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US Visa Ban: Nigeria, 35 Other Countries Face Travel Restrictions
US Visa Ban: Nigeria, 35 Other Countries Face Travel Restrictions
N13.8 Billion Fraud: EFCC Brings Ponzi Scheme Mastermind to Justice
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned Precious Williams, the director of a Ponzi scheme, for allegedly defrauding investors of N13.8 billion in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The EFCC’s efforts to bring this suspect to justice highlight the commission’s commitment to tackling financial crimes. The Alleged Ponzi Scheme According to the EFCC, Williams…
CBN’s New Directive: What It Means for Nigerian Banks and Investors
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has recently made headlines with a new directive that has left many Nigerians wondering what’s next for the country’s banking sector. In a bid to shore up the economy, the CBN has barred some banks, including First Bank, from paying dividends, bonuses, and making foreign investments. But what does…
Iran Declares U.S. Nuclear Talks “Meaningless” After Israel’s Airstrikes
Iran dubs U.S. nuclear negotiations “meaningless” after Israel’s strikes, creating fresh tensions. Latest updates here.
Iran Declares U.S. Nuclear Talks “Meaningless” After Israel’s Airstrikes
Iran dubs U.S. nuclear negotiations “meaningless” after Israel’s strikes, creating fresh tensions. Latest updates here.
Tinubu’s Pardon of the Ogoni Nine Sparks Nationwide Debate
Tinubu’s pardon of the Ogoni Nine has reignited debate around justice, exoneration, and environmental accountability in Nigeria.
Air India Crash Death Toll Hits 270 as Families Grow Frustrated Over Delayed Body Releases
Authorities have confirmed that 270 bodies have been recovered so far, following the Boeing 787 Dreamliner’s horrifying descent into a medical college hostel just minutes after takeoff on June 12, 2025. Families have provided DNA and dental records to help identify the remains, but due to the severe condition of the bodies, many remain unrecognisable….
WHO Warns of Growing Cholera Threat in Sudan — Could It Spread to Neighbors? June 2025 | By BuzzTop.ng Health Correspondent Sudan Hit Hard by Deadly Cholera Outbreak The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued an urgent warning about a deadly cholera outbreak sweeping through Sudan. Over 1,854 deaths have been recorded across 13 states,…
20 Rescued by NAPTIP & DIA in Nigeria–Senegal Crackdown on Human Trafficking Ring
NAPTIP and DIA dismantle trans-border human trafficking network, rescue 21 victims across Nigeria and Senegal—empowering survivors and strengthening West African security.
Judge Relocates Nnamdi Kanu Trial to DSS HQ for Container Inspection
Nnamdi Kanu’s ongoing terrorism trial took an unexpected turn this Friday, June 13, 2025, when Judge James Omotosho ordered that the hearing be relocated from the Federal High Court in Abuja to the Department of State Services (DSS) headquarters. This move, primarily to allow inspection of a shipping container alleged to contain a radio transmitter…