Ferdinand Agu specializes in investigative journalism, uncovering corruption, accountability gaps, and systemic issues across public and private sectors in Nigeria.
A 35-year-old farm manager, Fasasi Ridwan, has appeared before an Ibadan Chief Magistrates’ Court for allegedly embezzling N7,620,000 from cow and ram sales.
A 26-year-old man, Kevin Moses, has appeared before a Kaduna Magistrates’ Court for allegedly stealing and selling his girlfriend’s iPhone valued at N650,000.
The Federal Ministry of Finance has approved immediate funding to over 1,240 local contractors, unlocking vital liquidity for small and medium enterprises nationwide.
A major fire outbreak has destroyed a popular plastic store in Osogbo, Osun State, leaving goods worth millions of naira in ruins. Firefighters successfully contained the blaze, while authorities have commenced investigations into the cause of the incident.
Aggrieved agricultural stakeholders are attributing Nigeria's heavy reliance on a N2.34 billion food import bill to unchecked rural insecurity, demanding urgent security overhauls to protect critical farmlands.
Police arrest two suspects over an alleged kidnap threat against Kano village head Mallam Idris in Gezawa Local Government Area as investigations continue.
The Federal Government has commenced training for 150 Enugu youths in artificial intelligence, solar installation and fashion design under its National Poverty Reduction with Growth Strategy, an initiative aimed at tackling unemployment and promoting sustainable poverty reduction through vocational skills and entrepreneurship.
Enugu Governor Peter Mbah has assured Church leaders that the Smart Green Schools initiative will not undermine mission schools, pledging professional training opportunities and stronger collaboration with Church educators.