The Federal Government has unveiled plans to reconnect the dormant Aluminium Smelter Company of Nigeria (ALSCON) in Ikot Abasi, Akwa Ibom State, to the national electricity grid as part of ongoing efforts to revive the once-thriving industrial complex. The company, which halted production nearly 10 years ago due to inadequate power supply, has been identified […]
A mild drama unfolded in Abuja on Monday when Senator Osita Izunaso (Imo West) called on the Minister of Aviation, Festus Keyamo, to address the persistent issue of airport officials allegedly soliciting money from travellers. The senator made the appeal during a stakeholders’ event themed “Responsible Communication: The Voice of the World,” held ahead of […]
The Delta State Police Command has apprehended four individuals allegedly involved in the initiation of a toddler into a cult group in Sapele, Delta State. The shocking incident came to light after a disturbing video surfaced online, showing the young child blindfolded while the suspects poured an alcoholic drink into his mouth as part of […]
Arsenal will take on Atletico Madrid tonight at the Emirates Stadium in a UEFA Champions League matchday 3 fixture that promises tactical intensity and emotional charge, as Mikel Arteta and Diego Simeone face each other for the first time on the touchline. This encounter marks only the third meeting between both sides, the last coming […]
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has accused the Presidency of distorting its position on the continued killings of Christians across the country, insisting that the attacks in parts of Northern Nigeria and the Middle Belt amount to a “Christian genocide.” In a statement on Tuesday, CAN President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, faulted the Presidency’s media […]
The ongoing investigation into activities at the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) under its former governor, Mr. Godwin Emefiele, has reportedly uncovered large-scale financial irregularities involving several former senior officials and associates of the previous administration. According to sources familiar with the probe, the Special Investigator appointed by President Bola Tinubu, Mr. Jim Obazee, allegedly […]
Borno State has emerged with the highest number of online voter pre-registrations across Nigeria, according to Week Nine data released by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Tuesday. Out of a total of 8,003,196 Nigerians who have completed the pre-registration process, Borno accounted for 826,130 entries, the highest figure among all 36 states and […]
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has released the list of eligible applicants shortlisted to participate in the Zonal General Aptitude Test for the Direct Short Service Commission (DSSC) 34/2025 Enlistment Exercise. This was contained in a statement issued on Tuesday by the Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, at NAF […]
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has forwarded a letter to the Senate, seeking confirmation of Dr. Bernard Mohammed Doro from Plateau State as a minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The letter, which was read during Tuesday’s plenary by the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, requested the lawmakers to give legislative approval to Dr. Doro’s […]
A Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned the trial of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents Kogi Central, on charges bordering on cybercrime. The case will now resume on November 24 The court fixed the new date on October 21 after judicial activities were disrupted the previous day by the #FreeNnamdiKanu protest led by activist […]
