Kano, Nigeria | Thursday, September 11, 2025 The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has disclosed that it tracked a total of 1,440 projects valued at ₦271.054 billion in Nigeria’s North-East and North-West between May 2023 and July 2025. ICPC Chairman, Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu, made this known during a one-day engagement
By Abdul-Ganiyy Raji Imams (or Alfas in local parlance) are human beings like us. They have needs and aspirations. They have wives, children, parents and dependants. They eat, drink and wear clothes like us. They pay school fees, electricity bills, medical bills and house rent like us. We expect them to dress well when they
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Kaduna Zonal Directorate, on Wednesday arraigned Esther Ashivelli Dawaki and Shehu Aliyu Fatange before Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court, Abuja, on allegations of money laundering and vote buying involving about ₦26.4 million.According to the EFCC, the funds were discovered in a Toyota Corolla parked at
Abuja, Nigeria – September 11, 2025 Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, on Wednesday launched the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) Green Nigeria Challenge, a national competition designed to promote tree planting and environmental sanitation across households, communities, and states.Unveiled during a quarterly meeting of RHI state coordinators and governors’ wives in Abuja, the programme is
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
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
