EFCC Admits SCUML Certificate Not Clearance To Operate In Nigeria
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has clarified that having a Special Control Unit against Money Laundering (SCUML) certificate does not necessarily imply clearance to lawfully operate in Nigeria or regulatory approval for online businesses. This statement comes amid the collapse of the CBEX cryptocurrency investment scheme, which was reportedly operating under the corporate […]
President Tinubu Returns To Nigeria After Visit To France, UK
President Bola Tinubu has returned to Nigeria after a working visit to France and the UK. The President had departed Nigeria on April 2 for Paris, France, where he held a meeting with the U.S. Department of State’s Senior Advisor for Africa, Mr Massad Boulos, on deepening bilateral cooperation to enhance regional security and sustainable […]
Tunde Onakoya Sets 64-hour Chess Marathon World Record
Nigerian chess champion and founder of Chess in Slums Africa, Tunde Onakoya, has set a 64-Hour chess marathon world record. The new record set by Onakoya and his chess partner, Shawn Martinez, at Times Square, New York, broke the 61-hour record achieved by the chess marathon record of 61 hours, 3 minutes, and 34 seconds, […]
Flamingos thrash Algeria in FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup qualifiers first leg
The Nigeria Football Federation, and businessman Kunle Soname have announced a cash gift of N6m for the Flamingos. The Flamingos beat Algeria 4-0 in the first leg of their 2025 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup final qualifying round tie at the Remo Stars Stadium at the weekend. NFF president, Ibrahim Gusau announced the cash gift […]
DR Congo suspends Joseph Kabila’s political party over ties with ‘enemy rebels
The Democratic Republic of Congo has banned the party of former President Joseph Kabila. Kabila led DR Congo for 18 years, after succeeding his father Laurent, who was shot dead in 2001. Joseph Kabila was just 29 at the time. Last Friday, the government accused Kabila (now 53), of high treason and ordered the seizure […]
JAMB announces April 24 as new date for 2025 UTME nationwide
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced April 24, 2025, as the new date for the commencement of the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) across Nigeria. The examination was originally scheduled to begin on Friday, April 25. But in an official statement by its spokesperson, Dr Fabian Benjamin, it says the date […]
Presidency demands decorum amidst ‘Shocking and Scary’ call for Self Defence to tackle insecurity
Former Minister of Defence, Lt. Gen. Theophilus Danjuma (retd.) has urged Nigerians to defend themselves from the menace of insecurity. Gen Danjuma, who made this known at the convocation ceremony of Taraba State University in Takum Taraba State, added that the advice he gave years ago is as valid today as it was when he […]
7 Countries Express Interest to Host Commonwealth Games in 2030
Seven nations have submitted official expressions of interest to host the Commonwealth Games in 2030 or 2034. Scotland’s largest city stepped in last year with plans for a scaled-back Games next summer after the Australia state of Victoria withdrew for financial reasons. Nigeria, Canada, India, plus two others have all publicly confirmed their interest in […]
Mo Abudu Makes List of TIME 100 most Influential People
TIME magazine has named Nigeria’s Mo Abudu, CEO of EbonyLife Group, in its 2025 TIME 100 list of the world’s most influential people. The annual list celebrates individuals who are making significant global impact through innovation and achievement. Abudu, a media mogul and entrepreneur, was recognised for her work in reshaping the global perception of […]
Arsenal and Inter Milan advance into UEFA Champions League semifinal
Arsenal held off defending champions Real Madrid to snatch a 2-1 victory last night, and reach the semifinals of the UEFA Champions League, with a 5-1 aggregate win. Reaching only their third semifinals in their history, the Gunners will now play PSG in an interesting matchup. Elsewhere, Inter Milan reached the semifinal of the competition […]