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Senate Probes ₦1.3 Trillion Crypto Scam, Orders Joint Committee Investigation

July 10, 2025July 10, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The Nigerian Senate has directed a joint committee to launch a comprehensive investigation into the rising cases of Ponzi schemes defrauding citizens nationwide. This decision comes in the wake of the collapse of the Crypto Bullion Exchange (CBEX), a digital investment platform that reportedly scammed Nigerians out of over ₦1.3 trillion. The motion, raised by […]

Shettima Raises Alarm: 40% of Nigerian Children Under Five Suffer Malnutrition

July 10, 2025July 10, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Vice President Kashim Shettima has sounded the alarm over the alarming rate of malnutrition in Nigeria, revealing that nearly 40% of children under five are being deprived of their full physical and cognitive development. Speaking at the National Summit on Nutrition and Food Security in Abuja, Shettima—represented by Senator Ibrahim Hadejia, Deputy Chief of Staff […]

ADC Accuses APC of Plotting Crackdown on Opposition

July 10, 2025July 10, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

ADC Accuses APC-Led FG of Using National Security as a Cover to Silence Opposition The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused the All Progressives Congress (APC)-led Federal Government of orchestrating a campaign to stifle opposition voices under the pretense of safeguarding national security. In a strongly worded statement issued Wednesday, the ADC insisted it remains […]

Lagos Police Impose Full Movement Restriction on July 12 for Local Government Elections

July 10, 2025July 10, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Lagos Police Announce Total Lockdown Ahead of July 12 Local Government Elections In preparation for the upcoming local government elections scheduled for Saturday, July 12, 2025, the Lagos State Police Command has declared a total restriction on vehicular movement across the state from 3:00 am to 3:00 pm on election day. This directive, issued on […]

Edo Police Urge Vigilance, Vow Swift Action Against Crime

July 9, 2025July 9, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The Edo State Police Command has urged residents to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities in their surroundings to the police for prompt action. The appeal was made by the Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Moses Yamu, during a live phone-in segment on Vibes FM’s news and current affairs programme, Community Square. CSP Yamu […]

Oba of Benin Names New Community Leaders Under Ologbo Dukedom

July 9, 2025July 9, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, has officially confirmed the appointments of Pa. John Obasuyi as the Odionwere (village head) of Imasabor Community and Pa. Ikpomwonsa Omorodion as the Odionwere of Oghobaye Community. Their appointments were formally announced during an expanded meeting of community elders held at the Oba’s palace in Benin City. The […]

12-Year-Old Student Dies in Edo Flood Tragedy

July 9, 2025July 9, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The Edo State Government has mourned the tragic loss of Master Nathan Spencer, a young schoolboy who died in a recent flood in the Uselu area of Egor Local Government Area. Leading a condolence visit to the grieving family, the State Commissioner for Education, Dr. Paddy Iyamu — representing Governor Monday Okpebholo — described the […]

President Bola Tinubu pledges to curb inflation and enhance government transparency.

July 8, 2025July 8, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s strong commitment to curbing inflation and ensuring economic stability through fiscal discipline, transparency, and inclusive governance. Speaking on Monday at the opening of the National Conference on Fiscal Governance, Transparency, and Accountability in Abuja, Tinubu—represented by the Minister of State for Finance, Dr. Doris Uzoka-Anite—emphasized the need for […]