TINUBU SAYS BANDITRY HURTING ECONOMY, WILL BE DEFEATED

President Bola Tinubu on Monday described banditry and terrorism as alien to Nigerian culture and a major economic hindrance requiring immediate solutions. He vowed that his administration would strengthen security forces to defeat the menace. Speaking at the opening of the two-day National Economic Council conference at the State House Conference Centre, Abuja, the President […]

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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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FG TO KICKSTART SOLAR PROJECT IN NEW OYO VARSITY

The Federal Government has signalled the imminent take-off of a landmark one-megawatt solar electrification project at the newly established Federal University of Agriculture and Technology, Okeho, in Oyo State marking a major milestone in the institution’s infrastructure development. The project, facilitated by the Rural Electrification Agency, is part of a broader national initiative to provide […]

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WIKE-BACKED PDP CARETAKER COMMITTEE ATTENDS INEC MEETING

The Nyesom Wike-backed Peoples Democratic Party Caretaker Committee, on Thu, attended the quarterly consultative meeting of the Independent National Electoral Commission in Abuja. The Acting Chairman, Abdulrahman Mohammed; Acting Secretary, Senator Samuel Anyanwu; and National Organising Secretary, Umar Bature, are presently representing the PDP at the ongoing meeting with political parties at the headquarters of […]

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