Diesel tanker driver won’t go unpunished after Apapa spill – LASTMA
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has assured residents that the driver of a diesel tanker involved in a spill along the Apapa corridor will not escape punishment, as investigations into the incident intensify. According to our reporter, the spill occurred after the tanker reportedly lost control, leading to a massive diesel discharge on […]
Trump Links Greenland Takeover Talk to Nobel Peace Prize Snub
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has once again stirred global debate after reportedly suggesting that his long-standing interest in taking over Greenland was partly driven by what he described as an unfair denial of the Nobel Peace Prize. Trump claimed that despite his role in several international peace efforts, including diplomatic engagements in the Middle […]
Tension in Abuja as Contractors Lock Out Finance Minister Over Alleged Payment Disputes
Tension gripped parts of Abuja on Monday after a group of aggrieved contractors reportedly barricaded access and locked out the Minister of Finance during a protest over unpaid contractual obligations. The dramatic scene, which quickly drew attention from security operatives and passersby, has sparked renewed conversations around government debt to contractors and accountability in public […]
Tragedy Strikes Again: Police Inspector Takes Own Life in Niger Over Alleged Links to Bandit Arms Deal
Tragedy has once again shaken Nigeria’s security community as a police inspector reportedly committed suicide in Niger State, allegedly over fears of being exposed for links to arms dealings with bandits. Security sources disclosed that the officer took his own life after learning he was under investigation for allegedly supplying weapons to criminal groups terrorising […]
Nigeria Emerges Africa’s Top Crude Oil Exporter to U.S. in 2025
Nigeria has reclaimed its position as Africa’s leading crude oil exporter to the United States in 2025, marking a major turnaround for the country’s oil sector amid shifting global energy dynamics. According to data cited by Bloomberg and Reuters, increased production levels, improved export reliability, and renewed demand from U.S. refiners helped Nigeria outpace other […]
Political Shockwave as Six Rivers PDP Lawmakers Dump Party for APC
The political landscape in Rivers State was jolted on Tuesday as six members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the House of Representatives officially defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), deepening the crisis rocking the opposition party. The lawmakers announced their defection in separate letters read on the floor of the House, […]
Oyedele Denies Secret Alteration of Tax Laws Amidst National Uproar
In a dramatic turn in Nigeria’s ongoing tax reform saga, Taiwo Oyedele, Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, has forcefully denied claims that the newly enacted tax laws were secretly altered after being passed by the National Assembly. The controversy erupted after several lawmakers and civil society organisations alleged discrepancies […]
Alleged N2.2bn Contract Fraud: Court grants ex-labour minister, Ngige, bail
In a dramatic turn at the courtroom, a judge has granted bail to former Minister of Labour, Chris Ngige, over allegations bordering on a ₦2.2 billion contract fraud. Ngige, who appeared before the court amid tight security, is facing charges linked to the alleged diversion and mismanagement of public funds tied to a major contract. […]
Christmas Travels Turn Sour as Motorists Decry Highway Extortion by Fake Council Officials
What should have been joyful Christmas journeys have turned into frustrating ordeals for travellers, as motorists across major highways raise alarm over rampant extortion by fake council officials. Commuters heading home to celebrate the festive season say they were stopped at multiple points by individuals posing as local government task force members, demanding illegal levies […]
Gunmen Strike in Borno, Abduct Vice Chairman, Two Councillors, Others in Midnight Raid
Tension gripped parts of Borno State as armed gunmen stormed the area and abducted a vice chairman, two councillors, and several others in a daring overnight attack. Sources say the assailants struck swiftly, overpowering residents and whisking their high-profile victims away before security forces could respond. The abduction has sent shockwaves through the community, sparking […]
