant Commissioners of Police (ACPs).New DIG AppointmentsIn a statement released on Tuesday, PSC spokesperson Ikechukwu Ani confirmed the appointments and...
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested former Akwa Ibom State Governor, Udom Emmanuel, over an alleged N700 billion fraud.Money Laundering, Diversion of Funds AllegationsEmmanuel was taken into custody after honoring an EFCC invitation on Tuesday to respond to allegations of money laundering, fund...
The Lagos State Special Offences Court in Ikeja has ordered the remand of Jude Okoye, the elder brother and former manager of Paul and Peter Okoye of the defunct music duo P-Square, over an alleged theft of $1 million and £34,537.59.Justice Rahman Oshodi directed that Okoye...
The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has advised Nigeria to ease its growing debt burden by prioritizing investments in agriculture and manufacturing. The recommendation comes as the bank’s latest report ranks Nigeria among Africa’s top three debtors, contributing 8% of the continent’s total external debt.According to the...
Nigeria has secured a total of $50.8 billion in investment deals as of November 2024, according to the Minister of Industry, Trade, and Investment, Jumoke Oduwole. She made this disclosure on Tuesday while presenting the ministry’s achievements at a ministerial briefing in Abuja.Speaking on trade, the...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Shamsedeen Ogunjimi as the new Accountant-General of the Federation, following a rigorous selection process. His appointment takes effect from March 7, 2025, the same day the current Accountant-General, Oluwatoyin Madehin, is set to retire.The announcement was made...
Super Eagles captain Ahmed Musa has returned to the national team after nearly a year, making the squad for Nigeria’s crucial 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe. The veteran forward, who last played for the team almost a year ago, is among the 39-man...
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, (NDLEA), have intercepted two suspected drug traffickers attempting to smuggle heroin into Nigeria through the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, and Port Harcourt International Airport. The suspects ingested the illicit substances in a desperate attempt to avoid detection...
The Niger State Police Command has confirmed the tragic death of Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Shafiu Bawah, who allegedly took his own life by hanging himself. According to a statement from the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Wasiu Abiodun, the incident occurred on February...
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