A 45-year-old woman, Mrs. Oluchi Ugbowan, has been arrested by the Edo State Police Command for allegedly orchestrating her own kidnapping in a desperate attempt to extort N50 million from her family. Police said the suspect, alongside three ...
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How a Woman Tried to Cash Out N50m by Faking Her Own Kidnapping

A 45-year-old woman, Mrs. Oluchi Ugbowan, has been arrested by the Edo State Police Command for allegedly orchestrating her own kidnapping in a desperate attempt to extort N50 million from her family.

Police said the suspect, alongside three accomplices, staged an elaborate kidnapping drama,...

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‘Not Off the Table’ — FG Threatens Retaliation Against South Africa Over Xenophobic Attacks on Nigerians

The Federal Government has warned that retaliatory measures against South African interests in Nigeria remain under consideration following the recent wave of xenophobic attacks targeting Nigerians and other foreign nationals in South Africa.

Minister of Foreign Affairs, Bianca Ojukwu, expressed...

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Agip Retirees Lament over 17 Years Outstanding Pension after Oando Takeover 

Former staff members of the Nigerian Agip Oil Company (Oando Energy Resources Nigeria Limited), have staged a peaceful protest demanding payment of their pension salary, which has not been paid in the last 17 years.

The senior citizens, who protested under the platform, Agip Oil Company Pensioners...

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Loss of 5 Rigs Threaten Govt’s Revenue

A sharp decline in oil drilling activities which has led to the loss of five active rigs within a month might be threatening Nigeria’s revenue outlook.

According to a report by the African Energy Council (AEC), the slump in Nigeria’s rig count has raised concerns over future crude production,...

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Dangote Named Africa’s Most Admired Brand for 8th Consecutive Year

The Dangote Industries Limited (DIL) has reinforced its position as Africa’s most influential corporate brand after emerging as the continent’s Most Admired African Brand for the eight consecutive years.

In the same vein, the Group Chief Branding and Communications Officer, DIL, Anthony...

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