First international flight since Assad’s ouster touches down in Syria

After an almost 13 year hiatus, Qatar airways has restarted flights to Damascus. It marks the first commercial flight to the airport since Islamist-led forces ousted Bashar al-Assad in December.Read…

New Orleans holds first carnival season parade days after deadly Bourbon Street attack

On Monday, New Orleans kicked off its Carnival season with the Joan of Arc parade, just days after a deadly attack on New Year’s Eve left 14 people dead.Read More

Algeria and Mali clash over security approach amid diplomatic strains

The two nations hold opposing views on how to address the conflict in northern Mali, with Algeria advocating dialogue and Mali increasingly favoring military action.Read More

Police arrest 19 suspects over violent cult clashes in Owo

No fewer than 19 suspects have been apprehended by operatives of the Ondo State Police Command over the violent cult clashes that rocked Owo, headquarters of the Owo Local Council…

NSCDC arrests 7 suspects for vandalising drainages, manholes in FCT

The Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, has arrested seven suspected vandals of national critical infrastructure in the territory. The Corps Commandant…

Police arrests 5-member syndicate over criminal conspiracy, fraud, recover stolen vehicle

Yobe State Police Command said its operatives have arrested a five-member syndicate specializing in defrauding unsuspecting victims. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Dungus Abdulkarim, disclosed this in a statement…

Nigeria police arrest suspected cybercriminal over identity theft, others

The Nigeria Police Force National Cyber Crime Centre, NPF-NCCC, has arrested a suspect over identity theft, Business Email Compromise, BEC, computer-related fraud and money laundering. This was contained in a…

Man, son burn kinsman over ₦25k jean in Imo

The Imo State Police Command has detained two suspects, Obinna Obiekea, widely known as “Losky,” and his son, Chidubem, for their alleged involvement in the burning of their kinsman, Chima…

I go drop my album this year— Cubana Chief Priest

Nigeria businessman and socialite, Pascal Okechukwu, better known as Cubana Chief Priest, has announced his intention to release an album in 2025. Known for his flair and charisma, Cubana declared,…

Cybercrimes: Nigeria Police recover N8bn, 115,237, USDT $84,000

The Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime Center, NPF-NCCC says it has successfully recovered a staggering N8,821,001,881.80, 115,237.91 USDT, and $84,000 from cyber criminals in 2024. This was contained in a…

Business & Economy

Nigeria, Brazil sign air service deal for direct flights
NPA boosts Eastern ports’ operations to drive economic diversification
Nigeria’s oil output rises 9.9% in July – NUPRC
Oborevwori urges federal govt to revive four seaports in Delta