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Six Nigerians Extradited from South Africa to US Over Alleged R100m Romance Scam

September 11, 2026September 11, 2026 Rextun boss No Comments

Six Nigerian nationals accused of involvement in an international cybercrime network have been extradited from South Africa to the United States to face charges linked to an alleged romance-scam operation said to have defrauded victims of more than R100 million. The extradition was reportedly facilitated by South Africa’s Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation, popularly known…

Crime Watch, Financial Crimes, Romance Crimes

Woman Arrested Over Fake OPay Shutdown Notice, Regrets Sharing Unverified Claim

September 11, 2026September 11, 2026 Rextun boss No Comments

Hafsat Abubakar, the social media user arrested by the Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime Centre (NPF-NCCC) over a fake notice claiming that OPay was shutting down its operations, has expressed regret over sharing the information without verifying its authenticity. Abubakar said she did not know the notice was false when she reposted it and acknowledged…

Crime Watch, Cyberspace and Security I

Petrol Price Hike Looms in Nigeria as Brent Crude Surges Above $107 Amid Middle East Crisis

September 11, 2026September 11, 2026 Rextun boss No Comments

Petrol consumers in Nigeria could face fresh price pressure after international crude oil prices surged above $107 per barrel, raising concerns about higher fuel production and replacement costs in the country’s deregulated downstream petroleum market.  Brent crude, the global benchmark, jumped sharply on Thursday, settling at about $107.63 per barrel after gaining more than…

News

Dangote Refinery IPO: Full List of 32 Approved Channels Nigerians Can Use to Buy Shares

September 10, 2026September 10, 2026 Rextun boss No Comments

The Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE has approved 32 electronic channels through which Nigerians and other eligible investors can subscribe for shares in its highly anticipated initial public offering (IPO), expanding access to the landmark offer across banks, fintech platforms, mobile-money services and the Nigerian Exchange (NGX). The approved network comprises 19 banks, 10…

Business Investments

FG Moves to End Data Charges for Students as Nigeria Launches Zero-Rated Education Platforms

September 10, 2026September 10, 2026 Rextun boss No Comments

The Federal Government has launched a major digital education initiative that will remove data charges for millions of Nigerian students accessing approved educational platforms and learning content, in a move aimed at widening access to technology-enabled education across the country. The initiative, known as the Initiative for Zero-Rated Access to Educational Platforms and Content in…

Youths and Youths Development

2027: NDC Turns to Ordinary Nigerians for Campaign Cash as Party Rejects ‘Moneybags’ Politics

September 10, 2026September 10, 2026 Rextun boss No Comments

The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has announced plans to broaden its funding base ahead of the 2027 general elections by relying substantially on donations and contributions from ordinary Nigerians, as the emerging opposition platform seeks to build a nationwide political structure. The party’s funding strategy was disclosed amid questions surrounding how it intends to finance…

2027 General Elections, Politics

NCC Orders Registration of All SIM-Enabled Devices, Moves to Block Unregistered Phones

September 10, 2026September 10, 2026 Rextun boss No Comments

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has commenced a major regulatory drive requiring SIM-enabled devices operating in Nigeria to be registered and authenticated, in a move designed to tighten control over the country’s telecommunications device ecosystem. The initiative is being implemented through the Commission’s Device Management System (DMS), which will provide a central mechanism for identifying…

Telecoms & Information Technology

Arsenal Silence Naples: Odegaard Fires Gunners to Statement Champions League Win Over Napoli

September 10, 2026September 10, 2026 Rextun boss No Comments

Arsenal have announced themselves emphatically on the European stage, defeating Napoli 1-0 at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona to open their 2026/27 UEFA Champions League campaign with a priceless away victory. Captain Martin Ødegaard supplied the decisive moment as Mikel Arteta’s side demonstrated patience, control and the mentality required to win difficult European nights. Playing…

Football, UCL

15 Years On, Deji Komolafe’s Voice Still Echoes Through the Airwaves

September 10, 2026September 10, 2026 Rextun boss No Comments

ILORIN — Fifteen years after his passing, the voice and legacy of veteran broadcaster Deji Komolafe continue to resonate with colleagues, listeners and admirers of his remarkable contribution to broadcasting. Komolafe, remembered as an iconic voice in the Nigerian broadcast industry and the pioneer anchor of the renowned radio programme, “Moment of Truth,” marking his…

Memorial Anniversary

Nembe Monarch Appoints Veteran Journalist Pope Pen as Media Chief, Tasks Him With Kingdom’s Image

September 9, 2026September 9, 2026 Rextun boss No Comments

The Amanyanabo of Nembe, His Eminence King Dr Edmund Maduabebe Daukoru, Mingi XII, has endorsed veteran journalist and author Mingi-Yai Nengi Josef Owei-ilagha, popularly known as Pope Pen, as Media Chief to the Mingi-In-Council, placing his extensive media and public communication experience at the centre of the kingdom’s image management. The monarch’s endorsement was conveyed…

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Kikma on Top 10 Hidden Gems in Ibadan You Need to Visit in 2025July 1, 2025
Ibadan is truly a hidden gem with so much to offer. From the serene Agodi Gardens to the breathtaking views…