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Two Nigerians Jailed in U.S for Romance Scam Linked to Elderly Victim’s Death
Two Nigerian men, identified as Chinagorom Onwumere and Stephen Anagor, have been sentenced in the United States for their roles in a romance scam and wire-fraud scheme that led to the death of an elderly American. A U.S. federal judge, Clifton L. Corker of the Eastern District of Tennessee, delivered the sentences, which were announced […]
Dangote Assures Nigerians of Adequate Supply of PMS During Ember Months
The business mogul gave the assurance while announcing the expansion of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery from 650,000 barrels per day (bpd) to 1.4 million barrels per day. According to him, prices of petrol will not be hiked during the ember months, despite recent global price increases. “In the last three days, we have witnessed an […]
FG Urges Nigerians To Participate In Critical Nation Building
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris stated this at an inter-ministerial world press conference, as part of activities to mark Nigeria’s 65th independence anniversary. Idris, who reeled out some of the achievements of the Tinubu administration, said the feats were eloquent testaments that Nigeria is on the right track. He said from […]
Ghana Takes In West African Nationals Deported From US
Ghana President, John Dramani Mahama disclosed this, adding that a first batch of 14 deportees, made up of Nigerians, a Gambian and others had already arrived in Accra, with the Ghanaian authorities facilitating their return to their respective countries. “We were approached by the US to accept third-party nationals who were being removed from the […]
NIPOST Announces $80 Duty On U.S Shipments
NIPOST disclosed this in a public notice to its customers, noting that the new charges stem from a recent Executive Order signed by the Government of the United States of America suspending de minimis exemptions for all postal shipments globally. The directive, which Washington said applies to all designated postal operators worldwide was issued under […]
Tinubu Introduces Personal Income Tax Calculator For Nigerians
This was disclosed in a post on the President’s official X account. The statement disclosed that the calculator allows citizens to compare their estimated tax under the proposed reforms with current rates, and ensure a clear understanding of the impact on individual incomes. Tinubu said the reforms, which take effect from January 2026, are intended […]
Tinubu Calls on Nigerians in Japan to support National Development
The President appealed to Nigerians while speaking at a meeting with members of the Nigerian community in Japan, stating that Nigeria’s growth depends on the collective effort of its citizens at home and abroad, whose skills, investments, and innovations are vital to securing the nation’s future. Tinubu met with the community during his trip to […]
Irate Lagos commercial driver sets vehicle, LASTMA officer ablaze
Nigerians witnessed a dramatic scene as an angry commercial vehicle driver set ablaze his bus and an official of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority in an attempt to escape arrest.
BREAKING: Nigerian govt issues travel alert for citizens planning to visit UK
The Nigerian government has issued a travel alert to its citizens planning to visit the UK. This is contained in a statement from the spokesperson to the Minister of Interior, Amb. Eche Abu-Obe. It noted that there is an increased risk of violence and disorder occasioned by the recent riots in the UK and advised Nigerians […]
Food crisis: 82 million Nigerians may go hungry soon, UN warns
The prediction comes in the wake of a persistent hike in food prices in the country. According to the National Bureau of Statistics, Nigeria’s food inflation rate hit a record high of 40.66 per cent in May 2024, surpassing the previous month’s 40.53 increase. This surge represents the largest year-on-year increase in food prices since […]