N246bn NEDC allocation not for salaries only, Budget Office clarifies
By Progress Godfrey ABUJA – The Budget Office of the Federation (BOF) has dismissed claims that the North East Development Commission (NEDC) runs a N246.77 billion salaries budget, describing the narrative as false and misleading. The Budget Office stated that the N246.77 billion assigned to the NEDC is a consolidated statutory provision shown at an overall […]
One killed as gang attacks motorcyclists in Osogbo
Osogbo—One person has been reportedly killed in Osogbo, the Osun State capital, after a gang of hoodlums attacked motorcyclists in a section of the town. It was gathered that the gang, said to be based in the Asoje area of Osogbo, are loyalists of an individual known as “Olalekan” around the Orita Elelede area.An eyewitness, […]
Edswot Consulting among BusinessDay’s top 100 fastest growing SMEs 2025
Edswot Consulting Limited, an education technology company delivering multi-curriculum learning solutions, has been recognised on the 2025 BusinessDay Top 100 Fastest Growing Small and Medium Enterprises in Nigeria. The listing places the company among a select group of SMEs acknowledged for strong growth, scalability and contribution to expanding access to education. Founded in August 2024, […]
Police rescue 17 suspected trafficked children in Nasarawa
By Edwin Philip LAFIA— The Nasarawa State Police Command has rescued 17 persons suspected to be victims of human trafficking as part of its efforts to combat crime and related offences. The victims were rescued around the Sharp Corner axis of Mararaba in Karu Local Government Area at about 5 p.m. on Saturday, January 17, […]
Gridlock on Lagos Bridge after truck crash kills 2
LAGOS —A multiple vehicle crash has led to the death of at least two people and left several others injured at Kara Bridge inward Mowe, along the Lagos-Ibadan expressway, on Saturday. The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, LASTMA, explained that the incident, which happened around 3:15 p.m, involved a loaded long truck that fell on […]
Murder of 3 officers: NDLEA nabs drug lord after 12-year manhunt
By Kingsley Omonobi The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has arrested a suspected drug kingpin, Lekan Jimoh, popularly known as Kanmo-kanmo, 12 years after he allegedly masterminded the killing of three NDLEA officers. The agency said Jimoh was tracked to his hideout in Owode, Ogun State, on Friday, January 16, 2026, following credible intelligence. […]
Gunmen kill police officer, abduct Chinese expatriate in Oyo
Gunmen have killed a police officer and abducted a Chinese expatriate during an attack on Aqua Triton Company in Ogunmakin, near Ibadan, Oyo State.
Alleged forgery in UK property case: FG files criminal charge against Ozekhome
The Federal Government has filed a criminal charge against Mike Ozekhome, SAN, over alleged forgery and use of false documents in a disputed property case in the United Kingdom.
62.5% rise in electricity sector debt threatens FG’s N1.2trn bond
Efforts by the Federal Government (FG) to address debts owed to electricity generation companies (GenCos) may be facing increasing challenges as the debt burden rose 62.5% to N6.5 trillion at end 2025, up from N4trillion recorded at the beginning of the year.
Nigeria records 150,000 sickle-cell births yearly — Oyo govt, Foundation
AS Nigeria accounts for the world’s highest burden of sickle-cell disease, the Oyo State government and a nonprofit, Seyifara Foundation, have raised the alarm
Minister, wife, attend launch of the late Deacon Ekanem Foundation.
By Lawani Mikairu The Minister of State Petroleum Resources (Gas), Dr. Ekperikpe Ekpo, weekend, attended the funeral/launch of the late Deacon Lawrence Okokon Ekanem Foundation for the indigent children and widows held in Ikot Essien, Oku Iboku, Itu Local Government Area, Akwa Ibom State. The Minister and his wife were welcomed to the venue by […]
How Nigerian filmmaker is redefining creative production and building pathways for next generation
Charles Kuti Elem a filmmaker and film director, has used visual storytelling to demonstrate that growing artists can use lean resources to produce films with relevant information
EHCON raises concern over greenhouse gas pollution
The Environmental Health Council of Nigeria (EHCON) has expressed concern over the increasing impact of greenhouse gas emissions on environmental and public health, calling for stronger and more coordinated action to address air pollution across the country.
Firm hails construction expert, Ochoechi on award of NSE Fellow
Encomiums had been poured on the reputable construction expert and an engineer of high repute, Engr. Adah Ochoechi FNSE, FNIWE, CPM on the conferment of prestigious award of Fellow of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) by the Management and Staff of ALIADE ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION COMPANY LTD.
Arigidi Akoko Renewal Group redefines community with infrastructural development
By Kingsley Adegboye The Arigidi Akoko Renewal Group (AARG), a non-governmental and non-partisandevelopment organization comprising indigenous sons and daughters of ArigidiAkoko in Ondo State residend in Nigeria and the diaspora, has brought smiles to the faces of its people by successfully completing and handing over a number of strategic community development projects in its domain.The […]
From streets to skills: ICT institute targets 1m Almajiris for digital empowerment
By Joseph Erunke, Abuja In a bold intervention aimed at tackling youth vulnerability, insecurity and unemployment, Abuja-based Information and Communication Technology,ICT training institute, New Horizons, has unveiled an ambitious programme to remove one million Almajiris from the streets and transform them into skilled digital technicians across Nigeria. The initiative was formally launched on Monday in […]
