JUST-IN: Akpabio Sacks Natasha As Senate Diaspora C’ttee Chair

Embattled Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has been removed as Chairperson of the Senate Committee on Diaspora and Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs). The announcement was made by Senate President Godswill Akpabio during Senate plenary on Thursday, signalling yet another change in the committee leadership structure of the 10th Senate. Replacing her is Senator Aniekan Bassey, who […]

PICTORIAL: Kano Police Launch ‘Operation Kukan Kura’, Arrest 98 Suspects

The Kano State Police Command has launched a special security initiative tagged ‘Operation Kukan Kura,’ resulting in the arrest of 98 suspects across the state. The Commissioner of Police, CP Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, made the disclosure during a press briefing at the Bompai Police Headquarters on Thursday, where he also highlighted the Command’s strategies and […]

EFCC Alerts Nigerians On Rising Virtual Asset, Investment Scams

The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ola Olukoyede, on Thursday, raised alarm over the growing threat of virtual asset and investment scams across Africa. He warned that fraudsters are increasingly leveraging digital technologies to exploit unsuspecting investors. Olukoyede gave the warning in his address at a public lecture marking the […]

Tinubu Didn’t Stop 5-year Visa Policy For Americans — Presidency

The Presidency has denied reports circulating on social media that President Bola Tinubu ordered the suspension of the issuance of 5-year multiple-entry Nigerian visas to United States citizens. LEADERSHIP reports that the rumours were fuelled by United States Department of State’s Tuesday decision to update its reciprocal non-immigrant visa policy, impacting several countries, including Nigeria. […]