Judiciary General

ODINKALU FAULTS EFCC CHAIRMAN OVER ‘60% STUDENTS ARE CRIMINALS’ CLAIM

Human rights lawyer Chidi Anselm Odinkalu has criticised the chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission over claims that 60 percent of Nigerian tertiary students are criminals. Odinkalu described the statement as irresponsible and unconscionable, warning that it amounts to unlawful profiling and undermines constitutional protections. He argued that the anti-graft agency has no

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General Technology

FIBRE CUTS PUSH TELECOM OPERATORS TO BACK DIG-ONCE POLICY

By Paul Chimodo Telecommunications stakeholders in Nigeria have called for the adoption of a “Dig-Once” policy to curb the rising cases of fibre cuts affecting network quality across the country. The operators made the call at a policy forum in Lagos, where industry players reviewed persistent infrastructure damage that continues to disrupt services and increase

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Security General

IGP APPROVES DISMISSAL, PROSECUTION OF OFFICER OVER DELTA SHOOTING

The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has approved the dismissal and prosecution of Assistant Superintendent of Police, Nuhu Usman, over the killing of a suspect in Effurun, Delta State. The decision followed a review by the Force Disciplinary Committee, which found the officer acted in violation of established rules on the use of firearms. The

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General

PRP ACCUSES APC OF SUPPRESSING OPPOSITION VOICES

The Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) has accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) of attempting to silence opposition voices. The party’s chairman in Rivers State, Dr Nature Dumale-Kieghe, alleged that dissenting views are being suppressed, warning that this could undermine democratic governance. He also expressed concern that despite controlling over 30 states, the APC still appears

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General

ANALYSTS RAISE CONCERNS OVER POLITICAL DEVELOPMENTS AHEAD OF ELECTIONS

A lecturer in Politics and Governance, Professor Ken Nwaeke, has expressed concern over recent political developments in the country ahead of the next general elections. He said the process surrounding the purchase of nomination forms may not necessarily open up the political space, alleging that restrictions within the ruling All Progressives Congress could limit competition.

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Technology Economy General

How CBN’s New Remittance Rule Will Change Dollar Transfers Into Nigeria

By Paul Chimodo The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is preparing to reshape the way diaspora remittances are paid into the country, introducing a policy that will end the payout of foreign currency to recipients. From May 1, 2026, all international money transfers into Nigeria will be disbursed strictly in naira. This means Nigerians receiving

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General

REHABILITATED YOUTHS PLEDGE NEW BEGINNING IN PORT HARCOURT

Ten individuals formerly involved in social vices say they have turned a new leaf following a six-month rehabilitation programme organised by the Youth Rescue International Development Organization. The declaration was made during a joint graduation ceremony of the 27th Jos and 28th Port Harcourt sets in Port Harcourt, where the graduates pledged to abstain from

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Technology General

META TO CUT 8,000 JOBS IN MAY AMID AI PUSH

By Paul Chimodo Tech giant Meta Platforms has announced plans to lay off about 8,000 employees in May as part of a major restructuring effort driven by increased investment in artificial intelligence. The job cuts represent roughly 10 percent of the company’s global workforce and are expected to take effect from May 20. The company

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Technology General

NCC, CBN sign MoU to strengthen fight against financial fraud

By Paul Chimodo The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening collaboration between both regulators to combat rising cases of electronic and SIM-related fraud in Nigeria’s digital economy. The agreement, signed at the CBN headquarters in Abuja, is designed to improve

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General

Rivers Govt to Commission Projects from June

The Rivers State Government has indicated that several ongoing projects across the state will be commissioned from June this year. Commissioner for Works, Temple Nwofor, disclosed that most of the projects are about 60 percent completed. He made this known when members of the Nigerian Society of Engineers, Rivers State Branch, paid him a visit.

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