Auditor-General: NNPC Paid Over $51m to Contractors Under Questionable Circumstances
Auditor-General’s 808-page report exposes $51m in questionable payments made by NNPC to contractors. Findings detail systemic financial rule violations, weak internal controls, and unverified contract executions. Report raises fresh concerns…
Delta Widows Hail Oborevwori for Paying October Stipends
10,000 verified widows under the Delta Widows Welfare Scheme receive October stipends as directed by Governor Sheriff Oborevwori. State Coordinator Chief Isioma Okonta praises the governor’s consistent and compassionate leadership.…
Naira Suffers Sharp Week-on-Week Depreciation at Official FX Market
Naira depreciates to ₦1,456.73/$1 at the official market, losing ₦14.06 week-on-week. Black market rate remains stable at ₦1,465/$1 despite declining patronage. The drop comes even as Nigeria’s foreign reserves rise…
El-Rufai Alleges ₦1bn Payment to Bandits by Kaduna Government
Former governor Nasir El-Rufai alleges the Kaduna State Government paid ₦1bn to bandits. Claims include accusations of negotiations and apologies to bandits, with El-Rufai insisting he has “evidence”. The allegation…
Afrobeats Is GDP, Not Just Culture – Enilolobo
Western labels accused of exploiting weak African music structures. Artists reportedly signing contracts that limit long-term ownership. Enilolobo says Afrobeats’ global success must benefit Africa first. Calls for stronger local…
Tinubu Vows to Crush Terrorism, Says North Cannot Be Left to Bleed
Tinubu says terrorism and banditry in Northern Nigeria will be eliminated under his administration. Warns that Nigeria cannot progress while a key region remains unstable and economically weakened. Assures that…
Peter Obi Condemns Nnamdi Kanu’s Life Sentence, Urges Dialogue With Federal Government
Peter Obi rejects the life imprisonment of Nnamdi Kanu, calling it a leadership failure. Says concerns raised by the IPOB leader should have been resolved through dialogue, not prosecution. Links…
Lagos Govt Demolishes Illegal Buildings In Ikate Elegushi, Extends Crackdown To Lekki–Ikoyi
Lagos government begins demolition of illegal structures in Ikate Elegushi after repeated notices were ignored. LASBCA, House of Assembly, and Urban Development officials target unsafe, unapproved buildings. More illegal properties…
How Bandits Shot My Husband in My Presence — Late Vice Principal’s Wife Recounts
Bandits invaded Maga community at night, killing the Vice Principal and abducting 25 schoolgirls. Families say early warnings about strange movements were ignored by security operatives. Survivors describe a deadly…
Niger Assembly Confirms 20 Commissioner Nominees, Screening Continues for Remaining 10
Governor Bago forwards 30 commissioner nominees for legislative approval. Speaker’s Charge: Confirmed nominees urged to contribute to Niger State’s transformation agenda. The Niger State House of Assembly has begun screening…
