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For three days, an unidentified Lagos businesswoman reportedly lived in a bush at the mercy of kidnappers after she was kidnapped from her home in Ijedodo, Lagos State. His freedom reportedly came when he allegedly paid the sum of $21 million in ransom, a bottle of Eagle Schnapps, a power bank and a kilogram of frozen turkey. The ordeal of …

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has highlighted how assets obtained from the proceeds of crime are being converted into institutions that serve the public, with one lost private university in Kaduna State now operating as a federal university and another high-value institution in Kebbi recently handed over to the Federal Government. EFCC Chairman, Ola Olukoyede, disclosed the development …

Campaign season is finally here, at least officially. In Nigeria, however, politicians have continued to campaign from one election cycle to the next, often through rhetoric, bile and hate speech. Unfortunately, much of this rhetoric has little substance or relevance to Nigeria’s real problems. Civil society organisations, mainstream media and influential commentators, who should play a vital role in setting …

The Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, FAAN, Olubunmi Kuku, has rejected claims that the agency was responsible for Uber’s reported decision to exit the Nigerian market, and asserted that FAAN’s actions regarding e-hailing operations at airports are based on concerns regarding passenger safety, accountability and the need to tackle touts. Speaking to journalists on Friday, Kuku …

The Electric Dealers Association (EDA) in Utako District Abuja has appealed to the Federal Government and the Federal Capital Territory Development Authority (FCDA) to mitigate the colossal loss suffered by traders following the fire that destroyed part of the multi-billion Naira complex last Sunday. The fire affected around 50 shops causing major destruction of goods worth over ₦1 billion. One …

The Federal Government has commended the Redeemed Christian Church of God for donating $265,854 to support the evacuation of distressed Nigerians seeking to return home from South Africa amid xenophobic and Afrophobic attacks. The donation, distributed by the church led by Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye, will provide funds for 500 one-way flight tickets for Nigerians who have indicated their desire …

The African Democratic Congress, ADC, has announced its gubernatorial and deputy governorship candidates in 28 states ahead of the 2027 general elections, fielding a list of prominent politicians including Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour in Lagos, Abubakar Malami in Kebbi, Isa Mohammed Ashiru in Kaduna and Great Ogboru in Delta State. The party announced the candidates in a statement issued on Friday by …

The PROMAD Infotech Foundation announced the official launch of its 2026-2030 Organizational Strategy, which is a “bold five-year roadmap to scale evidence-based civic technology solutions that deepen citizen participation, strengthen accountability, accelerate the digital future and sustainable development.” A press release issued recently by its founder and executive director, Daisi Omokungbe, indicated that PROMAD “reaffirms its mission to empower state …

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Daud Olatunji Regnum Medical University, Anthony, Lagos, has obtained approval from the National University Commission to commence academic activities and admit students for the 2026/2027 academic sessionNo. The approval authorizes the private university to admit students to six health-related professional programs, including Medicine and Surgery, Pharmacy, Nursing, Medical Laboratory Science, Physiotherapy and Radiography. The development followed a resource audit exercise …