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The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has launched an investigation into an alleged personal and financial data breach involving Remita Payment Services Limited and Sterling Bank, raising fresh concerns over cybersecurity vulnerabilities in Nigeria’s digital payments ecosystem. The commission revealed on Sunday that the investigation, which began on April 1, 2026, is aimed at determining whether sensitive information belonging to …

Attacks and counterattacks continue across the Middle East, with dozens of casualties reported over the weekend in Lebanon following Israeli strikes targeting the south and the capital, Beirut. Meanwhile, humanitarian needs are increasing, critical infrastructure is still experiencing challenges, and the economic and broader global impact of the crisis continues to increase. Stay with us for live updates from across …

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s teenage daughter could be considered his successor, Seoul’s spy agency said. The child, believed to be Kim Ju Ae and aged around 13, has accompanied his father to several important events since late 2022. And the pair rode in a tank together last month, fueling further speculation that he was being positioned as the …

A Muslim cleric, Sheikh Musbaudeen Mohammad, popularly known as Ainu Lah, has reaffirmed the Second Coming of Jesus Christ, urging both Muslims and Christians to prepare spiritually for what he described as an event that could occur within the next two decades. Speaking during an interview on Sunday, the missionary stressed that the anticipated return of Jesus has its roots …

The Nigeria Guild of Editors (NGE) and the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) have “strongly condemned the threat reported by Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), against Channels Television presenter Seun Okinbaloye” and urged “the government of President Bola Tinubu to promptly, thoroughly, transparently and effectively investigate the threat”. The groups called on Tinubu’s government to …

Investors in the Nigerian capital market earned N837 billion at the close of trading last week. This follows growth in equity market capitalization to N129.8 trillion from N128.9 trillion in the previous week. The All-Share Index (ASI) also appreciated by 0.39% to close the week at 201,698.89 points, up from 200,913.06 points recorded in the previous week. The market performance …

Police agents in Imo have arrested two armed robbery suspects after a successful operation in the state capital. They also recovered a pump-action shotgun and a “stolen motorbike” in the operation. Spokesman of the state police command, Henry Okoye, disclosed this in a statement issued on Monday in Owerri. He said agents of the New Owerri Divisional Headquarters, acting on …

The Police Command in Ondo State says it has arrested a 23-year-old man, Emmanuel Usman, for allegedly defiling a 14-year-old girl in Ijebu-Owo, Owo Local Government Area of ​​the state. DSP Abayomi Jimoh, spokesperson for the command, who made this known in a statement in Akure on Monday, said the case was reported on March 29 by the victim. “The …

Here are the top ten stories from across the country 1. ADC appoints foreign envoys to expose alleged undemocratic actions by the Nigerian government The African Democratic Congress (ADC) says it has appointed envoys in 12 foreign cities to draw attention to Nigeria’s democracy and the government’s actions.Read more 2. Atiku engages US lobbyist in $1.2m image-boosting campaign – Report …

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has rejected malicious reports regarding the resignation of its National Chairman, David Mark. Mr Paul Mumeh of the Media Office of the ADC National Chairman, made the clarification in a statement on Sunday in Abuja. The party described the claims as “a dangerous fabrication” orchestrated by “childish, weak and inconsiderate propagandists.” The ADC confirmed that …