The Lagos State Ministry of Finance has announced plans to begin enforcement actions against property owners who have failed to pay their 2025 Land Use Charge (LUC) once the 2026 bills are fully issued. The Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Tajudeen Mahmud Alao, urged property owners across Lagos to take advantage of the 15…
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump has announced the termination of South Africa’s participation in the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), citing concerns over the treatment of white South Africans, land reform policies, and what Washington describes as persistent discrimination and violence. The move marks a significant escalation in…
On May 21st, 2026, the fight against drug trafficking in Lagos took a decisive grassroots turn as the Online Reporters Association of Nigeria, ORAN, hosted the seminar _Youths Against Drug Abuse and Trafficking_ at Anthony Village High Senior School. The hall was packed with students, parents, teachers, and members of the school’s old students…
China’s top court hands suspended death sentences to Wei Fenghe and Li Shangfu in the most dramatic military corruption verdict since Xi’s landmark anti-graft drive began In a stark demonstration of President Xi Jinping’s zero-tolerance approach to corruption within the armed forces, China has handed suspended death sentences to two of its former Defense Ministers…
First HoldCo PLC has released its unaudited financial results for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025, achieving gross earnings of N3.4 trillion, a 4.8% increase year-on-year (y-o-y). This financial milestone highlights the company’s strategic initiatives to strengthen its balance sheet and improve asset quality, despite facing challenges from higher impairment charges. The Group’s financial…
The Balmoral Convention Centre at the Sheraton in Ikeja underwent a remarkable transformation on Sunday December 7th 2025, becoming the epicenter of Lagos Mainland’s entertainment scene as the highly anticipated Legends Decemba/Mainland Laffs 3.0 event unfolded. This spectacular gathering, which brought together an exhilarating blend of comedy, music, dance, and drama, successfully reaffirmed its reputation…
For the second year running, Nigeria’s leading fintech, PalmPay, is collaborating with digital Solution provider, Globacom, to unveil the second edition of the “Recharge and Win Bonanza” which gives Nigerians who purchase Glo airtime and data via the PalmPay app the chance to win amazing prizes. The promotion, according to a joint statement from the companies…
Finnish prosecutors have charged a man with inciting terrorism online, a suspect identified by local media as Nigerian separatist leader Simon Ekpa. In a statement released on Friday, Finland’s National Prosecution Authority said it had charged a Finnish individual with public incitement to commit crimes with terrorist intent and for participation in the activities of…
In a landmark move that sets a new benchmark for customer-focused banking in Nigeria, Sterling Bank has championed the cancellation of bank transfer fees by major banks, announcing it will no longer take any money for itself for any local online transactions by its customers. The announcement, made on April 1st, initially sparked widespread…
The federal government, designated and listed some individuals including Simon Ekpa and entities on the Nigeria Sanctions List following their involvement in terrorism financing, self-styled leader of the Biafra Republic Government in Exile (BRGIE), Simon Ekpa, used Opay digital service limited bank accounts for terrorist financing. The Federal government, following…
