Operatives of the Ibadan Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have uncovered huge counterfeit foreign notes to the tune of $3, 430, 000 (Three Million, Four Hundred and Thirty Thousand United States Dollars) and €280, 000 (Two Hundred and Eighty Thousand Euros) in possession of a five-member syndicate arrested for allegedly…
The clash between Nigeria and the Democratic Republic of Congo in the African qualification pathway for the 2026 FIFA World Cup has grown into one of the most complex and controversial football stories of 2025. What began as a high-stakes playoff match has since evolved into a dispute involving eligibility rules, national citizenship laws, and…
By Nsa Gill Ntufam Hilliard Eta, the appointed Chairman of the NYSC Federal Board awaiting inauguration, appears to be grappling with the perceived disconnect between the realities of Cross River State’s economy and the administration of Governor Bassey Edet Otu. Eta’s skepticism, particularly regarding the “Season of Sweetness” slogan—a term derived from Governor Otu’s long-held…
By Ovat Abeng Anambra State Council of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), on Wednesday, joined the ongoing nationwide protest against insecurity in Nigeria. The Paradise News gathered that the protest rally that commence at about 11:05am from NLC Secretariat Regina Caeli junction and terminated at the popular Unizik junction Awka, has all the affiliated Unions…
Leaders of organised labour have raised strong concerns over the worsening insecurity and economic hardship in Nigeria, calling on government at all levels to urgently fulfil its constitutional responsibility of protecting lives and property. Speaking at a peaceful labour rally, the Nigeria Labour Congress Chairman, Comrade Greg Olayi, said Nigerians can no longer live or…
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has reacted to reports that the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) petitioned FIFA over the alleged use of ineligible players by the Leopards during the 2026 World Cup playoffs in Morocco. Responding to the development, the Congolese team, through a post on its official Instagram page on Tuesday night, warned…
Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule, has announced an undisclosed end-of-year bonus for civil servants across the 13 local government areas of the state. The governor also unveiled the state’s new public service rules to guide workers in the discharge of their duties. Sule made the announcement during the commemoration of the Nasarawa State Civil Service…
By Ovat Abeng The Anambra State Government has put in place, necessary arrangement to celebrate the home coming of Chinedu Okoli, professionally known as Flavour N’abania in December 30, 2025. The State Commissioner for Information, Dr Law Mefor who disclosed this while briefing Journalists in Awka on Tuesday, said the celebration is part of lineup…
By Ovat Abeng First lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has uplifted 250 elderly persons with cash gifts totaling N1.9 billion across the 36 states of the federation and FCT ahead of the 2025; Christmas celebration. The Paradise News gathered that the support programme which is the third edition with the…
By Ovat Lawrence In a sustained demonstration of compassion and people-focused leadership, the Commissioner for Agriculture and Irrigation Development, Hon. Johnson Andiambey Ebokpo, KSM, has awarded bursaries to 250 students across various tertiary institutions under the second edition of the Johnson Ebokpo Bursary Scheme. The empowerment programme, held over the weekend in Obubra Local Government…