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Oyo school kidnap survivor tells court of 56 days without clean water

A teacher abducted from an Oriire school in May told the Federal High Court how 46 captives, including toddlers, survived 56 days on dirty water and plain rice.

Civil servants warn Oyedele over 40% allowance he promised to fund

Federal workers have written to Finance Minister Taiwo Oyedele warning that the unpaid 40% peculiar allowance and promotion arrears are building restiveness in the public service.

Dangote’s Net Worth Falls as Cement Shares Drop

Dangote’s wealth slips by $1.4 billion as cement shares fall, tightening his yearly gains despite aggressive expansion across multiple African markets.

Aliko Dangote Tops Forbes 2025 List of Africa’s Richest People

Forbes 2025 reveals Africa’s richest people, with Aliko Dangote at the top, worth $23.9 billion. Discover the wealthiest individuals in Africa.

Femi Otedola Reclaims Spot on Forbes List, Dangote Remains Africa’s Wealthiest

Nigerian tycoon Femi Otedola stages a remarkable return to the Forbes Africa list, while Aliko Dangote continues his reign as the continent's richest man.

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Oyo school kidnap survivor tells court of 56 days without clean water

A teacher abducted from an Oriire school in May told the Federal High Court how 46 captives, including toddlers, survived 56 days on dirty water and plain rice.

Civil servants warn Oyedele over 40% allowance he promised to fund

Federal workers have written to Finance Minister Taiwo Oyedele warning that the unpaid 40% peculiar allowance and promotion arrears are building restiveness in the public service.

Kara Bridge repairs push Lagos-Ibadan gridlock 15km into Lagos

Repairs to Kara Bridge expansion joints have paralyzed the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway again, with some commuters reaching home after 2 a.m. and engineers questioning past work.

Ondo herbal drink deaths climb to 49 as crisis spreads to Irele

Deaths linked to a suspected poisonous herbal drink in Ondo State have climbed to 49, with the crisis now reaching Irele Local Government Area.