The Lagos State Government has been dragged to the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, to provide clarity on a claim made by business magnate, Alhaji Aliko Dangote. Specifically, the court is tasked with compelling the state government to disclose whether Dangote's assertion that he paid $100 million to the government is factual or erroneous.  Should the claim be verified, the Applicants – De Renaissance Patriots Foundation and Ibeju-Lekki Peoples Forum – want the Lagos State Government to provide a comprehensive and detailed account of the transaction, addressing critical questions such as why there was no public statement issued regarding this significant financial transaction. The lawsuit seeks to uncover the truth surrounding Dangote's claim and ensure transparency and accountability in the handling of public funds.  The court's ruling is anticipated to shed light on the circumstances surrounding this substantial payment and its potential impact on t...

The protest is in response to the recent fuel price hike and the perceived incompetence of the NNPC Director General, Mele Kyari.   The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has issued a notification of a planned massive shutdown of all major cities in Nigeria, effective September 15, 2024.

Bishop Nhiwatiwa was reportedly taken into custody in Yola, the capital of Adamawa State, for allegedly entering the country with invalid travel documents. The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) on Monday offered reasons why a Zimbabwean Bishop, Eben Nhiwatiwa of the United Methodist Church was arrested and detained. Bishop Nhiwatiwa was reportedly taken into custody in Yola, the capital of Adamawa State, for allegedly entering the country with invalid travel documents. The Adamawa State Comptroller of Immigration, Ibrahim Mohammed told SaharaReporters exclusively that the cleric was caught performing religious duty with a "visit visa", instead of a "religious visa". SaharaReporters on August 25, reported how Zimbabwean Bishop Eben Nhiwatiwa of the United Methodist Church had reportedly been detained by Nigerian Immigration authorities, despite having all necessary documents.   Bishop Nhiwatiwa arrived in Nigeria on August 21, 2024, to oversee the electio...