No fewer than 100 Nigerians have lost over N500 million to fraudsters while chasing Canadian and Australian work visas. The Police Command in Lagos State said four suspects have been detained in connection with the large-scale visa scam. CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, Lagos police command spokesperson made this known in a statement on Wednesday in Lagos. According to him, the suspects were apprehended by operatives of the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID). He said, “The suspects, who are between the ages of 23 and 36, were apprehended by operatives of SCID. “The case which was initially reported at the Ago Okota…
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It is no longer news that Chelsea won the just concluded FIFA organized Club World Cup competition held in the United States. However, it has come to the fore that the glittering trophy Chelsea lifted was not the original but a replica. The original remains thousands of miles away, tucked inside the Oval Office, gifted to US President Donald Trump by FIFA president Gianni Infantino during a White House visit back in March. Speaking to the official broadcaster of the Club World Cup, DAZN before the final, Trump said: “They said, ‘Could you hold this trophy for a little while?’…
The Ondo State Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Backbone Infrastructure Limited for the establishment of a 500,000 barrels per day oil refinery in Igbotiri, Ilaje Local Government Area of the state. The signing ceremony took place at the Governor’s office in Akure. The Secretary to the State Government, Dr. Taiwo Fasoranti, described the proposed investment as timely and strategic, assuring the investors of a peaceful and business-friendly environment. He emphasized that the project would boost the state’s economy, create meaningful job opportunities, and reduce crime. The Managing Director of Backbone Infrastructure Nigeria Limited, Mr. Henry Owonka,…
Immediate past Minister of State for Mines and Steel Development, Senator Gbemisola Ruqayyah Saraki, CON, said the news of the death of former President Muhammadu Buhari brought with it a deep sense of national and personal loss. Saraki, who was appointed into Buhari’s cabinet first as minister of state for transportation in August 2019 before she was deployed in Ministry of Mines and Steel Development in July 2022, said in a statement, on Monday, entitled: “From Allah we come, and to Him we shall return” that the late President was a man of unshakable principles, quiet strength, and rare humility.…
Nigeria’s leading commercial bank, First Bank of Nigeria, has joined forces with Mighty Media Plus Network Limited for the maiden edition of the QEDNG Creative Powerhouse Summit. Also supporting the event are Nigeria LNG (NLNG) and Shell Nigeria, two major players in the country’s energy and development sectors. Chief Executive Officer of Mighty Media Plus Network Limited, Olumide Iyanda, announced the partnerships in a statement on Monday. Mr Iyanda described FirstBank’s involvement as a strong statement of the bank’s belief in the power of Nigeria’s creative sector. “FirstBank’s support is a reaffirmation of its long-standing commitment to promoting the creative…
The presidency has announced that the special Federal Executive Council (FEC) session on Tuesday in honour of former President Muhammadu Buhari will no longer hold as scheduled. A statement by Presidential Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, says the postponement is necessitated given the state funeral in his hometown, Daura, on the same day. In addition, the Federal Government has declared Tuesday, July 15, a public holiday in honour of the departed Nigerian leader. The Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation will announce a new date after the funeral proceedings. President Tinubu called for the…
ABUJA, NIGERIA – EHA Impact Ventures (EIV), a gender-lens impact investment firm, and MotherFood International, a mission-driven social enterprise, have announced an $80,000 investment in Moppet Foods, a Nigerian company combating early childhood malnutrition through locally produced, fortified complementary foods. The investment, structured as a revenue-based convertible promissory note, provides flexible repayment structure tied to Moppet Foods’ revenues, with the option to convert outstanding balances into equity under favourable terms. The investment was announced at the Africa Social Impact Summit (ASIS) in Lagos, where Adam Thompson, Co-Founder of EHA Impact Ventures, presented the collaboration to a global audience of investors,…
The management of T.Pumpy Concept Limited, has appealed to its subscribers in Abuja, to clear their outstanding infrastructure fee within 21 days and get a discount. T.Pumpy Concept, a top real estate developer, owns T.Pumpy Estates spread across the area councils in the Federal Capital Territory, FCT. Consequently, subscribers still owing have been offered a 20 percent discount should they clear the fee between July 15th to August 6th, 2025. Announcing the deadline on Monday, the management said this is necessary so that provision of infrastructure could be completed in all the estates. “Let’s come together to fix and improve…
The Muslim Ummah of South-West Nigeria (MUSWEN) has described Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona as a reformer monarch who balanced culture and tradition with Islamic values. MUSWEN said this in a condolence message on the transition of the revered Paramount Ruler of Ijebuland. The statement, signed by Alhaji Rasaki Oladejo, President and Professor Muslih Tayo Yahya, Executive Secretary/CEO, reads: ” MUSWEN mourns Oba Sikiru Adetona, reformer monarch who balanced culture with Islamic values “The Muslim Ummah of South West Nigeria (MUSWEN) is deeply saddened by the passing of His Royal Majesty, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, GCON,the Awujale of Ijebuland, who…
The Sultan of Sokoto and President General of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), His Eminence Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has expressed condolences upon receiving the news of the demise of immediate past President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari, who passed away in a London hospital on Sunday afternoon. In an official statement released by the Media Team of the Sultan, he described the passing of Buhari as “the end of an era,” underscoring the significant contributions he made towards nation-building and his unwavering belief in the traditional institution as a pathway to achieve a Nigeria characterized by peace,…