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How ex-power minister transferred N33bn to BDCs – EFCC
EFCC Uncovers Massive Fraud in Mambilla Power Project
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has uncovered a massive fraud in the Mambilla Power Project, with a former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, at the center of the … Continue Reading
Nigeria Ranks No.1 in cassava production, yet spends $54k on imports
Nigeria’s Cassava Conundrum: A Tale of Production and Imports
Despite being the world’s largest producer of cassava, Nigeria has continued to import the crop, with a whopping $54,200 worth of imports in 2022. This paradox was highlighted at the 1st … Continue Reading
Investors lose N267 billion as stock market gains are reversed
Nigerian Stock Market Slumps by N267 Billion as Investors Suffer Losses
The Nigerian stock market took a hit on Thursday, reversing some of the gains made in previous sessions. The market capitalisation fell by N267 billion, or 0.47 per … Continue Reading
FG Suspends Kirikiri Prison Officers Over Bobrisky Jail Scandal
Bobrisky’s Allegations of Special Treatment Spark Investigations into Nigerian Correctional Service Officers
The Federal Government has suspended key officers overseeing Kirikiri Maximum and Minimum Custodial Centres in Lagos following the leak of an audio clip alleging special treatment for convicted … Continue Reading
Nigeria secures $600,000 relief fund from Bill Gates foundation
Nigeria Secures $600,000 Gates Foundation Relief Fund for Flood Victims and Sectors Reforms
The Nigerian government has secured a $600,000 relief fund and commitments from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to support flood relief efforts and sector reforms. The … Continue Reading
Japa: Why I returned to Nigeria after 25 years in US – Surgeon
Nigerian Orthopaedic Surgeon Returns Home After 25 Years in the US, Vows to Transform Healthcare
A renowned Nigerian associate professor of orthopaedic surgery, Dr. Julius Oni, has made a surprising decision to relocate back to his home country after spending … Continue Reading
Why Africa Is Underdevelop – Tinubu
Tinubu said the global demand for these resources has triggered a new scramble for Africa’s minerals, making the continent more crucial to the world economy than ever before.
New York, United States – President Bola Tinubu has highlighted the paradox … Continue Reading
Bobrisky begged me for N3m to secure VIP prison section – Falz
Falz Denies Involvement in Bobrisky’s Legal Troubles, Demands Apology and Retraction
Popular Nigerian rapper and activist, Folarin Falana, popularly known as Falz, has issued a statement denying allegations of involvement in the legal troubles of controversial social media personality, … Continue Reading
Wife divorces Her husband due to Financial Insecurity
Ilorin Court Dissolves Marriage Over Financial Insecurity
Kwara, Nigeria – Area Court in Ilorin’s Centre-Igboro area has dissolved the marriage between Toyin Ajibola and Bashirat Mohammed due to the husband’s inability to provide financial security. The judge, Hammad Ajumonbi, … Continue Reading
Bobrisky: I’ll never defame Uncle Femi Falana – Verydarkman
VeryDarkMan Denies Defamation Claims Against Human Rights Lawyer
Martins Vincent Otse, a prominent social media critic known as Verydarkman, has denied allegations of defamation against renowned human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, SAN. The denial comes after Nigerian rapper Falz threatened … Continue Reading