LUKMAN ABDULMALIK
‘Mr project’ lives up to name: Tinubu celebrates Wike on birthday
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Chief Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and former governor of Rivers State, on his...
Unknown gunmen or security failure? Inside the Lamurde protest killings in...
Two troubling events that unfolded within 48 hours have cast a harsh spotlight on Nigeria’s commitment to human rights.
On Monday, December 8, 2025, unarmed...
Obasanjo, Gowon grace First Lady’s 2025 Christmas Carols as cleric urges...
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, ex-Head of State General Yakubu Gowon and the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, on Friday joined Nigeria’s First Lady,...
NCC explains Abuja telecom disruptions, blames diesel supply crisis
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has acknowledged the quality of service challenges currently affecting telecommunications subscribers in Abuja, attributing the disruptions to difficulties in...
FCCPC probes airlines over alleged exploitative airfares
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has expanded its investigation into airline ticket pricing following widespread public complaints over sharp increases in...
Outrage as domestic airfares hit N500,000
Nigerians have expressed outrage over the soaring cost of domestic flight tickets during the Christmas season, with fares on some routes climbing to as...
Why EFCC is prosecuting Ngige
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned former Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige, over alleged fraud and bribery totaling N2.2...
FG to raise N1.23trn in four months to clear power sector...
The Federal Government plans to raise N1.23 trillion within four months to settle longstanding debts owed to power generation companies (Gencos) and gas suppliers.
Presidential...
Nigeria approves 28 firms to capture flared gas, targets $2bn investment
Nigeria has approved 28 companies to capture and commercialize gas that is currently being flared in oilfields, as the country intensifies efforts to cut...
China–Nigeria trade hits $20bn as envoy backs education support
China’s Consul General in Lagos, Yan Yuqing, says trade between Nigeria and China has grown to $20 billion in 2025, reflecting the deepening economic...
