Chairman of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has formally petitioned the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), urging the agency to investigate and prosecute the Managing Director of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), Engr. Ahmed Farouk, over alleged corrupt enrichment and abuse of office. The petition, dated December […]

The Yobe State Government has concluded critical institutional arrangements required to airlift pilgrims from the Muhammadu Buhari International Cargo Airport (MBICA), Damaturu, to Saudi Arabia for the 2026 Hajj exercise. The Ministry of Transport and Energy confirmed that the latest milestone followed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), […]

Benin’s authorities have intensified a nationwide security and judicial response following an attempted coup earlier this month, placing about 30 suspects, most of them soldiers, into pre-trial detention on Tuesday, according to legal sources. The suspects were arraigned on Monday before a special prosecutor at the Court for Economic Crimes and Terrorism in Cotonou. After […]

The Lagos State Government has rewarded 177 public servants with cash prizes totalling ₦165.5 million and five brand new cars in recognition of exceptional performance across the state’s public service. The recognition was announced in a statement issued on Tuesday by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Media and Publicity, Gboyega Akosile. The awards […]