Aliko Dangote, the founder of Dangote Group, has disclosed challenges faced by his $19 billion refinery project in Lagos, attributing them to local and international criminal organizations he likened to an “oil…
Tinubu to receive bill on return to regional government
On Friday, President Bola Tinubu will receive a draft bill proposing a return to a regional system of government in Nigeria. This bill, authored by Akin Fapohunda, a prominent member of the…
Troops eliminate notorious bandit leader, Buharin Yadi
In a significant victory for Nigerian security forces, the notorious terrorist leader Buharin Yadi, who has instilled fear across Northern Nigeria for over a decade, has been killed by troops. The soldiers…
Emulate your grandfather by rejecting ‘reinstatement’ as Kano Emir – Tijjaniyya leader tells Sanusi
Mahi Nyass, the supreme leader of the Tijjaniyya Islamic Movement, has advised Lamido Sanusi to emulate his grandfather’s example by refusing his recent reported reinstatement as the Emir of Kano. Sanusi, who…
Court vacates interim forfeiture order linked to former NIMASA DG
In a recent development at the Federal High Court in Lagos, Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke has lifted the interim forfeiture order placed on assets allegedly linked to Dr. Patrick Akpobolokemi, a former Director…
How Sunrise official paid Agunloye N5.2m in $6bn Mambila project ‘fraud’ – Witness
In the ongoing trial of Olu Agunloye, former minister of power and steel, over the $6 billion Mambilla hydropower contract, a witness from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has provided…
Apple dethrones Microsoft, becomes World’s most valuable company
Apple has reclaimed its position as the world’s most valuable company, surpassing Microsoft as its market valuation reached $3.29 trillion on Wednesday. This milestone comes shortly after Apple announced its strategic partnership…
EU court fines Hungary €200m for non-compliance with asylum laws
The European Union’s top court has imposed a significant fine on Hungary, amounting to €200 million ($216 million), along with a daily penalty of €1 million, for its continued failure to adhere…
Supreme Court reserves judgment on LG autonomy dispute
The Supreme Court of Nigeria has reserved its judgment in a significant case concerning the autonomy of Local Governments, filed by the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) on behalf of the…
Footballers’ unions drag FIFA to court over Club World Cup
On Thursday, the professional footballers’ unions of England (PFA) and France (UNFP) took legal action against FIFA in Brussels, contesting the timetable for the new Club World Cup in 2025, which they…