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Obasa Missing as Meranda Solidifies Position as Lagos Assembly Speaker

Mudashiru Obasa, the impeached Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, was absent from plenary on Monday, despite insisting that he remains the legitimate speaker. The Assembly has since introduced stricter security measures, requiring officials to present valid identification to access the premises. On Monday, there was a noticeable police presence around the Assembly […]

Military Operation in North-East Claims Lives of 22 Soldiers, Over 70 Terrorists Neutralised

Military authorities in Nigeria have confirmed the death of 22 soldiers during an operation in the country’s North-East region. The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) disclosed that the casualties occurred during a clearance operation targeting a notorious terrorist stronghold known as the Timbuktu Triangle. “During the course of the operations, troops regrettably recorded 22 killed-in-action casualties, with […]

Mambilla Power Project Fraud: Court Approves Amended Charges Against Ex-Minister Agunloye

The Federal High Court sitting in Apo, Abuja, has granted the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) permission to amend the charges filed against former Minister of Power, Olu Agunloye, in connection with the alleged fraudulent award of the Mambilla Power Project contract. Justice Jude Onwuegbuzie delivered the ruling on Thursday, ordering Agunloye to take […]

APC Leaders Appointed to Key Federal Board Roles by President Tinubu

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Abdullahi Ganduje, the National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), as the Chairman of the Board of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN). Additionally, Senator Bashiru Ajibola, the APC National Secretary, has been named Chairman of the Board of the National Sugar Development Council (NSDC). The […]

NLC, FCCPC Criticise NCC’s 50% Telecom Tariff Hike Amid Public Outcry

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has strongly criticised the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) for approving a 50% increase in telecommunications tariffs, calling for its immediate reversal. The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has also weighed in, emphasising the need for the tariff adjustment to result in demonstrable service improvements for consumers. The approval, […]

UI Students Decry 82 Days of Blackout at Teaching Hospital

Students from the University of Ibadan (UI), Oyo State, staged a peaceful protest to decry an 82-day power outage at the University College Hospital (UCH). UCH, the teaching hospital where UI medical students undergo training, has been without electricity since late last year due to outstanding debts owed to the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC). […]

Rising Inflation, Energy Costs Leave Manufacturers with Unsold Goods Worth Trillions

The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has reported a staggering accumulation of unsold goods totalling ₦1.4 trillion across industries in 2024. The association’s President, Francis Meshioye, attributed the development to rising inflation and declining consumer purchasing power. Speaking at the 2025 Media Personality of the Year Award and Presidential Luncheon in Lagos, Meshioye detailed the […]

NLC Slams ₦8bn Budget for Electricity Bill Campaign, Calls for Sector Overhaul

The Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) has criticised the allocation of ₦8 billion in the 2025 federal budget for sensitising Nigerians on the need to pay electricity bills, describing it as “absurd.” In a statement signed on Tuesday by its President, Comrade Joe Ajaero, the union expressed its disapproval of the Federal Ministry of Power’s proposal, […]

Tinubu, Wike, Fubara Discuss Niger Delta Peace and Development in Ogoni Talks

President Bola Tinubu and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, held a closed-door meeting on Tuesday with a delegation of Ogoni leaders, led by Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State. The meeting also had in attendance the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila; National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu; Group […]

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