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The House of Representatives has inaugurated a Sub-Committee to investigate the disbursement and utilization of ₦200 billion allocated under the Central Bank of Nigeria’s National Mass Metering Programme (NMMP). The committee, inaugurated on May 6, 2025, is tasked with probing how the funds—meant to provide free electricity meters to Nigerians—were managed by DISCOs, the CBN,…
The Nigeria Police Force has announced a major breakthrough in its fight against transnational organized crime with the arrest of two internationally wanted fugitives: Felix Omoregie, alias “Eghosa Johnson Omoregie,” and Okwudili Sabastine Ezeje. Omoregie, a suspected ringleader of a human trafficking network, was wanted by Belgian authorities for trafficking young Nigerian women to Europe…
The Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, Blessing Agbebaku, along with 17 local government chairmen, councilors, and other key political figures, has defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). They were formally received into the APC in Benin City by the party’s National Secretary, Ajibola Bashiru, alongside…
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Zulum, has banned the sale and consumption of liquor and alcoholic substances in Maiduguri, citing growing concerns over criminality and anti-social behaviour in the state capital. Speaking during the inauguration of a newly reconstituted committee on Tuesday at the Government House in Maiduguri, Zulum alleged that both serving and former…
The trial of former Aviation Minister Hadi Sirika, his daughter Fatima Sirika, son-in-law Jalal Sule Hamma, and Al Buraq Global Investment Limited continued on Monday at the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in Maitama, with the prosecution presenting fresh evidence in the alleged N2.7 billion fraud case. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)…
By: Mohammed Jinadu A United Kingdom-based activist, Dr. Sandra Duru (aka Professor Mgbeke), has released explosive phone recordings allegedly exposing suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s false claims against Senate President Godswill Akpabio. During a fiery Facebook Live session monitored by our correspondent, Mgbeke claimed Akpoti-Uduaghan lied about sexual harassment allegations and even attempted to bribe her…
President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has commended President Bola Tinubu for appointing what he described as a “capable leadership team” at the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), following his weekend visit to the president in Abuja. Dangote specifically praised the appointments of Bashir Ojulari as Group Chief Executive Officer and Ahmadu Kida as…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has released the official performance statistics for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), revealing that a staggering 78.5% of candidates scored below 200 out of a total of 400 marks. According to a post shared on its official X (formerly Twitter) handle on Monday, JAMB disclosed that…
Dozens of youths took to the streets of Abuja on Monday to protest the arrest and detention of popular social media activist, Martins Vincent Otse, widely known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The protesters, who were spotted at the Wuse area just after the Berger Bridge, condemned the arrest…
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved a new ‘Nigeria First’ economic policy, designed to prioritise the use of locally manufactured goods and services in all government procurement processes. The move is part of President Bola Tinubu’s broader agenda to drive industrialisation, shield the economy from external shocks, and strengthen domestic production capacity. Announcing the…
Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has strongly criticised the arrest of social media activist Martin Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), describing the method of his apprehension as disturbingly similar to an abduction. In a statement released on Sunday, Obi said the incident has unsettled many Nigerians, warning that such practices blur…
The Rivers State office of the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) has firmly denied allegations linking Governor Siminalayi Fubara to a protest that disrupted a women’s empowerment event hosted by First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu in Port Harcourt. In a statement released Saturday by Rivers RHI Coordinator, Tonye Briggs-Oniyide, the group expressed “deep disappointment” over what…
President Bola Tinubu is set to meet with electricity generating companies (GenCos) over the alarming ₦4 trillion debt threatening Nigeria’s power sector. This move comes after high-level discussions between the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, and the leadership of the GenCos in Abuja, according to a statement issued on Sunday by Bolaji Tunji, Special Adviser…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has decisively removed the Managing Directors of its three key refineries: Port Harcourt, Warri, and Kaduna. The reasons for this significant leadership change have not been publicly stated; however, sources confirm that this action is a critical part of a strategic initiative aimed at restructuring and enhancing…
The Federal Government has declared Thursday, May 1, 2025, a public holiday to commemorate this year’s Workers’ Day celebration. The announcement was made on Tuesday by the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who praised Nigerian workers for their hard work, sacrifice, and vital role in driving the nation’s progress both internally and globally. Tunji-Ojo…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has released popular businessman and socialite, Emeka Okonkwo, popularly known as E-Money, on bail following his arrest on allegations of naira abuse. A source within the EFCC, who spoke on condition of anonymity, confirmed to Channels Television’s judiciary correspondent that E-Money was released on Wednesday and is expected…
Troops of the 6 Brigade Nigerian Army/Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) have successfully foiled a kidnap attempt and rescued six travellers along the Wukari-Kente road in Wukari Local Government Area of Taraba State. The incident occurred on April 27, 2025, following a distress call from the Executive Chairman of Wukari LGA, alerting security forces…
The recent book launch of Nigeria’s former military head of state, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (IBB), which reportedly raised a staggering 17 billion naira (approximately $20 million), has sparked both celebration and controversy. For a global audience, this event offers more than just a glimpse into the life of a controversial African leader; it provides…
By: Mohammed Jinadu The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) was established to promote economic integration, peace, and stability across the region. However, in recent years, we have witnessed an unsettling trend: the danger of fragmentation and the rise of separatist movements within member states. This disunity poses a direct threat to the very…
Electoral violence in Nigeria has a long history. Significantly affecting the political landscape and the stability of the democratic process. The Nigeria’s electoral system has been marred by various forms of violence, leading to deep challenges in governance and democratic consolidation. The 2024 off cycle elections of Edo and Ondo States were conducted with persistent…
