Category: National/Politics

Lagos State Pays N701M to 232 Beneficiaries of 146 Deceased Civil Servants

In a sustained demonstration of its unwavering commitment to staff welfare, the Lagos State Government has disbursed a total sum of ₦701,054,344.57 to 232 beneficiaries, representing 146 deceased public servants who passed away while in active service between May 2025 and January 2026. This gesture underscores the Government’s dedication to the welfare of its workforce…

How Dangote Refinery Keeps Nigeria’s Petrol Prices Among World’s Lowest

Nigeria has retained one of the lowest petrol prices globally despite recent increases driven by geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, with industry data pointing to the stabilising role of Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals in cushioning the domestic market. According to GlobalPetrolPrices.com, petrol in Nigeria currently averages $0.88 (N1,191.39) per litre, significantly below the…

ICPC Arraigns Visa Agent for Alleged Forgery, Attempt to Obtain UK Visa with False Documents

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has arraigned a visa agent, Mr. Adediwura Adesina Stanley, before the Lagos State High Court over allegations bordering on conspiracy, forgery, and the use of false documents in an attempt to obtain a United Kingdom visa. Mr. Stanley was arraigned on March 11, 2026, before…

Seven Suspects Arraigned For Assault On LAWMA Operatives

Seven persons have been arraigned before the Special Offences (Mobile) Court sitting in Ikeja Magisterial District for allegedly assaulting enforcement operatives of the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) during an environmental enforcement operation. The defendants, Olamilekan Abdullahi (21), Akeem Olamilekan (24), Frank Tom (25), Sakiru Jamiu (20), Emmanuel Abiodun (41), Olarewanju Onyowale (35) and Taiwo…

Tinubu: Democracy, Rule of Law Will Survive and Thrive In Nigeria under My Administration

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday reiterated his firm commitment to sustaining democracy and the rule of law in Nigeria as a lasting legacy. He said the unity and stability of the country rest on the pillars of good governance and assured that his administration will uphold these principles for posterity. According to a statement…

Another Oil Boom: Will Nigeria’s Government Turn Windfall into Growth or Squander it?

BY BLAISE UDUNZE The past recurring conflicts on other continents and the current developments in the Middle East are a clear reminder to the world that energy markets are deeply linked to conflict and uncertainty, as experienced across the globe today. The rise in geopolitical tensions with Iran, Israel, and the United States has led…

Alleged $1.043m Fraud: Court Adjourns Lagos Socialite Fred Ajudua’s Case Indefinitely

  Justice Mojisola Dada of the Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos, on Monday, March 9, 2026, adjourned indefinitely (sine die) the trial of Fred Ajudua over an alleged $1,043,000 fraud. Ajudua is standing trial for allegedly defrauding a Palestinian , Zad Abu Zalaf, of the sum of $1,043,000 (One Million, Forty-Three Thousand U.S.…

JMG Inspires Future Engineers, Hosts UNILAG Students for World Engineering Day Factory Tour

To commemorate World Engineering Day for Sustainable Development 2026, JMG Limited, Nigeria’s leading provider of integrated electro-mechanical solutions, hosted engineering students from the University of Lagos (UNILAG) for an educational tour of the company’s JMG and Jamara production facility in Gbagada Lagos, giving them firsthand exposure to modern engineering innovation in action. The visit aligned with…