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FG orders banks, others to freeze assets of terrorism financiers

FG orders banks, others to freeze assets of terrorism financiers

Terrorists attack Kwara community, injure two

byAdelakun Sodiq

July 3, 2026

JUST IN: Ex-Benue SSG, David Salifu killed after kidnappers’ attack

JUST IN: Ex-Benue SSG, David Salifu killed after kidnappers’ attack

JUST IN: Ex-Benue SSG, David Salifu killed after kidnappers’ attack

byAdelakun Sodiq

July 3, 2026

'He presented 'fake' medical report' - Court rejects El-Rufai’s bail application

'He presented 'fake' medical report' - Court rejects El-Rufai’s bail application

‘He presented ‘fake’ medical report’ – Court rejects El-Rufai’s bail application

byRasheed Bamawo

July 3, 2026

US withdraws most troops deployed to Nigeria

US withdraws most troops deployed to Nigeria

US withdraws most troops deployed to Nigeria

byAdelakun Sodiq

July 3, 2026

Terrorists ambush military base in Sokoto, kill two soldiers, injure three

Terrorists ambush military base in Sokoto, kill two soldiers, injure three

Terrorists attack military base in Sokoto, kill two soldiers, injure three

byOluwafemi Adeyeye

July 3, 2026

PFIPC: Presidency lied, I’m not a con artiste, Adeyemi insists

PFIPC: Presidency lied, I’m not a con artiste, Adeyemi insists

PFIPC: Presidency lied, I’m not a con artiste, Adeyemi insists

byBabajide Omojuwa

July 3, 2026

Again, Dangote Refinery slashes ex-gantry petrol price by N50 to N1,075/litre

Again, Dangote Refinery slashes ex-gantry petrol price by N50 to N1,075/litre

Again, Dangote Refinery slashes ex-gantry petrol price by N50 to N1,075/litre

byBabajide Omojuwa

July 3, 2026

JUST IN: Security operatives foil kidnappers’ ransom plot, rescue woman, child in Kwara forest

JUST IN: Security operatives foil kidnappers’ ransom plot, rescue woman, child in Kwara forest

JUST IN: Security operatives foil kidnappers’ ransom plot, rescue woman, child in Kwara forest

byOluwafemi Adeyeye

July 4, 2026

PDP will emerge stronger - Saraki speaks on Delta defections

PDP will emerge stronger - Saraki speaks on Delta defections

Court dismisses Saraki’s objection, fixes July 22 for arraignment in defamation suit

byAdelakun Sodiq

July 4, 2026

JUST IN: INEC probes leak of voter's data published by Wike's aide

JUST IN: INEC probes leak of voter's data published by Wike's aide

INEC extends voter registration, launches self-service portal for first-time voters

byAdelakun Sodiq

July 4, 2026

NDC calls for Gbajabiamila’s suspension over alleged ‘fake agency’ scandal

NDC calls for Gbajabiamila’s suspension over alleged ‘fake agency’ scandal

NDC calls for Gbajabiamila’s suspension over alleged ‘fake agency’ scandal

byAdelakun Sodiq

July 3, 2026

Metro

FG orders banks, others to freeze assets of terrorism financiers

FG orders banks, others to freeze assets of terrorism financiers

Terrorists attack Kwara community, injure two

July 3, 2026

FG orders banks, others to freeze assets of terrorism financiers

FG orders banks, others to freeze assets of terrorism financiers

Again, gunmen attack NIPSS, one assailant killed

July 2, 2026

Three Nigerians arrested in India over drug trafficking

July 2, 2026

JUST IN: Terrorists kill six kidnap victims in Kaduna

July 1, 2026

News

JUST IN: Security operatives foil kidnappers’ ransom plot, rescue woman, child in Kwara forest

JUST IN: Security operatives foil kidnappers’ ransom plot, rescue woman, child in Kwara forest

JUST IN: Security operatives foil kidnappers’ ransom plot, rescue woman, child in Kwara forest

byOluwafemi Adeyeye

July 4, 2026

PDP will emerge stronger - Saraki speaks on Delta defections

PDP will emerge stronger - Saraki speaks on Delta defections

Court dismisses Saraki’s objection, fixes July 22 for arraignment in defamation suit

