Author: Lawan

•Nigerian fish farmers battle costs, floods, say feed cost killing business Fish farming remains one of the most lucrative agribusinesses in Nigeria. It is also one of the most capital intensive. Fish farmers across Lagos and Ogun states said the demand for fish continues to outstrip supply. Some of the farmers that spoke with Saturday Sun shared practical tips for turning small resources into big returns, even as they urged both the Federal and state governments to support their efforts by easing the burden through better funding, feed subsidies, and infrastructure. The fish farmers also gave reasons why many beginners…

As political parties gear up for the 2027 general election, today marks a critical double deadline. It is both the final day of the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) and the close of the nationwide claims and objections window for scrutinising the voter register.​ The final numbers that emerge will determine far more than voter eligibility; they will shape the political narrative ahead of 2027, setting the incumbent’s reform agenda against an increasingly mobilised electorate demanding change. After historic voter apathy in 2023, where turnout dropped below 27 per cent, all eyes are on whether this…

Machete-wielding man attacks Lekki cinema, two feared deadTwo people are feared dead after a machete-wielding man attacked a security officer and another individual at the car park of Filmhouse Cinemas IMAX in Lekki, Lagos. The incident reportedly occurred in the early hours of Saturday, shortly after moviegoers had left the cinema. Filmhouse Group confirmed the attack in a statement issued later in the day, describing it as a security incident that occurred outside the cinema premises. According to reports, the attacker, who was armed with a machete, allegedly confronted the victims at the car park. The two individuals reportedly resisted…

Kidnappers who abducted National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members travelling from Bayelsa State to Abuja have demanded ₦20 million ransom for each victim. The corps members were abducted three days ago along the Aloma-Egane Expressway in Ofu Local Government Area of Kogi State, after completing their three-week orientation exercise. A family member of one of the victims told newsmen that the abductors had contacted the family and demanded ₦20 million for the release of the corps member. “One of our daughters who was kidnapped on her way from Bayelsa State to Abuja after completing three weeks orientation camp. The kidnappers…

The Presidency has challenged former Vice President and African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, to explain his promise to “open the borders,” insisting that Nigeria’s land borders are already open and that the real policy question is how to keep them secure while facilitating legitimate trade and movement. The Presidency, in a strongly worded statement on Friday, said Atiku’s declaration risked reducing a complex national security and economic issue to a campaign slogan. It said the Federal Government reopened most of Nigeria’s land borders on March 14, 2024, and had not reversed the decision. The statement, signed by…

Record allocations: FG, states, LGs under pressure •Despite N60tn shared in 38 months, citizens still battle hunger, poverty, lack of jobs •Why more money for states, LGs has little impact on Nigerians –Economists •Devt experts to govs: Stop building airports, flyovers, focus on small businesses, cheaper food, security, healthcare, mass transport The Federal Government, 36 states and 774 local government councils shared approximately ₦60.75trillion from the Federation Account in 38 months between June 2023 and July 2026. This came as the unprecedented rise in public revenues continues to contrast sharply with the economic pressures confronting millions of Nigerians. The latest…

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has met with Massad Boulos, Senior Special Advisor to United States President Donald Trump for Africa, in Washington, D.C., to explore opportunities for stronger economic cooperation between Nigeria and the United States. Sanwo-Olu disclosed this in a statement following the meeting, which was held at the U.S. Department of State. The governor said discussions focused on opportunities to attract more investment to Lagos and strengthen technology partnerships through enhanced Nigeria-U.S. relations. According to him, the engagement was aimed at building relationships capable of creating tangible opportunities and improving the lives of Lagos residents. “Today in…

Evangelist Isaac Omolehin has recounted how his wife stood by him during the difficult years of their marriage, when he was struggling financially and frying buns to make ends meet. Omolehin, reflecting on his journey with his wife, said she remained committed to him despite pressure from people around her to leave the relationship because they doubted his ability to succeed. He said his wife was a student at the University of Ibadan (UI) at the time and was surrounded by people who believed his struggles were evidence that he would not amount to much. “When life pressed me hard,…

EFCC Extradites Two Nigerians Mudashiru Afeez Olawale, Adebola Festus Adekunle To US Over Alleged Child Exploitation, Sextortion The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has facilitated the extradition of two Nigerians to the United States to face prosecution over alleged sexual exploitation and sextortion of two teenage boys who later died by suicide. The EFCC, in a post on its official X account, said its Lagos Zonal Directorate 2 facilitated the extradition of Mudashiru Afeez Olawale and Adebola Festus Adekunle on Wednesday, August 26, 2026. According to the commission, the two men were identified in separate investigations by the Federal…

…1,142 killed, 7,825 people abducted in 11 months NIGERIA’S kidnap-for-ransom crisis is evolving from a fragmented criminal enterprise into a more organised and financially consequential business, with at least N12 billion which may have been recorded in ransom payments over recent reporting cycles, findings from SBM Intelligence revealed on Thursday. According to its latest report titled; The Capture of Nigeria’s Kidnap Economy, the country’s kidnapping economy has undergone a striking transformation as between July 2025 and June 2026, 7,825 people were abducted in 1,713 kidnapping and related incidents, representing a 66 per cent increase in victims from the previous cycle.…