Assault Scandal Rocks PDP FCT Secretariat as Police Intensify Probe of Attack on Female Party Official
The Police in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has intensified investigations into allegations of assault leveled against its raking leader, Hon. Wilson Ogbeche, the outgoing South-South Zonal Chairman of the party. The case, which is rocking the FCT PDP Secretariat…
Tinubu to Nigerians at 65th Independence Anniversary: “The Worst Is Over, The Dawn of a New Nigeria is Here”
Abuja, October 1, 2025 —President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday delivered a national broadcast to mark Nigeria’s 65th Independence anniversary, declaring that his administration’s economic reforms have begun to bear fruit, with the worst of the nation’s economic turbulence now…
River Park: Estate Firm Partner Demands Fair Hearing from FCT Ministry
A new twist has emerged about the tussle over the ownership of the River Park Estate in Abuja, as the Head Compliance, Mr Frank Johnson, on Monday disclosed that the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory ( FCT), Nyesome Wike,…
Nigeria, Bangladesh Deepen Ties with Joint Youth Booth Camp Initiative
In a move to strengthen youth diplomacy and cooperation, Nigeria and Bangladesh are set to co-host a groundbreaking Youth Booth Camp aimed at promoting youth engagement, entrepreneurship, and cultural exchange. The initiative follows a strategic meeting convened by the Ministry…
Enugu Air Launch A Revolutionary Leap, Says Eze-Igwe Ezugwu; Urges South East Governors to Emulate Mbah’s Economic Blueprint
A prominent traditional ruler in Enugu State, His Royal Majesty, Eze-Igwe William Ezugwu, has lauded Governor Peter Mbah’s administration following the recent launch of Enugu Air, describing the initiative as a “revolutionary leap toward economic self-reliance and regional prosperity.” The…
CNPP Welcomes Removal of Mele Kyari, NNPCL Board Members, Hails President Tinubu, Reiterates Demand for Company’s Forensic Audit
Conference of Nigeria Political Parties (CNPP) has welcomed a move expected to be a significant development aimed at reforming Nigeria’s oil industry, commending President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his decisive action in relieving Mele Kyari of his duties as the…
How Nigerian Electricity Consumers Paid ₦509bn in Four Months Despite Grid Collapses
In the face of recurring power outages, Nigerian electricity consumers contributed a substantial ₦509.84 billion to the revenue of power distribution companies (DisCos) in the fourth quarter of 2024. Despite enduring three total and two partial grid collapses during the…
Four Owerri-Ahoada Towers’ Collapse And Harsh Reality of Power Infrastructure Vandalism in Nigeria
In an all-too-familiar recurrence, the lifeline of Nigeria’s electricity transmission network has been dealt a catastrophic blow. Four transmission towers along the Owerri-Ahoada 132kV Double Circuit line collapsed on the evening of Tuesday, 11th March, following confirmed acts of vandalism….
Global Oil Price Surges as US Imposes Latest Sanctions on Russia
The global oil market witnessed a significant surge on Monday, with Brent crude rising above $81 per barrel, as the latest US sanctions on Russia’s oil industry took effect. This development comes after oil marketers in India and China scrambled…
Enugu Tech Festival 2026 Gains Momentum as iTele Media Joins Endorsements
The forthcoming Enugu Tech Festival 2026 has received a major boost as iTele Media, led by its Chief Executive Officer John Onyedikachi HFMN, formally endorsed the event. Scheduled to hold from 24th to 27th February 2026, the Festival carries the…
NOBSAA Endorses Enugu Tech Festival 2026, Boosting Region’s Innovation Drive
The Network of Blockchain Solutions Advocates Association (NOBSAA) has thrown its weight behind the forthcoming Enugu Tech Festival 2026, giving a major boost to the region’s growing reputation as a rising hub for technology and innovation. The tech festival is…
Senate Warns NNPCL of Sanctions over Non-Appearance in ₦210tn Financial Irregularities Probe
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) is under growing legislative scrutiny following its failure to appear before the Senate Committee on Public Accounts probing alleged financial discrepancies totalling over ₦210 trillion in its audited financial reports covering 2017 to…
Buzzy.ng Signs Njoku Success as Brand Ambassador to Boost Youth Engagement
In a strategic move to deepen its presence among Nigeria’s youth and digital-savvy audience, lifestyle-tech platform Buzzy.ng has officially unveiled Njoku Success Chiziterem as its new brand ambassador. The announcement was made during a signing ceremony held earlier today at…
Finceptive Completes Oversubscribed ₦3 Billion Series 1 Commercial Paper Issuance
