FCCPC Unveils Regulations To End Loan App Harassment, Impose ₦100m Sanctions

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has rolled out regulations to curb harassment, data breaches, and other unethical practices by digital lenders in Nigeria. This was disclosed in a statement signed by the FCCPC’s Director of Corporate Affairs, Ondaje Ijagwu, which quoted the Commission’s Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive Officer, Tunji Bello, as unveiling … [Read more…]

Soludo Promises Infrastructure Improvements During Tour in Ogbaru

In a show of support, Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo visited Iyiowa Odekpe in Ogbaru Council Area, where he was greeted with enthusiastic cheers from local residents. The visit, which focused on inspecting the area’s critical infrastructure, highlighted the pressing need for improvements in road conditions. Starting his tour along the dilapidated New Road, the Governor … [Read more…]

Ten Dead, Injured in Enugu Auto Crash

The Enugu State Police Command has stated that ten persons have died and another ten injured in two separate but tragic fatal road accidents that occurred today along the Ozalla/4-Corner axis of the dual-carriage Enugu/Port-Harcourt Expressway. In a statement released by SP Daniel Ndukwe, Enugu State Police Public Relations Officer, the Commissioner of Police, Enugu … [Read more…]

Anambra: LP’s Moghalu Celebrates APC’s Ukachukwu on Birthday

The Labour Party Governorship Candidate in the forthcoming Anambra election, Dr. George Moghalu, has extended warm felicitations to his brother and friend, Prince Nicholas Ukachukwu (Ikukuoma), the Governorship Candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), on the occasion of his birthday. Dr. Moghalu noted that birthdays provide an opportunity to reflect on life, purpose, and … [Read more…]

Eid-ul-Mawlid: FG declares Friday public holiday

The Federal Government has declared Friday, September 5, 2025, a public holiday to mark Eid-ul-Mawlid, the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad. This was contained in a statement issued by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Dr Magdalene Ajani, on Tuesday in Abuja. According to the statement, the Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who … [Read more…]

Anambra Has Lowest Kidnap Rate in Southeast – Gov Soludo 

Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo has said that recent statistics shows that the state is among the lowest in kidnap rate across the country, contrary to shouts of insecurity by his political opponents. Soludo attributed this to his innovative security architecture in launching the local security outfit, Agunechemba; and Operation Udo Ga Chi; a … [Read more…]

Nwifuru Inaugurates Bart Nnaji-Led Economic Team to Drive Industrialisation in Ebonyi

Governor Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru has inaugurated a 15-member Economic Committee to spearhead industrialisation in Ebonyi State. The committee, chaired by former Minister of Power, Prof. Barth Nnaji, comprises economists, industrialists, and technocrats. Members include Chief Ben Oka, Chief Mrs. Augustina Nwaoma Ekuma, Dr. Joe Abah, High Chief Ituma Chukwuemeka Enviable, Gen. Abel Obi Umahi, Chief … [Read more…]

AGF hails Simon Ekpa’s conviction by Finnish court

The Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), has hailed the recent conviction of Simon Ekpa, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), by a Finnish court. An official press statement made available to newsmen in Abuja on Monday by the media aide to the AGF, … [Read more…]

Woman burnt alive in Niger over allegations of Blasphemy

Residents of Kasuwan-Garba town in Mariga Local Government Area (LGA) of Niger State on Saturday evening lynched and set a woman ablaze over an alleged blasphemous remark against Prophet Muhammad. The woman, identified as Amaye, a food vendor, was said to have made the alleged blasphemous remarks at her restaurant after a customer jokingly expressed … [Read more…]

BREAKING NEWS: Simon Ekpa sentenced to 6 years for terrorism, tax fraud

A Finnish court has sentenced Simon Ekpa, who identifies himself as the Prime Minister of Biafra, to six years in prison on charges linked to terrorism and tax fraud. The Päijät-Häme District Court ruled that Ekpa was guilty of encouraging crimes with terrorist intent, aiding a terrorist organization, engaging in aggravated tax fraud, and breaching … [Read more…]