Month: May 2025

Lagos, Nigeria — A Nigerian digital bank, Palmpay, has announced that it processed 15 million daily transactions in the first quarter of 2025. The disclosure was made during a media roundtable held in Lagos to review the company’s first-quarter performance on Thursday. According to the fintech firm, PalmPay now has 35 million registered users, with […]

Ogun, Nigeria — A yet-to-be-identified lady was found dead and dumped in a drainage along OGTV Road in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital, with her private parts cut off. It was gathered on Thursday from a source in the area, who did not want to be mentioned in print because of the nature of the […]

Ilorin, Nigeria — The Ilorin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Thursday arrested 47 suspected internet fraudsters during a series of sting operations conducted across multiple locations in Kwara State. Acting on credible intelligence regarding the suspects’ alleged involvement in cyber-related offenses, EFCC operatives carried out coordinated raids at strategic […]

Abuja, Nigeria— Social media activist Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), has been released from the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) after five days. This was confirmed by his legal representative, Deji Adeyanju, who told our correspondent on Wednesday, “He has been released.” Otse had been in EFCC custody since […]

  Lagos, Nigeria — In celebration of its 80th anniversary, Wema Bank has awarded cash prizes totaling over N14 million to 88 loyal customers during a grand gala event in Lagos. The initiative, part of the bank’s ‘80-For-80’ campaign launched on April 17, wrapped up with a spectacular ceremony that brought together customers, high-profile guests, […]

Ibadan, Nigeria — A midnight fire outbreak has devastated parts of the staff quarters at The Polytechnic, Ibadan, resulting in the destruction of property valued in millions of naira. The incident, which occurred around 2:00 am on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, affected three out of four rooms in the quarters. The Oyo State Fire Service […]

Jos, Nigeria — The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) General Overseer, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has extended heartfelt condolences to the Plateau State Government over recent violent attacks, while declaring an end to the cycle of bloodshed. The revered cleric made the statement during a courtesy visit to Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, at the […]

Cairo, Egypt — Nigeria’s U-20 men’s national team, the Flying Eagles, have booked a place in the quarter-finals of the 2025 U-20 Africa Cup of Nations following a thrilling 2-2 encounter against Kenya in their final Group B match. The qualification was confirmed on Wednesday, with goals from Kparobo Arierhi and team captain Daniel Bameyi […]

  Lagos, Nigeria — The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has withdrawn earlier allegations of fraudulent conversion of funds against gospel music producer Ezekiel Onyedikachi, popularly known as EeZeeTee, filed by gospel singer Mercy Chinwo. In a statement following court proceedings on Wednesday, the EFCC confirmed the filing of a revised eight-count charge against […]

Abuja, Nigeria — The National Caretaker Committee of the Labour Party (LP) under the leadership of Senator Nenadi Usman has set up a six-member Disciplinary Committee to investigate allegations of corruption and anti-party activities against the party’s erstwhile National Chairman, Julius Abure. Usman who announced the setting up of the committee at a media briefing […]