The Public and Private Development Centre (PPDC) has secured the release of more than 60 convicted detainees after paying fines totaling over ₦5 million, as part of its efforts to decongest correctional facilities across several Nigerian states. PPDC’s Chief Executive Officer, Lucy Abagi, disclosed this during the 2025 Access to Justice Parley in Abuja, themed …
The Association of Licensed Auctioneers of Nigeria (ALAN) has accused the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) of secretly disposing of seized goods and containers, in violation of auction and financial regulations governing public asset management. Speaking in Abuja, the President of the Association, Musa Kurra, said the Customs Service has abandoned due process and transparency in …
Post-election protests have brought Douala, Cameroon's economic capital, to a near standstill. Shops remain shuttered, markets are empty, transport services are disrupted, and the rising cost of basic goods is squeezing households already struggling with high inflation. Economists estimate the city is losing over 10 billion CFA francs (about €15 million) daily due to business …
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has clarified the circumstances surrounding the arrest of Samuel Ojeogwu, popularly known as Sammy West, the brother of Nollywood actress Regina Daniels. Ojeogwu was arrested in Lagos last week and transferred to Abuja, sparking online outrage after Regina Daniels accused the police of bias and claimed her brother’s …
Billionaire Elon Musk is on the verge of becoming the world’s first trillionaire. Forbes reports that his net worth briefly reached $500 billion following a rebound in Tesla shares. READ ALSO: King Charles III Becomes First British Monarch to Publicly Pray With Pope Trailing him are Oracle’s Larry Ellison at $350.7 billion and Meta’s Mark …
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has concluded its latest mission to Senegal without finalizing a new lending programme, though discussions are still ongoing. Mission Chief Edward Gemayel confirmed that negotiations would continue in the coming weeks, noting that Senegal’s government was committed to restoring fiscal discipline after uncovering billions of dollars in unreported debt left …
The Consul-General of the Federal Republic of Germany in Lagos, Mr. Daniel Krulls, has announced plans to significantly accelerate visa processing for Nigerians, with a target of completing all visa categories within three weeks. Krulls made this known during a media briefing in Lagos, where he outlined his key priorities since assuming office. According to …
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has arraigned Deputy Superintendent Sani Yakubu of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) before Justice Isiaka of the Kaduna State High Court 12 on a three-count charge of criminal breach of trust and misappropriation of funds. The case, which came up on Monday, …
For the first time in history, the U.S. Labor Department will miss releasing its key employment report for a second consecutive month, as the ongoing government shutdown stretches into its second month, the longest ever recorded. The data blackout has left economists, investors, and policymakers struggling to gauge the true state of the American economy. …
The Federal Government of Nigeria is setting its sights on a new Guinness World Record (GWR), this time for the longest dining table. The event is part of the upcoming ‘Oriki: Taste of Culture’ Gastronomy Festival, scheduled for December 6, 2025, in Abuja. Director-General of the National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR), Abisoye Fagade, …
