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...
REBUILDING NIGERIA: SOLUDO CALLS FOR PROGRESSIVE CHANGE AND ETHICAL REBIRTH
By Christian ABURIME
On Nigeria’s Democracy Day, celebrated on Thursday June 12, 2025, prominent figures gathered at The Platform dialogue in Lagos to reflect on the nation’s odyssey and chart a path forward. Soul-searching speeches...
Governor Mutfwang Commissions Landmark Projects To Boost Transport, Healthcare, Education In Plateau State
As part of activities marking Democracy Day 2025, Governor Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang of Plateau State commissioned a series of transformative projects aimed at easing transportation, enhancing healthcare delivery, and strengthening the education sector.
Speaking at...
How Primate Ayodele Foretold Deadly Plane Crash Three Weeks Ago (VIDEO)
Tragedy struck yesterday following the sudden crash of an Air India aircraft, which was headed to London just a few seconds after takeoff.
In chilling videos that took the social media space, the aircraft was...
Young Nigerians to get N2bn Private University Scholarships from Sterling Bank
Lagos, Nigeria – Nigeria’s most forward-looking financial institution, Sterling Bank, has announced an over ₦2bn commitment for fully-funded private university scholarships for young
Nigerians. Unveiled on Democracy Day, the initiative titled Beyond Education, represents a...
National Credit Guarantee Company Limited: Powering Inclusive Growth Through Risk-Sharing Guarantees
The National Credit Guarantee Company Limited (“NCGC” or the “Company”) is set to commence operations on 01 July 2025, as a specialised financial institution established to unlock access to credit and drive inclusive economic...
