Former governor of Taraba State, Darius Ishaku was on Thursday admitted to bail in the sum of N150 million by a Federal Capital Territory, FCT, High Court in the alleged N27 billion fraud charge brought against him by the Federal…
…Calls for commitment to higher values amid increased expectation By Matthew Denis The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has charged the two newly elevated prosecutors of the Commission, Abba Mohammed and Ekele Iheanacho,…
…LASEMA confirms fatalities as investigations reveal brake failure By Sodiq Adelakun The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) on Wednesday has confirmed the tragic deaths of at least 10 individuals following a serious vehicle accident on the Lagos-Badagry expressway. The…
…Petrol prices to rise across Nigeria due to NNPC’s cost-reflective scheme Oil prices surged by more than a dollar in early trading yesterday amid growing concerns that escalating tensions in the Middle East could disrupt crude production, following Iran’s most…
By Sodiq Adelakun The Lagos State Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development on Wednesday has raised alarms over alarming levels of non-compliance with its physical planning regulations. Commissioner Dr. Oluyinka Olumide, in a candid discussion with reporters, emphasised the…
The recent decision by the Nigerian Senate to reject a bill aimed at establishing a regulatory framework for private investigators represents a significant setback for the professionalisation of a sector that is increasingly relevant in today’s complex socio-economic landscape. Proposed…
…Governing bodies clash over waterfront jurisdiction in Lekki By Sodiq Adelakun The Lagos State Government has successfully reclaimed control of the Okunde Bluewater Scheme in Lekki, a move that has sparked a bitter confrontation with the National Inland Waterways Authority…
…Sanwo-Olu promises inclusive opportunities for young people By Sodiq Adelakun Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu on Wednesday reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to providing inclusive opportunities for the youth during the On-Boarding Ceremony for 2,500 interns of the Lagos…
Cryptocurrency usage has continued to grow in Nigeria as Africa’s most populous country grapples with a weakening currency and soaring inflation, New York-based blockchain research firm Chainalysis said in a report on Wednesday. The country, which ranked second overall on…
As First Bank Plc and Zenith Bank Plc continue to battle service disruptions, the tier-1 banks have warned millions of customers to be wary of activities of fraudsters who may solicit their details under the guise of helping to resolve…
