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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Thursday, November 7, 2024, brought forward its second prosecution witness, Adesola Adeyinka, CEO of Credit PRO Business Limited, in a high-profile fraud trial involving Ruth and Oriyomi Idowu. The couple is accused of orchestrating a fraudulent scheme that allegedly defrauded Credit PRO Business Limited and other entities…

Niniola Apata, known professionally as Niniola, had dreams of a music career from a young age. Raised in Lagos, Nigeria, she was influenced by her family’s deep musical roots and the cultural vibrancy surrounding her. Niniola’s voice, infused with Afrobeat rhythms, resonated with a unique edge, distinguishing her from her contemporaries. Determined to break into…

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has announced a significant increase in the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly referred to as petrol. As per reports, petrol prices in Lagos and nearby areas have risen from N980 to N1,025 per litre. This development follows multiple adjustments in recent months, positioning this as the…

The government of Ghana is exploring alternative sources for petroleum products, with a primary focus on Nigeria’s Dangote Refinery. The Chairman of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) in Ghana, Mustapha Abdul-Hamid, discussed this potential collaboration at the OTL Africa Downstream Oil Conference in Lagos. He noted that sourcing fuel from Nigeria could provide a more…

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has made significant seizures of narcotics destined for the United States, United Kingdom, Cyprus, and Oman. Operatives intercepted opioids ingeniously hidden in the soles of shoes and hair attachments at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos, and at three courier companies. In a major bust on October…

A Federal High Court in Lagos has sentenced Canadian national Adrienne Munju to 11 years in prison for importing 35.20 kilograms of synthetic cannabis, known as Canadian Loud, into Nigeria. Munju was arrested by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) at Murtala Muhammed International Airport on October 3, 2024, after arriving on a KLM…

Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has announced the party’s ambitious plan to dominate the South West geopolitical zone in the upcoming elections. Speaking at a stakeholders’ meeting in Akure, Ondo State, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje emphasized the strategic importance of the region in maintaining APC’s grip on power. He…

Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, made a critical call for the establishment of multiple power grids across the nation during the launch of Hexing Livoltek, an electricity meter manufacturing company in Lekki, Lagos . According to Adelabu, Nigeria’s existing power infrastructure is significantly outdated, leading to frequent grid collapses that disrupt the electricity supply. The…