Francis Jack

Kaduna Court Jails Two People For Impersonation

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…

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President Trump Orders Release of 172 Million Barrels from Strategic Petroleum Reserve

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…

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Ghana Legalises Cannabis Farming For Industrial, Medicinal Purposes, Invites Applications For Licences

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…

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Meta Announces New Location Fees for Advertisers in Six European Markets

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,…

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Nigeria Receives Long-Acting Injectable Lenacapavir to Boost HIV Prevention

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…

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Nigerians Abroad Can Now Obtain National Identification Number Through Overseas Centres

The National Identity Management Commission said Nigerians living outside the country could now obtain their National Identification Number through accredited enrolment centres abroad. As reported by ALO360, the commission eliminated the need for citizens to travel home for registration. Statement Details the Change The commission disclosed the information in a statement. Officials added that the…

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EFCC Grills Federal High Court Chief Judge Tsoho for Hours Over 160,000 Found With Wife

EFCC interrogates Justice John Tsoho following interception of spouse with large cash sum en route to Benue State amid separate asset declaration probe EFCC Questions Chief Judge Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission interrogated Justice John Tsoho, the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, for several hours on Tuesday. The questioning focused…

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