Security General

EFCC traces laundered $300,000 to yahoo boy

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) said it has traced over 300,000 dollars, laundered to a suspected internet fraudster. A statement by Mr Dele Oyewale, the Spokesperson of the EFCC on Tuesday in Abuja said the suspect was among the 35 suspects arrested Sunday in Auchi area of Edo. Oyewale said the arrest was

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Health General

Asthma: Proper breastfeeding reduces risk of allergic conditions in children – Expert

Dr Modupe Ajibawo, Consultant Family Physician, at the Federal Medical Centre, Ebute Metta, has highlighted the need for proper breastfeeding of infants to reduce the risk of allergic conditions like asthma. Ajibawo, who disclosed this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in an interview in Lagos on Tuesday, said breast milk serves as immunity

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Economy General

SMEDAN creates 90,000 jobs in Q1 2025

The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) says it created more than 90,160 jobs and empowered 116,661 entrepreneurs across the country in the first quarter (Q1) of 2025. Mr Charles Odii, Director-General of SMEDAN, made this known in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja, noting that the figures were contained in the

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Economy General

Niger Delta: PIND holds one day workshop on mitigation of harms to agric investment

A one-day workshop has been held in Port Harcourt to review studies on mitigations to harms done to agric investments. Details:Search has begun on how to mitigate the many impacts of kidnapping and herder-farmer clashes which are said to be prominent causes of conflicts in the communities in the oil region. The conflicts are said

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Politics

Rivers identifies kidnapping, herder menace as Solad set for action

The Rivers State government has identified three key security threats in the state. The government has vowed to fight back. Details:Vice Admiral Ibok Ekwe Ibas Rtd, the Sole Administrator of Rivers State, has vowed to launch intervention actions in some local council areas of the state that have raised outcry over kidnapping and herder-farmer clashes.

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Sports

Amorim Makes Worrying Admission After Brentford Defeat

Ruben Amorim has warned that his team are not ready to be competitive in the Premier League and take on Champions League responsibilities. Manchester United fell to their 16th league defeat against Brentford on Sunday despite nearing qualification for Europe’s top competition. The Red Devils lost 4-3 to the Bees in west London after taking

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Sports

U-20 AFCON: Flying Eagles, Morocco Battle To 0-0 Draw

Nigeria’s Flying Eagles and the Junior Atlas of Morocco played a 0-0 draw in their second Group B match of the 2025 U-20 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt on Sunday. The result means Morocco, on four points, lead the group while the Flying Eagles, also on four points, are second. Tunisia, who defeated Kenya

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Sports

Saliba Won’t Leave Arsenal This Summer –Arteta

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says he’s confident of convincing William Saliba not to leave the Gunners this summer. Recall that Real Madrid have reportedly made the 24-year-old a priority target as they seek to overhaul their aging and injury-prone defence. The Frenchman is under contract at the club until the summer of 2027, and Arsenal

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Sports

Onyedika Helps Club Brugge Win First Belgian Cup Title In 10 Years

Nigeria international Raphael Onyedika was in action as Club Brugge ended their long wait to become Belgian Cup champions thanks to a 2-1 win against Anderlecht in Sunday’s final. Onyedika was in the starting line-up before he was repelaced in the 74th minute. It was Club Brugge’s first Belgian Cup title since the 2014/2015 season

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Politics

Wherever Kwankwaso goes, we follow – Yusuf vows

Gov.Abba Yusuf of Kano State has reaffirmed his commitment to supporting Sen. Rabiu Kwankwaso’s political decisions. Yusuf pledged to follow Kwankwaso’s political lead, stating, “wherever he goes politically, his supporters will follow.”The Governor made this declaration while addressing 484 local government Councilors from the 44 Local government areas at the Government House on Sunday. Yusuf

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