Nigeria

Justice Oyindamola Ogala of the Lagos State High Court in Ikeja has adjourned the trial of the Chairman of Ibeto Energy Development Company, Chief Cletus Ibeto, who was charged by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over alleged N4.8 billion fraud, till May 27, 2024. The judge fixed the date for further hearing in…

Nigeria's inflation rate has surged to 33.20% in March 2024, according to the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) report released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). NBS on Monday said that the March 2024 headline inflation rate showed an increase of 1.50% points when compared to the February 2024 headline inflation rate. “On a…

A Federal Capital Territory (FCT ) High Court on Monday dismissed an application by a former Minister of Power and Steel, Dr Olu Agunloye inviting some legal luminaries to hear his case on alleged infractions in the Mambilla Hydroelectric plant.

A former Governor of Borno State Senator Modu Sheriff on Sunday evening described late Cairo Ojuogboh as the most unique and dependable among all his friends. Sheriff who spoke at an evening of Tribute to celebrate the life and legacies of Ojuogboh. Ojuogboh, a former member of the House of Representatives slumped and died on…

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) arrested 50,901 drug offenders, including 46 drug barons in the last three years.

National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje has been suspended over alleged corrupt practices. Ganduje's membership suspension by his ward came a few days after the former Governor was slammed with eight count charges bordering on corruption and misappropriation of public funds. Announcing the suspension at a press briefing…

In a series of successful operations, Nigerian Army troops deployed for Counter-terrorism operations in Taraba and Benue States have made significant strides in disrupting terrorist activities. According to Army spokesman, Major General Onyema Nwachukwu, the operations resulted in the arrest of a gun runner, the foiling of a kidnap attempt, and the extermination of a…

Some financial experts have urged the Federal Government to invest more in increased crude oil production and end oil theft as panacea to achieve the 2.5 million barrels target.

The Nigerian Army says its troops, in collaboration with vigilantes, have apprehended a suspected gun runner in Taraba.

Developers under the aegis of the Real Estate Developers Association of Nigeria (REDAN) have reaffirmed that its South-west zone elections will proceed on Tuesday, April 16, amidst clarifications addressing concerns raised by Dr Bamidele Onalaja, outgone Chairman of the Lagos Chapter. REDAN President, Akintoye Adeoye, who spoke to journalists in Lagos, said that the decision…

A group identified as Arewa Progressive Forum (APFO) has disassociated itself from the recent views of the Northern Elders Forum (NEF) against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's approach to security in the region. The Northern Elders had claimed to have regretted its decision to vote for Tinubu in the 2023 elections, with a threat that the…

Operation Safe Haven (OPSH), a special military task force maintaining peace in Plateau and environs, has dismissed the allegation that its soldiers shot innocent civilians in the recent attacks in Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau.