The Nigerian capital market witnessed a seismic shift as billionaire investor, Mr. Femi Otedola, increased his stake in First HoldCo Plc through a massive N43.4 […]
Category: Society
Reflecting On A Deep-seated Frustration
By Richard ODUSANYA Nigerians, particularly the youths are not just angry –they are frustrated, tired, and overwhelmed by the present reality. Our citizens (youths) are […]
“This Must Change” — BUA Founder Rabiu Recounts South Africa Entry Denial Over Expired Visa, Says Foreigners Were Cleared Without Visas
The founder and Chief Executive Officer of BUA Group, Abdul Samad Rabiu, has recounted how he was denied entry into South Africa after his visa […]
“Rank, Salaries, Entitlements Restored” — Supreme Court Upholds Appeal Court Judgment Clearing Ex-GOC Otiki In ₦100m Court Martial Case
The Supreme Court on Friday affirmed the judgment of the Court of Appeal nullifying the conviction and sentence imposed on former General Officer Commanding, 8 […]
“They Collected ₦20m, Still Holding My Wife” — Kwara ECWA Pastor Laments Fresh ₦300m Demand By Bandits
The pastor of the Evangelical Church of West Africa in Omugo, Irepodun Local Government Area of Kwara State, Sunday Omole, has lamented that bandits are […]
Can A Non-Signatory Be Bound By An Arbitration Clause? A Review Of Emerging Markets Telecommunications Services Limited (9mobile) V. Afdin Ventures Limited & ORS SC/CV/1096/2024
By Oliver Azi Here is a legal argument that has been used in Nigerian courts for years. A party participates deeply in a business transaction; […]
“Attackers Spied On Troop Movement” — Suspected Boko Haram Insurgents Invade Borno School, Students Feared Abducted
Suspected Boko Haram insurgents have attacked a Primary and Junior Secondary School in Mussa village, Askira-Uba Local Government Area of Borno State, reportedly abducting an […]
“$1.5m Romance Scam” — Police Extradite Nigerian Suspect To US Over Alleged Wire Fraud, Fake Online Dating Syndicate
The Nigeria Police Force has extradited an alleged online romance scam suspect, Samuel Ugberease, also known as “Putsammy”, “Putput”, and “Sammy”, to the United States […]
“Civilian Lives Are Not Collateral Damage” — NHRC Demands Explanation From NAF Over Recurring Airstrike Casualties
The National Human Rights Commission has demanded explanations from the Nigerian Air Force over recurring civilian casualties arising from military airstrikes in parts of the […]
The AMVCA 2026, Its Prohibition Of Content Creation And Sketchy Privacy Notice
By Olumide Babalola, PhD By invitation, I attended the 2026 Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) held in Lagos on Saturday, 9th May 2026 at […]
Dangote Rejects NNPC’s Request To Increase Refinery Stake, Says Plant Will Go Public After Supplying ₦3.2tn Worth Of Petrol In Q1 2026
The President of the Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, has disclosed that the group rejected requests by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) to […]
“Unprovoked Abuse Of Authority” — Court Orders Arrest Of NSCDC Officers Over Alleged Assault On Kwara Lawyer, Summons Commandant
The Kwara State Branch of the Nigerian Bar Association has instituted legal action against two officers of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps over […]
“Review IPPIS Implementation” — Accountant-General Tasks Stakeholders On Transparent, Accountable Payroll System
The Accountant-General of the Federation (AGF), Dr. Shamseldeen Ogunjimi, has charged stakeholders to review the implementation of the Integrated Personnel and Payroll Information System (IPPIS) […]
“Impersonation Allegation” — Anyanwu Says Police, DSS Invite Wabara, Turaki, Others Over Rival PDP Interim NWC
The crisis rocking the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) escalated sharply on Thursday after the party’s National Secretary, Senator Samuel Anyanwu, disclosed that security agencies had […]
“DMO Announces ₦600bn May Bond Auction” — FG Reopens 2035, 2037 Bonds To Fund Obligations, Deepen Domestic Capital Market
The Debt Management Office (DMO), on behalf of the Federal Government, has announced a fresh N600 billion Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) bond auction for […]
“Due Process Followed” — Anambra Govt Rejects Odinkalu’s Claims, Says Security Adviser Emeakayi Not Linked To Improper Relationship
The Anambra State Government has concluded its investigation into allegations made by prominent human rights lawyer and public affairs commentator, Prof. Chidi Anselm Odinkalu, against […]
“Lack Of Diligence” — Court Awards ₦1m Cost Against Plaintiff, Faults Lawyer’s “Unacceptable Conduct” In Jonathan 2027 Disqualification Suit
Justice Peter Lifu of the Federal High Court, Abuja, has rebuked Johnmary Jideobi, the plaintiff, and his lawyer, Ndubuisi Ukpai, over a lack of diligence […]
“Fuel Import Licences Undermine Our Operations” — Dangote Refinery Sues To Stop NMDPRA, NNPCL, Marketers From Importing Petrol
Fresh tensions are emerging in Nigeria’s downstream oil sector as the Dangote Petroleum Refinery has moved to halt the continued importation of petrol into the […]
“Nigeria Can Build One Of World’s Strongest Fiscal Systems” — FG Says Tax Reforms Will Drive Growth, Investment
The federal government has said Nigeria has the potential to build one of the strongest fiscal systems in the world if ongoing tax reforms are […]
“No National Assembly Approval” — Witness Says Emefiele Ordered ₦124.86bn Debit From Consolidated Revenue Account To Settle CBN Internal Debts
A prosecution witness told the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in Abuja on Thursday how the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) debited N124.86 billion […]