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EFCC arraigns two over alleged £110,000, N500 million fraud in Lagos

Nigeria, Sept. 5 -- The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned Ali Bala and Yusuf Umar Anka before the Lagos State High Court in Ikeja over alleged fraud involving £110,000... Read More


Five jailed for seven years, ordered to repay N117.7m in restitution to company

Nigeria, Sept. 4 -- The Lagos State High Court in Tapa, on Thursday sentenced five persons to seven years in prison each for defrauding a company, Chi Limited, of millions of naira. Trial judge Kudir... Read More


Communication scholars, professionals induct seven distinguished fellows at landmark ceremony

Nigeria, Sept. 4 -- The Association of Communication Scholars and Professionals of Nigeria (ACSPN) has inducted seven distinguished academics and two media leaders as Fellows of the Association, confe... Read More


ICC dismisses anonymous crimes against humanity petition against Nigeria, FG reacts

Nigeria, Sept. 4 -- The International Criminal Court (ICC) has dismissed a case filed by an unknown petitioner against Nigeria over alleged crimes against humanity. The international court dismissed ... Read More


Osinbajo, African lawyers seek accountability from tech firms over risks to children

Nigeria, Sept. 2 -- Former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo and African legal experts have called for greater accountability from technology companies over digital products and platforms that expose child... Read More


10,613 Lagos children suffered emotional abuse after witnessing domestic violence - Lagos govt

Nigeria, Sept. 1 -- At least 10,613 children in Lagos State suffered emotional abuse after witnessing domestic violence in their homes over the past five years, the state government has said. In a st... Read More


Falana, Sowore condemn police's tear-gas attack on Lagos pensioners

Nigeria, Sept. 1 -- Human rights lawyer Femi Falana and activist Omoyele Sowore have condemned the use of tear gas to disperse pensioners protesting on Monday at the Lagos State Government Secretariat... Read More


EFCC sacks more than 40 staff over corruption, financial malpractice

Nigeria, Sept. 1 -- The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has dismissed more than 40 members of its personnel over alleged corruption and financial malpractice in the past two and a half... Read More


Police fire tear gas at pensioners protesting arrears at Lagos House

Nigeria, Sept. 1 -- Police officers in Lagos State on Monday fired teargas at pensioners who gathered at the Lagos House in Ikeja to protest unpaid pension increases, wage awards and other outstanding... Read More


Debt, taxes, repression fuelling youth protests in Kenya, activists warn

Nigeria, Aug. 29 -- Kenya's rising debt, higher taxes and worsening economic conditions are fuelling frustrations among young people, while the government's response is shrinking the space for citizen... Read More