The Justice Department announced on January 10 that the United States entered into an agreement to transfer approximately $52.88 million in forfeited assets to the Federal Republic of Nigeria in recognition of Nigeria’s assistance to the department in an investigation into corruption in the Nigerian oil industry. “This agreement recognizes the close law enforcement relationship […]
Four days into the 2024 African Military Games, Nigeria is dominating the medal table with an impressive haul of 15 medals. Athletes from military establishments across Africa are competing in nearly 20 sports, including athletics, football, basketball, golf, judo, shooting, volleyball, cycling, handball, and boxing. Nigeria’s Armed Forces have been particularly successful in wrestling, securing […]
In a move set to strengthen Nigeria’s industrial and economic landscape, NNPC Gas Marketing Limited (NGML), a subsidiary of Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Ltd., has formalized a Gas Sale and Purchase Agreement (GSPA) with Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE. The 10-year agreement, signed at Dangote Group’s corporate office in Falomo, Lagos, outlines plans […]
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested Salisu Mustapha, the owner of three dogs reportedly responsible for the tragic mauling death of a security man at Pinnock Estate, Ilasan, Lekki, on Tuesday, November 5, 2024. The dogs have been confiscated pending the outcome of a discreet investigation into the fatal incident, according to Public Relations […]
President Bola Tinubu has directed the immediate release of all minors charged in recent cost-of-living protests, ending weeks of public outrage over their detention. Announced by the Minister of Information, the order affects young protesters aged 14 to 17 who were facing charges including treason, property destruction, public disturbance, and mutiny. On Friday, some of […]
Ghana is exploring a shift from European to Nigerian sources for its petroleum imports, aiming to reduce the approximately $400 million spent monthly on importing fuel. According to Chief Executive Officer of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), Dr. Mustapha Abdul Hamid, the move would involve sourcing from Nigeria’s Dangote Oil Refinery, which, once operational, is […]
Nigerian legislator Hon. Alexander Ikwegh, who represents the Aba North and South Federal Constituency in Abia State, is facing serious allegations after reportedly assaulting a Bolt driver, Mr. Stephen Abuwatseya, during a delivery dispute in Abuja. The incident, which took place on October 27, 2024, at a residence on Zamfara Crescent in Maitama, escalated when […]
The Nigeria Police Force has cautioned the public against misusing the office of the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, as a means of intimidation, emphasizing that such actions compromise the IGP’s commitment to impartiality. This warning follows an incident involving Nigerian legislator Hon. Alexander Ikwegh, who allegedly assaulted Bolt driver Mr Stephen Abuwatseya during […]
In a bold step towards combating the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR), the Federal Government of Nigeria has launched the Second National Action Plan on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR 2.0). This milestone aligns with the political declaration endorsed in the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly High-Level Meeting (UNGA-HLM), President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s […]
Nigerian singer and content creator, Oluwadolarz, has attributed the lack of promotion for his music to inappropriate demands from a gay music executive. The comedian-turned-singer revealed that he was asked for sexual favours in exchange for help in promoting his songs, but he refused to comply. In a post shared via his Instagram account on […]
