The Federal Government has raised the alarm over vandalism and misuse of newly built and ongoing roads. Officials warned that such actions damage infrastructure, threaten safety, and increase repair costs. Minister of State for Works, Bello Goronyo, who inspected the Abuja–Kaduna–Zaria–Kano road project on Saturday, decried acts of sabotage by some residents, especially along completed …
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has secured the conviction of five members of international organised criminal groups involved in high-profile drug trafficking through Nigeria’s busiest airport, the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Ikeja, Lagos. The suspects, arrested for smuggling 68.9 kilograms of cocaine and tramadol, were handed a combined 21 years imprisonment by …
Nigeria has recorded 176 deaths from Lassa fever so far in 2025, according to the latest situation report from the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC). The update, covering Epidemiological Week 43, revealed that the Case Fatality Rate (CFR) has risen to 18.4 per cent, compared to 16.6 per cent during the same …
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 …
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 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, …
A Senior Advocate of Nigeria and Professor of Energy Law at the University of Lagos, Prof. Yemi Oke, has cautioned global powers against what he described as “undiplomatic distortions” of Nigeria’s internal challenges. In a strongly worded open letter addressed to Presidents Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Donald Trump, and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, the Canada-trained …
Financial expert Funsho Doherty has slammed the recently approved 15% import duty on petrol and diesel, warning that it could further strain Nigerian households already grappling with high fuel costs. In an open letter to Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Doherty, who previously worked with Goldman Sachs & Co., PNC Advisors, Arthur Andersen, and served as …
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has warned Nigerians about fake medicinal cannabis containing dangerous substances. The alert follows the recovery of a large consignment and the arrest of a suspected kingpin in Lagos. Credible intelligence led to the arrest of 28-year-old Afeez Salisu, also known as “Malu”, on Saturday, November 1, 2025. He …
MultiChoice, Nigeria’s leading pay-TV provider, has announced a fresh reduction in the prices of its DStv and GOtv decoders, effective November 1. The DStv decoder now sells for ₦7,900, down from ₦10,000, while the GOtv decoder has been reduced to ₦6,500. This marks the second major price adjustment in recent months as part of the …
