Gov Mbah signs N1.62trn Enugu 2026 budget into law, says N870bn IGR target realisable
Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, has signed the Enugu State 2026 Appropriation Bill into Law, restating his administration’s resolve to redouble the transformations recorded across every sector so far.
Police arraign Beninese couple, accomplice over alleged murder of TikTok lover in Lagos
The Lagos State Police Command has arraigned a Beninese couple and an alleged accomplice before an Ebute-Meta Magistrates’ Court over the alleged murder of a 45-year-old man, Mr. Ayoola Bello, in Ikorodu, Lagos.
Other countries and what they call “Detty December”
“Detty December” is uniquely Nigerian, referring to the lively end-of-year festive season packed with parties, holidays, and celebrations.
Transport fares rise in October as okada records sharpest increase — NBS
Transport costs in Nigeria rose in October 2025, with commuters paying more for road, air, and water travel, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). Motorcycle transport, popularly known as Okada, recorded the steepest increase.
Ghana arrests dozens of Nigerians over online fraud ring
Nigeria, home to a bustling fintech sector, also has a reputation for internet fraudsters known in local slang as “Yahoo Boys”.
NAFDAC uncovers fake, expired drug factory in Lagos, warns of national security threat
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, in collaboration with security agencies, on Wednesday uncovered a large-scale operation involved in the sale and revalidation of fake, banned, and expired pharmaceutical products in the Ojo area of Lagos, arresting two suspects in the process.
Bishop Nwokolo urges Christians to care, give and forgive this Christmas
The Bishop of the Diocese on the Niger, Rt. Rev. Owen Nwokolo, has urged Christians to use the Christmas season as an opportunity to express the joy of the Lord through acts of love, generosity, and reconciliation.
Iran seizes oil tanker manned by foreigners in Gulf
Iranian forces regularly announce the interception of ships it says are illegally transporting fuel in the Gulf.
‘We’re committed to free speech’ – UK govt reacts to US visa bans
The US State Department announced sanctions Tuesday against Britons Imran Ahmed — of the anti-misinformation nonprofit the Center for Countering Digital Hate — and Clare Melford, who leads the UK-based Global Disinformation Index (GDI).
Updated: Chimamanda Adichie refutes appointment as UNN visiting professor
Reports earlier claimed that the vice-chancellor (VC) of UNN, Prof. Simon Ortuanya, appointed Adichie, Prof. Kevin Urama, an executive at the African Development Bank (AfDB), and Prof. James Robinson, a professor of the University of Chicago, as visiting professors.
Igbo travellers trapped on dilapidated federal roads during Christmas – Igbo community
The Igbo Community Association, Abuja, has raised concerns over the perilous condition of federal highways linking the South East, saying that Igbo people visiting home for the Christmas and New Year holidays are being trapped on neglected roads.
