State participation in the provision of electricity within state borders
By Peter Ogbobine
The Electricity Act of 2023 (“Act”) marked a significant departure from the previous legislation governing Nigeria’s electricity sector, specifically the Electricity Power Sector...
EndBadGovernance: Lawyers secure release of 6 Kano protesters —Adeyanju
•Attack on civic space, democracy no more acceptable, 67 CSOs tell FG
By Gabriel Ewepu
ABUJA—ONE of the lawyers to #EndBadGovernance protesters, Mr Deji Adeyanju,...
Maiduguri Flood: Residents lament expensive canoe rides
•Zulum summons UN workers, others for better coordination•Warns against indiscriminate opening of IDP camps•As flood sacks Kwara community
By Demola Akinyemi & Ndahi Marama
Maiduguri—Residents...
Edo polls and the famous product vendor, by Azu Ishiekwene
BY his admission, Senator Adams Oshiomhole is a lousy product vendor. In the real commercial world, his premises would have been closed and his...
We won’t force Igbo to resign from Nigerian Army — IpoB
The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPoB, has said that it has no intention to force Igbo people to resign from the Nigerian Army...
Champions League: Nigeria’s Ilenikhena sinks Barcelona in 2-1 Monaco victory
Nigerian forward George Ilenikhena came off the bench to score the winner as Monaco defeated Barcelona 2-1 in the UEFA Champions League.
Hansi Flick’s...
Abuja ‘Yahoo Boy’ allegedly kidnaps lady for ritual
By Luminous Jannamike
ABUJA – A young woman identified as Olivia was reportedly kidnapped and held captive at Top View Hotel in Wuse, Abuja,...
E-CMR: Police ‘ll no longer stop vehicles to check papers — PRO
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has revealed that with the introduction of the digital Central Motor Registry Information System (e-CMR), Police officers would...
Ex-Arsenal player arrested at airport for alleged ₦1.2bn cannabis smuggling
By Hope Ejairu
Former Arsenal footballer, Jay Emmanuel-Thomas has reportedly been apprehended for allegedly trying to smuggle cannabis worth ₦1.2 billion.
Emmanuel-Thomas, 33, who currently...
Edo 2024: APP Candidate collapses structure for Ighodalo
By Ozioruva Aliu
BENIN CITY- 36 hours to the Edo State governorship election, the governorship candidate of the All Peoples Party (APP)Amb Osalumese Areloegbe...
POLICE ARREST GUARDIAN, FOUR OTHERS FOR SELLING TWO-WEEK-OLD BABY
The State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) of the Lagos State Police Command has arrested four suspects for abduction and child stealing.
The complaint was originally lodged at Ajah Division on May 5, 2025 by...
32.9kg cocaine trafficking: 10 Thai sailors, ship convicted, fined $4.3million
. Conviction will send strong warning to int’l drug cartel, local collaborators, says Marwa, commends NDLEA officers for diligent investigation and prosecution
After over three years of diligent prosecution by the National Drug Law Enforcement...
Air Force Hosts School Children, Families to Open Day
Nigerian Air Force (NAF) hosted an open day as part of its 61st anniversary celebrations, showcasing its capabilities and engaging with the public.
The event featured aircraft displays, exhibits, and a students tour...
Diaspora Youths Demand Minister Adelabu’s Resignation Over Alleged Attacks on primate Ayodele
The Nigerian Youths in Diaspora have called for the resignation of the Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, following allegations of orchestrated media attacks against renowned spiritual leader, Primate Elijah Ayodele, founder...
Fidelity Bank reclaims trillion-naira market cap as stock rises to ₦21
Leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc, has reentered the trillion-naira market capitalisation club, after its share price rose by 5.3%, climbing from ₦19.95 to ₦21.00 on May 13, 2025, according to data from...
