World’s Third Largest Diamond Found In Botswana; See How Big It Is (Photos)
One of the world's largest diamonds has been unearthed in Africa's largest producer of diamonds, Botswana, the country's government recently announced.
The 1,098-carat stone, which is believed to be the third largest "gem-quality"…
Court Document Shows How FBI Identified DCP Abba Kyari In Hushpuppi’s Money Laundering Scheme
More facts have emerged in the ongoing trial of Nigeria’s serial Internet fraudster, Ramon ‘Hushpuppi’ Abbas, and his secret relationship with a Deputy Commissioner of Police, Abba Kyari.
According to US court document, DCP Abba Kyari…
We’re Ready To Deploy 5G Technology – NCC
In fulfilment of its commitment to put Nigeria on the frontline as a technology-driven economy, Executive Vice Chairman of Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof Umar Danbatta, says all is now set for rollout of 5G services across…
US Begins COVID-19 Vaccine Shipment To Nigeria, South Africa
United States government has announced that it will ship nearly 10 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines to two of the most populous African countries – Nigeria and South Africa on Wednesday (today) as the continent battles the third wave of…
CBN Directs Banks To Set Up Teller Points At Branches For Forex Sales To Customers
Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has on Thursday, July 29 directed Deposit Money Banks (DMBs) to set up teller points in designated branches for the sale of foreign exchange to meet legitimate forex requests of their customers.
The new…
Despite Court Order, DSS Fails To Produce Igboho’s Detained Aides
Department of State Services (DSS) has defied a court order to produce 12 detained aides of Yoruba-nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho.
Justice Obiora Egwuatu of Federal High Court in Abuja had ordered…
Just In: US Court Reportedly Orders FBI To Arrest DCP Abba Kyari Over Role In Hushpuppi’s $1.1m…
A United States' Court has reportedly issued a warrant of arrest for Nigeria’s Deputy Commissioner of Police, Abba Kyari, over his role in $1.1 million (N583,300,000) fraud perpetrated by serial internet fraudster, Ramon Abbas better known…
‘Nigeria’s Sport System Is So Flawed’ – Blessing Okagbare Reacts To Ban Of 10 Nigerian…
Nigerian athletics champion, Blessing Okagbare has reacted to the recent ban of ten Nigerian athletes due to poor testing compliance.
MDB reported earlier that 10 of Nigeria’s 20 athletes expected to participate in athletics events at…
‘I Only Connected Him To Person Selling Native Clothes, Caps’ – DCP Abba Kyari Denies…
Abba Kyari, a Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), has denied receiving bribe from embattled Nigerian socialite, Ramon Abbas better known as Ray Hushpuppi.
MDB earlier reported that Hushpuppi, according to US court documents, alleged…
Release Kanu Or We Lockdown South-East, IPOB Issues 11-Day Ultimatum To FG
Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has threatened a total lockdown of the South East states on or before August 9, 2021, if its leader, Nnamdi Kanu, is not released from detention.
IPOB Head of Directorate, Chika Edoziem, in a statement,…
Peru’s New President Sworn In, Promises New Constitution
Pedro Castillo was on Wednesday sworn in as Peru’s fifth president in three years on the 200th anniversary of the country’s independence, promising an end to corruption and a new constitution.
The 51-year-old rural schoolteacher, who has…
Blessing Okagbare, 11 Other Nigerian Athletes Cleared To Compete In Tokyo Olympics
Reigning Nigeria sprint queen, Blessing Okagbare, has topped the list of 12 athletes cleared by Athletics Integrity Unit compete in the athletics event of ongoing Tokyo Olympics.
Okagbare, who is making her fourth appearance at…
Hushpuppi Allegedly Bribed Celebrated Cop, DCP Abba Kyari To Jail Rival Fraudster In Nigeria, Court…
Infamous Nigerian fraudster, Ramon Abbas better known as Ray Hushpuppi, has alleged that he bribed Nigeria’s celebrated police chief Abba Kyari to arrest and jail rival fraudster, court document shows.
Federal authorities in the U.S.…
‘It’s Fake News’ – Muslim Cleric Debunks Reports Of Plans To Ban Female Driving In Kano
Muslim cleric, Sheikh Abdallah Usman Umar Gadon Kaya has debunked reported claiming that Kano state government is planning to enact a law prohibiting women from driving in the state, irrespective of their faith.
On Wednesday, July 28,…
Sister Of Murdered Nigerian Army General Hassan Ahmed Released After 13 Days
Sabina, the sister of the late Major General Hassan Ahmed, has been released after 13 days in captivity.
It would be recalled that former Provost Marshal (PM) of Nigerian Army was murdered around 7 and 8pm on July 15 within Abaji area of…
18-Year-Old Ex-Convict Arrested For Allegedly Stabbing 28-Year-Old Sex Worker To Death In Ogun
Police in Ogun State have arrested an 18-year-old man for allegedly killing a sex worker at Ilupeju community, Oke-Aregba in Abeokuta.
The suspect, Jamiu Malomo, was arrested last Thursday at about 11:45 p.m., while he was trying to…