Nearly 2,000 explosive device incidents hit Nigeria's North-East over seven years, with road-planted IEDs accounting for the largest share of attacks throughout the period.
In a surprising turn of events, former Benue State Governor Samuel Ortom urged Yahaya Bello, the immediate past governor of Kogi State, to surrender himself to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) amid ongoing corruption investigations. Ortom's statement comes after Bello's recent absence from court hearings related to the EFCC probe.
Lagos Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and Senator Adetokunbo Abiru are advocating for the urgent dualization of the Ikorodu-Itokin Road, a vital artery for economic activity in the region. The road's rehabilitation and planned dualization are expected to significantly improve traffic flow and boost economic growth in Lagos State and beyond.
Nigerian Works Minister David Umahi defends the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway project, calling critics who question its funding and economic viability "unpatriotic." The project is expected to improve connectivity between Nigeria's economic hubs and boost national growth.
Nigerian lawyer Mike Ozekhome has distanced himself from a fabricated social media post that claimed he criticized the EFCC's pursuit of corruption charges against Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello. Ozekhome called the statement "a lie from the pit of hell.
Nigerian officials are working together to tackle oil theft and pipeline vandalism in the Niger Delta, hoping to boost oil production and strengthen the country's economy.
Nearly 2,000 explosive device incidents hit Nigeria's North-East over seven years, with road-planted IEDs accounting for the largest share of attacks throughout the period.
David Mark led opposition figures to INEC's Abuja headquarters Wednesday, demanding the electoral commission chairman's resignation over alleged interference in party affairs
Gunmen riding motorbikes swept into Bagna and Erena villages before dawn Tuesday, killing at least 20 people and sending residents fleeing to nearby towns.