LUKMAN ABDULMALIK
Govt closes parts of Lagos–Abeokuta Expressway for repairs
The Lagos State Government has announced a partial closure of the Lagos–Abeokuta Expressway to allow rehabilitation works on sections of the road.
The four-week closure,...
States paid N455bn to service foreign loans in 2025 — FAAC
Nigeria’s 36 states paid a combined N455.38bn to service foreign debts in 2025, marking a sharp increase from the N362.08bn recorded in 2024, according...
Pressure mounts on Diri as race for Bayelsa dep gov heats...
Political lobbying and consultations have intensified in Bayelsa State as stakeholders focus on who will replace the late Deputy Governor, Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo.
Even before his...
CBN approves BDCs’ return to forex market
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has authorised licensed Bureau De Change (BDC) operators to resume participation in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM)...
World’s oldest sex workers retire at 70
Martine and Louise Fokkens, identical twin sisters from Amsterdam, have retired from sex work at the age of 70, closing a remarkable chapter as...
NAFDAC issues alert over counterfeit Dermazin Cream in circulation
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued a public alert warning healthcare providers and the general public about...
Man opens 50,000mAh power bank, finds putty inside instead of battery
A Nigerian man has gone viral on social media after discovering that a 50,000mAh power bank he purchased was a complete fake.
Frustrated by the...
Fire razes OPay office in Ibadan
A fire broke out on Tuesday at an OPay office located along Akala Expressway in Ibadan, Oyo State, destroying property valued at millions of...
Customs officer testifies in EFCC trial of Austrian caught with undeclared...
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, presented its first prosecution witness in the trial of Kavlak Onal, an...
Aliko Dangote explores investment opportunities in Burundi
Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, visited Burundi to explore new investment opportunities and expand the Dangote Group’s footprint across the continent, holding high-level discussions...
