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Nigeria Takes Centre Stage at 2025 TikTok Awards Sub‑Saharan Africa
The 2025 TikTok Awards Sub‑Saharan Africa, held on December 6 in Johannesburg under the banner “New Era, New Icons,” turned into a triumphant night for Nigerian creators, with the country claiming the lion’s share of top honours. Nigerian interest soared at the event, as creators from across the country took home six out of […]
You Have Seven‑Days to End Court Shutdown in Osun, NBA Tells Adeleke
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) in Osun State has formally urged Governor Ademola Adeleke to ensure the reopening of courts across the state, warning that the prolonged closure might force the state into a de facto state of emergency if not addressed within the next seven days. In a strongly worded letter dated December […]
Reps Sound the Alarm Over Violations of PIA Decommissioning Rules
The House of Representatives has raised serious concerns over what it described as the systematic breach of decommissioning and abandonment requirements enshrined in the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA). The alarm was sounded by the Ad‑hoc Committee on Decommissioning and Abandonment in the oil and gas sector, after hearing submissions from regulatory agencies tasked with […]
Senate Urges Stakeholders to Rework NDLEA Amendment, Pushes Harm-Reduction Review
The Senate has called on the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) to collaborate on a fresh overhaul of Nigeria’s drug-control legislation, stressing that lawmakers remain open to revisiting the rejected amendment once all constitutional issues are adequately addressed. This renewed push was conveyed by Senate Leader […]
Geregu Plant Injects 450MW Into National Grid After Major Overhaul
The Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC) has restored 450 megawatts of generation capacity to Nigeria’s national grid following the completion of a comprehensive maintenance programme at the Geregu National Integrated Power Project (NIPP) in Kogi State. The rehabilitation, conducted in partnership with Siemens Energy engineers, marks a significant step in efforts to stabilise […]
Kidnapping Originated in Southern Nigeria, Says Governor Sule
Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has stirred conversation across the country after stating that kidnapping in Nigeria began in the southern region long before it spread to the North. He made the remark during an appearance on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics, where he argued that the widespread belief that the North introduced kidnapping into […]
APC Chairman Declares Party Poised for Convincing Victory in 2027 Presidential Election
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Nentawe Yilwatda, has expressed strong confidence that the ruling party will secure a decisive victory in the 2027 presidential election. He made the declaration in Abuja during a courtesy visit by a coalition of women’s political groups who pledged support for the party ahead of […]
Yagba East LGA Denies Reports of Cement Truck Carrying 21 Children
Reports claiming that a Mangal Cement truck was intercepted in Yagba East Local Government Area (LGA) carrying 21 children have been widely circulated online, but local authorities have not confirmed the incident. The story also alleged that suspects were transferred to Lokoja, the state capital, but no official statement from law enforcement or the […]
Canada Faces Rising Homelessness Global Ranking Claims Are Misleading
Canada is grappling with a growing homelessness problem, with tens of thousands of people experiencing homelessness on any given night. According to the latest Point‑in‑Time count conducted in 2024, nearly 60,000 Canadians in 74 communities were identified as homeless, while annual estimates suggest that over 235,000 people experience homelessness across the country at some […]