The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has announced that Nigeria’s economy can no longer sustain its current electricity subsidy framework and called for the implementation of cost-reflective tariffs to stabilize the power,- LeadNaija reports Speaking during a meeting with the Chairmen of Nigeria’s Generating Companies (Gencos) in Abuja, Adelabu warned that the continued subsidization of […] More
A few days ago, outgoing AfDB President Akinwumi Adesina claimed that Nigerians today are worse off than in 1960, basing his conclusion on figures that do not align with available data. According to Nairametrics, he claimed that Nigeria’s GDP per capita in 1960 was $1847 and that it is $824 today. The quoted figures are […] More
Phase 1: Application Opens: April 28, 2025 Closes: May 30, 2025. For projects needing over $100,000 Targeting mature businesses with clear project plans & financial documents. Those eligible: 1. Fashion designers, tailors, textile mills 2. Film directors, animators, editors, cinema owners. 3. Musicians, producers, digital platforms 4. Artists, cultural curators, heritage experts 5. Tour operators, […] More
Two young men sustained injuries after a serious lone accident allegedly involving suspected operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) along the Abakpa/Igoli Road in Ogoja, Cross River State. Police sources told LeadNaija that the incident occurred around 10:45 a.m. on Friday and involved a BMW car driven by 27-year-old Bassey Precious, with […] More
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has arrested a woman, Vera Onyebigwa, over a suspected case of child trafficking after she allegedly purchased a 6-year-old girl for ₦500,000. Police sources confirmed to LeadNaija that on April 25, 2025, around 2:00 p.m., a distress call was received at the Gwagwalada Division concerning a suspected child […] More
A fragile and opportunistic alliance between illegal miners and armed bandits in Zamfara State has ended in bloodshed, with 19 people killed and four others abducted at a mining site in Gobirwa Chali Village, Bindin District of Maru Local Government Area. LeadNaija gathered that heavily armed bandits stormed the illegal mining site around 6:00 p.m. […] More
Hunters and farmers’ groups across Nigeria have called on President Bola Tinubu to officially authorize them to confront bandits, Boko Haram insurgents, and other criminal elements hiding in the country’s forests. The organizations, including the Nigerian Forest Security Service (NFSS), Professional Hunters Association of Nigeria (PHAN), Agbekoya Farmers’ Society of Nigeria, and the Oodua Peoples […] More
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has released the names and photographs of individuals declared wanted in connection with the CBEX investment fraud, a scheme that allegedly defrauded numerous Nigerians through deceptive financial practices. The anti-graft agency made the announcement via its official channels, urging the public to assist with information that could lead […] More
The Dangote Refinery may be considering another round of petrol price reductions as competition intensifies in Nigeria’s downstream oil sector. This development comes amid mounting pressure from rival depots that have begun offering petrol at slightly lower prices to attract more buyers. According to depot pricing data as of April 24, several private depots have […] More
Troops of Operation Safe Haven (OPSH) on Saturday successfully averted what could have escalated into a violent ethnic clash between Berom and Fulani youths in Plateau State, following a confrontation in Tanjol Village, Riyom Local Government Area. Youth Clash Averted in Plateau The disturbance began at approximately 1:00 p.m. on April 19 when suspected Berom […] More
Halima Waziri, a Nigerian citizen and former critic of the Jonathan administration, has issued a public apology to former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, GCFR, GCON, for what she described as unfair criticism of his leadership during the 2015 general elections. In a statement shared on social media and addressed directly to the former president, Waziri […] More
The Rivers State Government has raised alarm over a wave of fake announcements circulating on social media platforms, warning the public to ignore the fabricated statements attributed to the Office of the Secretary to the State Government (SSG). In a strong rebuttal issued by the government, it condemned the false claims as “malicious fabrications” aimed […] More