byAdelakun Sodiq

July 4, 2026

FG to scrap JSS–SSS separation policy as 20 million pupils drop out

FG to scrap JSS–SSS separation policy as 20 million pupils drop out

News

FG to conduct nationwide learning assessment every three years

byAdelakun Sodiq

July 3, 2026

JUST IN: Ex-Benue SSG, David Salifu killed after kidnappers’ attack

JUST IN: Ex-Benue SSG, David Salifu killed after kidnappers’ attack

JUST IN: Ex-Benue SSG, David Salifu killed after kidnappers’ attack

byAdelakun Sodiq

July 3, 2026

'He presented 'fake' medical report' - Court rejects El-Rufai’s bail application

'He presented 'fake' medical report' - Court rejects El-Rufai’s bail application

‘He presented ‘fake’ medical report’ – Court rejects El-Rufai’s bail application

byRasheed Bamawo

July 3, 2026

US withdraws most troops deployed to Nigeria

US withdraws most troops deployed to Nigeria

US withdraws most troops deployed to Nigeria

byAdelakun Sodiq

July 3, 2026

INSIDE Nigeria

NDC calls for Gbajabiamila’s suspension over alleged ‘fake agency’ scandal

NDC calls for Gbajabiamila’s suspension over alleged ‘fake agency’ scandal

NDC calls for Gbajabiamila’s suspension over alleged ‘fake agency’ scandal

byAdelakun Sodiq

July 3, 2026

NDC disowns primary results, summons NEC meeting

NDC disowns primary results, summons NEC meeting

Court voids judgment recognising NDC as political party

byAdelakun Sodiq

June 26, 2026

Tinubu prioritises foreign trips, returns to welcome APC defectors - Peter Obi

Tinubu prioritises foreign trips, returns to welcome APC defectors - Peter Obi

State police before 2027 elections risk political abuse, Obi warns

byAdelakun Sodiq

June 26, 2026

Insecurity: US intervention in Nigeria a ‘blessing’ - Remi Tinubu

Insecurity: US intervention in Nigeria a ‘blessing’ - Remi Tinubu

Nigerians can sell Akara, Kuli Kuli to mitigate hardship – Remi Tinubu

byAdelakun Sodiq

June 26, 2026

Emeka Ike threatens legal action against Wike’s aide over alleged INEC data leak

Emeka Ike threatens legal action against Wike’s aide over alleged INEC data leak

INEC suspends officer over Emeka Ike voter data leak

byAdelakun Sodiq

June 25, 2026

El-Rufai’s wife sues ICPC, demands N2bn over alleged defamatory remarks

El-Rufai’s wife sues ICPC, demands N2bn over alleged defamatory remarks

ICPC arraigns el-Rufai, Jimi Lawal on amended charges over alleged N8bn CCTV contract fraud

byAdelakun Sodiq

June 25, 2026

Business & Economy

Dangote Cement rewards shareholders with N753.8bn dividend, pays N45 per share

Dangote Cement rewards shareholders with N753.8bn dividend, pays N45 per share

Dangote Cement rewards shareholders with N753.8bn dividend, pays N45 per share

byAdelakun Sodiq

July 2, 2026

Union Bank stable, we're reviewing court ruling - CBN

Union Bank stable, we're reviewing court ruling - CBN

BREAKING: CBN withdraws licenses of Creditville, Safegate, 44 other microfinance banks

byAdelakun Sodiq

July 1, 2026

Keystone Bank, KACCIMA empower leather industry operators in Kano

Keystone Bank, KACCIMA empower leather industry operators in Kano

Keystone Bank, KACCIMA empower leather industry operators in Kano

byAdelakun Sodiq

July 1, 2026

Dangote, Congo National Oil Company explore strategic partnership in refining, petroleum products supply

Dangote, Congo National Oil Company explore strategic partnership in refining, petroleum products supply

Dangote, Congo National Oil Company explore strategic partnership in refining, petroleum products supply

byAdelakun Sodiq

June 30, 2026

Tanzania, Dangote Group explore multi-billion-dollar investments in infrastructure, energy, fertiliser

Tanzania, Dangote Group explore multi-billion-dollar investments in infrastructure, energy, fertiliser

Business & Economy

Tanzania, Dangote Group explore multi-billion-dollar investments in infrastructure, energy, fertiliser

byAdelakun Sodiq

June 29, 2026

Experts back Dangote, slam marketers over blackmail attempt on fuel price hike

Experts back Dangote, slam marketers over blackmail attempt on fuel price hike

FCCPC threatens action over high petrol prices

byAdelakun Sodiq

June 29, 2026

Politics

JUST IN: INEC probes leak of voter's data published by Wike's aide

JUST IN: INEC probes leak of voter's data published by Wike's aide

INEC extends voter registration, launches self-service portal for first-time voters

