By Matthew Denis President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is currently presiding over the National Council of State meeting. The meeting which is being held at the Council Chamber of the State House Abuja has in attendance former Presidents Goodluck Jonathan and…
By Matthew Denis The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Abuja Zonal Directorate, on August 12, 2024 secured the conviction and sentence of five internet fraudsters. This is contained in a statement signed by Dele Oyewale and made available to…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reintroduced the publication of several key economic reports, reaffirming its commitment to fostering transparency and accountability in the Nigerian economy. In a statement made available to NewsDirect, the Ag. Director,…
By Matthew Denis The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mr. Ola Olukoyede has charged students across the country to imbibe the virtues of transparency, accountability and integrity and to shun all forms of corruption, economic…
By Esther Agbo In a move aimed at strengthening its financial base, expanding its operations and providing shareholders with enhanced returns on their investments following the ongoing recapitalization programme, Zenith Bank Plc has announced a combined offering of 8 billion…
In furtherance of its long-standing support to African oil and gas producing countries and development of local content in the continent, the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) on Monday in Lagos began a five-day knowledge sharing programme with…
By Adeyanju Esther Suspected kidnappers abducted two Chinese nationals, Chen Wenguang and Liang Ding, in the Kémta/Abule-Owu area along Onigbedu Road in Ogun State, on Sunday. It was gathered that the foreigners, affiliated with Good One Carton Company in the…
By Adeyanju Esther The Federal High Court in Lagos has extended the remand of alleged drug lord Sulaimon Jimoh, also known as “Olowo Idi Ogede” or “Temo,” for an additional 14 days in the custody of the National Drug Law…
The Kano State Police Command has prosecuted 600 out of the 873 suspects arrested for the destruction and looting of government and public properties during the Bad Government Protest in Kano. The State Police Commissioner, Salman Dogo Garba, told journalists,…
The bandit insurgency has been one of the most devastating crisis Nigeria has faced in recent decades. The extremism of their brutal and uncoordinated campaign of violence has resulted in thousands of deaths, widespread displacement, and a deep-seated humanitarian crisis.…
