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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has begun investigating a petition filed by the President of Dangote Industries, Aliko Dangote, against the former Managing Director of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), Farouk Ahmed.Sources within the EFCC disclosed that the probe includes plans to contact a Swiss school where Ahmed’s children are reportedly enrolled, as part of efforts to verify allegations contained in the petition.In December 2025, Dangote had initially petitioned the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), alleging that Ahmed spent about $7 million on his children’s secondary education in Switzerland. Dangote accused the former NMDPRA boss of abusing his office and violating the ...

The proposed alliance between the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, and a former governor of Kano State, Rabiu Kwankwaso, for a joint 2027 presidential ticket has reached an advanced stage. Findings by Sunday PUNCH revealed that both Obi and Kwankwaso have jointly set up a committee for the actualisation of the joint ticket under the African Democratic Congress. A principal official of the ADC disclosed that the Obi-Kwankwaso alliance was originally proposed by former President Olusegun Obasanjo. According to the party official, Obasanjo not only blessed Obi’s defection to the ADC, he also asked the former Anambra State governor to work with Kwankwaso to secure the presidential and vice-presidential tickets of the party....

U.S. President, Donald Trump has intensified his push to acquire Greenland, warning that several European nations could face steep trade penalties unless the United States secures ownership of the Danish-controlled territory.Entertainment centerIn a series of statements, Trump said tariffs of up to 25 percent would be imposed on goods from multiple European countries, including Denmark, if they continue opposing Washington’s ambitions over Greenland. The Arctic island, home to about 57,000 people, is considered strategically vital due to its mineral wealth and location along emerging Arctic trade and security routes.Trump specifically criticized Denmark and other NATO allies that have recently deployed troops to Greenland, describing their actions as provocative and destabi...

The Lagos State Government has announced an 18-week maintenance programme for the Mazamaza Bridge on the Lagos–Badagry Expressway, ahead of its planned demolition and reconstruction for the Blue Line Rail Phase 2 extension from Mile 2 to Okokomaiko.In a statement by the Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, the maintenance will commence on Monday, January 19, 2026, and will affect both the Toll and Service Lanes in both directions. The works will focus on expansion joints and other key structural components of the bridge.Osiyemi assured motorists that the bridge will remain partially open throughout the period, with traffic managed through diversions across the Toll, BRT, and Service Lanes to minimise disruption.“The Lagos State Government has released a traffic d...

The Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa, has reiterated that the Federal Government does not negotiate with or pay ransom to kidnappers or terrorist groups.Speaking in an interview with BBC Hausa, Musa said military rescue efforts are guided by credible intelligence and swift action, stressing that paying ransom only encourages criminal activities.“Government does not pay ransom to secure the release of anyone from terrorists. Such payments are usually made by individuals. Whenever a kidnapping occurs, the military immediately takes action,” he said.Musa explained that he strongly opposes ransom payments, warning that guaranteed financial rewards would only attract more people into kidnapping and terrorism. He maintained that the government does not fund such payments...