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4 Kids Quit School: Shot Policeman’s Wife Pleads for Help After 33 Months
In the bustling neighborhood of White Sand, Isheri Oshun, Lagos, a story of betrayal and systemic failure unfolds behind closed doors. Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Amadin Monday lies bedridden, his once-proud uniform now a moth-eaten relic of a life abruptly halted. The irony is palpable – a man sworn to protect, now victim to […]
Al-Qaeda Affiliates Gain Foothold in Nigeria, Raising Regional Alarm
A chilling new reality is taking shape in Nigeria’s remote northwestern region, with profound implications for security across West Africa. Jihadi fighters affiliated with al-Qaeda have crossed over from neighboring Benin, establishing a foothold in the vast Kainji Lake National Park, according to a recent report from the Clingendael Institute. This development marks the first […]
Abducted Lebanese Brothers Rescued in Lagos
In a major security operation, the Lagos State Police Command has successfully rescued three Lebanese brothers, Abbas, Youssef, and Amtal Fouani, who were abducted on June 14 while returning from their factory by boat. The brothers, along with their boat captain and assistant, were held captive for several days by unknown kidnappers who demanded a […]
NDLEA Uncovers Industrial-Scale Drug Operation
In a shocking revelation that underscores the pervasive nature of drug trafficking in Nigeria, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has once again uncovered a cache of illicit substances, this time concealed within an unsuspecting warehouse. This discovery, brought to light by NDLEA’s Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, serves as a stark […]
From 36 States to 8 Regions, Fapohunda’s Bill for Devolution of Power and Regional Autonomy
Key takeways from Afenifere Chieftain’s Proposal: The draft bill proposes restructuring Nigeria into a regional system of governance with eight geo-political regions. It advocates for a two-tier government system, with regional governments having executive and legislative powers headed by a “Premier.” The current 36 states would be downgraded to “provinces,” and local government areas would […]
Six Key Takeaways from Tinubu’s (May 12) Democracy Day Speech 2024
1. Economic Reforms for Long-Term Growth “The reforms we have initiated are intended to create a stronger, better foundation for future growth. There is no doubt the reforms have occasioned hardship. Yet, they are necessary repairs required to fix the economy over the long run so that everyone has access to economic opportunity, fair pay […]
Geregu Power’s Q3 2024 Profit Projections Soar to N9.9 Billion, Up 147.8% From Last Year
Geregu Power Plc is setting some lofty goals for the third quarter of 2024. The company expects its profit after tax to skyrocket to a whopping N9.9 billion, a staggering 148% increase compared to the N3.98 billion net income it recorded in Q3 2023. Talk about ambition! Revenue Riding High According to Geregu’s cash flow […]
27 Vanish in Daylight Horror on Abuja-Nasarawa Highway
In a chilling daylight assault last Friday, the tranquil journey of thirty travelers along the Abuja-Nasarawa Highway turned into a nightmare. Masked assailants, wielding an arsenal of weapons, ambushed two buses near the sleepy town of Uke in Nasarawa State, transforming the roadway into a gauntlet of fear. By the time the dust settled, 27 […]
Scandal Surrounds El-Rufai’s Tenure as N423bn Allegation Rocks Kaduna
In a shocking turn of events, the political landscape in Kaduna State has been rocked by explosive allegations against former governor Nasir El-Rufai and his administration. The state’s House of Assembly has delivered a damning report accusing El-Rufai and his appointees of misappropriating a staggering N423 billion ($1.05 billion) in public funds during his tenure […]
Binance Executive Remains Detained Amid Ongoing Money Laundering Investigation
The cryptocurrency juggernaut Binance finds itself in a precarious position as Nigerian authorities intensify their probe into the platform’s alleged involvement in a web of financial improprieties within the country’s borders. In a scathing statement, Mohammed Idris, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, left no room for ambiguity, asserting that the ongoing trial against […]