Over 100 defrauded in Niger State Ponzi scheme disguised as food subsidy
Victims said they paid between ₦58,000 and ₦86,000 for subsidised food items, but the company’s outlet was shut down days later
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Defence HQ rejects Turkish envoy’s terrorism claim, says Nigeria can think for itself
“Everybody is free to say whatever they want. There is freedom of information,” Kangye said. “But Nigeria is an independent nation that can think and act for itself.”
Girl, 12, dies giving birth to rapist’s baby – she didn’t know she was pregnant
A 12-year-old girl from an indigenous Warao tribal community in Brazil tragically died giving birth to a baby fathered by a 22-year-old man who allegedly raped her. The girl, whose name was not disclosed, didn’t know she was pregnant and didn’t receive any prenatal care.
Residents in Ogun and Lagos brace for flooding from Oyan Dam
As flooding looms with the second rainy season peak, communities along the Ogun River, including Arepo, Isheri, and Magboro, are urgently appealing for government intervention.
Disciplinary panel investigates 151 police officers for alleged misconduct
At least 151 senior officers in the Nigeria Police Force are currently facing a disciplinary panel over alleged misconduct, ethical breaches, and unprofessional conduct, according to Daily Trust.
Government plans to cut voting age to 16 by next election
The UK government plans to lower the voting age to 16 in time for the next general election, Democracy Minister Rushanara Ali announced. The move, described as a “seismic” shift, aims to amplify young voices in national decisions.
Buhari’s CPC bloc may dump APC ahead of 2027 elections
The death of former President Muhammadu Buhari has sparked fresh political tensions, with his loyalists from the defunct Congress for Progressive Change (CPC) possibly leaving the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Black Market Dollar to Naira exchange rate today 17th July 2025
The exchange rate for a dollar to naira at Lagos Parallel Market (Black Market) players buy a dollar for ₦1530 and sell at ₦1535 on Wednesday 16th July, 2025, according to sources at Bureau De Change (BDC).
Nigeria: Three seminarians abducted, guard killed
Three seminarians were kidnapped in Nigeria’s Edo State on July 10, adding to the escalating crisis of abductions plaguing the country, with Christians increasingly being targeted.
Maurene Comey, daughter of James Comey and Jeffrey Epstein prosecutor, fired
Maurene Comey, who is the daughter of the former F.B.I. director James Comey, worked on the criminal cases against Jeffrey Epstein and his associate Ghislaine Maxwell.