$2bn Power Investments Flow into Nigeria After Reforms
Nigeria attracts over $2 billion in energy investments due to Electricity Act 2023 reforms. Minister Adelabu reveals decentralized power market driving investor confidence nationwide.
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Lawmaker Questions Kanu vs Boko Haram Sentencing
Rep Bello El-Rufai challenges IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu's life imprisonment while Boko Haram terrorist got 20 years. Read about the sentencing disparities in Nigeria's terrorism cases.
FCTA Enforces 1,095 Abuja Property Title Revocations
The FCT Administration has begun enforcement on 1,095 revoked property titles in highbrow Abuja districts. Owners failed to settle ground rent and other statutory payments despite repeated notices.
Senate Amends Terrorism Act to Fight Kidnapping
Nigeria's Senate begins process to amend Terrorism Act, classifying kidnapping as terrorism with death penalty. Committee investigates Safe School Initiative amid rising abductions.
EU Could Fine Elon Musk's X Platform by 2025 End
The European Union may impose a fine on Elon Musk's X platform for violating digital content rules by end of 2025. Discover how this landmark case tests EU's tech regulation power.
SEC Sets January 2026 Deadline for ISA Compliance
Nigeria's SEC mandates all capital market operators to declare ISA 2025 compliance and register tradable instruments by January 2026. Dr. Agama announces new era for market transparency.
Senate Approves Death Penalty for Kidnapping
Nigerian Senate classifies kidnapping as terrorism, imposing mandatory death penalty. Recent abductions in Kano, Niger, Kwara, and Kebbi states highlight urgent security crisis.
Senate Recommends Death Penalty for Kidnappers
Nigeria's Senate classifies kidnapping as terrorism, mandates death penalty for convicts. Read how this new resolution aims to combat rising insecurity.
EU Targets Shein Over Childlike Sex Dolls
European Union intensifies pressure on Shein following French uproar over childlike sex dolls sale. Platform faces suspension threat as EU investigates systemic consumer risks.
Doctor Helps Boy Reading Under Streetlight, Video Goes Viral
A Nigerian doctor's heartwarming encounter with a boy studying under a flickering streetlight has gone viral on TikTok. Discover how a simple act of kindness inspired thousands online.
EU Lawmakers Seek Easier Suspension of Shopping Platforms
EU lawmakers call for easier suspension of e-commerce platforms like Shein following outrage in France over the sale of childlike sex dolls. A court will hear the case on December 5.
N1.6trn Niger Delta cleanup funds lost - Reps
House Committee reveals Nigeria lost N1.6 trillion in Niger Delta cleanup funds due to PIA non-implementation. Environmental crisis worsens as communities suffer.
N850bn PIA Environmental Funds Not Implemented - Reps
House Committee warns of deepening ecological devastation in Niger Delta as Petroleum Industry Act environmental funds remain unimplemented four years after passage. Urgent action needed.
N1.65trn PIA Funds Denied to Niger Delta
House Committee exposes how Niger Delta lost N1.65 trillion in environmental cleanup funds due to PIA implementation failures. Lawmakers demand immediate action.
Reps query non-implementation of PIA environmental funds
House of Representatives committee warns of deepening ecological crisis in Niger Delta as ₦1.65 trillion environmental funds remain unimplemented four years after PIA enactment. Urgent action needed.
Gumi: I'll Lead Calls for Kanu's Release If He Shows Remorse
Islamic cleric Sheikh Ahmad Gumi says he will lead calls for Nnamdi Kanu's release if the IPOB leader shows remorse for his actions. Read the full story on this developing news.
Nigerian sentenced for $290K COVID-19 fraud in US
Temitope Bashua, 29-year-old Nigerian, sentenced to 30 months in US prison for $290,000 COVID-19 relief fraud scheme. Learn details of the case and consequences.
Rivers revokes land for waste disposal facility
Rivers State Government acquires 65,757.74m² land in Igwuruta for REWAMA waste disposal project under public interest. Read details on the Land Use Act invocation.
Senate Confronts Nigeria's Health Funding Gap
Senate President Godswill Akpabio warns Nigeria's health funding falls critically short of commitments. The Senate moves to pass key bills, including doubling the Basic Healthcare Provision Fund, to tackle systemic crises.
UK Rejects Nigeria's Request for Ekweremadu
The UK government has refused Nigeria's request to deport former Senator Ike Ekweremadu, who is serving a prison sentence for organ trafficking. Learn the details of this landmark case.
UK Rejects Ekweremadu's Prison Transfer to Nigeria
UK government denies Nigeria's request for Ike Ekweremadu to serve organ trafficking sentence at home. Former Deputy Senate President must complete 9-year term in UK prison.
Ejimakor: No Lawyers Could Change Kanu's Verdict
Aloy Ejimakor, legal consultant to Nnamdi Kanu, states that even one million lawyers couldn't have changed the terrorism conviction outcome. Read his full analysis of the case.
Nigeria's Petroleum Reforms Earn Continental Recognition
Pan African Parliament commends Nigeria's petroleum sector reforms and PIA implementation. Nigeria's oil production rebounds to 1.7 million barrels daily, becoming Africa's benchmark for oil governance.
Noble Igwe Slams Selective Silence on IPOB Violence
Media personality Noble Igwe calls out those speaking out after Nnamdi Kanu's conviction while remaining silent during IPOB's sit-at-home orders and violence in Southeast Nigeria.
Kano Pushes for Stronger Broadcasting Standards in Nigeria
Kano State Government has submitted a memorandum to the Senate for NBC Act review, aiming to tackle misinformation and set ethical standards for digital media. Read the full story.
Nnamdi Kanu sentenced to life imprisonment for terrorism
IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu receives life imprisonment for terrorism charges after 5 years in DSS custody and decade-long legal battle. Federal High Court delivers landmark judgment.
Abaribe Slams Kanu's Conviction as Unjust
Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe criticizes Nnamdi Kanu's life sentence, highlighting unequal justice treatment across Nigeria's regions. Read full analysis.
Spain's Top Prosecutor Found Guilty of Media Leak
Spain's Supreme Court convicts Attorney General Álvaro García Ortiz for leaking confidential legal information about conservative opposition figure. Major blow to Sánchez government.
Kanu risks losing British citizenship after conviction
IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu could lose his British citizenship following his terrorism conviction by a Federal High Court. Learn the legal implications and what comes next.
Court convicts ISWAP leader, DSS prosecutes terror cases
A Federal High Court in Abuja convicts a top ISWAP leader as the DSS intensifies prosecution of multiple high-profile terrorism cases across Nigeria. Read the latest updates.
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