Lagos Demolishes Otumara Homes, Leaving Hundreds Homeless Over Land Dispute
Bulldozers demolished homes in Lagos’s Otumara neighborhood on Friday, rendering hundreds homeless as authorities targeted slums for demolition. Residents, including Victoria Ajah, were caught unaware by the eviction, receiving only…
The dark side of Lagos house hunting — agents, lies, and frustration
How would you react if your landlord doubled your rent overnight? When living in Lagos means most of your earnings disappear into rent, frustration is bound to follow. Nothing is…
US Immigration to Require Visa Applicants’ Social Media Handles
The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has proposed a rule mandating visa and green card applicants to disclose social media handles. This initiative aims to enhance security screening but…
Naira depreciates to N1,545/$ in parallel market
The Naira today depreciated to N1,545 per dollar in the parallel market from N1,525 per dollar on Thursday. Similarly, the Naira depreciated to N1,542 per dollar in the Nigerian Foreign…
Ex-Presidential Spokesperson Doyin Okupe Dies At 72
A former presidential spokesman, Dr. Doyin Okupe, who previously served as the Director-General of Peter Obi’s Presidential Campaign, has passed on. Okupe’s death was confirmed on Friday morning. The physician…
Kano Anti-Corruption Agency Arrests Kiru LGA Chairman Over ₦100m Land Fraud
The Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission (PCACC) has arrested Abdullahi Mohammed, chairman of Kiru LGA, for allegedly selling land worth ₦100 million meant for a mini stadium. According…
FG Signs MoU for Abuja Creative City to Boost Arts and Entertainment
The Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism, and the Creative Economy has signed an MoU for Abuja Creative City’s development. Led by Barrister Hannatu Musawa, the project aims to establish…
Reps Committee to Investigate Estate Developers Over 500,000-Unit Housing Project
The House of Representatives has launched an investigation into Family Homes Funds Limited over the controversial 500,000-unit housing project. The decision followed a motion moved on Thursday by Edo lawmaker…
Lagos to Establish International Financial Centre at Eko Atlantic
The Lagos State Government has finalized plans to establish an International Financial Centre at Eko Atlantic, Victoria Island, Lagos. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu described the project as a strategic step to…
Naira Falls to N1,580 in Black Market as Dollar Demand Surges
The naira fell by 3.5% against the dollar in the parallel market on Thursday, dropping from N1,525 to N1,580. Data from street traders and online platforms confirmed the depreciation, following…