By Dorin Nnademere & Okoro Precious Developers of River Park Estate, Abuja, Jonah Capital, and their Ghanaian promoters have dragged the Nigeria Police Force, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC and others to court over alleged harassment, intimidation, and violation of their fundamental rights. The plaintiffs, Directors of Jonah Capital Nigeria Limited and Houses for […]
By Dorin Nnademere The Commissioner of Police, Anambra State, Ikioye Orutugu has ordered the detention of three Police Inspectors over an allegation of corruption. He further directed the immediate commencement of internal disciplinary proceedings against the officers. The police boss, who gave the order during interrogation of the officers, frowned at the poor character exhibition […]
By Esther Onyegbula LAGOS—Tensions flared again in Lagos on Tuesday as scores of aggrieved members of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Yaba Local Council Development Area, LCDA, staged a protest against the alleged imposition of Mr. Adebayo Adefuye as the party’s chairmanship candidate for the July 12 local government elections. The protest, which coincided […]
By Ebunoluwa Sessou, Efe Onodjae & Nnademere Dorin Senior Pastor of House on the Rock Church, Paul Adefarasin, has turned himself in to the Lagos State Police Command, following the circulation of a viral video allegedly showing him holding a firearm during an encounter with a content creator on a Lagos road. This was disclosed […]
There were fears of a possible fuel scarcity yesterday, following a coordinated boycott by petroleum marketers and truck owners protesting against the Lagos State Government’s enforcement of a controversial N12,500 e-call-up levy on trucks operating along the Lekki-Epe corridor.
By Elizabeth Adegbesan The naira yesterday depreciated to N1,598 per dollar in the parallel market from N1,585 per dollar on Monday. Similarly, the Naira depreciated to N1,547.5 per dollar in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM). Data published by the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, showed that the exchange rate for the naira rose to […]
As President Bola Tinubu visits Benue State today, survivors of last Friday’s deadly attacks at Yelewata in Guma Local Government Area of the state have recounted the anguish they suffered in the attack perpetrated by armed herdsmen, which resulted in the death of over 200 persons, mainly women and children.
In recent years, idol worship and the emergence of accidental native doctors, some of them with questionable wealth, gained currency in Igbo land. Some even became prominent socialites who dine and wine with the high and mighty in society.
A national study has revealed a widespread sleep deficiency among Nigerians, with serious health implications.
The Forum of Delta North All Progressives Congress, APC, Local Government Chairmen has disowned the purported endorsement of the lawmaker representing Delta North Senatorial district, Senator Ned Nwoko, for a second term.
There are indications that the Federal Government’s (FG) scheme, designed to transition Nigeria’s vehicle transportation service industry away from fossil fuel (petrol) to gas, has encountered a major hitch.
Reports spoke of security forces intimidating voters and INEC officials mishandling results. The APC won, but many were suspicious of how
Qatar’s success is deliberate. They manage their resources wisely, protect their culture fiercely, and plan for the long term
All the advocates of the Yoruba nation, including Professor Banji Akintoye have been kept at a distance because of this constant crisis
In a major boost to Nigeria’s real estate and smart infrastructure sector, Metrospeed Property Development Limited has signed a landmark partnership with Chevron Employees Multipurpose Cooperative Society (CEMCS) to fast-track the development of the highly anticipated Metro Smart City project in Lagos.
Using technology to improve knowledge and education in Nigeria has been a major priority of every administration. But the challenges that hinder its growth and effectiveness are enormous.
Tech entrepreneur and Chairman Zinox Group, Leo Stan Ekeh, has declared that succeeding as an entrepreneur in Nigeria requires the combined strength and unique traits of three of Nigeria’s most prominent political figures, President Bola Tinubu, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, and former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi.
By Prince Osuagwu Frontline facilities management company, Tsebo Rapid, has officially rebranded into Tsebo Nigeria with a promise of delivering exceptional, locally rooted, and globally aligned services across Nigeria’s fast-evolving business landscape. Managing Director of Tsebo Nigeria, Mr. Oliyide Oluwashina, while unveiling the new brand emphasized that the rebrand is more than a change in […]
By Joseph Erunke, Abuja A total of 64,000 participated in the 2025 National Common Entrance Examination, NCEE, conducted across the country on Saturday by the National Examinations Council, NECO. The examination body, which disclosed this in Abuja yesterday, said Lagos topped all states of the federation with the highest number of candidates. The candidates, mostly […]
The Congress of University Academics, CONUA, has called for the pursuit of justice, equity and excellence with the university system and the larger Nigerian society as the nation marks Democracy Day.
Exam malpractice (popularly known as “expo”) used to be a carefully planned and executed offence. There was fear that discovery could lead to the cancellation of the exam, withholding of the results by the governing body and severe disciplinary action – even prosecution – for candidates, teachers and exam officials implicated. Unfortunately, corruption has virtually […]
Despite what is termed poor performance by candidates in this year’s Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, UTME, 16-year-old Apampa Oyindamola Kikiloluwa was able to achieve an aggregate score of 351 in the said examination.
