Month: August 2025
Lady fakes own kidnap with boyfriend, collects N3m ransom from parents
A 23-year-old woman, identified as Nmesoma Josephine Nwoye, has allegedly faked her own abduction in order to extort money from her parents. THE PRIME NEWS…
Four adults, three children kidnapped in night attack in Kwara
At least seven persons, including four adults and three children, were abducted by gunmen in Isanlu Isin area of Kwara State, THE PRIME NEWS reports….
US imposes N123,000 charge on shipments from Nigeria – NIPOST
The Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST) has confirmed that the United States of America has imposed a N123,000 fee, the equivalent of $80, on shipments into…
Nigerian SMEs get UNDP financial boost to unlock $50m capital
Three Nigerian small and medium enterprises have received both funding and financial advisory from the United Nations Development Programme and Onyx Investment to unlock a…
Rivers’ state of emergency expires September 18 – Wike
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory Nyesom Wike, on Saturday, expressed hope that the state of emergency in Rivers State will expire on September…
EPL: Fabregas waiting to replace Arteta as Arsenal manager
Former Arsenal midfielder, Cesc Fabregas, is keen on returning to manage the club and is willing to wait to replace Mikel Arteta, the UK Sun…
NPFL: Kwara United’s duo ruled out of Rivers United clash
Kwara United will be without Saheed Olaniyi and Akanni Akeem in their matchday two fixture against Rivers United, THE PRIME NEWS reports. Olaniyi and Akeem…
12 Nigerian students emerge world’s best in English in 2024 Cambridge exams
Twelve Nigerian students have been ranked best in English globally among the 16 students in Nigeria recognised as ‘Top in the World’ at the 2024…
Naira continues appreciation against dollar across official, black markets
The Naira appreciated significantly against the dollar across official and parallel foreign exchange markets to end the week on a good note. The Central Bank…
Nigerians to pay $80 duty on US shipments – NIPOST
The Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST) has announced that, with effect from August 29, 2025, all postal shipments from Nigeria to the United States, except letters…

