Anambra Monarch Clears Estate Developer of Land Grabbing Allegations
The traditional ruler of Urum community in Awka North Local Government Area of Anambra State, Igwe Nweke, has exonerated estate developer Chief Okechukwu Chukwueme, owner of Nwaguatahihia Properties, from allegations…
UN Allocates $5M for Flood Preparedness in Nigeria
The United Nations Emergency Relief Coordinator, Tom Fletcher, has allocated $5 million from the Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) to support flood preparedness efforts in Nigeria. In a statement issued…
Displacement Crisis: Egypt Rejects Trump’s Gaza Plan, Reveals Own Reconstruction Strategy
In a significant move aimed at rebuilding Gaza and ensuring Palestinian rights, Egypt has unveiled a comprehensive reconstruction plan for the war-ravaged Gaza Strip. The announcement, made by the Egyptian…
Tinubu Praises IFC’s $50M Investment in Lagos Free Zone
President Bola Tinubu has praised the International Finance Corporation (IFC) for its $50 million equity investment in the Lagos Free Zone, describing it as a strong endorsement of Nigeria’s economic…
NLC Condemns 50% Telecom Tariff Hike, Threatens Nationwide Shutdown
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has strongly opposed the recent 50% tariff hike by telecommunication companies, demanding an immediate reversal to the previous rates. The NLC and the Federal Government…
Blackout as National Grid Collapses
The national grid experienced another system collapse, throwing many Nigerians into darkness. Our correspondent reports that the grid lost power generation some minutes after 11 on Wednesday morning. The spokesperson…
House of Representatives Resumes Debate on Tax Reform Bills Amid Northern Concerns
The House of Representatives is set to resume debate today on the tax reform bills transmitted to the National Assembly by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Legislative work on the bills…
Lagos to Demolish Illegal Structures in Otu-Mara Over Security, Structural risks
The Lagos State Government has marked several makeshift structures and illegally developed buildings in Otu-Mara, Mainland LGA, for demolition due to security concerns and structural hazards. The Lagos State Building…
Lagos Seals Illegal Public Toilets to Curb Environmental Pollution
The Lagos State Waste Water Management Office (LSWMO) has sealed off unauthorized public toilets and bathrooms along Coastal Road, Ikate, Eti-Osa, as part of efforts to tackle environmental pollution and…
Nigeria ranked 36th world’s most corrupt country in 2024
Transparency International (TI), a global coalition against corruption, has ranked Nigeria as the 36th most corrupt country in the world. The 2024 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) report was released on Tuesday…