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Cybercrime in Nigeria: The Growing Digital threat to National Development
4+ hour ago (228+ words) By Omorodion Oghogho Joy Furthermore, cybercrime discourages foreign investment. Investors are more likely to invest in countries where their financial transactions and sensitive information are secure. When a nation is perceived as having a high rate of cybercrime, potential investors…...
Oba of Benin Ewuare II Fixes July 2 to Curse Kidnappers in Edo
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (285+ words) Asaba Metro News The Oba of Benin, Omo N'Oba N'Edo Uku Akpolokpolo Ewuare II, has fixed Thursday, July 2, 2026, for a spiritual exercise in which traditionalists will place curses on kidnappers, armed robbers, bandits, ritual killers, and their collaborators across Edo…...
Alexx Ekubo's Family Raises Alarm Over Suspicious Circumstances of His Death
1+ day, 8+ hour ago (273+ words) The biological family of late Nollywood actor Alexx Ikenna Ekubo has issued a statement raising serious concerns over the circumstances surrounding his death revealing they were not informed of his passing, were denied access to his body, and are yet…...
Achraf Hakimi to Face Rape Trial After French Court Rejects Appeal
1+ week, 8+ hour ago (196+ words) The 27-year-old defender, currently playing for Morocco at the World Cup, was first accused in March 2023. A 24-year-old woman told police Hakimi raped her at his home in a Paris suburb, after the two met on Instagram. Hakimi was charged…...
Tems, Stevie Wonder, John Legend to Perform at Obama Presidential Center Launch
1+ week, 2+ day ago (182+ words) Nigerian singer Tems is set to perform alongside music legends Stevie Wonder and John Legend at the official opening ceremony of the Barack Obama Presidential Centre in Chicago on Thursday. The high-profile event will mark the unveiling of the long-anticipated…...
Boxing Legend Mayweather Faces Up to 20 Years Over $200 K Alleged Fraud Case
1+ week, 2+ day ago (241+ words) American boxing legend Floyd Mayweather is facing serious legal troubles after prosecutors in Nevada charged him with two felonies linked to an alleged bad-check transaction involving a luxury watch purchase. According to court documents, Mayweather allegedly used a check with…...
Serena and Venus Williams to Play Doubles at Wimbledon
1+ week, 3+ day ago (186+ words) Tennis legends Serena Williams and Venus Williams are set for a historic reunion at Wimbledon after being awarded a wildcard entry into the women's doubles event for the 2026 Championships. The All England Club confirmed the sisters' inclusion, marking their return…...
South Africa Govt Raises Alarm Over Xenophobia Backlash
1+ week, 4+ day ago (247+ words) South Africa's government has admitted that rising xenophobia-related tensions are beginning to affect the country's creative industry and business interests abroad. According to Justice and Constitutional Development Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi, South African artistes are already experiencing cancelled performances across the…...
DESOPADEC Orders Timely Completion of Oduga School Assembly Hall Project
1+ week, 6+ day ago (307+ words) The Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (DESOPADEC) has intensified efforts to accelerate infrastructure delivery across its mandate areas as a member of the Governing Board representing the Ndokwa ethnic nationality, Dr. Charles Olisa, inspected the ongoing construction of…...
Delta Police Rescue Kidnap Victim Without Ransom, Arrest Suspected Robbers and Drug Dealer
1+ week, 6+ day ago (485+ words) The Delta State Police Command has recorded fresh breakthroughs in its ongoing crackdown on crime, successfully rescuing a kidnap victim without payment of ransom, arresting three suspected armed robbers, and recovering hard drugs in separate intelligence-led operations across the state....