WHEN COUNCILS ARE MILKED

Kano’s deputy governor allegedly took N1.6bn from the tier of government closest to you The Kano State House of Assembly moved to impeach Deputy Governor Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo yesterday. The allegations: while serving as Commissioner for Local Government, he...

THE INVISIBLE ROUTE

Bandits hit Oyo’s Kishi-Ibadan road. The police didn’t know. On Wednesday night, gunmen attacked vehicles on the Kishi-Ibadan route in Oyo State. At least eight passengers were taken. A commercial driver whose colleague was among the victims reported it....

YOUR FINTECH, CBN’S CALL

Senate rejected a new regulator. Your OPay is still the CBN’s problem. The Nigerian Senate decided this week that Nigeria doesn’t need a standalone fintech regulator. Instead, they’re expanding the Central Bank’s powers to cover the sector...

YOUR VISA APPOINTMENT IS A HOSTAGE

The US Embassy closed over Iran. You paid for your slot. That’s not their problem. The US Embassy in Abuja cancelled all visa appointments for March 4 and 5. It stays closed until Monday, March 9. The reason: potential protests in Abuja linked to the killing of...

FOUR GROUPS, ONE CLOCK

Queer Nigerians, trafficking survivors, Middle Belt Christians, and fleeing activists all face removal after 30 months Effective March 2, new asylum claimants in the UK no longer get five years of protection automatically. They get 30 months. Then a review. If the...