The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu has said Nigeria cannot continue to subsidise electricity, adding that the nation must begin to move towards a cost-effective tariff model, as the country is currently indebted to the tune of 1.3 trillion naira to generating companies (GenCos) and 1.3 billion dollars owed gas […]
The senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has announced the existence of a constitution review committee on the 1999 constitution with over 45 members to be chaired by the Deputy Senate President, Barau Jibrin. The committee is set to comprise six lawmakers from each geopolitical zone and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), […]
Governor Duoye Diri has been sworn in for a second term as the Governor of Bayelsa State. The inauguration ceremony took place at the Samson Siasia Sports Complex in Yenagoa, the state capital. The oath of office was administered by the State Chief Judge, Justice Matilda Ayemieye. The event was […]
Russia has today declared Estonian prime minister, Kaja Kallas and several other European officials “wanted” over their alleged involvement in the destruction of Soviet-era war memorials. Russia said it had added several people to its wanted list in response to the “destruction of monuments to Soviet soldiers”. This was disclosed […]
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Boss Mustapha under the administration of President Buhari has today testified in the ongoing trial of ex-Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele. The former CBN governor was accused of impersonating the SGF to illegally obtain a sum […]
President Bola Tinubu has awarded the Super Eagles team national honour of the Member of the Order of the Niger(MON) for their impressive performance at the just concluded African cup of Nations 2023 tournament held in Ivory Coast where they got silver medals. They were also gifted a flat each […]
Prepare for disruptions in bakery services nationwide as the Association of Master Bakers and Caterers of Nigeria declares an imminent strike starting February 27. This decision stems from the Federal government’s failure to fulfill its promises made to the association back in 2020. The association demands immediate implementation of financial […]
The Governor of Rivers state, Siminalayi Fubara, has approved the immediate promotion of local government workers in the state with full financial benefits. The approval was given during a private meeting with principal officers of the 23 local government areas and the leadership for the Nigeria Union of Local Government […]
Federal high court sitting in Abuja, has declined to hear the preliminary objection by the Former Minister of power, Olu Agunloye, challenging the power of the Economic Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to prosecute him on the alleged $6bn Mambilla Hydroelectric Power Station fraud. The presiding judge, Justice Jude Onwuegbuzie held […]
The Republic of Niger has announced it is restricting flights to and from Nigeria, citing safety concerns. This was disclosed through a circular issued by the Nigerien authorities stating that the country’s airspace is open to all national and international commercial flights, except for flights originating from or destined to […]
