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WAPP Re-elects Sule Ahmed Abdulaziz, Prioritises Regional Power Market
Millions of electricity consumers across West Africa stand to benefit from a more reliable and integrated power system as the West African Power Pool (WAPP) renews its leadership commitment to strengthening...
NCC Chief, Maida, Urges Staff To Put Consumers First, Resolve Complaints Faster
Princess-Ekwi Ajide
The difference between a frustrated customer and a satisfied one can be a timely response, a clear explanation or the assurance that someone is taking responsibility.
That is...
US Names 24 Nigerians Arrested Over Alleged Crimes
Twenty-four Nigerians have been named by the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in a crackdown on non-US nationals accused of various offences, ranging from fraud and money laundering to drug-related...
NCDMB, Renaissance Train 60 Nigerians For Oil And Gas Careers
For 60 young Nigerians, a year of technical training could open doors to careers in an industry that demands specialised skills and practical experience.
The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board...
Social Media: Moderate Use Linked To Better Wellbeing, Global Study Finds
Princess-Ekwi Ajide
For millions of people who turn to social media for connection, entertainment and a break from daily stress, spending more time online may not necessarily mean poorer mental...
Police Arrest 19-Year-Old Over Defilement Of Five-Year-Old Girl, Nab Cult Suspects In 10 Cases
A five-year-old girl is among the victims in a series of crimes under investigation by the police, who have arrested suspects linked to sexual offences, murder,...
NFF Crisis: FIFA Council To Consider Nigeria’s Football Future October 15
Nigeria’s football leadership crisis will come before FIFA’s Council on October 15, with stakeholders awaiting clarity on the reforms that will shape the future of the Nigeria Football Federation...
ASTPA Women’s Wing Gets Mandate To Empower Widows, Girls, Preserve Igbo Culture
Princess-Ekwi Ajide
Women of Anambra State living in Abuja have been challenged to move beyond ceremonial leadership and champion economic empowerment, family welfare and cultural preservation within their communities.
President-General...
Lawyer Demands Power Devolution, Resource Control, Loan Scrutiny
Senior lawyer Amobi Nzelu has called for a major overhaul of Nigeria’s federal structure, demanding greater powers for states, resource control and tighter scrutiny of government borrowing.
Nzelu, Principal of Chinenye Chambers, made...
Army, Police Debunk Viral Claim Of 111 Deaths In Sokoto
The Nigerian Army and Sokoto State Police Command have dismissed as false a viral report claiming that 111 civilians and security personnel were killed in an alleged attack in Sokoto...
WHO Urges Countries To Put Lung Health At The Heart Of Primary Healthcare
Princess-Ekwi Ajide
For millions of people struggling with persistent coughs and breathing difficulties, a negative tuberculosis test may not mean the end of the search for answers.
The World...
LAJA Celebrates Archbishop Dr Onyeka Nzekwesi, Hails His Visionary Leadership On BirthdayÂ
Princess-Ekwi Ajide
The League of Anambra Journalists in Abuja (LAJA) has congratulated the Chief Executive Officer of Pineleaf Estates and Properties Limited, Archbishop Dr Onyeka Nzekwesi, on his birthday,...
FG Moves To Protect Power Infrastructure, Tackle Vandalism
Princess-Ekwi Ajide
Vandalism of electricity infrastructure continues to threaten reliable power supply, prompting the Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, to convene a ministerial committee to strengthen the protection of critical assets and bring...
Pope Leo XIV Approves Cardinal Tagle As New Dean Of Cardinals
Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle of the Philippines has been elected Dean of the College of Cardinals, placing him at the head of the body of senior Catholic Church leaders...
NAF Assures Families Of Fallen ATR Crew Of Continued Support
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has pledged continued welfare and educational support for the families of personnel killed in the recent ATR 42 aircraft accident, assuring them they will not...
Troops Repel Bandits In Zamfara, Recover 73 Rustled Animals
Troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA have recovered 73 livestock, including 14 camels, 19 cattle and 40 sheep, after repelling an attack by armed bandits in Anka Local Government Area of Zamfara...
NCDMB Targets 70% Local Content By 2027, Pushes For Greater Asset Access
Princess-Ekwi Ajide
The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board says Nigerian oil and gas companies need better access to assets, finance, technology and markets to compete globally, as it...
₦1.5tn Highway Project To Boost Niger State’s Agriculture, Trade - Idris
A ₦1.5 trillion federal highway project is expected to improve access to farms, markets and commercial centres in Niger State, strengthening the state’s agricultural and economic prospects.
Minister of Information...
FG Targets 25,000 Free Cataract Surgeries By 2027 To Curb Avoidable Blindness
The Federal Government has set a target of 25,000 free cataract surgeries by the end of 2027, alongside expanded eye care services, in a renewed push to tackle...
Nigeria Urges AU To Close Gaps In Peace, Security Architecture
Princess-Ekwi Ajide
Nigeria has called on the African Union (AU) to urgently close the gaps between early warning and early action, strengthen counter-terrorism coordination and secure predictable financing for peace support...
Zamfara: Troops Recover, Neutralise Explosive Devices Planted Along Magami-Hannutara-Dansadau Road
Troops of Sector 2, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have recovered and neutralised explosive devices planted by terrorists along the Magami-Hannutara-Dansadau road in Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara State.
The devices were...
IGP Disu Posts New Police PROs To Commands, Cybercrime Centre
Princess-Ekwi Ajide
The Nigeria Police Force has appointed new Public Relations Officers (PROs) to selected commands and formations, including Benue State Police Command, the National Cybercrime Centre and the Police Academy,...
SERAP’s ₦101m Defamation Appeal Stalled Over Late Filing Of Brief
The Court of Appeal in Abuja has adjourned the hearing of two appeals by the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) and its Deputy Director, Kolawole Oluwadare, until 13 October...
Ebienfa Wins Media Diplomat Of The Year At Bayelsa Media Awards
Former Foreign Affairs Ministry spokesperson Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa has been honoured for his role in strategic communication and media diplomacy.
Former spokesperson of Nigeria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Imomotimi...
2027: Nigerians Must Vote On Evidence, Not Promises
By Chidinma Eferebo
Elections should not be a competition to see who can make the biggest promise.
They should be a test of who has the clearest plan, the strongest record and the most...
NAF Air Support Disrupts Kidnappers’ Operation In Benue
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has disrupted the activities of suspected kidnappers in Ogbadigbo, Benue State, close to the Enugu-Benue boundary, during a coordinated air-and-ground operation.
The NAF provided close air support to...
Three Transmission Towers Collapse, Disrupt Power Supply To Keffi, Akwanga
Electricity supply to parts of Nasarawa State has been disrupted after three transmission towers collapsed along the Karu-Keffi-Akwanga 132kV transmission line corridor.
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) said Towers T78,...
N101m Defamation Debt: Court Of Appeal To Hear SERAP’s Challenge Friday
The Court of Appeal in Abuja will on Friday hear an appeal by the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) challenging a N101 million defamation judgment entered against it...
AfriLabs Takes Innovation Drive Nationwide, Awards ₦150m To Top Nigerian Innovators
From poultry farms and classrooms to technology hubs, young Nigerians are turning local problems into homegrown solutions - and a new nationwide innovation drive is putting money, mentorship and...
After Six Days In Captivity, 20 Prospective Corps Members Rescued In Imo
Twenty young Nigerians preparing to begin their NYSC service have been reunited with safety after spending six days in the hands of their abductors in Imo State.
The prospective...
