PENGASSAN Shuts Down Ministry of Finance over Withholding of Funds  

    The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) on Tuesday brought activities to a halt at the Federal Ministry of Finance in Abuja, as its members protested the withholding of their funds.   The protesters, clad in red t-shirts and armed with placards bearing various inscriptions, converged on the ministry’s […]

Saudi Authorities Arrest Mother, Wife of Aleiro, Most Dreaded Bandit

  Saudi Arabian authorities have reportedly arrested two women alleged to be the wife and mother of Ado Aleiro, one of Nigeria’s most feared bandit kingpins.   The arrests were made in a coordinated effort to crack down on international crime syndicates and disrupt the financial networks of notorious criminals.   According to sources, the […]

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NMA Urges Government to Prioritize Medical Doctors’ Welfare

  • May 20, 2025
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The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has called on the government and employers of medical personnel to prioritize the welfare of doctors to address the recurring issue of “japa syndrome” in the country. NMA President, Prof. Bala Audu, emphasized this point during a grand reception in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.   Audu noted that the shortage […]

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MTN, Airtel Sink Over ₦400 Billion in Network Infrastructure in Q1 2025 to Improve Service

  Nigeria’s two leading telecommunications providers, MTN Nigeria and Airtel Africa, have collectively invested over ₦400 billion in network infrastructure during the first quarter of 2025, according to unaudited financial reports released by both firms. The move is part of a broader push to enhance service delivery, expand rural coverage, and support the rollout of […]

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Dangote Expands East African Investments, Acquires Pollman’s Tours, Java House

    Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, has broadened his investment footprint in East Africa through two high-profile acquisitions: Pollman’s Tours and Safaris, Kenya’s oldest and most prominent tour operator, and Java House, the region’s largest coffeehouse and casual dining chain. The acquisitions, valued at over $31 million combined, were made through Alterra Capital Partners, […]

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Dangote Assures Fuel Price Stability Despite Rising Global Oil Prices

  Amid rising global crude oil prices and fluctuating energy markets, the Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals has assured Nigerians of stable and affordable fuel prices, thanks to ongoing strategic partnerships with the federal government and a robust domestic supply plan. The announcement came on Monday through Anthony Chiejina, Group Chief Branding and Communications Officer […]

I Won’t Contest Against Tinubu in 2027, Asserts Wike, Says I’m Loyal to Him

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has firmly dismissed speculations surrounding a possible bid for the presidency in 2027, stating unequivocally that he has no intention of contesting against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Speaking to journalists in Abuja, Wike emphasized his loyalty to the president, declaring that his appointment as FCT Minister […]