Nigeria to Secure Fresh $500m World Bank Loan Amid Rising Debt
$500m World Bank loan: Nigeria set for IDA credit to boost agricultural productivity Agricultural value chains: Project targets smallholder farmers, food security, job creation External debt burden: Nigeria’s debt hits…
EFCC Arrests 20 Over Vote-Buying in FCT Polls, Recovers N17.2m
Electoral offences: Economic and Financial Crimes Commission arrests 20 suspects for alleged vote-buying in FCT elections. Cash recovery: N17,218,700 seized, including N13.5m found in a vehicle near a polling unit.…
Nigeria Tops India’s Deportation List as 1,470 Nationals Sent Home
1,470 Nigerians deported from India between April 2023 and March 2024 Nigerians account for nearly two-thirds of all foreign nationals removed Major reasons cited: expired visas and drug-related offences The…
FCT Poll: Low Voter Turnout in Kuje as Accreditation, Voting Begins
Voting starts in Kuje Area of FCT amid low voter turnout. BVAS delay cited as key reason for voter apathy. Election peaceful, with party agents from APC, PDP, and ADC…
Court Orders Police to Pay N30m Damages for Declaring Sowore Wanted
Court awards ₦30m damages against NPF, IGP, Lagos CP Judge rules Sowore’s “wanted” declaration unconstitutional Says police action violated rights to speech, movement, protest The Federal High Court in Lagos…
UK Court Jails Nigerian Man Over Forced Abortion on Valentine’s Day
Adeleke Adelani sentenced to 11 years (2 years suspended) for unlawful termination of pregnancy Additional 5-year sentence (1 year suspended) for assault, to run concurrently Victim says she has forgiven…
ADC Accuses APC of Fear Over Free, Fair Elections
ADC condemns APC over Electoral Act Amendment Bill Party claims APC governors fear conducting free elections Nigerians urged to resist tyranny The African Democratic Congress has criticised the ruling All…
Dangote Signs $400m Equipment Deal To Expand Refinery To 1.4m bpd
Dangote signs $400m agreement with Chinese machinery giant Refinery capacity to rise from 650,000 to 1.4 million barrels per day Urea, polypropylene, LAB output also set for major expansion The…
JUST IN: Saudi Arabia Sights Ramadan Crescent Moon
Ramadan crescent moon sighted in Saudi Arabia, holy month begins tonight Authorities set February 18, 2026 as first day of Ramadan 1447 Moon observed in Hawtat Sudair, Tumair under favourable…
Tantita Reaffirms Commitment to Nation Building at Abuja Kids Football League
Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited has reaffirmed its commitment to nation-building and national development through its sponsorship of the Joseniho Kids Football League Abuja 2026. Tantita’s position was made known…
