By 𝔸bdulrazak Tomiwa President Bola Tinubu and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz held a nine-minute call on February 18, 2026, to strengthen bilateral ties. The leaders focused on modernizing Nigeria’s infrastructure, specifically targeting the power, security, and railway sectors. A major focus was the Presidential Power Initiative (PPI), aimed at fixing Nigeria’s fragile […]
By 𝔸bdulrazak Tomiwa From 1988 to 1991, Lagos Military Governor, Raji Rasaki earned the nickname “The Bulldozer” for his aggressive urban clearing. His administration flattened major hubs like Balogun and Alaba markets, causing massive financial losses for traders who claimed they never received official quit notices. The government also targeted the press, shutting […]
By 𝔸bdulrazak Tomiwa The transformation of Lagos began with a shift towards Public-Private Partnerships (PPP), birthing landmarks like the Lekki Free Trade Zone, Eko Atlantic, and the Lekki Concession Company. These projects turned the Lekki corridor into a global real estate haven and secured the site for the world’s largest U.S. Consulate. This strategic […]
By 𝔸bdulrazak Tomiwa Fourteen Igede passengers kidnapped along the Utonkon–Okpokwu axis in Benue have regained their freedom. The victims were part of a 16-person group traveling to the South-West when they were ambushed by gunmen on February 9. The abduction began in tragedy as gunmen opened fire when the driver refused to […]
By 𝔸bdulrazak Tomiwa In 2013, the Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) urged the Federal Government to adopt electronic voting for the 2015 polls. The party argued this was the only way to “ensure the integrity of its elections and hand over the elections back to Nigerians instead of the judiciary.” The ACN maintained […]
By 𝔸bdulrazak Tomiwa The Sokoto State Government has gifted 259 Qur’anic memorisers motorcycles and ₦178 million in financial aid. The rewards were presented during a graduation ceremony at Giginya Memorial Stadium to celebrate the students’ academic and spiritual success. Governor Ahmed Aliyu hailed the achievement as a rare feat that brings pride […]
By 𝔸bdulrazak Tomiwa The Department of State Services (DSS) has arrested the former governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai. The arrest occurred on Wednesday night, moments after he was released on bail by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). El-Rufai had been in EFCC custody since Monday, where he was being […]
The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, on Wednesday swore in 14 new judges of the Federal High Court, charging them to uphold integrity, resist undue pressure, and remain focused amid growing scrutiny of the judiciary. The ceremony, held at the Supreme Court Complex in Abuja, followed recommendations by the National Judicial Council (NJC) […]
The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, on Wednesday swore in 14 new judges of the Federal High Court, charging them to uphold integrity, resist undue pressure, and remain focused amid growing scrutiny of the judiciary. The ceremony, held at the Supreme Court Complex in Abuja, followed recommendations by the National Judicial Council (NJC) […]
The trial-within-trial in the alleged N10 billion money laundering case involving Ali Bello and his co-defendant, Dauda Suleiman, continued on Wednesday at the Federal High Court in Abuja, with both defendants maintaining that their statements to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission were obtained involuntarily. The judge, James Omotosho, admitted in evidence, two certified true […]
