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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) was to arraign ex-Aviation Minister, Hadi Abubakar Sirika, before Justice Suleman Belgore of the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on a fresh charge, but the case was…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has charged former Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, his brother, Ahmad Sirika; and his company – Enginos Nigeria Limited, with over ₦19.4bn fraud. The sum is said to be for several…

The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria has attributed the current fuel scarcity to the combination of low refining capacity and inconsistent government policies in the petroleum sector. IPMAN Deputy President,…

The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare Tunji Alausa says President Bola Tinubu’s absence from the country is not due to medical reasons. Tinubu is yet to return to Nigeria days after the World Economic Forum (WEF) in…

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has rejected the newly introduced cybersecurity levy by the Central Bank of Nigeria, demanding its immediate withdrawal. In a statement by its President, Joe Ajaero, the NLC lamented that the levy is…

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) Limited has warned motorists and the public against panic buying of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly referred to as petrol. In a statement signed by the Chief Corporate…

The Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, has cautioned ‘woke Nigerians’ against provoking armed persons. In a statement on X.com on Monday, he emphasized the importance of prioritising safety.…

The Presidency on Monday said the ongoing demolition of buildings to pave the way for the Lagos-Calabar highway will not deter foreign investments into Nigeria, in response to Atiku Abubakar. It also said the president’s son, Seyi…

The Federal Government (FG) has clarified that there were no discussions with foreign countries regarding the establishment of foreign military bases in Nigeria. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris,…

The Ikeja Electricity Distribution Company has reduced the electricity tariff payable by its Band A customers to N206.80 per kilowatt-hour from the N225/kWh approved by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC). Olufadeke…

The Lagos State Government has said that property owners whose structures hindered the flow of drainage in Mende in the Maryland area of the state were served “requisite notices” before their buildings were removed from the System 1…

The 2023 Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar, has said that the lack of proper notification regarding the demolition of tourist and recreational amenities, as well as other properties within the Oniru…

The Lagos State Government has said it would remove over 100 shanties at Adeniji Adele under bridge from Monday, May 6, 2024. This was disclosed by the State Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr Tokunbo Wahab, in…

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has announced the unbundling of the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) with the establishment of the Nigerian Independent System Operator of Nigeria Limited (NISO). In an order…

The Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Doris Uzoka-Anite, says Nigeria is ready to commence local automobile manufacturing before the end of the year. At the African Association of Automotive Manufacturers and the Nigerian…