Corruption: ICPC talks tough as Nigeria’s 330 MDAs fail financial, governance tests
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offenses Commission (ICPC) has revealed concerning findings regarding the performance of Nigeria’s Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) in terms of ethics and anti-corruption compliance. The report, based on the Ethics and Integrity Compliance Scorecard (EICS) for the past year, shows that none of the 330 assessed MDAs fully […]
Again, National sports festival postponed to May 2025
The 22nd National Sports Festival, originally scheduled for January 2025, has been postponed once again. The event will now take place from May 16 to May 30, 2025, in Ogun State. This festival, known as the “Gateway Games, Ogun 2024,” was originally set to occur in November 2024, but a series of delays led to […]
Abuja in darkness as vandals destroy Shiroro-Katampe Transmission Line again
Abuja, Nigeria’s capital, is facing a power outage after vandals damaged the 330-kilovolt Shiroro-Katampe Transmission Line. The incident took place on the night of Wednesday, December 18, 2024, around 11:43 pm, causing a disruption in power supply. The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) confirmed the incident through their spokesperson, Ndidi Mbah. After the attack, a […]
NDLEA destroys six-hectare Indian hemp farm in Ogun
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has successfully destroyed a six-hectare Indian hemp farm in Alaka village, Ogun State. This action is part of their ongoing efforts to combat drug trafficking in the region. The operation led to the arrest of four suspects, and investigations are still underway to gather more information on the […]
Tax Reform: People Cursed Me, My Family Over Tax Reform Bills – Oyedele
Taiwo Oyedele, the Chairman of the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee, recently shared his experience of facing harsh criticism, including personal attacks, from Nigerians over the controversial tax reform bills. Speaking at an event in Abuja, Oyedele explained that while the reforms have stirred strong debates, he remains committed to his role in […]
Agidigbo FM Reacts: ‘We Warned People to Stop Coming, but They Ignored Us’
Agidigbo FM, a radio station in Oyo, has issued a statement following the deadly stampede at the 2024 Children’s Fun Fair in Ibadan. The station clarified its role in the event, stating that it had urged the public to avoid the venue but many still attended, leading to the tragic incident. On December 18, 2024, […]
Nigeria Beat Benin 2 – 0 To Qualify For Final Of WAFU Zone B Girls Cup
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has criticized the administration of President Bola Tinubu over the alleged hack of the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) website. Atiku stated that this latest incident adds to the list of troubling developments under Tinubu’s leadership. The NBS recently released a report revealing concerning security statistics, including the murder of […]
Atiku Tackles FG Over ‘Hack’ Of NBS Website
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has criticized the administration of President Bola Tinubu over the alleged hack of the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) website. Atiku stated that this latest incident adds to the list of troubling developments under Tinubu’s leadership. The NBS recently released a report revealing concerning security statistics, including the murder of […]
Ibadan Funfair Tragedy: Tinubu Orders Probe, Ooni’s Ex-queen Detained
A tragic incident unfolded at a children’s funfair in Ibadan on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, resulting in the deaths of 35 children. The event, organized by Naomi Silekunola, former queen of the Ooni of Ife, turned into a disaster as an overcrowded crowd led to a deadly stampede at the Islamic High School in Basorun. […]
Lagos Fresh Food Agro-Hub Generates ₦2.495 Billion In First Year
The Mushin Fresh Food Agro-Hub, located in Lagos, has achieved a remarkable ₦2.495 billion in its first year of operation. This success, reported by Ms. Abisola Olusanya, the Lagos State Commissioner for Agriculture and Food System, reflects the hub’s role in transforming food distribution in the city. Opened in 2023, the Mushin Fresh Food Agro-Hub […]