Dangote Industries has revealed bold plans to eliminate the need for importing key products such as cement, petroleum, and agricultural goods, further solidifying its position as a major player in Nigeria’s industrial and economic landscape. The conglomerate, led by Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote, aims to make Nigeria self-sufficient in these critical sectors, contributing to
The Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA) has announced plans to unveil its highly anticipated 2025 Annual Flood Outlook (AFO) on Thursday, April 10. The comprehensive flood forecast, which provides critical early warning information for disaster prevention and management across the country, will be presented at a formal ceremony in Abuja, according to sources within the
The Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) has announced that it will be conducting a live-fire exercise as part of the Elementary Application of Fire training for cadets of the 75 Regular Course. The exercise is scheduled to take place from April 10 to April 12, 2025, at the NDA Open Range in Afaka, Kaduna State. In
Obina Christopher Ezeoke, a 32-year-old Nigerian, has won a human rights case in the UK after being convicted of murdering a mother and her nephew in north London. Despite this victory, Ezeoke will remain behind bars, serving his life sentence for the brutal killings. In 2016, Ezeoke shot and killed Bervil Kalikaka-Ekofo, 21, and his
The Chairman of the Lagos State Council of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), Mustapha Adekunle, popularly known as Tafa Sego, narrowly escaped an assassination attempt on Saturday night, April 5, 2025. Six armed men stormed his residence in Surulere, Lagos, in a brazen attack. According to sources, the assailants arrived at Sego’s
Nigeria’s premier financial crimes watchdog, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has formally presented the Accountant General of Bauchi State and several alleged collaborators before a competent court on charges related to the misappropriation of N8.3 billion in public funds. The high-profile arraignment, which took place yesterday, marks a significant escalation in the Commission’s
The Federal Government has announced ambitious plans to inject significant investment into advanced broadcasting technology as part of efforts to revolutionize Nigeria’s media landscape and keep pace with global standards in the rapidly evolving digital era. This commitment was made public by the Minister of Information and National Orientation during an address at the prestigious
Lagos State Police Command has taken into custody a male suspect facing serious allegations of rape and burglary within the metropolitan area. The arrest comes following extensive investigation into recent criminal activities that have caused significant concern among residents.According to police sources who spoke exclusively in an interview , the suspect allegedly broke into a
As Nigeria joins the global community in observing World Health Day 2025, medical professionals and policymakers are emphasizing the urgent need for strategic planning to strengthen the nation’s healthcare system. Speaking at a forum in Abuja, healthcare experts highlighted persistent challenges such as inadequate infrastructure, insufficient funding, and workforce shortages. They urged the government and
A shocking incident of violence has left residents of a Lagos neighborhood in distress after a woman allegedly fatally stabbed a male resident, prompting an immediate police response that has resulted in the detention of seven individuals connected to the homicide.The deadly confrontation, which occurred in a residential area of Nigeria’s commercial capital, has sent
