The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued a stern warning to the public, declaring that Crypto Bridge Exchange (CBEX) is not a registered digital assets exchange in Nigeria and has been operating illegally under various aliases, including ST Technologies International Ltd and Smart Treasure/Super Technology. In a circular released on Thursday, the SEC confirmed…
The Kogi State Police Command has officially confirmed the armed attack on the family residence of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan in Obeiba, Okehi Local Government Area. The attack, which occurred on Tuesday night, is now under active investigation. Commissioner of Police, Mr. Miller Dantawaye, speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in Lokoja,…
The Dangote Refinery has announced a significant reduction in its ex-depot petrol price to N835 per litre, shaking up Nigeria’s downstream oil market and sparking concerns among fuel marketers and importers. This marks a N30 drop from its previous rate of N865 per litre and comes just eight days after an earlier reduction, totaling a…
Renowned human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Femi Falana, has called for the immediate dismissal of Retired Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas, the Sole Administrator overseeing Rivers State affairs, over allegations of constitutional breaches and defiance of presidential authority. In a statement shared with Vanguard on Thursday, Falana referenced an official Federal Government…
The Rivers State Judiciary has officially disassociated itself from a widely circulated false online report claiming that Governor Siminalayi Fubara secured a court victory against President Bola Tinubu and FCT Minister Nyesom Wike over the imposition of an emergency rule in Rivers State. In a statement released by Chief Registrar David Ihua-Maduenyi, the High Court…
Former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello has formally petitioned the Inspector General of Police (IGP) over what he described as defamatory and inciting statements made by suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central in the National Assembly. In a petition submitted through his solicitor, N.A. Abubakar, Esq, Bello urged the police to invite Senator Natasha…
Nigerians across social media are raising alarm over the collapse of CBEX, a digital asset trading platform that has reportedly scammed investors out of over ₦1.3 trillion. The CBEX platform crashed on Monday after users noticed their account balances had vanished. Withdrawals were suddenly postponed, and the platform’s Telegram group was locked, fueling panic among…
A 400-level Mathematics student of the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN), Kazeem Sanusi, has made Nigeria proud by setting a new Guinness World Record for the Longest Mathematics Lesson ever recorded. Sanusi delivered a jaw-dropping 31-hour, 42-minute, and 54-second nonstop lecture, surpassing the previous global record of 26 hours. The historic achievement took place on Tuesday,…
Thousands of Nigerians are grappling with massive losses following the sudden collapse of CBEX, a digital asset trading platform accused of defrauding investors of over ₦1.3 trillion. Launched with mouthwatering promises of 100% Return on Investment (ROI) within 30 days, CBEX attracted a large number of investors, only to vanish overnight, leaving users’ wallets completely…
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has reported a fresh surge in Nigeria’s inflation rate, rising to 24.23% in March 2025, marking the first increase since the country’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) rebase in January. The latest CPI report, released on Tuesday via the bureau’s official X (formerly Twitter) handle, reveals a significant jump from…
