BREAKING Saudi Arabia and Nigeria Announce Unified Eid-al-Fitr Celebration
The global Muslim community is set to celebrate Eid-al-Fitr on Sunday, March 30, 2025, as the crescent moon marking the beginning of Shawwal 1446 AH has been sighted in both Saudi Arabia and Nigeria. The news, heralding the end of…
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…
Natasha: INEC’s Rejection of Flawed Recall Petition Sparks Applause from CNPP, CSOs
In a bold move that has garnered widespread commendation, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has rejected a flawed petition seeking the recall of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central Senatorial District. This decision has been hailed as a testament…
Strategic Military Growth: Minister Badaru Speaks on Tinubu’s Plan to Equip Forces with Modern Tools and Skills, Prioritized Welfare
Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, H.E. Mohammad Badaru Abubakar CON, mni, has said that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is committed to providing modern military equipments , prioritizing welfare of personnel and trainings for operational effectiveness. This statement was made during the…
Labour Party Mounts Pressure on Attorney General to Act in Forgery and Conspiracy Case Against Abure, Others
Nigeria’s Labour Party National Caretaker Committee (NCC) has issued a strong call to action, urging Nigeria’s Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice to expedite the prosecution of Barr. Julius Abure, Umar Farouk Ibrahim, Ojukwu Clement, and Edward…
Jailbreak at Kogi Correctional Facility, 12 Inmates Escape – Commissioner Confirms
Early Monday morning, a jailbreak at the Federal Correctional Centre in Koton Karfe, Kogi State, resulted in the escape of 12 inmates. The Kogi State Information Commissioner, Kingsley Fanwo, expressed his concern over the incident, describing it as “unfortunate.” Fanwo…
Third Explosion in a Week: Rivers State Oil Facilities Under Siege Amid Emergency Rule
Barely a week after a catastrophic explosion rocked the Trans Niger Pipeline in Bodo, Gokana Local Government Area of Rivers State, another devastating blast has struck the Soku oil facility in Akuku Toru Local Government Area. This marks the third…
ALGON Meets To Address Some National Challenges in Its Expanded EXCO Meeting in Abuja
The Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) has commended the progress made in implementing the Supreme Court judgment that affirmed financial autonomy of local governments in Nigeria. According to Hon. Odunayo Ategbero, Chairman of ALGON’s Board of Trustees, the…
Minister Badaru Highlights Nigeria-Bangladesh Partnership in Agriculture and Defence in Abuja
Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, H.E. Mohammed Badaru Abubakar CON, mni, has said that Nigeria will share experiences in defence , agriculture and Military cooperation with Bangladesh . This bilateral cooperation if discussed further will successfully integrate military personnel into various…
BATA Condemns EFCC’s ‘Shameless Witch-Hunt’ Against Bauchi State Officials
The Bauchi Accountability and Truth Awareness Front (BATA) has expressed its deep concern and condemnation regarding the recent actions taken by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) against officials of the Bauchi State government, particularly the arrest of Alhaji…
