FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has accused civil servants of being responsible for the administration’s alleged ₦5.8bn indebtedness to contractors.

Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun has urged stronger Chinese collaboration in mineral resources, as the ambassador disclosed 100 investors are coming to the state.

African Development Bank President Akinwumi Adesina has stressed the need to curb a $580bn leak to manage $2tn debt.

A court has directed the freezing of bank accounts connected to former NNPC GMD Kyari over suspicious transactions.

The Department of State Services has told the court that Owo Catholic Church attackers maintained links with a foreign terrorist.

The National Human Rights Commission has called for swift trials of arrested Ansaru sect leaders to ensure justice.

Nigerian governors have introduced a fresh platform to drive foreign investments, expressing concerns over $2bn yearly inflow contribution.

Centenary City Plc has engaged Julius Berger for a ₦750bn contract to transform Abuja into a global destination.

Governor Soludo’s wife has condemned the assault of a female corps member in Anambra, urging justice and dignity in enforcement.

Police in Rivers have arrested 23-year-old Kingsley Chinamezu for killing his lover, Confidence Sunny, and fleeing to Edo State.

Foreign Minister Yusuf Tuggar says Nigeria will use TICAD to expand trade with Japan, and back Africa’s debt reforms

Katsina Customs intercepted two vehicles carrying tramadol, fragaballin, and cannabis worth N692m, arresting one suspect in the operation.

A Lagos court has sentenced drug kingpins Ajetsibo Emami and Solomon Akpomuai after NDLEA seized over 2,600kg of cannabis.

ESomalia records 1,600 diphtheria cases and 87 deaths amid vaccine shortages and US aid cuts.

Femi Soneye has urged government to grant tax incentives, duty waivers and create independent fund to strengthen Nigerian journalism.

Terrorists have killed 13 worshippers during morning prayers in Katsina’s Mantau community, prompting government reinforcements and strong condemnation

Diphtheria cases have surged in Somalia, with officials blaming vaccine shortages and US aid cuts for worsening deaths.

NAPTIP rescued 25 women in Abuja, foiling a trafficking syndicate’s plan to exploit them as domestic workers in Saudi Arabia

Renowned journalist Ben Asante, famed for frontline coverage of Liberia and Sierra Leone wars, has died after prolonged illness

A US report has noted that Nigeria’s new N70,000 minimum wage has lost value due to devalued Naira