The Federal Government has announced the full restoration of electricity supply to several parts of Lagos, Ogun, Oyo, Kwara states, and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), following widespread disruptions triggered by the vandalism of a critical 330-kilovolt transmission line. Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, made the disclosure in a public update on Monday, confirming […]
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, has called for enhanced corporate accountability and rigorous legislative oversight of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), warning that the company’s commercial autonomy must be matched with strict operational responsibility. Abbas emphasized that the ultimate success of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA)—enacted in 2021 to […]
The Federal Government is seeking a fresh $500 million loan from the World Bank to establish a new infrastructure financing platform, with formal board approval scheduled for May 25, 2027—just four days before the inauguration of Nigeria’s next president. The proposed borrowing comes as political activities and campaigns intensify ahead of the 2027 general elections, […]
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has issued an operational guide for candidates seeking admission into tertiary institutions, explaining how to verify approved O’Level and Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) subject combinations for their chosen courses. The board warned that scoring high marks in the UTME and securing strong O’Level grades do not […]
Nine political parties operating under the Coalition for Democracy have rallied behind the African Democratic Congress (ADC), describing Thursday’s Federal High Court ruling as a systematic effort to stifle opposition ahead of the 2027 general elections. The court judgment dissolved the Senator David Mark-led leadership of the ADC and invalidated the party’s presidential primary […]
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has uncovered an alleged plot to threaten, intimidate, and kidnap ad-hoc electoral personnel—including members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC)—ahead of the 2027 general elections. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, disclosed the security breach, stating that intelligence-led operations conducted in collaboration with security agencies led to the […]
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has formally requested approval from the National Assembly to secure a fresh external borrowing package of approximately $7.7 billion to part-finance the 2026 budget deficit. Senate President Godswill Akpabio read the President’s letter, dated October 26, 2026, during Wednesday’s Senate plenary, confirming that the new submission effectively supersedes a […]
Dolly Parton was born into poverty in the hills of East Tennessee and died, 80 years later, as one of the most recognisable entertainers in the world. Across seven decades, she was a country music superstar, songwriter, actress, entrepreneur and philanthropist. But her story was about more than fame. It was a story of […]
Nigerian Afrobeats sensation Ayra Starr teams up with British singer ZAYN on “Heaven Baby,” a captivating love song that blends infectious Afropop melodies with smooth R&B influences. The collaboration brings together two distinctive voices for a romantic record filled with passion, vulnerability and irresistible chemistry. Released on August 14, 2026, “Heaven Baby” is taken […]
I remember Uncle T. He was the one everyone called when the generator refused to start, when a stuck window needed to be forced open, or when family disputes got too heated and needed a cool head. He was solid and dependable. The kind of man who seemed built from granite and stubbornness. So, […]
The sci-fi mystery features Sam Rockwell, Scarlett Johansson and Tom Waits in a futuristic crime story heading to cinemas and Netflix. After years in development, Ray Gunn, the long-awaited animated feature from filmmaker Brad Bird, is scheduled to reach audiences in December 2026. Blending science fiction with the atmosphere of classic detective […]
Nigerian Afrobeats sensation Ayra Starr teams up with British singer ZAYN on “Heaven Baby,” a captivating love song that blends infectious Afropop melodies with smooth R&B influences. The collaboration brings together two distinctive voices for a romantic record filled with passion, vulnerability and irresistible chemistry. Released on August 14, 2026, “Heaven Baby” is taken […]
Nigerian Afrobeats sensation Ayra Starr teams up with British singer ZAYN on “Heaven Baby,” a captivating love song that blends infectious Afropop melodies with smooth R&B influences. The collaboration brings together two distinctive voices for a romantic record filled with passion, vulnerability and irresistible chemistry. Released on August 14, 2026, “Heaven Baby” is taken […]
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