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Tinubu’s Return from Extended Trip Sparks Outrage, Calls for Urgent Reforms Amid Security Crisis

Nigerians have responded with a mix of frustration, scepticism, and cautious optimism following President Bola Tinubu’s return from an extended trip abroad. Tinubu, who initially departed for Paris on April 2 for a scheduled two-week “private retreat” to review his administration’s midterm performance, extended his stay and later moved to…

Presidency Refutes Claims of Vice President Shettima Being Denied Entry to Presidential Villa

The Nigerian Presidency has dismissed claims that Vice President Kashim Shettima was denied entry to the Presidential Villa. Stanley Nkwocha, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Communications (Vice President's Office), labeled the reports as deliberate falsehoods. He asserted that the accusations lacked credibility and urged Nigerians to…

Nigeria Loses $2 Billion Annually to Medical Tourism, Health Minister Calls for Sovereignty and Private Sector Collaboration

Lagos — Professor Ali Pate, the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, has revealed that Nigeria loses approximately $2 billion annually to medical tourism, emphasizing the need for the country to establish health sovereignty and reduce reliance on foreign healthcare services. He highlighted that a lack of trust in…
EFCC Presents Further Evidence in $9.6 Billion Scam

EFCC Investigates N1.3 Trillion Crypto Scam as CBEX Collapse Triggers Nationwide Outrage

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has launched a comprehensive investigation into a suspected cryptocurrency scam worth approximately N1.3 trillion, linked to the now-defunct digital investment platform, CryptoBank Exchange (CBEX). The EFCC has confirmed its collaboration with the International Criminal Police Organisation (INTERPOL) in tracking both domestic and international…