Seven Inmates Flee Ilesa Correctional Facility After Storm Damage; Manhunt Underway
Authorities have launched a large-scale search following the escape of seven inmates from the Medium Security Custodial Centre in Ilesa, Osun State, after heavy rainfall caused part of the facility’s…
Lagos Government Shuts Four Orphanages Over Child Trafficking Allegations
The Lagos State Government has sealed four orphanage homes over allegations of child trafficking and irregular adoption practices, as part of a broader effort to uphold child protection standards across…
Zulum Warns of Rising Threat as Insurgents Deploy Advanced Tech, Urges Unified Action on Security
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has voiced deep concern over the escalating threat posed by insurgents in the North-East, warning that the militant groups are increasingly leveraging sophisticated…
House Advances N1.78 Trillion FCT Budget to Committee Stage
The House of Representatives has approved the second reading of the proposed ₦1.738 trillion budget for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) for the 2025 fiscal year. The budget bill, presented…
House of Reps Launches Probe into FCT Health Sector, Calls for Emergency Intervention
The House of Representatives has announced plans to conduct a detailed inquiry into the state of healthcare infrastructure in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), citing severe deficiencies and rising public…
Over N6.9 Trillion in Questionable Projects Flagged in 2025 Budget—BudgIT
BudgIT, a leading civic tech organization advocating for transparency in Nigeria’s public finances, has uncovered the insertion of over 11,000 projects worth approximately ₦6.93 trillion into the 2025 federal budget—projects…
FG to Repurpose 753 Emefiele’s Recovered Housing Units for Public Benefit
The Federal Government has officially taken possession of 753 housing units in Abuja, originally linked to the former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele. The properties…
London to Repurpose 500 Empty Homes for Homeless in Bold 2030 Plan
London Mayor Sadiq Khan has announced a major new initiative aimed at tackling the capital’s worsening homelessness crisis — a move that will see up to 500 unused homes repurposed…
Cement Wars in 2025: Who’s Offering the Best Deal—Dangote, BUA, or Lafarge?
In 2025, Nigeria’s construction sector continues to rely heavily on three major cement producers: Dangote Cement, BUA Cement, and Lafarge Africa. These companies dominate the industry, shaping the pace of…
Wike Reaffirms Tinubu Administration’s Commitment to FCT Satellite Towns
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has restated the Federal Government’s commitment to accelerating the development of satellite towns within the territory, emphasizing that such efforts remain…