The long-awaited return of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan to the National Assembly on Tuesday quickly turned chaotic as security operatives fired teargas to disperse her supporters, who had thronged the main gate of the complex to receive her. Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan, who…
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan of Kogi Central has formally resumed her duties at the National Assembly after months of suspension, insisting that she will not apologize for what she termed a principled stand against injustice. On Tuesday, the lawmaker regained access…
ENUGU, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA) – Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents Kogi Central, has launched a fresh attack on Senate President Godswill Akpabio, accusing him of subjecting her to treatment unworthy of an elected lawmaker and likening it to that…
Vice President Kashim Shettima has spotlighted Nigeria’s estimated $200 billion energy transition potential before global investors at the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York. He urged international partners to seize the opportunities emerging from the country’s sweeping…
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has confirmed that the derailment of the Abuja–Kaduna passenger train on 26 August 2025 was caused by a combination of human error, excessive speed, and the improper use of the emergency braking system. The accident,…
The Chief Vehicle Inspection Officer in Enugu State, Val Chime, has urged the state government to approve the recruitment of at least 60 new officers to address manpower shortages in the agency. Speaking in Enugu on Monday, Chime explained that…
The Federal Government has commenced a comprehensive verification exercise of disputed and newly drilled oil and gas fields across the Niger Delta region. The process is being spearheaded by the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC), which said the…
The Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) has thrown its weight behind the Federal Government’s decision to revoke 1,263 mineral licences belonging to operators who failed to fulfil their statutory obligations. In a statement issued on Monday, the agency’s Director…
Trade between Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for non-oil commodities rose to a historic $4.3 billion in 2024, underscoring the growing importance of bilateral economic ties between the two nations. This was disclosed by the UAE Consul-General in…
The Edo State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has vowed to press contempt charges against the Chairman and members of the Edo State Independent Electoral Commission (EDSIEC), alongside the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice of the state, accusing…
Nigeria’s Textile Imports Hit N565.96bn in H1 2025, Stakeholders Warn of Looming Industry Collapse Despite Government Revival Efforts Nigeria imported textiles and textile articles worth N565.96 billion in the first half of 2025, according to new figures released by the…
Billionaire investor and Chairman of Geregu Power Plc, Femi Otedola, has raised fresh concerns over the future of Nigeria’s oil and gas industry, warning that entrenched interests and powerful cabals still threaten the sustainability of reforms, despite recent breakthroughs in…
The Coalition of Nigerian Youth Leaders (CONYL), a nationwide umbrella body representing youth groups across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones, has declared its endorsement of Seyi Tinubu for the 2027 Lagos governorship race, describing it as “a divine call to leadership”…
The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has clarified that its endorsement of President Bola Tinubu for the 2027 general elections is rooted in ideology rather than mere political convenience. Speaking in an interview on Arise Television on Monday, the party’s…
Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi, has defended President Bola Tinubu’s administration against criticism, insisting it is delivering value for money through massive road infrastructure investments. Speaking to journalists after inspecting road projects across the North Central Zone, Umahi said…