As Nigeria marks the 11th anniversary of the infamous Chibok schoolgirls abduction, the Bring Back Our Girls (BBOG) advocacy group has intensified its call for the federal government to take decisive action to rescue the remaining 82 girls still in captivity. The abduction, which occurred on April 14, 2014, saw 276 schoolgirls forcibly taken by
In a dramatic turn of events, Nigerian musician Peter Okoye, one half of the defunct music duo P-Square, has testified against his elder brother, Jude Okoye, in a money laundering case involving over ₦1.38 billion, $1 million, and £34,537.59. The trial, which began on Monday at the Federal High Court in Lagos, has sent shockwaves
In a devastating turn of events, the digital trading platform CBEX has left thousands of Nigerians reeling after it abruptly crashed, wiping out investor account balances and allegedly sweeping over N1.3 trillion from unsuspecting investors. The platform, which promised a 100% return on investment within 30 days, attracted a massive following before its sudden collapse
In a dramatic turn of events, AbdulRahman Bello and four other suspects accused of murdering Hafsoh Lawal, a final-year student at the Kwara State College of Education in Ilorin, have pleaded not guilty to the five-count charges brought against them. The incident, which occurred on February 10, 2025, has sparked widespread outrage due to its
In a significant move towards advancing Nigeria’s digital governance and technological architecture, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has officially released a draft version of the Technical Standards for Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI), calling on the general public and key stakeholders to actively engage in the consultation process. The aim is to ensure that
In a bold move aimed at revitalising the local renewable energy industry and conserving foreign exchange, the Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to halting the importation of photovoltaic (PV) solar panels, which has so far cost the country over N200 billion. The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA),
A grim scene unfolded in Niger State as a mining pit collapsed, claiming two lives and leaving a community reeling from the tragedy. The incident occurred at an illegal mining site in Galkogo village, Shiroro Local Government Area, following heavy rainfall that weakened the soil structure. The collapse, which happened on Monday, highlights the persistent
The Chairman of the Board of the Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST), Hon. Isaac Kekemeke, has issued a strong warning to the agency, insisting that it must undergo urgent reforms to remain relevant or risk being privatised. He made this known during a high-level meeting with the agency’s top management, general managers, and state postal managers
The long-standing family and business feud between members of the famed Psquare music group took a legal turn on Monday as Peter Okoye, popularly known as Mr. P, testified against his elder brother and former manager, Jude Okoye, in an alleged N1.3 billion fraud case before a Federal High Court sitting in Lagos. The Economic
Officials of the Lagos State Environmental Task Force have apprehended a driver for illegally dumping refuse along the Lekki-Epe Expressway, a flagrant violation of the state’s environmental protection laws. The arrest was confirmed on Monday by the Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, who made the disclosure via his verified X handle
