By 𝔸bdulrazak Tomiwa The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially amended the timetable for the 2027 General Election. The Presidential and National Assembly elections are now scheduled to take place on Saturday, January 16, 2027. Following the first round, the Governorship and State Houses of Assembly elections will hold two weeks […]
By 𝔸bdulrazak Tomiwa MTN Nigeria has reported a massive ₦5.2 trillion service revenue in its 2025 audited results. This performance reinforces the company’s position as a leading contributor to Nigeria’s non-oil economy and a top corporate taxpayer. CEO Dr. Karl Toriola described 2025 as a year of resilience and recovery. The company […]
By 𝔸bdulrazak Tomiwa Seven people have been confirmed dead following a horrific road accident along the Keffi-Abuja expressway. The crash involved a commercial bus and a heavy-duty truck, leading to immediate fatalities at the scene. According to the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), several other passengers sustained varying degrees of injuries. The […]
By 𝔸bdulrazak Tomiwa The Lagos State Government has announced a total closure of the Epe-bound carriageway of the Lekki-Ajah Expressway, stretching from Admiralty Way Junction to Jubilee Bridge. This closure is essential to facilitate uninterrupted rehabilitation and construction works along this busy corridor. Traffic will be diverted to the Lagos-bound side using […]
By 𝔸bdulrazak Tomiwa The Senate has raised the alarm over delayed payments to contractors, which have stalled vital infrastructure projects across Nigeria. Lawmakers warned that these bottlenecks waste public funds and destroy the credibility of government institutions. Senators criticized the “envelope budgeting” system for creating financial hurdles even when funds are available. […]
By 𝔸bdulrazak Tomiwa The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has reported a remarkable 97% performance for its 2025 budget. This high execution rate reflects the corporation’s efficiency in managing its financial resources and meeting its operational mandates throughout the fiscal year. Building on this success, the NDIC has proposed a budget of […]
By 𝔸bdulrazak Tomiwa The Nigerian Senate has called on President Bola Tinubu to sack the Registrar-General of the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), Hussaini Magaji. This demand follows his repeated refusal to appear before the Committee on Finance to explain the agency’s financial records. During a budget defense session on Thursday, lawmakers […]
By 𝔸bdulrazak Tomiwa Justice Akintunde Savage of a High Court of the Federal Capital Territory has scheduled a date to rule on the ₦1.5 billion fraud charges against former Niger State Governor, Babangida Aliyu. The case, brought by the Economic Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), centers on the alleged diversion of ecological funds. […]
By 𝔸bdulrazak Tomiwa Governor Seyi Makinde has stated that competence and loyalty to Oyo State will determine his successor in 2027. During a media chat, he emphasized that the next leader must possess a proven track record and a genuine commitment to the state’s progress. He clarified that the state’s long-term prosperity […]
Hundreds of protesters on Thursday stormed major streets in Kaduna metropolis in support of the ongoing investigation of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission and the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission. The protesters, under the umbrella of the Nasiriya Movement, called for an open public trial of the […]
