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.
Alleged terror financing: Malami faces long detention as DSS intensifies investigation
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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