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NIGERIA – The disappearance of popular fashion entrepreneur, Ejiro, CEO of the Instagram brand @stylebyejiro, has sparked alarm on social media. According to reports, she vanished after joining a controversial prayer group now suspected to be a cult. The group, called Naiboth, is allegedly led by Joy Solomon and Aba, with other members including Elizabeth […]

A virus many of us catch as children — the one behind cold sores — might be more dangerous than we thought. Scientists now believe that the herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) could play a major role in developing Alzheimer’s disease. Over three decades of research by Professor Ruth Itzhaki and her team have […]

Nigeria — The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) said it has traced funds linked to the failed crypto bridge exchange (CBEX) scheme to at least four countries. Speaking on a Channels Television programme on Wednesday night, EFCC chairman, Ola Olukoyede, said although efforts are underway to recover the stolen funds, full restitution to victims […]

Nasarawa, Nigeria — Tragedy struck late Tuesday night in Aloshi, a town in Keana Local Government Area of Nasarawa State, as gunmen invaded the residence of one Mr. Stephen Kwaghtomun, 37, killing him on the spot and abducting his 27-year-old wife. The attack occurred around 11:30pm, sparking panic in the community and raising fresh concerns […]

Ukraine — Russian strikes wounded about 31 people in Ukraine overnight, officials said on Friday, a day after Kyiv and Washington signed a landmark minerals deal. Ukraine hopes the deal will pave the way for Washington to provide security pledges to the embattled country, which has been fighting a Russian invasion for more than three […]

Kebbi, Nigeria — In a situation tagged “lone abduction” by the security operatives in Kebbi State, some yet-to-be identified gunmen on Thursday, abducted a farm manager identified as Sani Ango in the Gwarin Baka under Ngaski Local Government Area of Kebbi State. According to a source who spoke with the newsmen, he disclosed that one […]

Lagos, Nigeria — The Lagos State chapter of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has called on Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to extend the implementation of the N85,000 new minimum wage to workers in all state agencies and parastatals as means of alleviating the economic hardships faced by workers. The appeal was made during the 2025 International […]

Nigeria — The Nigeria Labour Congress and Trade Union Congress on Thursday blamed the Federal Government for continuous neglect of the energy sector, saying it has consistently failed to consult stakeholders in its efforts to come up with lasting solution to challenges in the sector. NLC and TUC made this statement in a joint address […]

Nigeria — President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday said his administration remained committed to prioritising the welfare of Nigerian workers. The president said this in a post on his official X handle to mark the 2025 Workers’ Day, acknowledging the critical role of workers in national development. “To every Nigerian worker, Happy Workers’ Day. You […]

North – The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), Northern Nigeria’s foremost socio-cultural group, has declared that the region will only support candidates in the 2027 general elections who are committed to advancing and defending Northern interests. Speaking at the opening of the ACF Board of Trustees meeting in Kaduna on Wednesday, the forum’s BOT chairman, Alhaji […]