Google on Thursday celebrated 20 years of Google Maps, a tool that has fundamentally changed how we explore and navigate the world. “Over the past two decades, it’s become an essential tool for more than 2 billion monthly users, providing both comprehensive information and a vibrant community for sharing knowledge,” Google said in a statement. Google Maps isn’t simply a map; it’s a dynamic platform shaping users’ understanding of the…

The Nigeria Police Force has withdrawn its fraud charges against Gbolahan Obanikoro, son of Senator Musiliu Obanikoro, and four others over an alleged N1.3 billion fraud involving Access Bank. Obanikoro, alongside Adejare Adegbenro, Balmoral International Limited, M.O.B. Integrated Limited, and DDSS International Company Limited, was scheduled for arraignment before Justice Ambrose Lewis-Allagoa of the Federal High Court in Lagos on February 27. The case, marked FHC/L/902c/2024, accused the defendants of…

The Nigeria Police Force arrested 82 individuals in January 2025 for a range of financial and cyber-related crimes, including internet fraud, romance scams, identity theft, cryptocurrency fraud, transnational fraud, and other cyber offences. Police spokesperson Olumuyiwa Adejobi in a statement on Thursday said the operation was spearheaded by the National Cybercrime Centre (NCCC), which successfully apprehended 32 of the suspects across the country. He added that the crackdown underscored the…

Vice President Kashim Shettima has said Nigeria is seeing a rise in reverse medical tourism, with patients from the United States and other countries flocking to the nation’s hospitals for affordable, high-quality kidney transplants.  This surge, he said, is attributed to both the cost-effectiveness and the exceptional expertise available within the country’s medical community. Shettima made this observation during a courtesy visit by the Nigerian Association of Nephrology (NAN) at…

By Alade Adisa President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced significant leadership changes at several federal universities, including the University of Abuja, now known as Yakubu Gowon University. These changes are effective immediately. At Yakubu Gowon University, President Tinubu dissolved the entire governing council and relieved Professor Aisha Sani Maikudi of her duties as Vice-Chancellor. Senator Lanre Tejuoso, currently Pro-Chancellor of the University of Agriculture, Makurdi, has been appointed Pro-Chancellor of…

“We know that coming forward for prostate checks can be daunting, but it could save your life. We encourage men to consult the prostate cancer symptoms advice available on NHS.uk and to see their GP if they are concerned.” – Professor Peter Johnson Prostate cancer has now overtaken breast cancer as the most commonly diagnosed cancer in the UK, according to new analysis. The alarming rise in cases has prompted…

Former President Muhammadu Buhari has revealed that Nigeria’s economy and security improved significantly during his eight-year tenure.   Speaking yesterday at his residence in Daura, Katsina State, he addressed members of the Katsina State Correspondents’ Chapel of the Nigerian Union of Journalists, emphasising the strides made under his leadership.   He claimed to have inherited a struggling economy and severe security challenges from the Peoples Democratic Party, which had governed for 16…

“There was enough evidence that the government of President Obasanjo was reluctant to find the killers of Bola Ige.” – Chief Bisi Akande When Chief James Ajibola Ige, SAN, was murdered on December 23, 2001, few days after resigning his position as Nigeria’s Minister of Justice, some thought it would be a matter of days before the assailants would be arrested and brought to justice. Their optimism was because Ige,…

The Senate on Thursday confirmed the appointment of Capt. Chris Ona Najomo as the Director General of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA). Najomo’s confirmation followed the adoption of a report by the Senate Committee on Aviation during Thursday’s plenary session. The report was presented by the committee’s Chairman, Senator Buhari Abdulfatai (APC-Oyo), who expressed confidence in the nominee’s qualifications for the role. Senator Abdulfatai highlighted Najomo’s vast experience and…

The House of Representatives Committee on Constitution Review has proposed the creation of 31 new states in Nigeria, which, if approved, would bring the total number of sub-national governments in the country to 67. The proposal was presented in a letter read out during Thursday’s plenary session by the Deputy Speaker, Benjamin Kalu, who presided over the proceedings in the absence of Speaker Tajudeen Abbas. The letter outlines the committee’s…

A faceoff may be brewing between the Inspector General of Police and the Police Service Commission, PSC, as the IG, Kayode Egbetokun, has asked policemen and officers to ignore the recent order of the PSC that those who have served for 35 years or attained the age of 60 should disengage from the service. According to a wireless message from the office of the Force Secretary ,dated 11th Feb 2025,…

The lifeless body of Justice Azuka, a member of the Anambra State House of Assembly, has been discovered in a decomposed state on the 2nd Niger Bridge, weeks after his abduction.   Azuka, who represented Onitsha North Constituency 1, was kidnapped on December 24, 2024, along Ugwunabankpa Road in Inland Town, Onitsha. His disappearance triggered widespread concern and an extensive investigation by security agencies. After weeks of manhunt, security operatives from…