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Ex-convict arrested for fresh theft, seven days after completing jail term for theft

Nigeria, Aug. 20 -- The police in Delta State have arrested an ex-convict for an alleged fresh motorcycle theft seven days after serving a two-year sentence for stealing a motorcycle. In a video sent... Read More


NCC, CBN collaborate to tackle failed telecom transactions

Nigeria, Aug. 20 -- The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) on Tuesday said it is collaborating with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to tackle the recurring problem of failed telecommunications... Read More


NESG launches 31st economic summit, urges second wave of reforms

Nigeria, Aug. 20 -- The Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG), in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning, has unveiled preparations for the 31st Nigerian Economic Summ... Read More


Court freezes Jaiz Bank accounts linked to ex-NNPCL boss Mele Kyari over alleged fraud

Nigeria, Aug. 20 -- The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the temporary freezing of four Jaiz Bank accounts linked to former Group Managing Director (GMD) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Comp... Read More


Brown Ideye officially retires from professional football

Nigeria, Aug. 20 -- Former Super Eagles striker Brown Ideye has officially announced his retirement from professional football, bringing an end to a remarkable career that spanned around two decades a... Read More


How man allegedly lured, raped 8-year-old girl - Police

Nigeria, Aug. 20 -- The police in Anambra State, Nigeria's South-east, say they have arrested two suspects over alleged rape of two girls in separate incidents in the state. The police spokesperson i... Read More


Security operatives dislodge 'notorious IPOB commanders' from hideouts

Nigeria, Aug. 20 -- Combined security operatives have dislodged 'notorious commanders' of the outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its militant wing, Eastern Security Network (ESN) in Imo S... Read More


National Sports Festival: Bayelsa declares intention to host 2028 edition

Nigeria, Aug. 20 -- Bayelsa State has officially signalled its intention to host the 2028 National Sports Festival (NSF), a move that would see the South-south state stage the biennial multi-sport eve... Read More


Military alone can't defeat terrorism, says Nigerian governor

Nigeria, Aug. 20 -- The Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, has said that military operations and law enforcement measures alone cannot end violent extremism and terrorism in Nigeria's North-west. Speak... Read More


Jaiz Bank meets CBN capital requirement, unveils new corporate identity - Official

Nigeria, Aug. 20 -- Jaiz Bank Plc said it has fully complied with the Central Bank of Nigeria's (CBN) minimum capital requirement well ahead of the March 2026 deadline and aims to raise at least N200 ... Read More