A dispute over a major Abuja estate continues to escalate, with a Nigerian investor directly accusing the federal capital minister of bias. Adeniran Ogunmuyiwa, who says he owns Jonah Capital Nigeria Limited, claims Nyesom Wike is favoring a group of Ghanaian interests led by Kojo Mensah. Ogunmuyiwa issued a statement suggesting the minister's conduct undermines his declared neutrality in the matter.
The investor referenced a recent national television broadcast where Wike publicly identified Ghanaian businessman Sir Sam Esson Jonah as the controller of the company holding rights to the five hundred hectare River Park Estate. Ogunmuyiwa argued that this statement conflicts with reports from official Nigerian bodies like the Corporate...
A northern youth organization has strongly criticized the recently signed tax legislation. The Arewa Youth Assembly accused President Bola Tinubu of governing by surprise, calling the new laws a form of ambush. The group's speaker, Mohammed Salihu-Danlami, issued a statement from Kaduna outlining their complaints.
The assembly claims the official version of the tax laws published for the public is different from what the National Assembly originally passed. They warned that this discrepancy poses a serious political risk if not corrected. Their rejection stems from what they see as a troubling mismatch between the legislature's work and the document presented to citizens. The statement argued that legislation represents the people's...
State officials confirm a fuel tanker explosion in Auchi impacted at least twenty-five people. The Edo State Government disclosed the figure through the head of its emergency management agency, Jerry Idahosa. A delegation led by the governor's chief of staff, Alhaji Gani Audu, visited the area following the incident in Etsako West Local Government.
Idahosa reported that sixteen victims are currently receiving care at Auchi General Hospital and Amazing Grace Hospital. The blast also destroyed several commercial shops, four trucks, and multiple motorcycles. Chief of Staff Audu stated the team was sent to offer sympathy and conduct an immediate assessment. He mentioned the group examined the scene and the hospitals, planning to submit a...
Nollywood actress Doris Ogala was arrested by police officers at her residence. The incident happened during a live online broadcast with an internet personality called Aunty Adunni. Ogala alerted the host that police had entered her home and her room on Saturday night.
This arrest follows public accusations she made against Chris Okafor, the founder of Grace Nation Bible Ministry. Ogala had previously claimed the Lagos-based pastor failed to honor a promise of marriage after an eight-year relationship. She made these statements last week after a video circulated online showing Okafor proposing to a different woman.
The American rapper Busta Rhymes, whose real name is Trevor Smith Jr., mentioned he is considering a move to Nigeria after he retires. He made these comments while performing at the Detty December Fest in Lagos. The artist, who is fifty-three, stated this visit felt significant after a fifteen-year absence.
He told the crowd he is actively searching for property and even a Nigerian wife to start a family. Busta Rhymes, a father of six children from previous relationships, has never been legally married. His plan involves settling in the country once his music career concludes.
Actress Iyabo Ojo has declared herself the head of a new group for single mothers. She made the announcement during a birthday celebration for fellow actress Lola Alao. A video from the event is currently circulating online.
In her statement, Ojo claimed the old social shame around single motherhood is finished. She praised the accomplishments of children raised by single mothers. The actress suggested that men now actively seek relationships with single women, viewing them as desirable partners for marriage due to their life experience. Ojo concluded by formally announcing her self-appointed role as the President General of this association.
Heirs Energy just locked down a massive seven hundred and fifty million dollar financing deal from the African Export-Import Bank. The agreement, signed in Abuja, aims to dramatically boost the company's production targets. Heirs wants to hit roughly one hundred thousand barrels of oil each day, plus two hundred fifty million cubic meters of gas. The company's chairman, Tony Elumelu, and Afreximbank's president, Dr. George Elombi, both spoke at the signing event about the importance of African capital funding African businesses.
Elumelu called Afreximbank the continent's most impactful financial institution, crediting it for supporting the venture from its difficult beginning through this new expansion phase. He detailed serious past...
People are stressing that Africa's future needs focused mentorship for leaders, more inclusive STEM fields, and continuous advocacy. This push comes from a growing tech scene that is shaping economies, creating jobs, and changing how governments operate. Experts point out a serious lack of skilled workers, ongoing gender inequality, and a necessity to train young people with solutions fit for local problems instead of foreign blueprints. These topics were central at a recent leadership meeting called The Future of STEM in Africa. The event was put together by the United States Mission and the Mandela Washington Fellowship Alumni Association, along with the WAAW Foundation.
Diran Adegoke, representing the U.S. Mission Nigeria, told...
Nestlé pushes its "Good Food, Good Life" motto hard, while Unilever Nigeria talks about brightening daily life. First Bank calls itself Africa's bank of choice. These corporate slogans all aim to build public trust with investors, communities, and regulators. Nestlé Nigeria, a massive global food company, tries to back its talk through a philosophy called Creating Shared Value. Their corporate communications director, Victoria Uwadoka, explained that the company focuses on environmental, social, and governance goals. Their efforts include youth empowerment, water access, and reducing carbon emissions.
The company works on waste management through the Food and Beverage Recycling Alliance, a coalition it helped found with other large...
