By Esther Ososanya When Forbes released its 2025 roster of the world’s Black billionaires, Nigeria once again led Africa, but the story went deeper than the familiar names. Behind the expected heavyweight figures were several surprising entrants from tech, biotech, and hospitality whose rise defied predictions and broadened the narrative of Black wealth. Here are …
By Esther Ososanya Labour warns RMAFC’s proposal could worsen inequality and spark outrage The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has called for the immediate publication of the current earnings of political office holders and the criteria for any planned review. The demand follows rumours of an upward adjustment by the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission …
By Esther Ososanya The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has impounded more than 700 vehicles in a sweeping crackdown on illegally tinted cars, fake number plates, and other traffic violations across Abuja. The late-night enforcement, carried out at Apo-Wassa Junction and the Karu axis on Monday, forms part of the second phase of Operation Sweep …
By Esther Ososanya The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has urged Nigerians not to immediately label the ongoing Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) investigation of former Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Tambuwal, as politically motivated. Speaking in an interview with Channels Television, Wike said EFCC investigations are routine and should not …
The FCT Police Command has arrested two suspected kidnap kingpins and recovered ₦7.4 million alongside rifles and ammunition in a major counter-kidnapping operation. The breakthrough followed the abduction of Abuja-based lawyer, Barrister Henry Chichi, from his Karu home on August 16. Police pressure forced the kidnappers to release him safely the next day. The suspects, …
By Esther Ososanya President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a 76 percent subsidy on kidney dialysis in federal hospitals, offering major relief to thousands of Nigerians living with kidney disease. The policy slashes the price of a dialysis session from ₦50,000 to ₦12,000. Patients who often need two or three sessions every week will now …
By Esther Ososanya The Acting Governor of Katsina State, Malam Faruk Lawal-Jobe, has appealed to President Bola Tinubu and the Federal Government to urgently strengthen security measures in the state following a brutal attack that claimed 13 lives. Gunmen stormed a mosque at Unguwan Muntau community in Malumfashi Local Government Area on Tuesday, killing worshippers …
By Esther Ososanya The International Organization for Migration (IOM), in collaboration with the European Union (EU) and the European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations (ECHO), has launched a humanitarian support package worth $1.1 million (approximately N1.7 billion) for displaced persons in Benue State. The pledge was announced on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, during a …
By Esther Ososanya The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has flagged off Lot 1 of a 198km water pipeline project designed to supply potable water to residents of Bwari Area Council and its surrounding communities. Speaking during the launch on Wednesday, Wike said the project is a direct fulfilment of President …
By Esther Ososanya The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has openly declared that his loyalty lies with those who stand firmly behind President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, stressing that governance is about rewarding support and delivering results. Wike made the statement on Thursday during the flag-off of Lot 2 of the Water …
