Paul Biya Paradigm Initiative has condemned the ongoing Internet access restrictions in Cameroon in a volatile election environment marked by protests. Since 23rd October 2025, Internet disruptions have been experienced in Cameroon, interfering with freedom of…

FirstBank revolutionizes cross-border payments with PAPSS integration

Stanley Ihedigbo FirstBank has announced the successful integration of the Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS) into its flagship digital banking platform, the LIT app, enabling customers to make instant, secure, and local currency-based cross-border payments…

Benin City woman to face court over alleged N446m fraud

Stanley Ihedigbo Benin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), is set to arraign one Rita Izehia Iyoha for property fraud. According to the Head, Media and Publicity, EFCC, Mr. Dele Oyewale, Iyoha,…

Uyo school proprietor arrested for fake scholarship, visa deals

Stanley Ihedigbo Operatives of the Uyo Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested an alleged serial fraudster, Mrs. Imaobong Cyril Okpong, for her alleged involvement in a series of visa fraud…

Building a global non-profit with multi-million dollar projects across 28 countries

Stanley Ihedigbo A book providing insight to leaders in the non-profit sector on how to scale and create impact, secure multi-million dollar funding, and transform and impact lives in the Global South has been released. Titled…

University of Waterloo Professor wins Prestigious AIST Foundation grant

Prince Eze Ihedigbo Association for Iron & Steel Technology Foundation has announced Kyle J. Daun as the winner of the 2025–2026 Digital Transformation Technologies Grant. The award, established in 2019, challenges teams from engineering, scientific and…

Condemnation trails arrest of Sowore, Kanu’s kin, lawyer, FENRAD calls for Nnamdi Kanu’s release

Foundation for Environmental Rights Advocacy & Development (FENRAD) has strongly condemned the arrest and continued detention of renowned activist Omoyele Sowore, Emmanuel Kanu (brother to detained IPOB leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu), Barrister Aloy Ejimakor, and several…

Anambra Police seek public’s help in identifying suspect in viral alleged cult video involving minor

Anambra State Police Command has intercepted a disturbing video circulating across social media platforms, allegedly showing a group of young boys engaging in an unlawful cult initiation ceremony involving a minor. According to the Police Public…

FENRAD demands probe into Aba’s Ekeoha market incident, seeks transparency

Nkem Ukaegbu, Umuahia Foundation for Environmental Rights Advocacy & Development (FENRAD), an environmental rights and good governance advocacy organization, has expressed concern over the recent props failure reported at a section of the ongoing Ekeoha Market…

Anambra Governorship election: Police warn against unregistered vehicles

Stanley Ihedigbo As part of the ongoing measures to ensure adequate security and safety in Anambra and a credible gubernatorial election scheduled for 8th November 2025, the Commissioner of Police, Anambra State Command, CP Ikioye Orutugu,…

Anambra Governorship election: CP Orutugu intensifies security measures, meets Prophet Odumeje

Michael Olumide As part of the ongoing engagements with critical stakeholders ahead of the Anambra Governorship Election slated for November 8, 2025, the Commissioner of Police, Anambra State Command, CP Ikioye Orutugu, has intensified the non-kinetic…