Federal Court Orders Forfeiture of N178.9 Million, Properties, and Vehicles Linked to Unlawful Activities
A Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered the final forfeiture of N178,966,938, multiple landed properties, and vehicles to the Federal Government of Nigeria, following an investigation by the Economic…
Bandits Abduct Catholic Catechist, Pregnant Wife, 30 Others in Fresh Kaduna Attack
A fresh Kaduna bandit attack has left at least 32 persons abducted, including a Catholic catechist, his heavily pregnant wife and their baby, following a midnight raid on Kutaho…
Drama in Senate as Lawmakers Clash During 2026 Budget Defence
A heated exchange disrupted proceedings in the Senate on Wednesday as lawmakers clashed during the 2026 budget defence of the Ministry of Works. The session, chaired by Senator Hanga,…
SON Unveils Global Fraud Control Standard to Tackle Financial Crimes
The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) has unveiled a new global fraud control framework aimed at tackling rising financial crimes across the country’s public and private sectors. The Director-General…
Arik Air Flight Diverts to Benin After Engine Anomaly Mid-Air
An Arik Air Boeing 737 aircraft en route from Lagos to Port Harcourt diverted to Benin Airport after developing an engine anomaly mid-flight. The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB)…
Electricity Workers Issue 21-Day Nationwide Strike Notice Over Wage, Pension Violations
Electricity workers under the National Union of Electricity Employees (NUEE) have issued a 21-day nationwide strike notice to the Federal Government over alleged wage violations, non-remittance of statutory deductions,…
Bwari Chairman Presents N30.6bn 2026 Budget to FCT Legislature
Bwari Area Council Chairman, John Gabaya, has presented a N30.6 billion appropriation bill for the 2026 fiscal year to the council’s legislative arm for consideration and approval. Gabaya unveiled the…
Real Estate Emerges as Top Investment Choice in Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, Uganda
Real estate has emerged as the most preferred investment asset across Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, and Uganda in 2025, reflecting a strong shift toward property as a hedge against economic…
NiMet Predicts Early Rainfall, Warns Farmers Against Premature Planting
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted early rainfall in several states across Nigeria but warned farmers against rushing into planting, stressing that the official rainy season has not…
₦1.5m Rent vs ₦70k Salary: Lagos Housing Crisis Worsens
Nigerians are increasingly struggling with skyrocketing apartment rents in major cities, as the cost of living far outpaces wages. In Lagos and Abuja, two-bedroom flats now rent for between ₦1.5…