Nigeria continues to export electricity to neighboring West African nations despite its persistent domestic power supply challenges, with recent data revealing that three countries Benin, Togo, and Niger have collectively accrued nearly $20 million in unpaid electricity bills within the first half of 2025. According to figures from the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), the […]
The appointment of a South African officiating team for Nigeria’s crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup playoff clash against Gabon has triggered widespread outrage among Nigerian football fans and stakeholders, who are questioning the fairness of the decision. According to an official communication from FIFA dated November 3, 2025, South Africa’s Tom Abongile has been designated […]
Nigeria’s Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Henry Dele Alake, has stated that the country has witnessed a steady decline in incidents of insecurity over the past two years, describing the trend as evidence of the government’s sustained efforts to restore peace and stability nationwide. Speaking on Thursday, Alake noted that while “every act […]
A Nigerian senator, Henry Seriake Dickson, has responded to recent remarks by former U.S. President Donald Trump concerning alleged genocide in Nigeria, emphasizing that while Nigeria’s sovereignty must be respected, the nation must not shy away from global cooperation to end the reign of terror that has devastated communities for over a decade. In […]
The ongoing US government shutdown has led to significant disruptions in air travel, with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announcing a 10% reduction in flights at 40 major US airports starting November 7, 2025. This decision aims to address air traffic control safety concerns caused by staffing shortages, as 13,000 air traffic controllers and 50,000 […]
Nigeria’s Federal Government is taking proactive steps to ensure food security and stabilize prices through strategic food reserve stockpiling. The initiative aims to support farmers, promote all-year-round farming, and boost agricultural productivity. The government has released 42,000 metric tonnes of assorted grains and 60,000 metric tonnes of rice from national reserves to stabilize […]
A landmark case seeking justice for the 21 coal miners shot dead by British colonial police in the Iva Valley of Enugu in 1949 has been adjourned once again. Justice A. O. Onovo of the Enugu State High Court announced on Tuesday that a ruling on the substantive application and a preliminary objection challenging the […]
President Claudia Sheinbaum has filed a formal complaint after an intoxicated man grabbed her chest, attempted to kiss her neck, and groped her during a public greeting near the National Palace. The incident, captured on video, sparked immediate outrage and a renewed debate about gender‑based violence in Mexico. In a press briefing the following morning, […]
Former Bayelsa State Governor and ex-Minister of State for Petroleum, Chief Timipre Sylva, has reportedly been arrested by security operatives over allegations linking him to a coup plot against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration. According to reports by 9News Nigeria, Sylva was allegedly captured after an intensive manhunt by state security agencies. The report […]
Apapa-Iganmu LCDA Chairman sets new standard for people-oriented governance through empathy, innovation, and results. Bamidele Atoyebi Hon. Jimoh Olawale Saliu, fondly known as Olugbani, has shown himself as a true man of the people a leader whose policies, projects, and programs reflect genuine empathy, careful planning, and a deep understanding of community needs. In just […]
