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...Arrests traditional chief priest, others in nationwide crackdown The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has intercepted 20 wraps of cocaine weighing 330 grams from a cargo shipment bound for Australia. The cocaine parcels were cleverly concealed around the body of face cream containers at a Lagos port. According to the NDLEA, the cocaine was recovered ...
By Sodiq Adelakun Lagos State Governor on Thursday inaugurated five networks of roads at GRA, Ikeja area of the State, noting every part of the State will be touched in terms of infrastructural development. The roads commissioned are Oba Dosumu Street, Oduduwa Way, Sobo Arobiodun Street, Oduduwa Crescent and Sasegbon Street. The commissioning was attended ...
By Jabiru Hassan, Kano. Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has finalised arrangements to begin the distribution of three billion naira (N3bn) to victims of the flood that occurred during the last rainy season in the affected areas. He made this announcement while opening the 23rd State Executive Council Meeting at the Kano Government ...
The Ikeja Special Offences Court on Wednesday dismissed an application by former Central Bank Governor, Godwin Emefiele, challenging the court’s jurisdiction over the multi-billion dollar fraud charges brought against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Emefiele is accused of embezzling $4.5 billion and ¦ 2.8 billion during his tenure as the head ...
The Nigerian equities market recorded its first loss in 2025 as investors shed N152 billion at the close of trading on Tuesday. This followed the dip in the share prices of stocks like VERITASKAP, FTN COCOA, and RT BRISCOE amongst others on the trading floor. After five hours of trading at the capital market, the ...
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has denied responsibility for death threats to Labour Party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, even as former Nigerian Vice President Atiku Abubakar has come out in full support of the LP candidate. Nigerian NewsDirect reports that the controversy erupted on Monday when Peter Obi publicly claimed that he was being threatened ...
...Africa will continue to silence critics with remarkable progress, through Ghana’s democracy — Tinubu By Austine Emmanuel, Kaduna President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of Nigeria attended the swearing-in ceremony of Ghana’s newly elected President, John Dramani Mahama, in Accra on Tuesday, where he delivered a message about Africa’s progress and the continent’s response to international criticism. ...
The Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has given assent to the 2025 appropriation bill of Borno State. The budget christened "Budget of Recovery and Continuity" has a total sum of 615,857,950 billion Naira. During a brief ceremony at the Council Chamber of Government House on Monday, Governor Zulum while assenting to the budget ...
...Anybody who thinks he is bigger than PDP can leave — Gov. Diri The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has said that all 36 states in Nigeria are eager for the return of the party to power, as it positions itself for a strong comeback in the 2027 elections. The ...
Ondo State Governor, Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa has declared three-day mourning and prayers for the late Secretary to the Government of Ondo State, Hon. Temitayo Oluwatuyi. The Governor who led members of the State Executive Council on a condolence visit to the wife of the late Oluwatuyi and members of his family, in Akure, on Sunday ...
...Bills will reshape Nigeria’s tax landscape, enhance economic opportunities By Seun Ibiyemi In response to the Nigerian Labour Congress’ (NLC) request that the Federal Government withdraw the controversial tax bills from the National Assembly, the federal government has outlined its proposed Tax Reform Bills, emphasising their potential to significantly enhance the welfare of workers across ...
...Says Oko-Jumbo-led Assembly is only legislature in Rivers ...Promises growth in education, healthcare, infrastructure with new budget By Barth Ndubuwah, Port Harcourt Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has formally signed into law the state’s N1.188 trillion budget for the 2025 fiscal year, once again shunning lawmakers loyal to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, ...
As Masters Energy Group inches close to its 20th anniversary this year, the organisation marked the end of 2024 with a historic event that underscored its commitment to community development and nation-building. On December 29th, 2024, in Onuaku Uturu, Isuikwuato LGA. Abia State, three monumental projects—the Wilson and Paulina Memorial Hospital, The Wilsons Hotels and ...
...Criticises FG’s handling of corruption, economy ...Warns against political deceit as 2027 election talks heat up The Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, Peter Obi, has doused a rumoured pact with Atiku Abubakar and Rabiu Kwankwaso for the 2027 presidency, stating that there is “no agreement yet.” He said there is currently no ...
The Jigawa State Government has approved N1 billion to acquire a 10 percent stake in the Kano Electricity Distribution Company (KEDCO). The Commissioner for Information, Youths, Sports, and Culture, Sagir Musa, disclosed in a statement that the state executive council had approved the release of the funds. Musa said that the investment is aimed at ...
By Seun Ibiyemi The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Ltd has extended an invitation to former President Olusegun Obasanjo to embark on a tour of the rehabilitated Port Harcourt Refinery, urging him to witness firsthand the progress made under its new management. This development comes as a response to Obasanjo's recent interview with Channels Television, ...
Tragedy was averted on New Year’s Eve as firefighters contained two separate fire incidents in Lagos State. A three-storey building at the Docemo Market area of Lagos Island caught fire, while a 33,000-litre diesel tanker ignited at a hotel near the Okokomaiko Police Station. Men of the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, along with ...
...Says sacrifices made over past 19 months will not be in vain ...Says Youth Confab to begin in Q1 2025 By Sodiq Adelakun President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has assured that the New Year will bring brighter days for Nigerians despite the challenges faced in year 2024 He referenced positive economic indicators such as decreased fuel ...
Telecommunications companies, under the umbrella of The Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON), have warned that their members may begin to reduce services due to the ongoing calls for an increase in tariffs within the sector. The association has also raised concerns about a critical challenge facing the Nigerian telecommunications industry, which it ...
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission has directed the transfer of the regulatory oversight of the electricity market in Ogun State to the Ogun State Electricity Regulatory Commission. The directive, according to NERC, via its X handle on Monday, owes to the state government’s compliance with the provisions of the Electricity Act 2023 (Amended). The Act ...
By Sodiq Adelakun Human rights activist and lawyer, Dele Farotimi, has declared his readiness to face the ongoing legal battle with Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) Afe Babalola. Farotimi, who is currently embroiled in a defamation case, made the bold statement on social media on Sunday, saying, “My battle axes are newly sharpened, I am ...
Minister of Petroleum Resources (Oil), Sen. Heineken Lokpobiri Ph.D has said that the absence of scarcity of petroleum products during the featuve season is proof that the full deregulation of the petroleum sector is benefiting Nigerians. In a post on his social media page, the Oil Minister notes that “for two consecutive years under the ...
By Seun Ibiyemi Despite facing significant macroeconomic challenges in 2024, Nigeria demonstrated resilience with a 3.6% growth in Gross Domestic Product (GDP), aligning with the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) forecast for Sub-Saharan Africa and surpassing the global average of 3.2%. However, structural and sectoral disparities continue to impede broad-based economic progress. The services sector led ...
