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Energy
The Federal Government has completed the verification of alleged debts owed to power generation companies. Recall that President Tinubu had held a meeting with members of the Association of Power Generation Companies, led by Col. Sani Bello (rtd), at the Presidential Villa in Abuja last year where he assured them of his administration's commitment to resolving the liquidity ...
Energy
The Ondo State Government has announced plans to partner with the Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) Power Company under the Presidential Power Initiative (PPI) to improve electricity transmission and ensure a more stable power supply across the state. The Commissioner for Energy and Mineral Resources, Engr. Johnson Alabi, disclosed this while receiving a delegation from ...
News
Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State has felicitated with Christians in Ogun State and across Nigeria on the occasion of this year’s Easter celebration. Abiodun, in his Easter message on Sunday, described the season as a reminder of sacrifice, love, redemption, and hope for humanity. The governor noted that the resurrection of Jesus Christ symbolises ...
News
The senator representing Adamawa North, Ishaku Abbo, has claimed that the leadership crisis rocking the African Democratic Congress (ADC) stems from alleged betrayal and internal disagreements between factions of the party. The ADC, recently adopted by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and other opposition leaders, including Peter Obi, is currently entangled in a leadership crisis ...
Sports
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Nigerian football administrator, Samson Adamu, on his appointment as Acting General Secretary of the Confederation of African Football (CAF). In a statement released on Saturday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, Pres. Tinubu described the appointment as a proud moment for Nigeria and the West African ...
Breaking News
President Bola Tinubu has approved a N3.3 trillion payment plan to settle outstanding debts under the Presidential Power Sector Financial Reforms Programme. The special adviser to the president on information and strategy, Bayo Onanuga, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday, noting that the repayment plan follows a final review of legacy debts that have ...
News
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has directed all resident electoral commissioners (RECs) to suspend publicity and preparations for the planned voter revalidation exercise. Earlier this week, INEC had announced the commencement of a nationwide voter revalidation drive, scheduled to begin on April 13, 2026, as part of efforts to update the voter register ahead ...
Aviation
Air Peace has announced plans to commence international flight operations from Ogun State’s Gateway International Airport to London starting this summer. The Chief Executive Officer of the airline, Allen Onyema, disclosed this to journalists after inspecting the airport facilities alongside Ogun State Gov. Dapo Abiodun. The visit followed the official commissioning of the airport by ...
CRIME
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested Afolabi Hodonu, the 45-year-old pastor in charge of the Celestial Church of Christ, Agonvi Sea Beach, in the Sakpo area of the Seme border, Badagry, Lagos State. His wife, 35-year-old Mrs. Success Hodonu, was also taken into custody for the possession of illicit drugs. ...
security
The Nigerian Army has debunked claims circulating that the residence of Bishop Matthew Kukah, the Bishop of the Sokoto Catholic Diocese, and the Sokoto Catholic Cathedral came under an armed attack. In a statement issued on Saturday by the Acting Deputy Director of Army Public Relations, Lieutenant Colonel Olaniyi Osoba, the Army's 8 Division and ...
Entertainment
Nigerian music star D'banj, popularly known as “The Koko Master,” headlined the C.R.E.A.M Experience 3.0 concert at the National Arts Theatre on Friday night in Lagos, delivering an electrifying and nostalgic performance that resonated with fans. The concert was held to launch the updated C.R.E.A.M (Creative, Reality, Entertainment, Arts and Music) platform, a digital initiative ...
Tourism
The Lagos State Government has announced temporary road closures in parts of Lagos Island ahead of the colourful Lagos Fanti Carnival scheduled for Monday, as part of measures to prevent disruptions. This was contained in a statement issued on Friday by the Lagos State Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture, noting that the closures will ...
Business
Telecommunications giant Bharti Airtel has announced that its global subscriber base has surpassed 650 million, positioning it as the second-largest telecom operator in the world by customer count. The company disclosed this in a statement released in Lagos, noting that the milestone reflects its expanding global footprint and capacity to deliver services across diverse markets. ...
News
The Ogun State Police Command has rolled out heightened security measures across the state to ensure a peaceful and hitch-free Easter celebration. In a statement issued on Friday, the Commissioner of Police, Bode Ojajuni, ordered the deployment of joint security forces, operational assets, and a large number of personnel to strengthen patrols along major highways ...
News
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has formally crowned three Ibadan high chiefs as traditional rulers, despite their absence at the coronation ceremony. The event, which drew dignitaries from across the country, was held on Friday, April 3, at the historic Mapo Hall in Ibadan. Those elevated include Akeem Mobolaji Adewoyin as the Ekerin Balogun ...
Politics
The Presidency has explained why President Bola Tinubu met victims of the Plateau attacks at the airport instead of visiting the affected communities, citing logistical constraints and flight safety considerations. In a statement issued on Friday, the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, said the President’s itinerary was adjusted due ...
security
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Disu, has ordered the deployment of security personnel nationwide to ensure a safe and secure environment during the Easter celebrations. The directive was issued to Commissioners of Police and Tactical Commanders across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory. The IGP also extended felicitations to Christians across the ...
Africa
The African Development Bank (AfDB) Group has announced an $80M contribution to support the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s second General Population and Housing Census (RGPH2). This was disclosed on March 23, 2026, in Kinshasa during a donor roundtable involving technical and financial partners. The Bank’s pledge forms a significant portion of the $200M total ...
News
The embattled National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), David Mark, has demanded the immediate sack of the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Amupitan Joash, and all National Commissioners over the de-recognition of the party’s leadership. This is as the party raised alarm over what it described as a calculated ...
Oil & Gas
The Federal Government, through the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), has announced a new price of natural gas supplied to power generation companies, raising it to $2.18 per metric million British thermal units (MMBTU). In a circular issued on Tuesday, the Authority Chief Executive of NMDPRA, Farouk Saidu Mohammed, stated that the ...
