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tosin adesina January 12, 2018

[The Injustice Blog] After spending 280m on cars for former Presidents and Vice Presidents in 2017, why is the FG spending another 186m in 2018?

The Nigerian budgetary process over the years has remained a source of controversy. More than fifty years after independence our budgets have never really served as a guideline for innovation…

Azeez December 4, 2017

‘Reps get 20 more cars for oversight functions’

Another set of 20 cars purchased for members of the House of Representatives have arrived at the National Assembly, Punch reports. According to the newspaper, the addition increases all delivered cars…

Azeez August 31, 2017

I didn’t purchase cars for ex-Edo deputy speaker for personal use – Oshiomhole

Former Edo State governor, Adams Oshiomhole has denied that he gave the official vehicles attached to the impeached Deputy Speaker, Elizabeth Ativie, for her personal use. In an interview with journalists…

Azeez August 13, 2017

Acquiring N6.1bn cars for lawmakers is justifiable – Reps

Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Abdulrazak Namdas has said the purchase of 508 Peugeot cars for lawmakers was for national interest. Namdas in an interview…

Azeez August 8, 2017

Customs seize N1.374bn worth of cars in Lagos

The Nigeria Customs Service said it has seized high profile vehicles worth N1.374bn in Lagos. Comptroller General of the NCS, Col. Hameed Ali, (Rtd), disclosed this in Lagos on Tuesday.…

Tolu August 7, 2017

[The Legislative Blog]: Our Reps just received 200 Peugeot cars but they still claim they’re suffering

"More than two years into a four-year tenure, only 175 members have been supplied the cars. Others are still paying from their pockets to work and the suffering continues. Members…

Oludolapo Adelana May 2, 2017

How prophet received N70m, 3 houses, 2 cars to cure fibroid

by Dolapo Adelana The Lagos Police Command have begun investigation into a man identified as Prophet Oladele of a church in Oke Ira, in the Ogba area of the state, The…

Oludolapo Adelana March 13, 2017

NLC kicks against Customs directive on old vehicles

by Dolapo Adelana The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) on Sunday in Abuja expressed its opposition to the new directive on customs duty on old vehicles by the Nigeria Customs Service.…

Oludolapo Adelana February 26, 2017

BREAKING: DSS discover weapons in cars belonging to former Benue gov., Suswam

by Dolapo Adelana The Department of State Services have impounded vehicles belonging to a former governor of Benue, Gabriel Suswam. According to a statement by Tony Opuiyo for the service,…

Oludolapo Adelana February 15, 2017

6 Rivers lawmakers take taxis to work | Magnus Abe cries out to Osinbajo

by Dolapo Adelana The senator representing Rivers South-east senatorial district, has accused Governor of the state, Nyesom Wike of divisiveness, The Cable reports. Abe said the state government purchased vehicles for all…

Azeez December 28, 2016

2017 budget: FG to purchase N400m cars for former Presidents, VPs

The Federal Government has budgeted N400m for the purchase of cars for former Presidents and their deputies , according to the 2017 appropriation bill before the National Assembly. The money…

Op-ed Editor November 15, 2016

Calvin Ebun: Should major car makers focus on Africa?

by Calvin Ebun Major car makers are keen to grow stronger roots in Africa. Talks with different African states authorities continue as internationally renowned car manufacturers adapt to the surge in demand from…

Op-ed Editor October 12, 2016

Nigerian Customs: There’s so much hypocrisy at our borders

Baba Oni Gas (@manmustwack) has obviously had it up to here with the Nigerian Customs. He poured his heart out about the double standards that exist within the organisation and how…

Azeez September 12, 2016

What recession? Emir Sanusi Lamido gets a royal toy for Sallah (PHOTO)

While Nigerians are complaining about recession and its effect on them, the Emir of Kano, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi has just gotten himself one of the most stylish and expensive cars…

Adebayo Emuleomo August 5, 2016

Muslim cleric who specializes in car theft, nabbed

A seasoned car thief met his waterloo when he was apprehended by men of the Lagos state Police Command after he allegedly tried to steal a Toyota Camry from a…

