EFCC witness testifies Yahaya Bello’s name is not on property documents
A witness in Yahaya Bello’s ongoing money laundering trial testified that Bello’s name is absent from property documents. Segun Joseph Adeleke, EFAB Properties Limited’s general manager, made this statement at…
Alleged N80.2bn Fraud: EFCC Presents First Witness Against Yahaya Bello
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) presented its first witness on February 24, 2025, against Yahaya Bello. Bello, former governor of Kogi State, faces a 19-count charge involving criminal…
Four Visas That Grant Nigerians Access to More Countries
Traveling with a Nigerian passport often requires visas for many destinations, limiting travel opportunities for Nigerian passport holders. Although 46 countries offer visa-free or visa-on-arrival access, over 180 countries still…
Akpabio: Less Than 30% of Nigerians Pay Taxes Despite High Infrastructure Demands
Senate President Godswill Akpabio stated that fewer than 30 per cent of Nigerians pay taxes to the government. He highlighted that despite low tax compliance, citizens still demand improved infrastructure,…
Trump Administration Announces Mass Layoff of 1,600 USAID Employees
The Trump administration has announced a mass layoff of 1,600 U.S.-based employees at the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), effective 11:59 p.m. EST, February 23, 2025. Additionally, the majority…
Dr Lucky Aiyedatiwa Sworn In as 7th Governor of Ondo State
Dr. Lucky Aiyedatiwa has been inaugurated as the 7th governor of Ondo State at the Ondo State Sports Complex, Akure The inauguration took place in the presence of top political…
FG Disburses N15bn Compensation for Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway Demolitions
The Federal Government has disbursed N15 billion out of the N18 billion allocated for the first phase of compensation to property owners affected by demolitions along Section One of the…
Affordable Ways to Own a Home as Prices Rise
Nigeria’s housing market faces major affordability challenges. However, experts believe strategic approaches can help individuals achieve homeownership. Chudi Ubosi, principal partner at Ubosi Eleh & Co, recommends a gradual, step-by-step…
NESREA Vows to Shut Down Companies Violating Environmental Regulations
Presenting NESREA’s 2024 scorecard in Abuja, Barikor disclosed that 878 environmental permits were issued for compliance purposes. Regulations aim to improve air quality, conserve the environment, and reduce exposure to…
43 Million Nigerian Households Living in Substandard Housing – Minister Dangiwa
The Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Dangiwa, has revealed that 43 million households in Nigeria are currently living in substandard housing conditions. Dangiwa made this disclosure at the…