US LAWMAKERS UNVEIL BILL TO TACKLE CHRISTIAN PERSECUTION IN NIGERIA

United States lawmakers have introduced a new bill aimed at confronting religious persecution in Nigeria, with a focus on holding the government accountable for protecting vulnerable communities, especially Christians, contained in a press release issued yesterday by US lawmaker Riley Moore on his official website. The proposed legislation, titled the Nigeria Religious Freedom and Accountability […]

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FG ORDERS NAFDAC TO SUSPEND SACHET ALCOHOL BAN

The Federal Government has directed the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control to suspend all enforcement actions relating to the proposed ban on sachet alcohol and 200ml PET bottle alcoholic products. The government also warned the agency to immediately stop sealing factories and warehouses over the issue. This directive was contained in […]

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TINUBU VOWS TO DELIVER RANCHING, LIVESTOCK REFORMS TO END CONFLICTS

President Bola Tinubu today reiterated his expectation that the National Economic Council conference would produce actionable resolutions on ranching, livestock investment, and agricultural diversification. Tinubu said he would play his part in ensuring the reforms are delivered. Speaking at the opening of the two-day NEC conference at the State House Conference Centre, Abuja, the President […]

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FUBARA, WIKE MEET WITH TINUBU IN ABUJA

The political storm in Rivers State may be easing following a late-night intervention by President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. According to news men today , the President reportedly held talks with Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike, Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara, and other key leaders from the state. While the details […]

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CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY RETURNS 116 BENIN ARTEFACTS TO NIGERIA

Cambridge University, England, United Kingdom, has formally transferred legal ownership of 116 Benin artefacts in its Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology to Nigeria’s National Commission for Museums and Monuments (NCMM). The university described the move as a major step in its ongoing efforts to address the colonial-era dispossession of cultural heritage. The decision, announced today, […]

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NERC SAYS NIGERIA’S POWER GRID OPERATED AT 36% CAPACITY IN JANUARY

Nigeria’s electricity grid operated with low generation availability and experienced frequent system instability in January 2026, according to the Operational Performance Factsheet released by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC). According to a report obtained from NERC’s X handle showed that grid-connected power plants operated significantly below installed capacity during the month. Although Nigeria’s total […]

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SENATE CALLS EMERGENCY PLENARY AS PROTESTS LOOM

The Senate has announced an emergency plenary sitting for Tuesday amid mounting public outrage over its recent passage of the Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill, particularly the rejection of a clause mandating real-time electronic transmission of election results. The decision was disclosed yesterday in a statement signed by the Clerk of the Senate, Emmanuel Odo, who […]

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