The Federal Government will, in 2026, roll out two additional investment funds targeting Nigerian technology and creative startups under its Investment in Digital and Creative Enterprises (iDICE) programme, officials disclosed over the weekend. The new financing windows, a creative sector fund, and a “fund of funds” for smaller investment vehicles are part of the government’s…
A senior lecturer with the Kogi State University, Anyigba, identified as Dr. Olabode Abimbola Ibikunle, has died in a hotel room after a sex romp with a 22-year-old 200-level student. According to SaharaReporters, the incident occurred on Tuesday, July 15, and was later reported to the Anyigba Police Division, which promptly arrested the student involved…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested a radio host, Favour Ekoh, in connection with an alleged N700 million Ponzi scheme. Ekoh, who anchors the “Prime Time” program on Urban Radio 94.5FM Enugu, is accused of luring unsuspecting investors into a fraudulent investment scheme, promising exorbitant returns. This was contained in a statement…
Four people were killed and 10 wounded in a shooting at a family gathering in California on Saturday night, US police said, calling it a “targeted incident.” The shooting took place inside a banquet hall in Stockton, northeast of San Francisco, just before 6:00 pm, San Joaquin County Sheriff’s office spokesperson Heather Brent told reporters…
The Labour Party (LP) standard bearer during the 2023 presidential election, Peter Obi, has labelled the Federal Government’s budget of ₦142 billion for the construction of bus terminals as another evidence of misplaced priority. In a statement on Friday, Obi said the difference between the success and failure of the development in any nation is…
The Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, has warned that it may return to strike soon. The union says the Federal Government has failed to meet key agreements and accused the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Maruf Alausa, of trying to mislead Nigerians about the situation. Speaking through its University of Jos branch on Tuesday,…
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has announced plans to revoke the licences of drivers and fleet operators involved in fatal road crashes and prosecute them as part of efforts to improve road safety. The FRSC Corps Marshal, Malam Shehu Mohammed, issued the warning on Thursday in Abuja during the annual Safety Manager Retreat themed…
Uadiale Christiana Jacob, aka Christy Evan Osagie, a wanted convicted leader of an international human trafficking network has been arrested by the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja. The socialite whose network operates across the Middle Eastern countries with an operational base in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), was…
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Thompson Oludare, as the Managing Director of the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC). The president also approved the appointment of Kabir Kataka as the Executive Director at the NDIC. These appointments were contained in a letter addressed to the leadership of the Nigeria Senate. Tinubu in the…
Tension gripped Akinlalu community in Ife North Local Government Area of Osun State on Tuesday after gunmen ambushed a patrol team of the Amotekun Corps, leaving three people dead. The Nation learnt that the assailants had earlier attacked a farmland in the area, prompting a resident to alert Amotekun operatives in Ile-Ife. However, as the…
