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US President Donald Trump has escalated the battle over immigration by calling for the jailing of Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, accusing them of “failing to protect federal immigration officials.” Trump made the remarks on his Truth Social platform, stating, “The mayor of Chicago should be in prison for failing to protect ICE officers! Even Governor …

In what has become the norm for many leaders and political groups in the country, local government leaders across Oyo State have openly urged Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State to contest the 2027 presidential election, stating that his style makes him the transformational figure Nigeria needs at the national level. The call came on Tuesday when local government secretaries, …

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has described the government led by President Bola Tinubu as one that has made falsifying certificates a state policy. The former presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 elections, while reacting to the resignation of the Minister of Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji following the certificate forgery scandal, said it once …

Pregnant women in Lagos have been advised to pay close attention to health issues from conception to delivery, as part of efforts to reduce maternal and child mortality. The appeal was launched at the inaugural seminar organized by the Wilmer Medical Center, in collaboration with the Primary Health Center of Ajeromi-Ifelodun in Lagos. The seminar, themed: “Recognizing Warning Signs During …

North Korean state-backed hackers have stolen more than $2 billion worth of cryptocurrency since the beginning of 2025, according to new research from a blockchain analysis firm that tracks illicit cyber activity linked to Pyongyang. The surprising haul underscores how North Korea’s cyber operations are becoming increasingly sophisticated, targeting exchanges, DeFi platforms and blockchain infrastructure in multiple countries. The new …

The international agency, which disclosed this via its X account on Wednesday, said Ikechukwu, who was arrested in Argentina, had previously been declared wanted for the crime. INTERPOL said the arrests were made as part of Operation Jackal, a coordinated initiative targeting organized criminal groups in West Africa. According to INTERPOL, Ikechukwu’s arrest marks the first arrest of Argentina’s most …

The Flying Eagles were eliminated from this year’s U-20 World Cup in Chile tonight after being defeated 4-0 by tournament favorite Argentina. Argentina took the lead after two minutes thanks to top scorer Alejo Sarco, before doubling their advantage in the 23rd minute.third Minute through a free kick by Maher Carrizo. The six-time champions completed the rout in the second …

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) is yet to suspend enforcement of vehicle tinted glass permit, contrary to reports circulating, Federal Capital Territory (FCT) command spokesperson, Josephine Adeh, said on Wednesday. The Guardian reports that the Federal High Court sitting in Warri, Delta State, on Friday 3 October 2025 issued an interim injunction prohibiting the Inspector General of Police and the …

Nigeria’s currency, the naira appreciated against the American dollar at the official window on Wednesday. Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) foreign exchange data showed that the naira closed at N1,470.62/$1, compared with N1,471.08/$1 traded on Tuesday. This represents an appreciation of N0.46 for the local currency against the American greenback. The naira closed flat against the dollar and traded at …

Neighboring West African countries Benin and Togo have failed to pay more than half of what they owe Nigeria for electricity supplied in the second quarter of 2025, the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has revealed. According to the Commission’s Q2 2025 report, six international bilateral customers receiving electricity from Nigeria’s generation companies remitted only $9.01 million out of a …