A disturbing case of murder has sparked outrage in Nigeria, with many questioning the country’s judiciary after a lenient sentence was handed down to the killer of a young lawyer. Mrs. Feyisayo Obot, a 34-year-old mother of two, was brutally murdered in a hotel room in Lagos in January 2019. The case […]
The National Caretaker Committee of the Labour Party, led by Senator Nenadi Usman, has given its full endorsement to the party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, to participate in the ongoing coalition talks aimed at defeating President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 election. The Labour Party, in a statement signed by Senator […]
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has experienced a remarkable surge in capital growth, expanding by 241.9% over the past decade, as the institution prepares for a leadership transition this week. The Bank’s capital has soared from $93 billion in 2015 to $318 billion in 2025, marking the most significant financial expansion in its history. […]
In a significant development, former Super Eagles coach Sunday Oliseh has been appointed to the International Football Association Board (IFAB), the global governing body responsible for determining the laws of football. Oliseh announced his appointment on his official X account on Monday, expressing his excitement and honor at being part of the prestigious organization. […]
The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has denounced the Federal Capital Territory Development Authority (FCTDA) for sealing its national secretariat at Wadata Plaza on Monday. Following a caucus meeting, the Acting Chairman of the PDP, Umar Damagum, criticized the FCTA’s actions as irresponsible and pledged that the party will contest the decision. […]
In a bid to enforce urban planning laws and safeguard public safety, the Lagos State Government has intensified its efforts to demolish illegal buildings across the state. According to the Special Adviser to the Governor on e-GIS and Urban Development, Olajide Babatunde, at least 349 unsafe buildings have been pulled down in the past […]
A high-profile case of currency desecration has landed Benin City socialite, Kelly Okungbowa, also known as Ebo Stone, in hot water. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Benin Zonal Directorate hauled him before Justice C. A. Obiozor of the Federal High Court, sitting in Benin City, to face a two-count charge. Prosecutors […]
The Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Umo Eno, has ignited lively controversy with biblical reference to praying for President Tinubu with his recent comments on praying for President Bola Tinubu’s second term in office. While speaking to journalists at the Government House in Uyo, Governor Eno revealed that he has been praying […]
Nigerians have expressed surprise over revelations that the National Assembly has earmarked N393.29 billion for streetlight initiatives in the 2025 national budget. This sum encompasses 1,477 projects distributed across federal constituencies and senatorial districts, averaging N266.4 million per project. These figures were unveiled in a recent report by BudgIT, Nigeria’s civic tech organization […]
The Lagos State Government has triumphantly announced the relocation of the Okobaba Plank Market from Ebute Meta to the newly established Timberville site in Agbowa. As an integral component of the resettlement strategy, the government has provided 260 units of two-bedroom apartments to house the displaced merchants. This significant development was unveiled by […]
