In a dramatic operation, operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) raided a shrine guarded by a large black snake in the Igor community of Benin City, Edo State. The shrine was reportedly used to store illicit drugs, concealed in a specially constructed hole within a wall covered with wallpapers and fetish objects….
An unprecedented fear of a possible cholera outbreak has rippled across Nigeria, with Lagos State recording no fewer than 15 mortalities. Health authorities have linked the current outbreak to the cholera subtype known as Serovars O1. On June 18, Lagos State Health Commissioner Akin Abayomi described the outbreak as “highly aggressive and contagious, with the…
The Kano State High Court has adjourned the hearing of a lawsuit aimed at stopping the 15th Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero, and four others from parading themselves as Emirs in the state. The court has fixed July 2, 2024, as the new date for the hearing. This development comes after the plaintiff’s counsel…
Obedient movement is the apparent self-loathing and disdain for their own country that some members display.
The global energy landscape has undergone a seismic shift since the Ukraine-Russia conflict erupted in 2022. As Europe scrambled to secure alternative energy sources, Nigeria’s emerged as a pivotal player, particularly for the European Union. Matthew Baldwin, deputy director general of the European Commission’s energy department, highlighted the significance of this shift, noting, “The EU…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) had filed a motion seeking the forfeiture of the property, which was suspected to have been acquired with proceeds of unlawful activities. The court granted the motion and ordered the EFCC to publish the interim forfeiture order in a national newspaper to give all concerned parties the opportunity…
Former Governor of Lagos State and Minister, Babatunde Fashola, has promised to provide a reasoned contribution to the conversation on minimum wage. He began by stating that the extant law on minimum wage is the National Minimum Wage Act 2019, which came into force on April 18, 2019. The law provides that the national minimum…
Nigerian Ministers, Minister of Finance, Wale Edun, and the Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Atiku Bagudu, recently met with a delegation of Canadian investors to explore investment opportunities in Nigeria. The meeting was hosted by African Capital Alliance, led by Chairman Mr. Okey Enelamah, former Minister of Industry, Trade, and Investments. This meeting…
The Kaduna Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has successfully secured the conviction and sentencing of four internet fraudsters in the state. The cases were handled by Justices A.A Bello and A.A. Isiaka of the State High Courts, and R.M. Aikawa of the Federal High Court. The convicts, identified as Stephen…
Illegal refineries in Nigeria have become a significant national issue, comparable to illicit drugs, child labor, and baby factories. Despite ongoing efforts by the government and local communities to crack down on these operations, they continue to proliferate, particularly in the oil-rich Niger Delta region. The presence of these unauthorized refineries poses severe environmental and…
