By 𝔸bdulrazak Tomiwa Five former Kano commissioners, including Mustapha Rabiu Kwankwaso, have sued the state government over the forceful seizure of their official vehicles. The legal action targets the state’s anti-corruption commission following a series of raids. The group resigned after Governor Abba Yusuf’s defection from the NNPP to the APC. They […]
By 𝔸bdulrazak Tomiwa The House of Representatives has stated that NNPCL’s 7.25% equity stake in the Dangote Refinery is vital for securing national interests. This partnership ensures public accountability and gives the government a voice in Africa’s largest industrial project. Lawmakers described the move as a major shift in energy reform, moving […]
By 𝔸bdulrazak Tomiwa The Gombe State Executive Council has approved a ₦5 billion contract for comprehensive street naming, house numbering, and signage installation. This move aims to modernize urban planning and improve service delivery across the state. Secretary to the State Government, Ibrahim Njodi, announced the decision following the 52nd Council meeting […]
By 𝔸bdulrazak Tomiwa An Anambra State High Court has convicted Nnaemeka Nwawka, the Managing Director of Orient Petroleum Resources Plc, sentencing him to 14 years in prison. The conviction follows a lengthy trial that spanned a decade over a massive financial scandal. Alongside Nwawka, Jude Anniekwe Cyril and the Sage Nebefeife […]
By 𝔸bdulrazak Tomiwa Residents of three communities in the Ebute area of Ikorodu, Lagos, have staged a protest on over a total blackout that has lasted eight months. The protesters barricaded the Ikorodu Business District office of Ikeja Electric (IE), halting operations for several hours. The affected areas—Waterfront Estate, Sekumade Estate, […]
By 𝔸bdulrazak Tomiwa The High Court of Anambra State has ordered Governor Charles Soludo to halt his planned demolition of sections of the Onitsha Main Market. Justice J. I. Nweze directed all parties to maintain the status quo until the legal dispute is resolved. The court’s intervention followed a petition by traders […]
By 𝔸bdulrazak Tomiwa U.S. Congressman Riley M. Moore has accused Chinese nationals involved in illegal mining in Nigeria of funding local terrorism. Speaking with Fox News, Moore claimed these miners pay “protection money” to radical groups to secure their operations. The lawmaker revealed that these payments are directly used by Islamic radicals to […]
By 𝔸bdulrazak Tomiwa Around 100 residents of the Ife North Local Government Area in Osun State received free medical services and food items on Friday. The initiative focused on supporting the vulnerable and elderly members of the community. The outreach was organized by friends of Akinyode Oyewusi, the Deputy Speaker of the […]
By 𝔸bdulrazak Tomiwa The Federal Government is in advanced talks with Chinese investors to revive the 42-year-old Ajaokuta Steel Company through a $2 billion investment. The plan, anchored on a production-sharing model, aims to restore large-scale steel manufacturing without requiring direct federal funding. Joseph Tegbe, the Director-General and Global Liaison for the […]
By Momodu Favour Nigeria’s electricity generation has dropped to an average of 4,300 megawatts (MW) following a sharp decline in gas supply to thermal power plants, the Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) announced on Friday. In a statement titled “Declining Power Output Attributable to Generation Shortfalls and Gas Supply Limitations,” the system operator said the […]
