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President Tinubu Holds Closed-Door Meeting with Re-elected Governor Adeleke at State House President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s closed-door meeting with the newly re-elected Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, at the State House on Thursday is more than a routine courtesy visit. Coming just five days after a fiercely contested election, this high-profile engagement offers a fascinating […]
Sanwo-Olu Targets Massive 3.5GW Power Boost to End Constant Lagos Blackouts Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to tackling persistent electricity outages across the state, setting an ambitious target to boost local power supply to 3.5 gigawatts. The governor unveiled the plan during the Lagos State High-Level Strategic Power Town Hall, […]
Western Investors Are Swarming Nigeria Thanks to Tinubu’s Economic Reforms, Says US-Based Business Mogul United States-based business mogul Dr. John Famodimu has declared that the economic policies of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu are effectively placing Nigeria back on the global investment map, drawing strong interest from foreign entrepreneurs. Speaking in Ibadan during a meeting with […]
Scoring 80% Won’t Automatically Get Under-16 Students Into University, JAMB Warns Parents and Applicants The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has issued a clear warning to parents and candidates, clarifying that hitting the high 80 percent performance benchmark does not automatically guarantee admission for underage applicants into Nigerian tertiary institutions. Under guidelines established by the […]
Government Urges Christian and Muslim Clerics to Promote Peace and Unity The Federal Government has called on Christian and Muslim clerics across the country to dedicate their sermons and public platforms to promoting peace, mutual tolerance, and national unity. Delivering the charge in Abuja during an interfaith prayer session held at the Shehu Musa Yar’Adua […]
Youth Ministry and NDLEA Join Forces to Save Nigerian Youths from Drug Scourge The Federal Ministry of Youth Development and the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have resolved to strengthen their operational partnership in an aggressive push to stem the rising tide of substance abuse among young Nigerians. During a strategic visit by an […]
APC Heavyweights Praise Grassroots Mobilizer Sola Ajimati for Driving Tinubu’s Re-election Push All Progressives Congress (APC) leaders and party stakeholders have commended prominent Kwara South senatorial aspirant, Sola Ajimati, recognizing his impactful contribution to building momentum for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s 2027 re-election project. Serving as the North Central Deputy Zonal Coordinator for the City […]
House Speaker Tajudeen Abbas Promises Honest and Transparent Elections Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, has reassured Nigerians that the federal government and the legislature are firmly committed to ensuring that the 2027 general elections are completely free, fair, and credible. Addressing stakeholders on the state of the nation’s democracy, Abbas stated that […]
Political Parties Sign Pact to Keep Campaigns Clean and Focus on Real Issues Political leaders and party representatives across the country have formally pledged to tone down political hostility and center their upcoming campaigns strictly on pressing national issues. Gathering in Abuja at a high-level event organized by the National Peace Committee, key political actors […]
Governor Eno Hits Back at Divisive Leaders, Demands Unity Across Akwa Ibom Akwa Ibom State Governor Pastor Umo Eno has called out political figures and community leaders attempting to stir ethnic discord, warning that his administration will not allow self-serving narratives to undermine the state’s long-standing peace and unity. Speaking to journalists at the Victor […]
Big Win for Campus Workers and Students as Kebbi Clears N2bn University Allowances and Buys N1.75bn Fleet of Buses The Kebbi State Government has rolled out a major multi-billion naira funding package for state-owned tertiary institutions, clearing long-standing staff financial entitlements and expanding campus transport infrastructure. Announcing the measures in Birnin Kebbi, Higher Education Commissioner […]
NDLEA Smashes Notorious Jigawa Joints, Arrests Seven and Confiscates Illicit Drugs Anti-narcotics operatives in Jigawa State have dismantled three high-risk drug joints in Kazaure Local Government Area, arresting seven suspects and seizing nearly 1.3 kilograms of illegal substances. The targeted raids were carried out under a special exercise tagged “Operation Restore Order” following directives from […]
First Lady Demands Urgent Safety Protections For Frontline Aid Workers In a passionate call to mark World Humanitarian Day, the First Lady has called on governments, international bodies, and local stakeholders to implement stringent measures to safeguard frontline aid workers risking their lives in crisis zones. Highlighting the alarming surge in violence directed at humanitarian […]
Watchdog Probes Cement Giants as Price Soars to N15,000 Despite Local Production Surplus Federal consumer protection authorities have summoned Nigeria’s major cement producers as part of a sweeping investigation into suspected price manipulation, following a sharp rise in building material costs across the country. The probe follows a three-month cross-border study conducted by the Federal […]
Big Cash Boost for Federal, State, and Local Govts as FAAC Shares Huge N2.55 Trillion Monthly Revenue Federal, state, and local governments across the country have received a major financial boost after the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) distributed N2.55 trillion in generated monthly revenue. The latest payout reflects a 10.9 percent increase—representing roughly N250 […]
U.S. Scraps 12-Year Security Restrictions on Ships Arriving from Nigerian Ports Nigerian maritime trade has secured a huge win after the United States government formally lifted a strict 12-year security restriction imposed on vessels traveling from Nigerian ports to American waters. As detailed in official notices published by the United States Coast Guard on Splash247, […]
2Baba’s Wife Natasha Takes Top Spot as Edo Assembly Minority Leader Honorable Natasha Osawaru, the lawmaker representing Egor Constituency in the Edo State House of Assembly and wife of music superstar Innocent Idibia (2Baba), has stepped into a major legislative leadership role after emerging as the new Minority Leader of the state assembly. The announcement […]
APC Candidate Oyebamiji Speaks Out After Osun Polls, Urges Police to Stop Post-Election Attacks All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate Asiwaju Bola Oyebamiji has broken his silence following the Osun State governorship election, declaring his respect for the position of the Independent National Electoral Commission while endorsing his party’s decision to review the exercise. In […]
Gunmen Storm Mangu Village at Midnight, Killing Over 20 and Injuring Many Tragedy struck the Binper community in the Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State after heavily armed gunmen launched a midnight raid on unsuspecting villagers, killing more than 20 people and leaving several others critically injured. Eyewitnesses reported that the attackers invaded the […]
Wike Blasts Opposition for Crying Fraud Only When They Lose Elections Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike has called out opposition politicians over what he described as hypocritical complaints regarding election integrity in the country. Speaking during a media briefing in Abuja, Wike addressed public debates following the Osun State governorship election. He criticized opposition […]