US arrests Nigerian, four others wanted in Germany over €300m fraud scheme
US authorities have arrested five suspects, including a Nigerian, accused of defrauding thousands in Germany of over €300 million through an elaborate global fraud network.
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Shettima: Nigeria loses $56bn in human capital each year to malnutrition
Vice President Shettima says Nigeria loses $56 billion yearly to malnutrition, calling it a major threat to development and urging urgent action to combat it.
FG suspends creation of new tertiary institutions for seven years
The Federal Government has suspended the establishment of new tertiary institutions to address poor infrastructure and declining academic standards.
Northern Christians petition Tinubu, Fagbemi over alleged persecution, bias in appointments
ACIPA has accused the Nigerian government of continued persecution and marginalization of Northern Christians in employment and federal appointments.
EFCC case against Aiteo boss Benedict Peters: Appeal court reserves judgment
“The EFCC founded its case mainly on an undated and unsigned document.”
Senator Nwoko moves to secure approval to trace, recover stolen oil funds
Senator Ned Nwoko says over $300 billion in crude oil proceeds remain unaccounted for, calling for wider powers to trace and recover stolen funds.
Report: US military drafts airstrike plans on Nigeria after Trump’s directive
The US military is reportedly drawing up airstrike plans in Nigeria after President Donald Trump ordered the Pentagon to prepare to “intervene” to protect Christians, The New York Times reports.
Benue monarch presses Trump for urgent steps over military threat
The Yelwata monarch praised Trump for “coming to the aid of Christians in Nigeria” and urged him to “expedite action” to end the killings.
$303bn unaccounted for in crude oil theft — Senate Committee
Nigeria’s Senate says about $303 billion from stolen crude oil transactions remains unaccounted for, according to an interim report by its ad hoc committee on crude oil theft chaired by Senator Ned Nwoko.
Man detained for groping Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum was sexually assaulted during a public appearance in Mexico City, prompting widespread outrage and renewed concerns over her security.