Ola Olukoyede, chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has expressed concern that a large proportion of Nigerian university students are involved in cybercrime. Speaking on Tuesday at the 8th biennial conference of the Committee of Pro-Chancellors of State-Owned Universities in Nigeria held in Kano, Olukoyede revealed that recent findings suggest that about…
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has responded to criticism from ex-Vice President Atiku Abubakar over his time in office, stating that although he made mistakes, his decisions were always guided by Nigeria’s best interests. Atiku, who is currently seeking the presidency under the African Democratic Congress, had described Jonathan as inexperienced during a recent interview on…
US rapper Kanye West has postponed his scheduled concert in Marseille, France, following reports that authorities were considering blocking the event. In a post shared on X late Tuesday, the 48-year-old artist—also known as Ye—announced the decision, stating: “After much thought and consideration, it is my sole decision to postpone my show in Marseille, France…
American singer D4vd has been arrested in Los Angeles in connection with the death of a 14-year-old girl whose remains were discovered in a vehicle linked to him, authorities have confirmed. The 21-year-old artist, whose real name is David Anthony Burke, is currently being held without bail while investigators continue to examine the circumstances surrounding…
Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has raised serious concerns over Nigeria’s security situation following reports that the United States has begun evacuating some of its embassy staff from the country. According to him, this development reflects a growing lack of confidence by the international community in Nigeria’s ability to guarantee safety and stability.Speaking…
Gunmen have reportedly killed more than 20 people across communities in Niger State, with dozens also feared dead in similar attacks in Kebbi State.In Plateau State, suspected terrorists carried out fresh assaults on Tuesday, targeting a mining site in Kok village, Ropp District of Barkin Ladi Local Government Area, where one person was killed and…
Forget Netflix—Nigerian politics just turned into a high-stakes spy thriller. While President Bola Tinubu is publicly cheering on his top security boss, Nuhu Ribadu, a massive legal war has broken out behind the scenes involving secret recordings, “illegal” hacking, and a former governor now facing serious charges in court. The Big Endorsement On Monday, President Tinubu traveled to…
In a high-stakes display of executive solidarity, President Bola Tinubu has issued a glowing endorsement of National Security Adviser (NSA) Nuhu Ribadu, hailing him as a “bold and courageous” leader in the nation’s war against terror. The President’s remarks, delivered Monday during an official visit to Yola, Adamawa State, come at a critical juncture for…
Think of this as the “price tag” for Nigeria’s next big democratic event. Basically, the people in charge of voting (INEC) just went to the government and said, “Here is how much money we need to make sure everyone can vote in 2027.” Here is the breakdown of the ₦874 Billion plan in simple terms: 1. Where…
