NFIU Uncovers Crowdfunding Network Sponsoring Terrorism
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Financial Intelligence Unit, NFIUNigerian Financial Intelligence Unit https://nfiu.gov.ng Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit, says a crowdfunding network is allegedly being used to raise money for terrorist activities in Nigeria. According to NFIU 2025 Annual Report, foreign-based facilitators use social media to solicit donations from unsuspecting or sympathetic contributors under the guise […]
IGP Disu Honours 10 Officers Killed in Kebbi Bandit Clash
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Disu, has honoured 10 police officers killed while fighting suspected bandits in Kebbi State. IGP explained that the officers died on August 10 after intercepting a heavily armed group along the Mafinkuku axis of Sakaba Local Government Area. Police initially reported that 17 suspected bandits were […]
Nollywood Actor Taiwo Hassan Ogogo Dies at 66
By Julian Osamoto Veteran Nollywood actor, filmmaker and screenwriter Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, has died at the age of 66 after battling stage-four cancer. Hassan died on Sunday, with his daughter, Kira Taiwo, confirming the death during an emotional Tiktok Live session. A family friend also confirmed the development in a telephone conversation […]
Tax Ombud, OGFZA Move to Resolve Tax Disputes, Boost FDI
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Office of the Tax Ombud and the Oil and Gas Free Zones Authority, OGFZA, are partnering to address tax and fee-related complaints from investors in Nigeria’s oil and gas free zones. The collaboration is aimed at boosting investor confidence, improving tax compliance and attracting more foreign direct investment, FDI according to […]
New PENGASSAN President Vows to Tackle Contract Staffing
By Chinedu Echianu The newly elected President of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN), Comrade Bosun Olabiyi-Agoro, has vowed to tackle contract staffing and casualisation in the oil and gas industry, describing the practice as an emerging menace threatening workers’ welfare, safety and job security. Olabiyi-Agoro made the pledge on […]
PENGASSAN Demands Stricter Expatriate Quota Enforcement
By Chinedu Echianu The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has called for stricter enforcement of expatriate quota requirements in Nigeria’s oil and gas industry to ensure that foreign workers are engaged only where genuine skill gaps exist. The association also demanded measurable knowledge transfer and succession plans to enable qualified […]
Borno Elders, Lawmaker Demand Rescue of Abducted Children
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Hawu/Askira-Uba Elders Forum and a federal lawmaker have called for urgent action to rescue children and other residents abducted in Askira-Uba Local Government Area of Borno State. They said some of the victims have spent more than 100 days in captivity, leaving families in prolonged fear and uncertainty. Speaking at a […]
FG Assures Resumption Of Work On Bida-Lambata Road
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Federal Government has assured residents of Niger State that work will soon resume on the Bida-Lapai-Lambata road project, following growing concerns over its poor condition, insecurity and accidents along the corridor. The assurance came after the Minister of Works, David Umahi, met with stakeholders from Niger South led by the member […]
NADDC Seeks Investment to Unlock Nigeria’s Auto Industry
By Oluwakemi Kindness The National Automotive Design and Development Council, NADDC says, Nigeria can unlock greater economic value from its automotive industry if government and private investors deepen collaboration and expand local manufacturing. The council made the call in Abuja on Thursday during a capacity-building workshop for members of the Commerce and Industry Correspondents Association […]
Biya Returns After 73 Days Amid Governance Questions
By Oluwakemi Kindness President Paul Biya has returned to Cameroon after spending 73 days abroad, ending an extended absence that fuelled renewed speculation about his health and raised questions over who was effectively running the country during his stay in Geneva. The 93-year-old president arrived in Yaoundé at about 4 p.m. GMT on Thursday from […]