Sanwo-Olu Orders Probe as Chimamanda Adichie Alleges Medical Negligence in Son’s Death LAGOS State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has ordered a full-scale investigation into the death of Nkanu Nnamdi Esege, the 21-month-old son of award-winning Nigerian writer Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, who died on 6 January 2026 at a private medical facility in Lagos. In a statement […]
By FIDELUS ZWANSON Tax Reform Controversy as Oyedele Challenges KPMG’s Findings A Law Under the Microscope NIGERIA’S newly enacted tax laws are facing intense scrutiny after a Dutch global accounting firm Klynveld Peat Marwick Goerdeler (KPMG) released a detailed review identifying perceived inconsistencies and policy gaps. While the firm acknowledged the law’s revenue potential, it […]
By FIDELUS ZWANSON New Tax Act Under Scrutiny as KPMG Flags Gaps, Ambiguities Background: A Major Fiscal Reset NIGERIA’S Tax Act 2025, scheduled to take effect on January 1, 2026, is one of the most sweeping fiscal reforms in recent years. Designed to expand the tax base, increase revenue, […]
Undeclared Video Shows Details of U.S.–Nigeria Terror Strikes PREVIOUSLY unseen footage of U.S. airstrikes conducted in Sokoto State has emerged, offering visual evidence of operations carried out against suspected terrorist positions during the Christmas period. The footage, viewed by reporters but not officially released, shows three coordinated strikes between 24 and 25 December 2025, targeting […]
Over $9.5m Abacha Funds to Boost Abuja–Kano Road Project Funds From Corruption Back in Public Use MORE than $9.5 million stolen during Nigeria’s military era will soon be redirected to public infrastructure, as Jersey finalises plans to repatriate funds linked to former dictator Sani Abacha. The return follows a Memorandum of Understanding between Jersey and […]
By NJORIGE LYNUS Foreign Trips, Jets and SUVs: Examining the Presidency’s ₦6.1 Billion Travel Budget A Costly Line Item AS Nigeria grapples with inflation, subsidy reforms and rising living costs, details from the 2026 Appropriation Bill show that foreign travel remains a major expense for the Presidency. President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima […]
By TOSI ORE Analysts Warn South-West Becoming New Haven for Displaced Bandits PUBLIC anxiety is mounting across the South-West following the recovery of the remains of five Forest Guards killed in a bandit attack on the National Park Service office in Oloka, Oyo State, an incident that analysts say signals a dangerous shift in Nigeria’s […]
FOLLOW THE MONEY, FOLLOW THE DAMAGE What Nigeria’s Biggest Investigations of 2025 Revealed THE most consequential investigations of 2025 followed a simple principle: trace the money, document the damage, and listen to the victims. What emerged was a sobering […]
Medical Negligence Allegations Trail Death of Chimamanda Adichie’s Son FRESH details have emerged surrounding the death of Nkanu Nnamdi, the 21-month-old son of acclaimed writer Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and her husband, Dr. Ivara Esege, after a brief illness in Lagos during the Christmas holidays. Sources familiar with the matter said the child developed an infection […]
DELTA State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has announced that the state government will reconstruct the ECN Road as part of ongoing efforts to improve urban mobility, link communities and stimulate economic activities across Delta State. Oborevwori said the decision was taken in response to persistent complaints about the deplorable state of the road and […]