Meta Removes 63,000 Facebook Accounts In Nigeria For Financial And Sexual Extortion Scams
Meta has removed 63,000 Nigerian Facebook accounts involved in financial and sexual extortion scams targeting US adult men.
Kenya’s President Ruto Appoints Opposition Figures in Cabinet Overhaul
Kenya’s President Ruto has appointed key opposition figures to cabinet positions in a bid for a broader administration.
Real Madrid First Club in World to Report €1bn in Revenue
Real Madrid has set a record as the highest revenue-generating football club in the 2023-24 season with €1.08 billion.
WTO Members Rally Behind Okonjo-Iweala, Urge Her to Seek Second Term as Director-General
52 WTO member countries have urged Okonjo-Iweala to consider a second term as the WTO’s Director General.
Elon Musk Denies Alleged $45m Monthly Funding for Trump
Elon Musk has refuted $45m monthly donation claims for Trump’s campaign, stating, “I don’t prescribe to a cult of personality.”
Nigeria’s Parliament Passes N6.2tn 2024 Appropriation Act, Finance Act
The National Assembly has approved the N6.2 trillion amendment to the 2024 Appropriation Act.
Nigerian Navy Intensifies Fight against Oil Theft, Destroys Illegal Bunkering Hideout
The Nigerian Navy’s Quick Response Team has arrested two crude oil thieves and destroyed their camp in Rivers State.
National Assembly Passes Bill Increasing Minimum Wage to N70,000
Nigeria’s parliament has passed a bill increasing the national minimum wage to N70,000, shortening the review period to three years.
Sierra Leone Court Convicts 11 For Treason In Alleged Coup Attempt
Eleven individuals have been convicted of treason by a Sierra Leonean court following what was described as an attempted coup.
Unknown Gunmen Kidnap Co-Wives in Kwara, Demand N15 million
Unknown gunmen have reportedly kidnapped two wives of one man in Kwara State and have demanded N15 million.
House of Reps Demand Suspension of NMDPRA CEO Farouk Ahmed Following Controversial Remarks about Dangote Refinery
Lawmakers have called for NMDPRA CEO Farouk Ahmed’s suspension while investigating his remarks about quality of diesel from Dangote Refinery.
Tennis Star Andy Murray Announces Retirement After Paris Olympics
Andy Murray, 37, has announced he would retire from tennis after competing in singles and doubles at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Peter Obi Highlights Nigeria’s Economic Woes, Cites GDP Decline from 6.72% to 2.79% Since 2015
Peter Obi has warned about Nigeria’s economic decline, noting that GDP growth fell from 6.72% to 2.79% since 2015
Kamala Harris Secures Enough Delegates’ Support To Become Democratic Nominee For President
Vice-President Kamala Harris has garnered endorsements from over 1,976 Democratic delegates, enough to secure the party’s nomination for president.
Nigeria Pushes for 5% Renewable Energy Compliance by Distribution Companies Amid Power Sector Challenges
Nigeria has demanded 5% renewable energy compliance from power distribution companies, introducing funding initiatives to enhance renewable energy deployment.
After Sourcing From US and Brazil, Dangote Refinery to Seek Crude from Libya and Angola Amid Supply Hurdles in Nigeria
Dangote Refinery is negotiating with Libya and Angola for crude oil to tackle domestic supply challenges
Tinubu Back in Abuja after Attending AU Meeting in Ghana
President Bola Tinubu has returned to Abuja from Accra, where he attended the 6th Mid-Year Coordination Meeting of the AU.
Lawyer Stabbed for Handling Divorce Case in Ondo State
A suspect at large accused a divorce lawyer of having an affair with his wife before stabbing him.
Dangote Abandons Steel Plant Project Amid Monopoly Accusations
Dangote has cancelled plans to invest in a new steel plant in Nigeria following government accusations of monopolistic intentions.
Biden Drops Out of US Presidential Election, Endorses Kamala Harris
US President Joe Biden announced Sunday that he will not be seeking reelection in the 2024 presidential race.
