Fire razes over 500 shops in Kano
A massive fire at Shuwaki Market in Kano destroyed over 500 shops, with officials blaming the incident on drunk individuals residing in the market.
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Obaigbena dismisses alleged exile report as fake news
Nduka Obaigbena has dismissed as false and baseless reports alleging he fled Nigeria to avoid a $225 million loan investigation.
Davido meets with French president Macron
Davido’s meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron highlights deepening cultural and creative ties between Nigeria and France.
Beautiful Chinese, Russian spies target tech workers in Silicon Valley’s ‘sex warfare’
Chinese and Russian operatives are reportedly using seduction and marriage to infiltrate U.S. tech firms and steal trade secrets, a growing espionage threat dubbed “sex warfare.”
Police explain reasons behind Sowore’s arrest
Police say Sowore was arrested for leading protesters into a restricted area in violation of a court order.
Reps demand accountability over Jonathan-era’s $460m CCTV deal with China
The House of Representatives has resolved to investigate the $460 million Chinese loan obtained under former President Goodluck Jonathan’s administration for a CCTV project in Abuja that was never executed.
Ondo: Dangote Cement truck loses control, kills pregnant woman, seven others
A fatal road crash involving a Dangote Cement truck killed eight people, including a pregnant woman and her child, near Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko, Ondo state.
Dangote to sell 10% refinery stake, aims to boost capacity to 1.4m bpd
Aliko Dangote plans to sell up to 10% of his multi-billion-dollar refinery and double its capacity to make it the world’s largest refining complex.
NASA confirms discovery of Earth’s second moon, set to remain until 2083
NASA has confirmed the discovery of a new “quasi-moon” orbiting alongside Earth, expected to remain in our planet’s vicinity until 2083.
Sarkozy faces death threats as inmates vow to ‘avenge Gaddafi’
Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy has been placed under round-the-clock police protection inside prison after inmates threatened to “avenge Gaddafi” following his conviction for accepting illegal funds from the late Libyan leader.