The Dangote Group has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s industrial base and supporting Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in the country. The South East Regional Director of Dangote Cement, Mr. Olatunbosun Jinadu, stated this on Wednesday in Enugu during the Dangote Special Day at the ongoing 37th Enugu
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday, picked holes in the fundamental rights enforcement suit filed by former Gov. Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna State. The suit is against the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) and four others. Justice Joyce Abdulmalik faulted the application after
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has identified drug abuse as a major driver of HIV transmission in Nigeria, and called for integrated strategies to address both challenges. The Chairman, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), retired, Brig.-Gen. Buba Marwa, disclosed this at the inauguration of the National HIV
The Federal High Court (FHC) in Abuja, on Wednesday, made an order for final forfeiture of the sum of 13 million dollars to the Federal Government linked to the industrialist, Aisha Achimugu and her company, Oceangate Engineering Oil & Gas Ltd. Justice Emeka Nwite, in a ruling, ordered that the
An Ikeja Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court on Wednesday, convicted and sentenced a 40- year old man, to 21 years at the correctional centre, for attempted sexual assault on minors. The convict, Ita Love, was sentenced for attempting to sexually assault two sisters aged six and four years respectively.
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) says a dispatch rider lost his life after being hit by a fully loaded HOWO diesel tanker marked RBC 38 XF. The General Manager of LASTMA, Mr Olalekan Bakare-Oki, said this in a statement on Wednesday in Lagos. The statement was signed by
Industrialist, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, has warned that Middle-East tensions driving global oil volatility could have far-reaching consequences for Nigeria and African economies. Speaking in Lagos after a courtesy visit and Eid-el-Fitr homage to President Bola Tinubu Dangote said that the visit was to extend Sallah greetings, reconnect with the president
Former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice Abubakar Malami, SAN, has accused the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) of unlawful invasion of his residential and business premises. This was contained in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja, by Mohammed Doka, Special Assistant on Media, to the
Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, says Nigeria is not only committed to fighting corruption, but also making steady and measurable progress following the government’s anti-graft reforms. Idris said this in Abuja on Tuesday at the National Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Financial Terrorism (AML/CFT) Media outreach activities, organised
The trial of nine suspected terrorists linked with the June 2025 Yelwata killings was, on Tuesday, stalled after one of the defendants fainted in court. Alhaji Haruna Abdullahi, the 3rd defendant, slumped from his seat and fell to the floor, prior to the commencement of the case before Justice Joyce