The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate for the Ovia Federal Constituency, Rev. Johnny Akpitanyi, has raised concern over the alleged infiltration of Unit 7, in Oghede, Ovia North East Local Government Area of Edo State, by thugs and 150 vigilantes.…
The pioneer National Chairman and founder of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Chekwas Okorie, is mobilising Igbo political leaders and elites for discussions on the participation of Ndigbo in the 2027 elections and beyond. In a letter inviting some…
The Obidient Movement has launched a nationwide campaign to combat election rigging ahead of the 2027 general elections. At the campaign’s unveiling in Abuja, the group’s National Coordinator, Tanko Yunusa, introduced the rallying slogan: “A New Nigeria is Possible –…
Nigeria’s headline inflation eased to 21.88 percent in July 2025 from 22.22 percent in June, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The figure, disclosed in the bureau’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) report released on Friday, marks the fourth…
The World Trade Organisation (WTO) has kicked off the first phase of its Women Exporters in Digital Economy (WEIDE) Fund in Nigeria, with a $50 million investment aimed at creating opportunities for women entrepreneurs in the digital space. In this…
.The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has dismissed claims that the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL) in Abeokuta, Ogun State, was the target of its recent sting operation in which 93 suspected internet fraudsters were arrested. The management of…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) and other marketers have reduced the pump prices of Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) following Dangote Petroleum Refinery’s decision to cut its ex-depot prices. From as high as N950 per litre on Tuesday, petrol…
Girls and parents of female children can now heave a sigh of relief as the Federal Government has removed taxes on sanitary towels and unveiled the country’s first-ever National Policy on Menstrual Health and Hygiene Management (MHHM). If fully implemented,…
The Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) for Oyo State, Dr. Adeniran Rahmon Tella, has assured that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is fully prepared to deliver a credible, free and fair bye-election in Ibadan North Federal Constituency today. Speaking at…
Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State has announced a total cash gift of N100 million to celebrate the state’s victory at the 2025 World Basic Schools Debate Championship, held in Doha, Qatar. At a reception in Government House, Asaba, on…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared full readiness for Saturday’s bye-election in Munya Local Government Area of Niger State. Speaking in Minna on Thursday during the presentation of sensitive materials to stakeholders at the Central Bank of Nigeria…
Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has inaugurated five state-of-the-art transport terminals and rolled out 100 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) mass transit buses, marking a major milestone in his administration’s plan to build a modern, multimodal transport system. Speaking on…
Aviation industry experts have stressed that for Nigeria’s air transport sector to thrive, boost its contribution to the nation’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP), create jobs, and enable local airlines to compete effectively with international counterparts, the federal government must implement…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reiterated its commitment to sustaining initiatives that strengthen the economy and protect consumers in the financial sector. Speaking at the CBN Fair in Abeokuta, Ogun State, on Thursday, the Acting Director of Corporate…
The Federal Government is set to roll out solar power systems across military formations nationwide, replacing diesel generators under the National Public Sector Solarisation Initiative (NPSSI). The plan emerged after a high-level meeting on Thursday between the Managing Director of…