NAHCON commissioner, director detained over alleged diversion of HAJJ 2025 funds
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested Aliu Abdulrazak, who serves as Commissioner for Policy, Personnel and Finance at the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), over allegations of diverting public funds. He was detained together with Aminu Y. Muhammed, the Director of Finance and Accounts at NAHCON, following reports of financial irregularities. […]
Ilaje women threaten nude protest over demolition of ancestral homes in Lagos
Women from the Ilaje community in Lagos State have warned that they may hold naked protests over the continued demolition of their ancestral homes. On Tuesday, despite the heavy rain, hundreds of Ilaje people under the group Egbe Omo Ilaje marched to the Lagos State House of Assembly in Ikeja. They called on Governor Babajide […]
Ned Nwoko Proposes Ranches in All 774 LGs
Nigerian Senator Ned Nwoko has suggested setting up ranches in all 774 local government areas and the Federal Capital Territory. He said the plan will help improve food supply, stop open grazing, and bring modern livestock farming to Nigeria. Nwoko, who represents Delta North and is Vice Chairman of the Senate Committee on Environment, revealed […]
Tinubu’s Economic Reforms, Uncoordinated, Reactive – Peter Obi Counters Okonjo-Iweala’s Claim
Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has disagreed with claims that President Bola Tinubu’s policies are reviving Nigeria’s economy. Obi argued that Tinubu’s economic strategies are not well-planned but rather reactive responses to issues. His comment came after the World Trade Organization’s Director-General, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, said on Thursday that Nigeria’s economy had stabilized […]
Why Nigerians Shouldn’t Expect Okonjo-Iweala to Tell Tinubu Truth About Economy – Abati
Veteran journalist and former presidential media adviser, Reuben Abati, has criticized Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala after she told President Bola Tinubu that Nigeria’s economy is bouncing back. Abati argued that Nigerians should not expect the Director-General of the World Trade Organization to openly state the harsh realities of the economy to the president. According to him, […]
Nigeria will become steel powerhouse by 2030 – Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu has announced that Nigeria aims to become a major steel producer by 2030, with a goal of producing 10 million tonnes of liquid steel each year. Speaking in Abuja on August 13 at the first steel sector stakeholders’ summit, Tinubu, through Vice-President Kashim Shettima, emphasized that his government is determined to make […]
Dangote Refinery reduces fuel price
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced a ₦30 cut in the ex-depot price of petrol, dropping from ₦850 to ₦820 per litre. The new price took effect on August 12, 2025. The update was confirmed in a statement by the company’s spokesperson, Anthony Chijiena, on Tuesday. With a daily capacity of 650,000 barrels, the refinery said […]
ICPC warns NDDC staff against corrupt practices
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has issued a strong warning to staff of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) to avoid any form of corruption. Mrs. Ekere Usiere, ICPC’s Anti-Corruption Commissioner overseeing Rivers and Bayelsa states, made the statement through NDDC’s Director of Corporate Affairs, Mrs. Seledi Thompson-Wakama, in Port […]
Move Now – Lagos Govt Warns Residents of Lekki, Ikorodu Over Flooding
Lagos State has issued a serious warning to residents living in flood-prone areas of Lekki, Ikorodu, and Ajegunle. The government is advising people in these locations to relocate to safer, higher ground to avoid the dangers of expected heavy flooding. Tokunbo Wahab, the Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, gave this warning during a recent […]
Anyone digging borehole in Lekki is probably drinking shit water – Lagos state govt official, Mahmood Adegbite
A top Lagos State government official, Mahmood Adegbite, has raised serious concerns about the quality of borehole water being consumed by residents in Lekki. He claims that people drilling boreholes in the area are likely drinking contaminated water. Speaking during a recent meeting with community stakeholders, Adegbite, who is the Permanent Secretary in the Office […]