Kaduna State High Court Judge Amina Bello sentenced two men for cheating by impersonation. The Kaduna Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission prosecuted the cases. Prosecutors File Separate Charges Officials charged Musa Abdulmalik and Sunday Godwin on one count each. The charge against Musa Abdulmalik stated that he presented himself as Lynn…
President Trump ordered the release of 172 million barrels of oil from the United States Strategic Petroleum Reserve on Wednesday. He acted after oil prices rocketed to their highest levels in years. The decision followed the U.S. war with Iran. Conflict Causes Price Surge Oil prices increased sharply because of the war. Subsequently President Trump…
Interior Minister Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak launched Ghana’s national cannabis licensing regime on February 26. He declared the programme open for implementation during a press briefing in Accra. The launch followed the passage of earlier laws that created the legal foundation for controlled cultivation. Commission Invites Licence Applications The Narcotics Control Commission opened applications for licences on…
Boko Haram terrorists seized the Forward Operation Base in Ngoshe town, Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State, on March 3, 2026. The assault killed 14 soldiers and numerous civilians. The insurgents also abducted more than 100 women and children during the raid. The attack marked a significant setback for security forces in the region….
Meta announced on Monday that it will impose new “location fees” on advertisers beginning July 1, 2026. The company introduced these charges to offset Digital Services Taxes and other local levies imposed by governments in specific markets. The surcharges will apply to all advertisements delivered to users located in the United Kingdom, France, Italy, Spain,…
Federal government takes delivery of breakthrough twice-yearly injection as health authorities complete readiness assessments in 10 states and train healthcare workers for nationwide rollout. Drug Arrives in Country Nigeria received its first consignment of Lenacapavir, a long-acting injectable drug for HIV prevention, federal authorities announced on Wednesday. The arrival marked a significant advancement in the…
Meta Platforms has acquired Moltbook, an emerging social platform where artificial intelligence bots interact with each other and hold independent conversations online. The acquisition highlights Meta’s growing push into advanced artificial intelligence. As the company explores new ways AI systems can operate autonomously and support both individuals and businesses. A New Kind of AI Social…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has asked the federal government to introduce a temporary cap on petrol prices to prevent further increases in the cost of living. The party said the measure would help protect Nigerians from the effects of rising fuel prices. In the wake of the ongoing US-Israel war with Iran, fuel prices…
The Association of Table Water Producers (ATWAP) in Kano has announced a new price increase for sachet water—popularly known as “pure water”—raising the cost of a bag from ₦220 to a minimum of ₦300. The decision, according to the association, was driven by the sharp rise in the cost of production materials. Which has made…
The Islamic Movement of Nigeria denied allegations that it planned to attack American citizens or institutions in the country. The group also known as Shi’ites released a statement to reject the claims. As reported by ALO360, the Islamic Movement of Nigeria insisted that its activities remained peaceful and lawful. Leaders of the movement acted quickly…
