The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested the Bauchi State Accountant-General, Sirajo Jaja, for alleged misappropriation of N70 billion, The Cable reports. He was arrested on Wednesday alongside a staff of Jasfad Resources Limited, Aliyu Abubakar an unlicensed Bureau de Change (BDC) operator and Sunusi Ibrahim Sambo, a point of sale (PoS) operator….
Lance Corporal Shaibu Muhammed, a Nigerian soldier who was secretly detained by military authorities for speaking out against the government’s neglect of wounded soldiers, has been released following SaharaReporters’ report. Muhammed had publicly criticised the military’s failure to provide adequate medical care for injured personnel, revealing that many were forced to pay for their own…
Penultimate weekend was a beehive of actions and activities for Cricova owners of the world biggest wine cellar and second largest winery in the world as they signed a trade agreement with Largarde France, one of the world’s leading firms in luxury retail and distribution. The event took place in Paris,on 12th March 2025…
A failed assassination attempt targeting Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has drawn widespread condemnation from international bodies, including the United Nations, the United Kingdom, and several other organizations. The attack, carried out by the Islamist militant group Al-Shabaab, which is affiliated with al-Qaeda, occurred near the presidential compound. The assailants targeted the president’s motorcade with…
Abuja, Nigeria – In a landmark initiative set to bolster educational ties between India and Africa, the Africa Asia Scholars Global Network (AASGON) has announced the launch of 10,000 scholarships for African students. This programme, unveiled ahead of the Global South Universities Association (GSUA) Summit Awards 2025, is expected to significantly benefit Nigerian students across…
