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Alleged rape: ICPC tenders 70 nude photos, messages against UNICAL don
Exposes how Law professor allegedly molested, raped students After a two-month forensic analysis of call logs, videos…
Lagos food vendors turn to nylon bags after styrofoam ban
Following the ban on the use of styrofoam and single-use plastic by the Lagos State Government, some food vendors in the state have resorted to the use of nylon bags in packing food for their customers. SODIQ OJUROUNGBE…
‘Lies, Damned Lies, and Statistics’ By Simon Kolawole
Nigeria is the world’s poverty capital. Most Nigerians live on less than $2 a day. Nigeria’s economy is powered by only 4,000MW of power. Even Republic of…
Bumpy Ride Ahead as Bad Roads Threaten Gains of Port Harcourt, Dangote’s Refineries
In the wake of Nigeria’s ambitious strides in local oil production through Port Harcourt and Dangote refineries, a less conspicuous adversary emerges—the dilapidated state of…
Nigeria secures $7 billion India Investment deal
The Nigeria Federal Government has secured a $7 billion investment deal from India as part of the government’s effort to attract foreign investment into the country. Mr. Gangadharan Balasubramanian, the Indian High…
E-GIS platform will put an end to land fraud in Lagos – GRV
The Labour Party governorship candidate in the general election, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, has lauded the Lagos State Government’s new initiative to digitize the land verification process in the state, adding that the…
Navy denies alleged $170 million oil fraud, says only NNPCL awards foreign oil contracts
The Nigerian Navy on Saturday has vehemently refuted certain allegations, denying any involvement by its Chief of Staff, Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla, in awarding a $170 million oil contract or engaging in oil-splitting…
Ghana to implement visa-free policy for all African countries this year – Nana Akufo-Addo
The President of Ghana, Nana Akufo-Addo, has announced that his administration is working to implement a Visa-free policy to all travellers from Africa to Ghana, starting this year. The president made the…
IED mistaken for scrap metal explodes, kills 6 Almajiris in Borno
Tragedy occurred in Gubio local government area of Borno State on Saturday when an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) which was mistaken for scrap metal detonated, killing six Quranic school pupils popularly known as…
35,000 bpd was pledged to raise funds for 20% stake in Dangote Refinery – NNPC
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited says it pledged crude oil of 35,000 barrels per day (bpd) to raise funds to acquire 20 percent stake in Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals (DPRP). In…
Plateau: 30 Gunmen Killed, Soldiers Injured In Clash At Mangu
Many persons were reportedly killed Saturday when soldiers and gunmen clashed at two villages of Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State. The incident occurred after Governor Caleb Mutfwang relaxed the 24-hour…
I Have Sold Over 42 Children – Trafficker Confesses
A 45-year-old child trafficker, Alimot Haruna, has confessed selling off over 42 children into child labour in the last five years. The suspect was arrested on Wednesday by a team of policemen from Ijora Badia Police Station…
Israel Ignores ICJ Ruling, Kills 174 Palestinians In Fresh Attacks
Israel has intensified airstrikes in Gaza Strip despite Friday order by the International Court of Justice (ICJ) that it takes steps to prevent acts of genocide in the besieged city. According to Al Jazeera, at least…
Only 10 Of 149 Deputy Govs Took Over From Bosses Since 1999
From 1999 when Nigeria returned to a democratic dispensation to 2023, the 36 states of the federation have produced not less than 149 different personalities holding the position of deputy governors for their states.…
BREAKING: Lookman’s brace sends Nigeria into AFCON quarter-final
Atalanta winger Ademola Lookman scored a brace to hand Nigeria’s Super Eagles a 2-0 win over Cameroon in the second match of the Round of 16 matches of the 2023 Africa…
N9.3bn Wasn’t Paid To Microfinance Bank Under Me – Umahi
Minister of Works, David Umahi, says the project that led to the disbursement of N9.3bn to a Microfinance Bank by the ministry of Works was not awarded when he assumed office. Recall that Tracka, BudgIT’s service…
Tobi Amusan sets 2024 marker, smashes 25-year-old record
It is just January 2024, but Tobi Amusan has picked up where she left off in 2013, breaking Gloria Alozie’s 25-year-old 60m hurdles indoor record on Saturday. Amusan set an African record as she dipped under 7.8 seconds in…
BREAKING: Kogi Gov Ododo makes first appointments
On his first day of office, the newly sworn-in Kogi Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo has appointed cabinet members and other key aides. He announced that the nomination of some commissioners would be forwarded to the Assembly…
BREAKING: Super Eagles Coach Peseiro Reveals Formation, Names Lineup Against Cameroon
Super Eagles head coach Jose Peseiro has named his starting XI for the highly anticipated Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) round of 16 clash against Cameroon.The experienced…
“We will not recruit area boys to collect taxes” – Taiwo Oyedele replies Critics
The Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, Taiwo Oyedele, has responded to the claim that his committee is planning to recruit “Area Boys” to be tax collectors in the country. …
BudgIT queries works ministry’s award of N9.3bn road project to microfinance bank
BudgIT, a civic organisation that tracks public spending, has raised questions about the award of a road project worth N9.3 billion to a…
Concentrate On Strengthening Naira, Not Relocating CBN – Ndume tells Cardoso
Senator representing Borno South senatorial district, Ali Ndume, has asked the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Dr Yemi Cardoso, to concentrate on strengthening the naira. The senator said Cardoso’s…
Terrorism: Israel To Stop UN Agency’s Activities In Gaza After War
Israel will seek to stop the UN agency for Palestinian refugees from operating in Gaza after the war, a minister said Saturday, after Israel accused several UNRWA staff of involvement in Hamas’s October 7 attack. Israel…
JUST IN: Gunmen Kidnap Oyo Park Management Chair
The Chairman of Oyo State Tipper, Lorry And Quarry Park Management System, Alhaji Akeem Akintola, popularly known as Kuso, has been kidnapped by gunmen. Daily Trust learnt that the abduction occurred in the early hours of…