The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has issued a formal warning about a rising wave of cyber-enabled financial fraud involving fake airline ticket promotions and deceptive investment schemes targeting unsuspecting Nigerians. In a statement released on its official X (formerly Twitter) account on Friday, the anti-corruption agency detailed a sophisticated scam where victims are…
On Friday, July 25, U.S. officials sharply condemned France’s criminal investigation into the social media platform X, owned by Elon Musk, labeling it an attack on free speech and an act of foreign censorship. The U.S. State Department’s Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor issued a statement denouncing the probe, stating:“As part of a…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has arrested Lazarus Onwukwe, suspected to be the largest importer and dealer of expired drugs in the South-East zone, at his residence in Aba. According to Vanguard, a joint operation involving NAFDAC, the Nigerian Army, Nigeria Police, and the Department of State Services (DSS)…
Wrestling legend Hulk Hogan was in the midst of filming a Netflix documentary at the time of his death earlier this week at age 71. According to CNN, the previously unannounced project, produced in partnership with World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), was designed to chronicle Hogan’s iconic life and career—both inside and outside the wrestling ring.…
A three-storey private student hostel, Pentagon Lodge, located in Izzangbo Ohankwu Village near Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike Ikwo (AE-FUNAI), Ebonyi State, collapsed following days of continuous rainfall. Fortunately, no casualties were reported. Eyewitnesses at the scene confirmed that a section of the building gave way, burying students’ personal belongings under the debris. While no…
U.S. President Donald Trump has taken a markedly more aggressive stance on the Gaza conflict, calling on Israel to “finish the job” against Hamas—just weeks after suggesting a ceasefire deal was within reach. Speaking to reporters before departing Washington for a weekend trip to Scotland, Trump blamed Hamas for the collapse of ceasefire negotiations and…
The Super Falcons of Nigeria have claimed their 10th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title after a thrilling 3–2 comeback victory over host nation Morocco. Morocco started strongly, with Ghizlane Chebbak opening the scoring in the 12th minute with a stunning strike from the edge of the box. Twelve minutes later, Sanaâ Mssoudy doubled…
An 18-year-old lesbian accused of fatally stabbing a 19-year-old man who allegedly r@ped her, remains in custody after her case was postponed to August 7 for a formal bail application at the Thohoyandou Magistrate’s Court on Friday, July 25. Dakalo Avheani Mulaudzi has been charged with murder following the death of Shonisani Mahwasane in the…