Finceptive Limited, a prominent force in Nigeria’s supply chain financing space, has successfully concluded its ₦3 billion Series 1 Commercial Paper issuance, which closed significantly oversubscribed. The issuance, open to institutional investors from May 6 to May 12, 2025, signals…
River Park Estate Founder Ogunmuyiwa Refutes Resignation Claim, Accuses Ghanaian Counterpart of Forgery and Corporate Hijack Plot
The founder of River Park Estate, Adrian Ogunmuyiwa, has refuted reports suggesting his resignation from the company’s board, describing the claims as false, malicious, and part of a wider scheme to fraudulently take over the firm. The controversy erupted after…
Outrage in Abuja as CSOs Allege Police Attempted Murder, Land Grab for PMAN Ex-President
In bold confrontation against impunity, Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) earlier today stormed Abuja with a public petition against the Nigeria Police Force, accusing operatives of the Inspector General of Police (IGP) Monitoring Unit of gross abuse of power, attempted murder,…
WDCL Partners with Rolon Seals to Boost Investment and Innovation in Africa’s Energy Sector
In a significant move aimed at bolstering investment and innovation within Africa’s oil and gas industry, Western Development Company Nigeria Ltd. (WDCL) has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing the continent’s energy landscape. This announcement was made during the ongoing Nigerian…
Finance Ministry Has No Business Handling Housing Projects – Wamakko Tells FG
In a recent press statement, Alhaji Aliyu Oroji Wamakko, the former President of the Real Estate Developers Association of Nigeria (REDAN), has expressed his deep concerns about the Federal Government of Nigeria’s allocation of N150 billion to the Ministry of…
Tragedy Strikes as Former Governor’s Mansion Collapses in Abuja
In a shocking turn of events, a four-storey mansion belonging to former Imo State governor, Senator Rochas Okorocha, collapsed yesterday in the heart of Abuja. The incident occurred along Amadu Bello Way, Garki, and has left the nation in disbelief….
Thunderstorm Disrupts TCN Transmission Line, Damages Property in Enugu Axis
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has confirmed that a thunderstorm which occurred on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, snapped its 132kV Otukpo–Nsukka–New Haven transmission line, causing damage to property along the route. In a statement signed by its General Manager,…
Chinese Customs Data Signals Africa’s Solar Dawn
When the history of Africa’s energy transformation is written, the evidence may not be found in government communiqués or international summits, but in the trade records of Chinese customs. Fresh data from Beijing shows Africa is importing solar panels at…
Four Owerri-Ahoada Towers’ Collapse And Harsh Reality of Power Infrastructure Vandalism in Nigeria
In an all-too-familiar recurrence, the lifeline of Nigeria’s electricity transmission network has been dealt a catastrophic blow. Four transmission towers along the Owerri-Ahoada 132kV Double Circuit line collapsed on the evening of Tuesday, 11th March, following confirmed acts of vandalism….
FG Moves to Revitalize Nigeria’s Steel Sector Through Strategic International Partnerships
Nigeria’s Federal Government has taken a significant step towards transforming the country’s steel sector through a strategic partnership with development partners and international donor agencies. The Ministry of Steel Development initiated this collaboration to unlock the sector’s full potential, drive…
Kebbi Customs Command Achieves Significant Milestones in Q3
The Nigeria Customs Service Area Command in Birnin-Kebbi, Kebbi State, has announced impressive results for the third quarter of 2024. The Command generated N36.2 million and seized illicit goods valued at over N323 million. Revenue Generation and Anti-Smuggling Efforts Comptroller…
Coalition Applauds DSS for Patriotic Role in Dangote–NUPENG Peace Deal
The Coalition of Civil Society Groups has commended the Department of State Services (DSS) for what it described as a “patriotic involvement” that helped resolve the heated dispute between Dangote Group and the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas…
Nigeria’s Refinery Scandal Deepens As CNPP, CSOs Demand Judicial Probe into NNPCL’s Past Leadership, Hail GCEO Ojulari
A storm is brewing in Nigeria’s oil sector as the Conference of Nigeria Political Parties (CNPP) and over 75 civil society organisations (CSOs) under the umbrella of the Coalition of National Civil Society Organisations (CNCSOs) jointly issued a scathing press…
CNPP, CSOs Demand Extradition of Mele Kyari over Alleged Fraud
The Conference of Nigeria Political Parties (CNPP) and the Coalition of National Civil Society Organisations (CNCSOs) have dropped a bombshell on the ongoing probe of the former Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Mr….