Adebayo Emuleomo July 14, 2016

Opinion: What the government should do before building a biometric database of vehicle owners

by Timi Olagunju Yesterday evening, sitting at my office (cross-legged), and relaxing from finishing a client’s job, I stumbled on a brilliant article by Victor Ewealor on Techpoint titled “The Nigerian…

Ada Igboanugo May 27, 2016

8 remarkable things about wealthy Abuja pastor, Joshua Iginla

The Senior Pastor of Champions Royal Assembly, Kubwa, Abuja, Joshua Iginla came to our awareness when he recently gave out 32 cars (16 SUVs and 16 sedans) to celebrate his…

Ada Igboanugo May 26, 2016

#Alert: There has been an accident on the 3rd Mainland Bridge (PHOTOS)

There has been an accident on the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos this afternoon - on the Oworonshoki axis. According to reports, the accident involved a commercial bus and some cars…

Dele Benjamin April 19, 2016

Nigerian Senate splurged ‘N1.314bn on 36 vehicles’

The Senate has denied buying 108 Sports Utility Vehicles for its members in the upper chamber of the National Assembly. Chairman, Senate Services, Senator Ibrahim Abdullahi Gobir, said on Tuesday,…

Kolapo Olapoju February 27, 2016

‘I only changed one malfunctioning vehicle’ | Saraki denies splurging N330m on cars

Senate President, Bukola Saraki has denied a report that inferred that he recently purchased vehicles worth N330m. Reacting to the report by Premium Times, Saraki said only his official vehicle, a…

Adebayo Emuleomo February 23, 2016

Lagos miracle! Ever seen a car move with only 3 tyres? (WATCH)

Lagos is the land where everything is absolutely possible. A place where an aeroplane can be stuck in traffic and finally get parked at a filling station and a car…

Adebayo Emuleomo January 27, 2016

Obasanjo blasts legislators in letter to the Senate (READ)

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has sent a letter to the leadership of the National Assembly. According to The Cable, the letter dated January 13, 2016 addressed to Senate President Bukola…

Kolapo Olapoju December 27, 2015

Sacked Akwa Ibom Speaker shares 12 vehicles, 20 motorcycles to PDP members (PHOTOS)

Anieken Uko, who was recently sacked by the Court of Appeal, is on a gift sharing spree. Uko, who was removed him based on evidence that he was fraudulently rigged…

Kolapo Olapoju September 2, 2015

Trailer falls off Ojuelegba bridge, crushes cars (PHOTOS)

A trailer fell off the Ojuelegba flyover bridge, in Lagos, around 5pm on Wednesday afternoon. The trailer crushed a car and a sports utility vehicle, killing the occupants of the cars.…

February 1, 2014

Why I can’t pick another wife – Actor, Pete Edochie speaks

by Oge Okonkwo Veteran actor, Pete Edochie who came to limelight for his role as the lead actor, Okonkwo in Chinua Achebe's classic novel turned-serial-movie, 'Things Fall Apart', had a…

January 30, 2014

Hilarious: This is the only kind of car that women in Muslim countries can drive (LOOK)

by Tutu Akinlabi Women in Saudi Arabia recently stirred up a storm after they protested against laws in the country which banned them from driving. A number of Muslim countries…

January 30, 2014

Opinion: Why Jonathan must go in 2015

by Mike Redford Those who are not with us are against us. President Jonathan and PDP are against us. President Jonathan has made fundamental economic woes for Nigeria. Those who…

January 12, 2014

Feyi Fawehinmi: So I spoke to Aganga and he said….

by Feyi Fawehinmi I got a message a couple of days from someone who’s worked with Olusegun Aganga in the past. He said he had read my blog posts on the…

January 10, 2014

Sign Fireman murder case: My son is a demon-possessed liar – Suspect’s mother opens up

by 'Jola Sotubo The allegation of involvement in the ritual murder of a young girl levelled against Ofuche Ukoha aka Pastor Sign Fireman has been debunked by none other than…

January 9, 2014

Victor Ehikhamenor: Patience Jonathan, Rotimi Amaechi, Stella Oduah & other matters we’re not bothered about

by Victor Ehikhamenor Now, I am watching this Nigerianess unfold and I congratulate APC for acquiring major players and thinking this is how they will unseat the ruling party that…

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