
- CRIME, SLIDE
- January 27, 2026
A Federal High Court sitting in Ibadan, Oyo State, has sentenced two individuals to six months’ imprisonment each for desecrating the Nigerian currency, following their involvement in an act that violated the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Act. The conviction underscores the federal government’s renewed efforts to curb the abuse of the naira and
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- AGRICULTURE, SLIDE
- January 27, 2026
A wave of controversy has trailed the disclosure that President Bola Tinubu has approved the commencement of commercial oil drilling operations in Ogun State, following conflicting statements by the state government on the exact location of the proposed exploration. The development has sparked concern among host communities, particularly in Ipokia Local Government Area, where
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- NEWS, SLIDE
- January 27, 2026
Concerns are mounting among tax and financial experts following a move by the Lagos Internal Revenue Service (LIRS) to recover unpaid taxes through the direct debit of individual bank accounts. Analysts warn that the policy, if not clearly defined and carefully implemented, could trigger public panic, erode trust in the banking system, and undermine
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