byAdelakun Sodiq

July 4, 2026

Oyo APC unveils gov candidate, running mate, gets INEC nomination form

Oyo APC unveils gov candidate, running mate, gets INEC nomination form

Oyo APC unveils gov candidate, running mate, gets INEC nomination form

byAdelakun Sodiq

July 2, 2026

JUST IN: 2027 will be my last presidential run – Atiku

JUST IN: 2027 will be my last presidential run – Atiku

Atiku hails court verdict, says judiciary not tool for political battles

byAdelakun Sodiq

July 2, 2026

David Mark still ADC chairman – Party dismisses resignation rumours

David Mark still ADC chairman – Party dismisses resignation rumours

JUST IN: Court upholds David Mark’s ADC leadership, dismisses Abejide’s suit

byAdelakun Sodiq

July 2, 2026

2027: Atiku appoints Kenneth Okonkwo as campaign spokesman

2027: Atiku appoints Kenneth Okonkwo as campaign spokesman

2027: Atiku appoints Kenneth Okonkwo as campaign spokesman

byAdelakun Sodiq

July 2, 2026

JUST IN: INEC probes leak of voter's data published by Wike's aide

JUST IN: INEC probes leak of voter's data published by Wike's aide

2027: INEC set to roll out downloadable PVCs, full online voter registration

byAdelakun Sodiq

July 1, 2026

Investigations

Sterling Bank reacts to $28.3m money laundering, fraud allegations

Sterling Bank reacts to $28.3m money laundering, fraud allegations

Court orders final forfeiture of N81.1m linked to N2.5bn Sterling Bank fraud

byAdelakun Sodiq

March 10, 2026

Court slams UBA over illegal mass sack of employees

Court slams UBA over illegal mass sack of employees

Firm sues UBA for allegedly operating secret account with ₦5.2bn in its name

byOluwafemi Adeyeye

December 23, 2025

Paulinus Iheanacho Okoronkwo, ex-NNPC official jailed in U.S. for $2.1m bribe

Paulinus Iheanacho Okoronkwo, ex-NNPC official jailed in U.S. for $2.1m bribe

Ex-NNPC topshot, Paulinus Okoronkwo, forfeits property to US govt over $2.1m bribe

byRosemary Nwachukwu

October 22, 2025

Dangote denies ownership of truck that killed eight in Ondo

Dangote denies ownership of truck that killed eight in Ondo

Dangote’s business thrives while truck accidents devastate families annually

byOluwafemi Adeyeye

August 22, 2025

Nigerian, Abiola Femi Quadri, convicted in U.S. over $1.3m scam

Nigerian, Abiola Femi Quadri, convicted in U.S. over $1.3m scam

Investigations

Nigerian, Abiola Femi Quadri, convicted in U.S. over $1.3m scam

byBabajide Omojuwa

August 5, 2025

How bizman, Joshua Adeyinka Kayode allegedly duped firm of N1.8bn

How bizman, Joshua Adeyinka Kayode allegedly duped firm of N1.8bn

Investigations

How bizman, Joshua Adeyinka Kayode allegedly duped firm of N1.8bn

byOluwafemi Adeyeye

July 27, 2025

Opinions

Fast-track prosecution system: A bold proposal for strengthening national security, delivering swift justice, and restoring public confidence

Fast-track prosecution system: A bold proposal for strengthening national security, delivering swift justice, and restoring public confidence

Opinion

Fast-track prosecution system: A bold proposal for strengthening national security, delivering swift justice, and restoring public confidence

byAdelakun Sodiq

July 3, 2026

The dark side of Sino-African relations, By Ipole Amajama

byAdelakun Sodiq

June 24, 2026

The real issue: Why are they desperate to stop K-Rad? by Kazeem Salami

byAdelakun Sodiq

May 23, 2026

Security Trust Fund: Global lessons, local successes, and the road ahead by Muiz Banire

byAdelakun Sodiq

May 8, 2026

Femi Gbajabiamila: The quiet architect of power by Akin Ogunlola

byAdelakun Sodiq

May 6, 2026

Sports

French court orders PSG Star Achraf Hakimi to stand trial for rape

French court orders PSG Star Achraf Hakimi to stand trial for rape

French court orders PSG Star Achraf Hakimi to stand trial for rape

byAdelakun Sodiq

June 19, 2026

Full List: FIFA unveils major rule changes for 2026 World Cup

byAdelakun Sodiq

June 2, 2026

2026 World Cup: FIFA to ban team talks during goalkeeper injury break

byAdelakun Sodiq

June 1, 2026

Osimhen, Mbappé, Kane lead UEFA Champions League Player of the Match rankings

byAdelakun Sodiq

May 31, 2026

BREAKING: PSG retain Champions League title after penalty shootout over Arsenal

byAdelakun Sodiq

May 30, 2026

Arts & Lifestyle

Peller completes traditional marriage rite, pays Jarvis 'bride price'

Peller completes traditional marriage rite, pays Jarvis 'bride price'

