By Erewunmi Peace A Nigerian energy expert has revealed that electricity in the United Kingdom is effectively cheaper than in Nigeria, citing high tariffs and inconsistent power supply as key issues in the country’s electricity sector.Nick Agule, an experienced energy analyst, made the statement during a recent television interview, emphasizing that Nigerian consumers pay more […]
By Erewunmi Peace A leading gender advocate has called for urgent systemic reforms to increase women’s representation in decision-making spaces across Nigeria. Dr. Abiola Akiyode Afolabi, Executive Chair of the Women Advocates Research and Documentation Centre (WARDC), emphasized the need to move beyond symbolic inclusion and address the structural challenges that continue to limit women’s […]
By Erewunmi Peace Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced a reduction in the price of petrol (Premium Motor Spirit, PMS), lowering the cost by ₦25 per litre. The new ex-depot price now stands at ₦774 per litre, down from ₦799 per litre. The price adjustment was communicated to marketers and is effective immediately, signaling relief for […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Federal Government of Nigeria has issued a ₦501 billion bond aimed at addressing longstanding financial challenges in the country’s electricity sector. This initiative is part of a broader strategy to restore confidence, improve liquidity, and resolve outstanding debts owed to power generation companies (GenCos). The bond, issued under the Presidential Power […]
By Erewunmi Peace A man identified simply as Lawrence has reportedly been killed by an angry mob in Owa Alero community, Agbor area of Delta State, just four days after returning to Nigeria from Italy. According to local reports, the incident occurred within the community under circumstances that are still being clarified at the time […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Lagos State Environmental Task Force has arrested 26 individuals allegedly involved in extorting cart pushers engaged in illegal waste disposal activities in the Orile area of the state. The arrests were made during an enforcement operation carried out at the Orile Under Bridge, a location reportedly known for unauthorized refuse dumping. […]
Policemen attached to Ashi Police Station in Ibadan, Oyo State, have broken the arm of Opeyemi Abdullah, a fashion entrepreneur and model. The incident occurred on Thursday when four policemen stationed at a checkpoint on Oke Agbara Church Road, linking Ashi Junction to Bodija, Ibadan, stopped a commercial motorcycle Abdullah had boarded. One of the […]
By Erewunmi Peace Dangote Petroleum Refinery has denied claims that it imports finished petrol (Premium Motor Spirit, PMS) into Nigeria and has vowed to take legal action against those spreading false information. In a statement released on Monday, the refinery clarified that it only imports feedstocks and intermediate components, which are further processed in-house. The […]
By Erewunmi Peace A group of senior lawyers has called on the federal government to revisit and implement recommendations from the 2014 National Conference (Confab) Report as a solution to Nigeria’s escalating security challenges. Speaking during a recent public forum, the legal experts criticized the government’s handling of insecurity, citing persistent issues such as banditry, […]
By Erewunmi Peace Femi Gbajabiamila, Chief of Staff to President Bola Tinubu and former Speaker of the House of Representatives, has revealed that the Buhari administration was displeased when the House blocked a foreign loan proposal that excluded the South-East geopolitical zone. Gbajabiamila said that while he led the House, lawmakers refused to approve the […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Nigerian Senate has approved an amendment to the Electoral Act allowing for the optional real-time electronic transmission of election results, following extensive debate over election transparency and result management. The move is part of the ongoing Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill, 2026, which seeks to modernize Nigeria’s election process. Under the amendment, […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, has ordered the deployment of special military forces to Kwara State and parts of Niger State following growing insecurity in the region. The decision comes amid rising cases of armed attacks, banditry, and killings affecting communities across the North-Central zone. According to military […]
By Erewunmi Peace Professor Abdullahi Saleh Usman has resigned from his position as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON). His resignation was confirmed on Monday, February 10, 2026, bringing an end to his tenure at the commission. According to statements released through his media aide, Usman said his […]
By Erewunmi Peace President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to full local government autonomy, urging state governors to comply with the Supreme Court judgment granting financial independence to local councils. Speaking on the issue of grassroots governance, the President emphasized that local governments must receive their statutory allocations directly in line with […]
By Erewunmi Peace Petrol prices may soon drop across Nigeria following a reduction in the cost of imported Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), which has reportedly fallen below the ex-depot rate of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery. Industry sources indicate that the landing cost of imported petrol has declined, creating competitive pressure in the downstream oil market. […]
By Erewunmi Peace The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has uncovered and shut down secret warehouses in Lagos State, seizing more than 10 million doses of counterfeit and banned medicines in a major enforcement operation. According to the agency, the raid was carried out following credible intelligence reports that led […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Anambra State Government has suspended nine headteachers and principals of state-owned schools after a monitoring exercise revealed extremely low student attendance on Monday, in defiance of directives to keep schools open. Officials from the Anambra State Universal Basic Education Board (ASUBEB) conducted inspections across several public schools and found that in […]
By Erewunmi Peace A member of Nigeria’s House of Representatives representing the Ayedire/Iwo/Ola-Oluwa Federal Constituency, Lukman Kayode Mudasiru, has stated that he successfully included funds for the renovation of the Iwo Central Mosque in Nigeria’s 2025 budget. Speaking to reporters, Mudasiru explained that the initiative was aimed at supporting community development and preserving religious heritage […]
By Erewunmi Peace President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has publicly commended three state governors for their efforts in improving security within their states. The announcement came during the National Economic Council Conference held in Abuja on Monday. The governors highlighted by President Tinubu include: Babagana Zulum – Borno State Dikko Umaru Radda – Katsina State Uba […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned two individuals before the Federal Capital Territory High Court, Maitama, Abuja, over an alleged ₦603.4 million job scam linked to the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC). The suspects, Gidado Ibrahim and Halimat Adenike Tejusho (currently at large), are facing an amended six-count […]