Dangote’s CNG Truck Rollout Earns High Praise from African Students’ Union
The All-Africa Students’ Union (AASU) has applauded the $467 million investment by the Dangote Refinery in deploying 4,000 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)-powered trucks across Nigeria, describing it as a “landmark in Africa’s energy journey” and a “model for industrial ambition…
WDCL Partners with Rolon Seals to Boost Investment and Innovation in Africa’s Energy Sector
In a significant move aimed at bolstering investment and innovation within Africa’s oil and gas industry, Western Development Company Nigeria Ltd. (WDCL) has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing the continent’s energy landscape. This announcement was made during the ongoing Nigerian…
Nigeria, Bangladesh Deepen Ties with Joint Youth Booth Camp Initiative
In a move to strengthen youth diplomacy and cooperation, Nigeria and Bangladesh are set to co-host a groundbreaking Youth Booth Camp aimed at promoting youth engagement, entrepreneurship, and cultural exchange. The initiative follows a strategic meeting convened by the Ministry…
National Social Register Key to Social Protection, NSIPA Boss Prof Lawal
…Insists no Nigerian Should Be Left Behind in Renewed Hope Agenda The National Coordinator and Chief Executive Officer of the National Social Investment Programme Agency (NSIPA), Associate Professor Badamasi Lawal, has emphasized that the National Social Register (NSR) remains the…
Global Spotlight on Abuja as NIAEXPO 2025 Aims to Unlock Nigeria’s Agribusiness Potential
…7th Edition to Focus on Internationalising Local Value Chains, Empowering Women and Farmers, and Tackling Endemic Sector Challenges With agricultural machinery poised to roll in from across the nation and international delegations finalising their travel plans, Abuja is gearing up…
CNPP, CSOs Demand Extradition of Mele Kyari over Alleged Fraud
The Conference of Nigeria Political Parties (CNPP) and the Coalition of National Civil Society Organisations (CNCSOs) have dropped a bombshell on the ongoing probe of the former Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Mr….
Orlu Union in Abuja Applauds President Tinubu’s Visit to Imo, Celebrates Governor Uzodimma’s Developmental Strides
The Orlu Zonal Progressive Union, Abuja chapter, has hailed the official visit of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to Imo State, describing it as a moment of celebration for the people of the state and a validation of Governor Hope Uzodimma’s…
Assault Scandal Rocks PDP FCT Secretariat as Police Intensify Probe of Attack on Female Party Official
The Police in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has intensified investigations into allegations of assault leveled against its raking leader, Hon. Wilson Ogbeche, the outgoing South-South Zonal Chairman of the party. The case, which is rocking the FCT PDP Secretariat…
Hon. Stephen Abraham Ajiya Dumps PDP, Declares for APC in Abuja
The political landscape of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) shifted on Tuesday as Hon. Stephen Abraham Ajiya, a former stalwart of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), formally announced his defection to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). At a press…
AGOBI ’27 Coalition to Pressure Atiku to Step Aside for Obi, Warns of APC’s “21 Barricades” Ahead of 2027
A coalition of opposition stakeholders, political organisations, and civil society groups has launched what it described as Nigeria’s foremost political freedom project since independence, calling on former Vice President Atiku Abubakar to back former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi as…
Presidential Spokesman Resigns, Gives Reason
A senior presidential adviser and the international voice of President Ismail Omar Guelleh has resigned, delivering a rare and scathing public rebuke of the long-serving leader’s governance and warning against moves to extend his tenure. The departure of Alexis Mohamed,…
Chinese Customs Data Signals Africa’s Solar Dawn
When the history of Africa’s energy transformation is written, the evidence may not be found in government communiqués or international summits, but in the trade records of Chinese customs. Fresh data from Beijing shows Africa is importing solar panels at…
Fire At Lagos Port Terminal Disrupts Operations As Quick Response Averts Major Disaster
A potentially disastrous fire outbreak was contained at the Lagos Port Complex, Apapa, after a crane caught fire, thanks to the swift response of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) and APM Terminals. Fortunately, no injuries or fatalities were reported, and…
Expected Benefits As Buhari Inaugurates $1.5bn Deep Sea Port Amid Ailing Economy
Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has marked the opening of a $1.5 billion, Chinese-funded deep seaport in the commercial hub of Lagos that authorities hope will help grow the West African nation’s ailing economy. The Lekki Deep Sea Port is one…
Kogi State Grapples with Unprecedented Flooding: 200 Communities Submerged, 2 Million Displaced
Kogi State is facing an unprecedented humanitarian crisis as devastating floods have ravaged the region, submerging over 200 communities and displacing approximately two million people. The state’s Commissioner for Information and Communications, Hon. Kingsley Fanwo, revealed the alarming figures on…
Nigeria’s Climate Action Envoy Sparks Paradigm Shift in Energy Investments
Plans are underway to co-create solutions with global energy leaders, catalyzing large-scale private-sector investments in renewable energy and carbon capture technology projects in Nigeria. Ajuri Ngelale, Nigeria’s Envoy on Climate Action, revealed this after participating in a Leadership Roundtable during…
Rapid Industrialisation In Africa: Osinbajo Makes Case For Sustainable Energy
Nigeria has a crucial and strategic role to play in the transition to a more sustainable energy future for the continent and the rest of the world, even as Africa would need rapid industrialization to get millions of its people…