Peller completes traditional marriage rite, pays Jarvis ‘bride price’

byAdelakun Sodiq

June 21, 2026

Actor Benedict Johnson critically ill, needs surgery – AGN

byAdelakun Sodiq

June 21, 2026

Tears, tributes as Nollywood actor, Alex Ekubo, is buried in Abia

byAdelakun Sodiq

June 18, 2026

UK-Based Nigerian singer Talay Riley stabbed to death in London

byAdelakun Sodiq

June 8, 2026

Tyla beats Burna Boy, Wizkid, Rema to win AMA Afrobeats award

byAdelakun Sodiq

May 26, 2026

Health

8 Nigerian celebrities who died of terminal diseases

8 Nigerian celebrities who died of terminal diseases

Health

8 Nigerian celebrities who died of terminal diseases

byOluwafemi Adeyeye

June 2, 2026

Nigeria ‘only 59% ready’ for Ebola outbreak, NCDC warns

byAdelakun Sodiq

June 1, 2026

WHO confirms 101 Ebola cases, 10 deaths in DR Congo

byRasheed Bamawo

May 28, 2026

World News

JUST IN: Iran, Israel have agreed to a total ceasefire - Trump

JUST IN: Iran, Israel have agreed to a total ceasefire - Trump

US Supreme Court strikes down Trump’s push to end birthright citizenship

byAdelakun Sodiq

June 30, 2026

11 killed as skydiving aircraft crashes in France

byAdelakun Sodiq

June 28, 2026

US introduces $750 to fast-track visa interview appointments

byAdelakun Sodiq

June 22, 2026

Business Tips

Tony Elumelu marks birthday, empowers 3,200 African entrepreneurs across 54 countries

Tony Elumelu marks birthday, empowers 3,200 African entrepreneurs across 54 countries

Business Tips

Tony Elumelu marks birthday, empowers 3,200 African entrepreneurs across 54 countries

byRasheed Bamawo

March 24, 2026

BREAKING: NGX market capitalisation hits N100trn

BREAKING: NGX market capitalisation hits N100trn

NGX all-share index surpasses 200,000 points as market cap hits N129tn

byAdelakun Sodiq

March 16, 2026

At Access Bank GLS, Tunji-Ojo advocates purpose-driven leadership

At Access Bank GLS, Tunji-Ojo advocates purpose-driven leadership

Business Tips

At Access Bank GLS, Tunji-Ojo advocates purpose-driven leadership

byRosemary Nwachukwu

May 27, 2025

Tony Elumelu Foundation opens applications for 2025 Entrepreneurship Programmes

Tony Elumelu Foundation opens applications for 2025 Entrepreneurship Programmes

Business Tips

Tony Elumelu Foundation opens applications for 2025 Entrepreneurship Programmes

byRosemary Nwachukwu

January 6, 2025

Campus Konnect

Full list of Nigerian universities’ UTME cut-off marks for 2026 admissions

Full list of Nigerian universities’ UTME cut-off marks for 2026 admissions

Full list of Nigerian universities’ UTME cut-off marks for 2026 admissions

byOluwafemi Adeyeye

May 11, 2026

BUK expels 171 students for presenting fake admission documents

BUK expels 171 students for presenting fake admission documents

BUK expels 171 students for presenting fake admission documents

byAdelakun Sodiq

March 23, 2026

Business Tips

Tony Elumelu marks birthday, empowers 3,200 African entrepreneurs across 54 countries

Tony Elumelu marks birthday, empowers 3,200 African entrepreneurs across 54 countries

Business Tips

Tony Elumelu marks birthday, empowers 3,200 African entrepreneurs across 54 countries

byRasheed Bamawo

March 24, 2026

BREAKING: NGX market capitalisation hits N100trn

BREAKING: NGX market capitalisation hits N100trn

NGX all-share index surpasses 200,000 points as market cap hits N129tn

byAdelakun Sodiq

March 16, 2026

At Access Bank GLS, Tunji-Ojo advocates purpose-driven leadership

At Access Bank GLS, Tunji-Ojo advocates purpose-driven leadership

Business Tips

At Access Bank GLS, Tunji-Ojo advocates purpose-driven leadership

byRosemary Nwachukwu

May 27, 2025

Tony Elumelu Foundation opens applications for 2025 Entrepreneurship Programmes

Tony Elumelu Foundation opens applications for 2025 Entrepreneurship Programmes

Business Tips

Tony Elumelu Foundation opens applications for 2025 Entrepreneurship Programmes

byRosemary Nwachukwu

January 6, 2025

Campus Konnect

Full list of Nigerian universities’ UTME cut-off marks for 2026 admissions

Full list of Nigerian universities’ UTME cut-off marks for 2026 admissions

Full list of Nigerian universities’ UTME cut-off marks for 2026 admissions

byOluwafemi Adeyeye

May 11, 2026

BUK expels 171 students for presenting fake admission documents

BUK expels 171 students for presenting fake admission documents

BUK expels 171 students for presenting fake admission documents

byAdelakun Sodiq

March 23, 2026

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