Nigeria’s news cycle is busy with drama in politics, infrastructure plans and everyday life.
The Department of State Services is pushing for extended custody of ex-AGF Abubakar Malami amid a terror-financing probe, while Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, unveils new road projects.
In crime and security, the son of a kidnapped Kwara monarch has regained freedom after ransom payment, even as a trader laments loss of goods in a major Lagos market fire.
Business headlines show strong beer revenues, and a socialite-businesswoman is challenging EFCC’s forfeiture bid.
Meanwhile, a reporter’s diary takes readers inside the daily scenes at Lagos airport.
Here’s your recap of key stories this morning:
Malami faces longer detention as DSS deepens probe:
The Department of State Services is seeking extended detention for former Attorney-General Abubakar Malami as investigations into alleged terror financing continue, with sources indicating the probe may take months.
Abiodun unveils train station road, plans 20 more:
Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun inaugurated a key train station road in Abeokuta and announced plans to construct 20 additional roads as part of activities marking the state’s 50th anniversary.
Abiodun unveils train station road, plans 20 more
Reporter’s Diary: Drama before take-off at Lagos airport:
A reporter’s account from the Lagos airport captures delays, tensions and daily struggles faced by passengers, alongside ongoing concerns over extortion and airport operations.
Reporter’s diary: Inside Lagos airport where drama takes off before flights
Nigerians spend N1.54tn on beer in nine months:
Nigeria’s leading brewers recorded about N1.54tn in revenue from beer and other drinks in nine months, reflecting strong consumer demand despite economic pressures.
Nigerians spend N1.54tn on beer, others in nine months
Kidnapped Kwara monarch’s son freed after N20m ransom:
The abducted son of a Kwara monarch has regained freedom after a N20m ransom payment, though other captives linked to the incident remain in captivity.
Kidnapped Kwara monarch’s son freed after N20m payment
Achimugu rejects EFCC’s $13m forfeiture bid:
Businesswoman Aisha Achimugu is challenging the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission over a $13m forfeiture request linked to alleged money laundering.
Businesswoman Achimugu kicks as EFCC seeks $13m forfeiture
Trader loses N150m goods in Lagos market fire:
A Lagos trader has recounted losing goods worth about N150m after a fire gutted parts of a popular market, leaving affected shop owners counting losses.
I lost N150m goods to Lagos market fire – Trader
Alleged terror financing: Malami faces long detention as DSS intensifies investigation
