The Transmission Company of Nigeria has announced an increase in power generation to 5,801.84 megawatts. A statement signed by its management on Wednesday said the feat is yet another milestone in peak generation and maximum daily energy ever attained in…
A witness, Mohammed Jidda presented by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission in the trial of former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, on Wednesday, told a Federal High Court, Abuja presided over by Justice James Omotosho, that the former minister…
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Wednesday approved about N10.3 billion for the procurement of antiretroviral drugs for HIV treatment, diabetes diagnostic kits, and other essential health commodities. Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Dr Ali Pate, who briefed State…
The Senate is considering the suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan for six months. This followed investigations from the Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Code of Conduct, which cited her for total violation of Senate rules. According to the committee’s recommendation…
There was pandemonium at the headquarters of Ikeja Electricity Distribution Company (IKEDC) in Lagos on Thursday morning as armed military personnel stormed the premises, allegedly in response to the disconnection of power supply to the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) base…
Nigeria is pumping 70,000 barrels per day above its OPEC+ target, according to a survey by Reuters. According to the survey, the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries oil output rose in February, as Iranian exports held strong, despite renewed…
Nigerian website owners have been cautioned to be aware of security vulnerabilities in the Jupiter X Core plugin for WordPress. This warning was issued by the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) through its official X account on Wednesday. According…
Nigeria has been ranked as the sixth most terrorism-affected country in the world, according to the 2025 Global Terrorism Assessment, which assigned the country a metric score of 7.658. This marks a concerning rise from its previous eighth-place ranking in…
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has assured that Nigeria’s debt level remains moderate and does not pose a significant risk, despite rising concerns over the country’s economic outlook. Gita Gopinath, the IMF’s First Deputy Managing Director, provided this assessment during…
The Senate has dismissed a sexual harassment petition filed by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan against Senate President Godswill Akpabio, ruling that it was “dead on arrival” and in violation of the Senate Standing Rules. The decision, which has sparked controversy, came…
Tantalizers Plc has announced the signing of a partnership agreement with the US-based marine group Quinn Fisheries and Harvester Fishing for the acquisition of 10 fully equipped modern fishing trawlers. The announcement was published on the Nigerian Exchange on the…
The Rivers State Independent Electoral Electoral Commission (RSIEC) has fixed August 9, 2025, to conduct a fresh Local Government (LG) poll in the state. The Chief Electoral Commissioner, Justice Adolphus Enebeli (rtd), announced this at a stakeholders’ meeting on Wednesday,…
The senator representing Kogi Central, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, on Wednesday arrived at the Senate Chamber today with her husband as plenary resumed after a one-week recess. In a brief but affectionate moment, her husband gave her a kiss before she…
Lent is one of the most significant periods in the Christian liturgical calendar. The 40-day season, excluding Sundays, is dedicated to penance, fasting, prayer, and almsgiving, leading up to the celebration of Easter on April 20. The duration of Lent…
The Rivers State Independent Electoral Electoral Commission (RSIEC) seemed set to conduct fresh council polls following the Supreme Court annulment of the Rivers State Local Government (LG) election held in October 2024, The state election umpire on Tuesday released a…