Nigeria has continued to dominate Africa’s crude oil landscape, retaining its position as the continent’s highest oil producer after recording a modest improvement in production levels at the start of 2026. Although the increase signals…
EFCC Clarifies Delay in Prosecuting High-Profile Corruption Cases
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has explained that delays in prosecuting certain high-profile corruption cases are primarily due to the extensive time needed to gather credible and admissible evidence. EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede…
FG Commissions ₦40 Billion CCTV Control Centre on…
The Federal Government has officially inaugurated a ₦40 billion closed-circuit television (CCTV) control centre on Lagos’ Third Mainland Bridge, aimed at enhancing security, curbing excessive speeding, and preventing suicide attempts on the iconic structure. According…
₦3.5 Trillion in New Projects Sneak into 2026…
An analysis of the proposed 2026 budget by Punch reveals that at least ₦3.50 trillion in fresh projects have been introduced, even though the Federal Government explicitly instructed Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) to roll…
Defections and Court Decisions Leave Labour Party Without…
The Labour Party (LP) has lost all representation in the Senate, less than two years after the 10th National Assembly was inaugurated. When the Senate convened in June 2023, the LP had eight senators. However,…
Today’s Dollar to Naira Rate: Black Market Update…
What is the current Dollar-to-Naira exchange rate in the black market, also known as the parallel market (Aboki FX)? Below is the updated black market rate for January 11th. These figures represent the approximate value…
Another Setback for PDP as Senator Onawo Quits…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has faced a fresh setback following the resignation of Mohammed Ogoshi Onawo, the senator representing Nasarawa South Senatorial District. In a letter dated January 10, 2026, addressed to the PDP…
Chimamanda Adichie Moves Toward Legal Action, Demands Full…
Celebrated Nigerian novelist Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has called for accountability from a Lagos-based private hospital, accusing its staff of negligence and professional misconduct after the death of her 21-month-old son, Nkanu Nnamdi, following a series…
Police Exonerate Former Senator Abbo of 2025 Rape…
The Nigeria Police Force has cleared former Adamawa North Senator, Ishaku Elisha Abbo, of a rape allegation made against him in September 2025. The clearance followed a petition filed with the Inspector-General of Police by…