Tag: Nigeria
Nigeria, INTERPOL, JICA Launch Regional Workshop to Tackle Money Laundering
ABUJA, Nigeria (FN), Nigeria, INTERPOL, and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) have convened a regional workshop to strengthen Africa’s fight against money laundering...
Cross River Confirms New COVID-19 Case, NCDC Steps Up Response
CALABAR, Nigeria (FN), Health authorities in Cross River State have confirmed a fresh case of COVID-19, prompting the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and...
Tunji Bello Commends Court for Upholding Consumer Protection Mandate
ABUJA, Nigeria (AP), The Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), Mr. Tunji Bello, has...
Gunmen Abduct 15 Passengers on Calabar–Oron Waterway
CALABAR, Nigeria (FN), Gunmen abducted at least 15 passengers along the Calabar–Oron waterway in Cross River State on Friday, officials said. The victims were...
Boko Haram Dares Nigerian Government Over 416 Abducted Victims
MAIDUGURI, Nigeria (FN), Boko Haram terrorists have released a video daring the Nigerian government to attempt a forceful rescue of 416 abducted victims in...
Naira Appreciates in Parallel Market, Weakens in Official Trading
LAGOS, Nigeria (FN), The naira showed mixed fortunes on Monday, appreciating slightly in the parallel market but weakening in official trading. Dealers said the...
Federal High Court Admits Nine Exhibits in Malami Family Corruption Trial
ABUJA, Nigeria (FN), A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja on Monday admitted nine exhibits against former Attorney‑General of the Federation and Minister of...
Suspected Bandits Raid Security Post in Kwara, Cart Away Gun Truck
ILORIN, Nigeria (FN), Suspected bandits killed at least three soldiers in a pre‑dawn attack on a joint security post in Kemanji community, Kaiama Local...
Defence Chief Oluyede Orders Troops to Intensify Fight Against Bandits
GUSAU, Nigeria (FN), Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff, General Olufemi Oluyede, has urged troops to intensify operations against bandits in the country’s North‑West, declaring...
Obi, Kwankwaso Supporters Launch OK Movement Ahead of 2027 Elections
ABUJA, Nigeria (FN), Supporters of former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi and former Kano State Governor Rabiu Kwankwaso have launched a new political pressure...
