Legislative staff lockout Anambra lawmakers
By Vincent Ujumadu The staff of Anambra State House of Assembly Tuesday locked out members of the State House of Assembly from the state legislative complex in pursuit of their…
Electricity: Operators seek cost-reflective tariff as subsidies hit N3.34trn
By Obas Esiedesa, Abuja Stakeholders and operators of the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry, NESI, have urged the Federal Government to allow a cost-reflective tariff in the sector to improve liquidity…
We’ll make solid minerals our largest source of revenue — Tinubu
By Gabriel Ewepu and Fortune Eromosele, Abuja President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has disclosed that his administration is working towards making solid minerals Nigeria’s largest source of revenue. Tinubu spoke Tuesday…
USGEAA Nigeria, Group empower 55 Women
By Dickson Omobola, edited by Sola Ogundipe Rewired Africa Network, in partnership with the United States Government Exchange Alumni Association, USGEAA Nigeria, has empowered no fewer than 55 women with…
Late Prof Nwabueze, a quintessential Igbo titan, patriot — Ohaneze
By Anayo Okoli, ENUGU OHANAEZE Ndigbo has expressed sadness over the death of it former Secretary General, Prof. Ben Nwabueze, saying he would be remembered for his contribution to the…
Opportunities abound in Africa, Caribbean relationship – Gov Sanwo-Olu
Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State says opportunities abound in the Africa-Caribbean relationship being fostered through the African Export Import Bank ( Afreximbank) AfriCaribbean Trade and Investment Forum (ACTIF). Sanwo-Olu…
NEDC presents N2 billion cheque for Maiduguri Monday Market fire victims
By Ndahi Marama, Maiduguri The North East Development Commission, NEDC has presented a cheque of N2 billion for onward distribution to over 8,000 traders whose goods and services were destroyed…
Plot to impeach Gov. Fubara attack on democracy – Youth group
The Coalition of Nigerian Youth Leaders (CONYL), a pressure group, has warned against the plot to impeach Rivers Gov. Siminalaye Fubara, describing the move as “an attack on democracy”. Its…
Ohinoyi: I’ve lost a father, confidant – Gov. Bello
Kogi Governor, Yahaya Bello, on Monday said he had lost a father and confidant in late Ohinoyi of Ebiraland, Dr Ado Ibrahim, who passed away on Sunday. A statement in…
Akpabio expresses hope of Nigeria meeting OPEC crude oil quota soon
The president of the Senate, Dr Godswill Akpabio, says with careful planning and execution, Nigeria can meet the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) quota of 1.8 million barrels per…
Again, APC knocks Atiku, says ‘Accept your electoral defeat as statesman’
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has advised former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Presidential Candidate in the Feb. 25 presidential election, to accept his defeat as an…
Messi wins record 8th Ballon d’Or Award
2022 World Cup-winning Argentine superstar Lionel Messi has won a record 8th Ballon d’Or award. The football star, who now plies his trade in the American League, Intermiami was named…
FG approves N5.9bn for Abuja light rail access roads
–Okays Lagos-Port Harcourt-Cross River coastal roads By Johnbosco Agbakwuru,ABUJA The Federal Executive Council, FEC, on Monday, approved N5.9 billion for the construction of access roads for the Abuja light rail…
Minister, foreign missions row over return date
…As envoys deny terminal benefit payment By Dennis Agbo Nigerian envoys in foreign missions appear to be on a collision course with the Foreign Affairs Minister, Ambassador Yusufu Tuggar, over…
Rivers assembly set on fire over threat to impeach Gov Fubara
By Davies Iheamnachor The hallowed chambers of the Rivers State House of Assembly has been set ablaze by suspected political thugs in the state. This is following a move by…
Rivers indigenes to Wike: Don’t allow ‘divisive’ elements undermine relationship with Gov Fubara
By Dickson Omobola A group of concerned Indigenes of Rivers State in the Diaspora has appealed to the Minister of Federal Capital Territory, FTC, Nyesom Wike, not to allow divisive…
New NDDC board performing below expectation — N-Delta stakeholders
By Chancel Bomadi Sunday Stakeholders have urged the Management of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, to sit up in the performance of their duties, stressing the new board was…
Germany to provide cheap electricity to Nigeria, other ECOWAS countries
BY: Victoria Ojeme The Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany, Olaf Scholz, has said his country is working with the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to provide…
Police arrest medical doctor with 3 children abducted from Benue
By Peter Duru The Benue State Police Command yesterday said a medical doctor has been arrested in Rivers over the disappearance of three children from Benue. The medical doctor, whose…
Monarch, Catholic priest, 4 others abducted in Zamfara, Taraba
By Ibrahim Hassan & Femi Bolaji Bandits, weekend, invaded the Yashi community in Bukkuyum Local Government Area, LGA, of Zamfara State killed one person, abducted the traditional ruler in the…