A devastating gas explosion has rocked Lekki-Epe Expressway, leaving two people dead and properties worth billions of naira destroyed. The incident occurred around 2:36 a.m. on Saturday at Tera Ahmed bus stop in Sangotedo, turning what should have been a quiet night into a scene of chaos and destruction. How the Explosion Happened According to…
James Junior Aliyu, a Nigerian national, received a 90 month prison sentence in the United States for his role in a 3.6 million wire fraud and money laundering conspiracy. The sentencing occurred in March 2026 following Aliyu’s extradition from South Africa and guilty plea to federal charges. The Sentencing U.S. District Judge Deborah L. Boardman…
Chukwuma Soludo, governor of Anambra state, says President Bola Tinubu deserves a second term in office. Soludo made the remark during a media chat with journalists in Awka, the state capital. He said his position reflects personal conviction and a consistent political stance. “At a personal level, yes. There’s no question. I say it for…
Widespread electricity shortages are once again hitting homes and businesses across Nigeria, leaving millions frustrated as blackouts disrupt daily life and economic activity. From small businesses struggling to stay open to households relying on expensive alternatives, the impact of unstable power supply continues to deeply felt nationwide. FG Responds: “We’re Fixing the Gas Problem” However,…
IHS Holding Ltd is making bold moves ahead of its planned $6.2 billion MTN deal to MTN Group. According to its latest earnings report, the telecom infrastructure giant has begun shrinking its physical footprint while focusing on extracting more value from its existing assets—a clear sign of strategic repositioning before the deal. Scaling Down to…
Key government officials and major institutional players gathered at a recent engagement focused on Nigeria’s infrastructure development, sending a clear message: the government is serious about attracting investment and driving growth. Also, Among those in attendance were Ekperikpe Ekpo and Taiwo Oyedele, alongside representatives from leading public institutions. Major Institutions Represented However, The event also…
A major step toward youth empowerment has taken as Access Bank signed a strategic partnership with The King’s Trust International. However, The collaboration aims to equip young people across Africa with practical skills, mentorship, and access to real economic opportunities—marking a significant move to tackle youth unemployment and underdevelopment. What This Partnership Means for Young…
Tukur Buratai, former Chief of Army Staff, says the federal government knows individuals funding terrorism in the country. Buratai spoke on Friday during an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today. He urged the government to act against the financiers instead of merely naming them. “The government knows where the source came from. We have other…
Atiku Isa, president of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), has said President Bola Tinubu could face imprisonment after leaving office. Isa made the remark in an interview with Symfoni Media, where he criticised what he described as the misuse of state institutions by political leaders. He said no leader remains in power forever,…
Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia has issued a directive requiring all political appointees in his administration who intend to contest elective positions in the 2027 general elections to resign from their posts by March 30, 2026. The governor announced this decision during a meeting with members of his cabinet at the Government House in Makurdi,…
