Fourteen years ago, what began as a visionary real estate development effort in Shimawa, Ogun State, has evolved into one of Nigeria’s most recognizable housing success stories. Today, Adron Homes & Properties stands as a major force in structured urban development, with over 60 livable communities and estate dwellings spread across key regions of the country. Its journey reflects a deliberate mission that is not just to sell land, but to build functional cities where Nigerians can live with dignity, security, and a strong sense of community. At a time when Nigeria faces rapid urbanization and an ever-growing housing deficit,…
Author: Lilian Azuh
Lookman Ademola Lookman has completed his move to Atletico Madrid from Atalanta. The Spanish club announced the official signing on Monday — a few hours before the close of the 2026 winter transfer window in Europe. According Fabrizio Romano, the Italian journalist, Atletico paid a €35 million fixed fee and €5 million add-ons for the 28-year-old winger. The deal makes Lookman the second-most expensive Nigerian player, behind only Victor Osimhen, who saw both Napoli and Galatasaray pay over €70 million for him. Lookman penned a four-a-half-year deal with the Rojiblancos which and will play at the Wanda Metropolitano until June 2030. Thecable
A suspect An employee of an investment company in Lagos State, Bello Samuel, has been arraigned for allegedly diverting about N90m from the firm’s account for personal use. Samuel was arraigned by the Police Special Fraud Unit before the Federal High Court sitting in Lagos on charges bordering on conspiracy and money laundering. In a statement on Tuesday, the spokesperson for the PSFU, Mr Ovie Ewhubare, said the suspect, who worked in the finance department of the company, allegedly carried out the fraud through an insider scheme. According to Ewhubare, the suspect was accused of fraudulently converting company funds for…
Samha The Kano Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Tuesday, February 3, 2026 arrested a Kannywood Star, Samha Inuwa over alleged Naira mutilation. Inuwa was arrested following a viral video circulated on social media platforms where she was seen conspicuously cleaning mucus from her nose using Naira notes. Following the release of the viral video, the Commission swung into action by tracing and subsequently arrested her to answer questions. She is currently being held at the Commission’s detention facility while investigation is ongoing. The suspect will be charged to court upon conclusion of investigations.
Diezani Proceedings resumed yesterday in London in the corruption and bribery trial of former Nigerian Petroleum Resources Minister Diezani Alison-Madueke. The jurors heard detailed evidence of the former minister’s extravagant spending trail at a luxury antiques store in the British capital city. Prosecutors told the court that as much as £140,000 was spent in a single day on high-end furniture, bespoke lighting and decorative art, allegedly paid for through intermediaries during her time in office. The public gallery of the court was filled with supporters from the Ijaw community who had flown in specifically for the trial. But Alison-Madueke denies multiple…
Malami in court The Department of State Services has arraigned former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, and his son, Abdulazeez Malami, on five-count charges of terrorism financing and aiding and abetting terrorism, and illegal possession of firearms. Malami and his son appeared before Justice Joyce Abdulmalik of the Federal High Court, Abuja. The former AGF was charged under Count One with “knowingly abetting terrorism financing by refusing to prosecute terrorism financiers whose case files were brought to your office as the Attorney-General of the Federation, for prosecution.” Both Malami and his son were jointly charged under Counts Two to…
Makinde The battle for control of the soul of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) resurfaced yesterday with a clash between Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike. Both men, who were political soul mates in 2023, threw potshots at each other. Makinde, speaking during the inauguration of the PDP secretariat in Ibadan, launched a scathing attack on Wike and vowed that he would not allow the PDP to be dragged down. Makinde said: “I know that a lot of you are concerned about the PDP, asking what is happening in the…
USA soldiers The U.S. has sent a small team of troops to Nigeria, the general in charge of the U.S. command for Africa said yesterday. This is the first acknowledgement of U.S. forces on the ground since Washington was struck by air on Christmas Day. President Donald Trump had ordered airstrikes on what he described as Islamic State targets in Nigeria in December, adding that there could be more U.S. military action there. Reuters earlier reported that the U.S. had been conducting surveillance flights over the country from Ghana since at least late November. The top general said the U.S.…
Nanyah The body of Abuja-based singer, Ifunanya Nwangene, who died after a snake bite, has been transported to her father in Enugu State, the Abuja Metropolitan Music Society Choir has said. The choir, in a detailed account released on Monday and signed by its director, Sam Ezugwu, provided a timeline of events leading to Nwangene’s death, amid public debate over the availability of antivenom and allegations of medical negligence. According to the statement, the incident began at 10:13am on Saturday when a member of the choir, Stephanie, sent an urgent message to the Amemuso Choir WhatsApp group asking for assistance…
Nanyah Abuja-based singer Ifunanya Nwangene, known professionally as Nanyah, died at the age of 26 after being bitten by a snake at her home this past Saturday. The Enugu-born artiste visited two separate hospitals seeking urgent care but was reportedly turned away at both due to a lack of available anti-venom. News of her death has sparked widespread outrage on social media, with many criticising the alleged healthcare failings that contributed to the tragedy. Though not widely known in the mainstream music industry, Nanyah maintained a devoted following of nearly 40,000 on Instagram. Her musical style spanned classical, jazz, R&B, and soul. A…