Tension Brews in Ekiti PDP Over Upcoming Congresses
Babatunji Wusu – A potential clash looms between loyalists of former Ekiti Governor Ayodele Fayose and the PDP Caretaker Committee over the state congresses. The Caretaker Committee has stated that…
Kwankwaso and Duke Visit Obasanjo in Abeokuta for Discussions on National Issues
Babatunji Wusu – Former governors Mallam Ibrahim Kwankwaso (Kano) and Donald Duke (Cross River) visited ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo in Abeokuta. The visit, described as a courtesy call, centered on national…
Two Suspected International Fraudsters Arrested in Lagos for Forging Certificates and Defrauding Victims
Babatunji Wusu – Two young men, Elvis Osakpolo Edokpain (23) and Kelly Osas Endgieen (24), were arrested for forging international certificates and engaging in online fraud. The suspects specialized in…
Gunmen Attack Human Rights Activist, Emeka Umeagbalasi, and Family in Anambra
Babatunji Wusu – Human rights activist Emeka Umeagbalasi and his family were attacked by gunmen on November 27 in Anambra. The gunmen initially stole Umeagbalasi’s Mitsubishi Hilux and later demanded…
Fatal Truck Accident in Ikorodu Claims Three Lives, Injures One
Babatunji Wusu – Three fatalities, one injury, and one missing person were reported in a truck accident at PZ Junction, Ikorodu, Lagos. The accident occurred at 1:55 p.m. due to…
APC’s Efforts to Poach Senators Amidst Labour Party Defections
Babatunji Wusu – The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) is reportedly working to recruit more lawmakers from the Senate, particularly those from the Labour Party (LP). Last week, Ajang Iliya,…
NDLEA Intercepts Multi-Billion-Naira Drug Shipments at Lagos Seaport and Port Harcourt
Babatunji Wusu – Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted significant drug shipments at the Tincan seaport in Lagos, as part of efforts to curb…
Nigeria’s Rising Domestic Borrowing: A Concern for Economic Sustainability
Babatunji Wusu – The Federal Government is set to exceed its 2024 domestic borrowing target by N4 trillion, a 67% increase. By November 2024, domestic borrowing had already surpassed N8.93…
Surge in Fraudulent Activities Threatens Nigeria’s Banking Sector
Babatunji Wusu – Fraud incidents in Nigerian bank branches increased by 31% in Q2 of 2024. Total reported losses from fraud reached N42.33 billion in the first half of 2024.…
Dangote Petroleum Refinery Expands Global Reach and Embraces Technological Innovation
Babatunji Wusu – Dangote Refinery has begun exporting petrol (PMS) to multiple African countries and jet fuel to Europe. The refinery aims to drive industrial development, job creation, and…
