FG INTERVENES AS STATES, DISCOS’ RIFT DEEPENS

As the crisis between states and electricity distribution companies continues to degenerate over who has the power to fix electricity tariffs, the Federal Government, through the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, has summoned all the stakeholders to a meeting scheduled for next week. Energy commissioners of state governments, under their umbrella body known as the Forum […]

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FG UNVEILS PORTAL TO TRACK TEACHERS NATIONWIDE

The Federal Government on Monday unveiled a digital portal designed to provide a credible database of Nigerian teachers, streamline licensing, and promote professionalism in the teaching sector.‎‎The portal was launched in Abuja by the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria in partnership with the United Kingdom–funded Partnership for Learning for All in Nigeria programme.‎‎Speaking at the […]

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POLICE RESCUE FIVE KIDNAP VICTIMS, KILL SUSPECT KIDNAPPERS IN KEBBI AND ABIA

The Nigeria Police Force said it has rescued five kidnapped victims, killed five suspected kidnappers, and recovered a cache of arms and ammunition during recent operations in Kebbi and Abia states.‎‎In a statement today, Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, disclosed that the breakthroughs were achieved through coordinated security operations involving police operatives, other security […]

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ACTOR NKECHI BKESSING ESCAPES INJURY AS CEILING COLLAPSES IN LEKKI HOME

Nollywood actress Nkechi Blessing has revealed that she narrowly avoided injury after a section of the POP ceiling in her Lekki home suddenly collapsed.‎‎Sharing the experience on Instagram today, the actress posted a video showing the damage and expressed her shock, saying she had never witnessed anything like it before.‎‎She noted that the POP fell […]

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FIRE DEPARTMENT ADVISES RECRUITS ON OHYSICAL FITNESS REQUIREMENTS FOR GEAR FIT

‎The Federal Fire Service of Nigeria has urged prospective firefighter recruits awaiting the release of the recruitment shortlist to be prepared physically and mentally.‎‎The notice, posted on X today, comes as the nation anticipates the next phase of the highly competitive recruitment process.‎‎The Service encouraged candidates to eat well, take care of their health, sleep […]

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UDO OBONG SAYS NIGERIA OWES NO SPORTMAN ANY FAVOUR

Two-time Olympic medallist, Enefiok Udo-Obong, believes that past and present Nigerian athletes in different sports are entitled to respect and recognition from the country, against the idea of lifetime financial benefits.‎‎Obong made this remark in the wake of comments by some Nigerian ex-football players, who berated the Nigeria Football Federation and the government for neglecting […]

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ECOWAS TO RAISE  $2.5BN FOR 269,000- MAN COUNTER- TERRORISM FORCE

The Economic Community of West African States has announced plans to activate a 260,000-strong rapid deployment counter-terrorism brigade, with an annual funding requirement of $2.5bn.‎‎President of the Commission, Omar Touray, disclosed this at the 2025 African Chiefs of Defence Staff Summit in Abuja, with the theme “Combating Contemporary Threats to Regional Peace and Security in […]

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MAKINDE, OTHERS TO FIGHT FOR PDP TICKET 26TH AUGUST 2025

The Peoples Democratic Party’s 102nd National Executive Committee meeting resolved to zone its 2027 presidential ticket to the South, paving the way for Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde and other southerners to challenge President Bola Tinubu in the next election.‎‎The party’s NEC also upheld the current National Working Committee zoning formula for the November elective […]

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