Nigeria’s housing deficit has reached a staggering 28 million units, marking a critical point in the nation’s ongoing struggle to provide adequate housing for its rapidly growing population. The recent discovery of makeshift apartments under Lagos bridges, where tenants pay N250,000 annually, has sparked public outrage and highlighted the urgency of the housing crisis. The…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has successfully dismantled two significant drug trafficking cartels, leading to the seizure of multi-billion-naira worth of cocaine and fentanyl. In two separate intelligence-led operations, the agency arrested six individuals, including a couple believed to be the masterminds behind one of the cartels. This notable achievement underscores the agency’s…
Festus Keyamo, the Minister of Aviation, has unveiled an ambitious proposal to harness solar energy to power the country’s international airports. This initiative aligns with the global shift towards eco-friendly practices and green technologies, as mandated by the International Civil Aviation Organization’s (ICAO) long-term aspiration of achieving net-zero emissions in the aviation sector. By implementing…
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) apprehended Emmanuel Okechuku Orjinze, a 48-year-old businessman en route to Paris, France. Orjinze, who claims to also be a professional footballer scouting for European clubs, was arrested on Tuesday, May 21st at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (NAIA) in Abuja during the outbound clearance of Air…
EFCC secures major victory as the he Federal High Court has handed down a significant ruling, ordering the forfeiture of multibillion properties and funds linked to former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele. This landmark decision was made by Justice Yellim Bogoro on Thursday, following an ex-parte application by the Economic and Financial…
Nobel Laureate Professor Wole Soyinka has leveled serious accusations against Peter Obi, the Labor Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, claiming that Obi has been actively encouraging his supporters, known as ‘Obidients’, to engage in online harassment of individuals with differing viewpoints. The ‘Obidients’ have garnered a notorious reputation for aggressively trolling critics and those holding contrary…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) commenced its case against Emmanuel Jayeoba and his son, Adewale Jayeoba, by presenting their first prosecution witness, Chibueze Chukwuma, on Monday, May 20, 2024. The trial is being heard before Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke at the Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos. Chukwuma, a staff member of Access Bank…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has declared Kazeem Omogoriola Owoalade, also known as Abdul Qassim Adisa Balogun, and his wife, Rashidat Ayinke Owoalade, also known as Bolarinwa Rashidat Ayinke, wanted for their involvement in a cocaine trafficking operation based in India. The couple, who run the cartel from India, have been implicated in…
Nigerians rejoiced on May 16, 2024, as Emirates Airlines announced its return to the country starting October 1st. This development is seen as a significant step towards rejuvenating the aviation sector and the broader economy, which had been impacted by the airline’s departure. The hiatus, which began in 2022 due to repatriation issues, left a…
Nigeria, endowed with extensive natural gas reserves estimated at approximately 209 trillion cubic feet, is on the cusp of a transformative “gas revolution” aimed at driving its economy to new heights. President Bola Tinubu’s recent inauguration of three significant gas processing projects marks a pivotal step in this ambitious plan. However, the question remains: Can…
