Analysts see Google Meet ban as next step in internet restrictions
Russia is weighing a Google Meet ban as part of its tech crackdown, while promoting its state-backed Max app.
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Tinubu tells Brazil: “No more corruption in Nigeria
Tinubu told Brazilian investors that his reforms have curbed corruption and opened Nigeria’s economy for stronger bilateral trade.
Woman, 27, dies after car plunges into Lagos lagoon
A 27-year-old woman, Aisha Maikudi Ibrahim, died after her car plunged into the Lagos Lagoon, with her family condemning rescue delays and the demand for money before recovery.
How NDLEA uncovered syndicate, airport officials planting drugs in innocent Nigerian pilgrims’ luggages
NDLEA has uncovered how airport officials colluded with a drug syndicate to plant illicit substances in the luggage of three innocent Nigerian pilgrims detained in Saudi Arabia, as the government intensifies efforts to secure their release.
Kano: NDLEA uncovers airport syndicate planting drugs in pilgrims’ luggage
The NDLEA has arrested a drug syndicate involving aviation workers who allegedly planted illicit substances in the luggage of three innocent Nigerian pilgrims detained in Saudi Arabia.
Black Market Dollar to Naira exchange rate today 26th August, 2025
The exchange rate for a dollar to naira at Lagos Parallel Market (Black Market) players buy a dollar for ₦1555 and sell at ₦1547 on Monday 25th August, 2025, according to sources at Bureau De Change (BDC).
Israel probes Khan Yunis Hospital bombing after fatal strike on journalists
The IDF admitted mistakenly striking Nasser Hospital in Gaza, killing at least 14 people, including Reuters journalist Hussam al-Masri.
Survivor of 2024 grenade explosion left without medical support in Borno
A Borno man who lost three brothers in a 2024 grenade explosion that left him paralyzed says he wishes he had died with them, as conflicting security reports and lack of medical support compound his family’s grief.
Justice now ‘purchasable commodity’ in Nigeria – Sultan of Sokoto
The Sultan of Sokoto has criticised Nigeria’s judiciary, warning that justice is now “purchasable” as the wealthy evade punishment while the poor suffer miscarriages of justice.
Black Market Dollar to Naira exchange rate today 25th August, 2025
The exchange rate for a dollar to naira at Lagos Parallel Market (Black Market) players buy a dollar for ₦1550 and sell at ₦1540 on Sunday 24th August, 2025, according to sources at Bureau De Change (BDC).