Osogbo, Osun State – September 11, 2025 A Magistrate Court in Osogbo, Osun State, has ordered the remand of Oruhu Emmanuel Odey at the Ilesa Correctional Centre for allegedly impersonating a lawyer and defrauding a medical practitioner of ₦18.5 million in a property transaction.Prosecutors told the court that between December 2020 and May 2021, Odey
Abuja, Nigeria – September 11, 2025 The immediate past Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Mele Kyari, has reported to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) headquarters in Abuja following an invitation linked to ongoing investigations into alleged financial misconduct.Kyari, who left office in July 2025, is being questioned
Abuja, Nigeria – September 11, 2025 The United Kingdom has not revised its travel advisory on Kaduna State, contrary to circulating reports suggesting a change from “red” to “amber.”According to the latest update published by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) on September 2, Kaduna remains classified under the category of “advise against
Abuja, Nigeria – September 11, 2025 The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has denied circulating claims that world football governing body FIFA has cleared South Africa of wrongdoing in the ongoing player eligibility controversy involving midfielder Teboho Mokoena.NFF Director of Communications, Ademola Olajire, clarified on Wednesday that the federation has not received any official communication from
San Francisco/New York | September 11, 2025 Artificial intelligence research company OpenAI has signed one of the largest cloud-computing contracts in history, committing to purchase $300 billion worth of computing power over five years from Oracle, according to reports confirmed by The Wall Street Journal and Reuters.The agreement, scheduled to begin in 2027, will provide
Paris, France | September 10, 2025 French authorities have condemned what they described as a “targeted hate crime” after at least nine pig heads were discovered outside mosques in Paris and its suburbs on September 9, some bearing the name of President Emmanuel Macron. The grisly finds, placed at mosque entrances ahead of morning prayers,
In a major development that is being welcomed by Muslim travelers across the globe, Saudi Arabia has unveiled a streamlined stopover visa initiative that allows international visitors to perform Umrah for as little as 52.50 Saudi Riyals, approximately ₦10,700, during layovers in the Kingdom. The initiative, which is specifically tied to passengers flying with national
Saudi authorities have announced a significant improvement in the readiness and efficiency of key pilgrimage entry points, ahead of the 2026 Hajj season. Pilgrims heading to Makkah will now experience a maximum wait time of just 35 minutes at all major miqats, a notable reduction from the 39-minute average recorded during the 2025 Hajj season.
In what is fast becoming a new flashpoint in the Middle East crisis, Israel has launched a targeted military operation in Doha, the capital city of Qatar, claiming responsibility for a precision strike aimed at senior figures within the leadership ranks of Hamas. The strike, which marks a significant and controversial escalation, is the first
Guaranty Trust Bank (GTBank) has officially reactivated international transaction capabilities on its Naira-denominated debit cards, allowing customers to once again carry out online and Point of Sale (POS) payments globally. This development marks a significant relief for account holders who have faced limitations on cross-border transactions due to foreign exchange restrictions in recent years. According
