Nigerians Challenge EFCC to Take Action Against Tompolo Over Viral Money-Spraying Video A growing number of Nigerians on social media are calling on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to take action against ex-militant leader Government Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo, following viral footage that allegedly shows him involved in the abuse of the […]
Wike Arrives for Crucial PDP Meeting Amid Growing Calls for Reconciliation The political temperature within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) ticked up a notch today as Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), arrived at the PDP National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting in Abuja. His entrance, just before deliberations commenced, sparked murmurs […]
Marketers Import ₦2.4 Trillion Worth of Petrol Amidst Dangote Refinery’s Market Disruption Despite the commencement of operations at the Dangote Refinery, Nigeria’s petrol import bill remains substantial. In the first quarter of 2025 alone, marketers imported petrol valued at approximately ₦2.4 trillion. This figure underscores the ongoing challenges in achieving energy self-sufficiency, even with the […]
Northern Governors Convene Urgent Meeting in Kaduna to Address Escalating Terror Attacks In response to the escalating terror attacks plaguing Northern Nigeria, the Northern Governors’ Forum is set to hold a high-stakes meeting today in Kaduna. The gathering aims to formulate a unified strategy to combat the persistent insecurity that has disrupted lives and livelihoods […]
Tensions Rise as Warri Refinery Workers Extend Ongoing Strike Operations at the Warri Refinery and Petrochemical Company remain at a standstill as workers continue their strike action, demanding improved working conditions and payment of outstanding entitlements. The strike, which entered its second week on Friday, has drawn growing attention from stakeholders in the oil and […]
To Curb Insurgency, Borno Governor Halts Petrol Sales in Bama Local Government In a decisive move aimed at weakening the operational capacity of insurgents, the Borno State Government has placed a temporary ban on the sale of petrol in Bama Local Government Area. The announcement was made by Governor Babagana Zulum during a security briefing […]
Citizens Plead with FG to Address Safety Concerns with Pedestrian Bridge on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway Residents and commuters along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway are urging the Federal Government to construct pedestrian bridges at critical points to enhance safety and reduce the risk of accidents. The absence of such infrastructure has led to numerous fatalities and injuries as […]
Kano State Government Takes Action to Address Water Supply Challenges In response to the persistent water scarcity affecting Kano metropolis, the state government has announced plans to reactivate the historic Challawa Water Treatment Plant. Constructed in 1930 during the reign of the late Emir of Kano, Alhaji Abdullahi Bayero, the facility was the first of […]
Tinubu Pledges Revitalization of South-East Gas Infrastructure and Urgent Action on Anambra Erosion Crisis President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to addressing the pressing infrastructure challenges in Nigeria’s South-East, with a particular focus on reviving the region’s gas industry and tackling the escalating erosion crisis in Anambra State. During a recent engagement with […]
Labour to Push for Cost of Living Allowance Amid Rising Economic Struggles — Ajaero The issue of wage review, particularly beyond the national minimum wage, has become a hot topic within the Labour movement. With inflation rates continuing to rise, even before the N70,000 new national minimum wage comes into play, there’s growing frustration and […]
24 Federal Universities Now Running on Solar Power – Education Minister The Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, has announced that 24 federal universities across Nigeria are now powered by solar energy as part of the Federal Government’s Energising Education Project (EEP), a major step toward sustainable energy use in the nation’s tertiary education […]
AY Urges Nigerians to Respect Naira After EFCC Invitation Over Currency Spraying Popular Nigerian comedian and filmmaker, Ayo Makun, widely known as AY, has called on Nigerians to show greater respect for the naira and foreign currencies following a recent encounter with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). In a post shared on his […]
Lagos Government Issues Detailed Traffic Advisory Ahead of APC Local Council Primaries The Lagos State Government has announced a comprehensive traffic advisory ahead of the All Progressives Congress (APC) local council primaries scheduled for Saturday, May 11, 2025. The advisory, issued on Wednesday by the Commissioner for Transportation, Mr. Oluwaseun Osiyemi, aims to ensure minimal […]
Education Minister Links Mass JAMB Failure to Crackdown on Exam Malpractice, Promises Broader Reform The Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, has responded to widespread concern over the poor performance in the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), saying it reflects a significant breakthrough in the fight against examination malpractice. Appearing on Channels Television’s Morning […]
Tinubu Meets Delta Governor Oborevwori Following High-Profile Defection to APC President Bola Tinubu is currently holding a closed-door meeting with Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. The governor arrived at the State House around 3:45 p.m. on Tuesday, marking his first official engagement with the president since his recent defection […]
Former Vice President and presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has once again reaffirmed his steadfast commitment to the PDP, declaring that he has no intention of leaving the party despite recent speculations suggesting otherwise. Atiku made this clear during a strategic engagement with the Women’s Wing of the PDP […]
Tinubu Greenlights $122 Billion Power Reform Plan to Light Up Nigeria’s Future President Bola Tinubu has taken a bold step to tackle Nigeria’s long-standing electricity woes by approving a comprehensive new energy policy that could unlock over $122 billion in investments over the next two decades. At the Federal Executive Council meeting held Monday, Tinubu […]
Social media activist Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), was interrogated for several hours on Monday, May 6, 2025, at the headquarters of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Abuja. The questioning followed multiple petitions filed by individuals whose identities have not been officially disclosed. Sources confirm the interrogation began around […]
A wave of public outrage has erupted in Abuja as protesters gathered outside a Guaranty Trust Bank (GTBank) branch following the controversial arrest of popular social media activist Martins Vincent Otse, widely known as VeryDarkMan (VDM). The protest, led mostly by young Nigerians, took place on Friday, May 3, 2025, just a day after VDM […]
Nigeria Steps Into Leadership Role to Electrify Africa by 2030 – Speaker Abbas Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, has declared Nigeria’s ambition to lead Africa’s clean energy transformation, revealing a bold target to help deliver electricity to 300 million people across the continent by 2030. Delivering a keynote address at the […]