The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has dismantled a criminal syndicate involved in trafficking cocaine to Saudi Arabia under the guise of sponsoring pilgrims […]
Author: Friday Omosola
Friday Omosola is a journalist with a passion for investigating and reporting on under-reported social and political issues in Africa.
SERAP drags NNPCL to court over alleged N500bn unremitted oil proceeds
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has initiated legal action against the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), accusing it of failing to account […]
Tinubu cautions developers against building on coastal highway buffer zones
President Bola Tinubu has issued a stern warning to developers, advising them to steer clear of constructing on the designated buffer zones along the Lagos-Calabar […]
Ex-gov Nnamani’s forfeited properties handed over to AMCON
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has handed over four properties forfeited by Rainbownet Nigeria Limited, a company owned by former Enugu State governor, […]
Africa can be global mineral powerhouse – Okonjo-Iweala
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), has called on African governments to adopt strategic policies that could position the continent as a […]
Nigeria, ECOWAS move to accelerate work on Abidjan–Lagos highway project
Nigeria has teamed up with the ECOWAS Parliament to accelerate progress on the ambitious Abidjan–Lagos highway project, a critical infrastructure initiative aimed at boosting trade, […]
Tinubu signs order to cut oil costs, boost investor confidence
President Bola Tinubu has signed a new Executive Order aimed at reducing operational expenses in Nigeria’s oil and gas sector and attracting fresh investment, in […]
Cable thief jailed for vandalising Lagos wastewater treatment plant
Sodiq Oyewummi has been sentenced to 12 months’ imprisonment for stealing electrical cables from the Oke-Afa Wastewater Treatment Plant, a critical infrastructure operated by the […]
Nguru Emirate Council secures FG backing for tree planting initiative
The Federal Government (FG) has pledged strong support for the Nguru Emirate Council’s environmental sustainability efforts, particularly its ambitious tree planting programme, aimed at combating […]
Presidency rebuts Atiku’s claims, highlights economic progress under Tinubu
Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy has issued a strong rebuttal to recent criticisms made by former Vice […]