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The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has assured Nigerians that the restoration process is underway after the national grid suffered a partial collapse at approximately 1:52 p.m. on Tuesday. Recall that the National Grid, via its official X account, announced the development on Tuesday, stating, “BREAKING: National Grid suffers another setback. Restoration soon!” The incident, […]

President Tinubu commended the military for its unwavering courage, dedication, and patriotism in maintaining the nation’s security. “It is both an honour and a privilege to decorate you today. This recognition reflects your commitment and service to the Nigerian military, which speaks volumes through your exemplary record.” “We recognise all that you have been doing […]

Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has abolished the joint account system that existed between the state government and the 13 local government areas. The Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Public Affairs, Mr Peter Ahemba, disclosed this during a briefing on Tuesday in Lafia. Ahemba explained that the action complies with the Supreme […]

President Bola Tinubu has nominated a lawyer, Saseyi Feyijimi Ibiyemi, as a Resident Electoral Commissioner, REC, representing Ondo State. The nomination was made public on Monday night via a statement issued by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. The statement said, “If cleared by the Senate, Ibiyemi will replace […]

Justice O. Adetujoye of the Oyo State High Court, Ibadan, has returned a case file involving Mukaila Lamidi, commonly known as Auxiliary, to the state Chief Judge for reassignment to another court. This decision was made during a hearing on Monday, concerning multiple serious charges against the former Chairman of the Disciplinary Committee of the […]

An Air Peace flight from Benin to Abuja on Monday returned to base due to a technical issue with the aircraft. The airline disclosed this in a statement signed by its spokesperson, Ejike Ndulio. Ndulio stated that the decision to return to base was a safety measure taken by the airline. According to the statement, […]

President Bola Tinubu, on Monday in Abuja, said Nigeria is fully committed to actualising upgraded partnership agreements with the United Kingdom in areas that directly impact citizens’ livelihoods, like arts, culture, trade, and security. The President spoke when he received the United Kingdom Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, Rt. Hon. David […]

The Federal Government has terminated the contract for the Rehabilitation of the Abuja-Kaduna-Zaria-Kano Dual Carriageway, Section I (Abuja-Kaduna) from Julius Berger Construction company. A statement by the Director of Press, Federal Ministry of Works, Mohammed Ahmed, said the decision was made following the failure of the management of Berger to show up for a meeting […]

The House of Representatives on Monday set up Technical Sub-Committees to investigate the debt status of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and other oil and gas entities to the Federation Account. The inquiry, led by Representative Bamidele Salam, follows issues raised in the Auditor-General’s 2021 report on the Nigeria Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission […]

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested a former Governor of Delta State, Ifeanyi Okowa, for alleged diversion of N1.3 trillion 13% derivation fund from the federation account between 2015 and 2023. An EFCC source confirmed the former governor’s arrest to Channels Television on Monday. Okowa was arrested on Monday, November […]

*Urges AGF to Withdraw Charges Against Remaining 101 Human rights lawyer Femi Falana, SAN, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for directing the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr. Lateef Fagbemi SAN, to release minors arrested and facing prosecution over their alleged involvement in the #EndBadGovernance protest. In a statement, Falana noted […]

The presidential candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 general elections, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has once again criticized President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, urging him to end his “shambolic ‘bolekaja’ economic policies” that are hurting Nigerians. Atiku made this statement on Monday via his X platform (formerly Twitter), responding to comments made by […]