A suit has been filed before the Federal High Court in Abuja seeking to bar former President Goodluck Jonathan from contesting the 2027 presidential election. In the suit, the plaintiff urged the court to issue an order of perpetual injunction restraining Jonathan from presenting himself to any political party for nomination as a presidential […]
The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has projected that Nigeria’s power sector revenue will surpass N2 trillion by the end of 2025, marking a significant rise from the N1.7 trillion recorded in 2024. Adelabu disclosed this while speaking on recent reforms aimed at strengthening efficiency and financial sustainability in the electricity supply industry. […]
Prominent Nigerians CaA coalition of respected Nigerians, including religious figures, business leaders, and civil society advocates, has urged calm and continued dialogue following the recent industrial dispute that temporarily disrupted operations at the Dangote Refinery. In a joint statement released on Monday, October 6, 2025, the group expressed concern that the confrontation between workers and […]
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, has resumed plenary at the National Assembly after a brief absence. Her return on Tuesday drew warm reception from colleagues who described her as a dedicated and courageous legislator. Akpoti-Uduaghan, a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), was seen exchanging pleasantries with fellow […]
President Bola Tinubu has asked the Senate to confirm Engineer Abdullahi Ramat as the new Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC). Senate President, Godswill Akpabio read the President’s request during the chamber’s plenary session on Tuesday, marking the lawmakers’ first sitting after their annual recess. The Senate had embarked […]
The World Bank has upgraded its 2025 growth forecast for Nigeria and other sub-Saharan African countries to 3.8 percent, citing stabilizing inflation and easing monetary policies that are beginning to support stronger economic activity across the region. In its latest Africa Pulse Report released on Tuesday, the global lender said the upward revision […]
Nigeria’s U-17 women’s national team, the Flamingos, will leave Abuja in the early hours of Wednesday, October 8, to begin their final phase of preparations for the 2025 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco. According to a statement on the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) website on Tuesday, Head Coach Bankole Olowookere will lead […]
Pope Leo XIV will embark on his first international trip as head of the Catholic Church with a six-day visit to Turkey and Lebanon beginning November 27, the Vatican announced on Tuesday. According to Vatican spokesman, Matteo Bruni, the 70-year-old pontiff will spend November 27–30 in Turkey before continuing to Lebanon from November 30 to […]
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kaduna State has suspended its State Secretary, Mr. Sa’idu Adamu, over allegations of gross misconduct and anti-party activities. The announcement was made on Tuesday by the State Publicity Secretary of the party, Mrs. Maria Dogo, in a statement issued to newsmen in Kaduna. According to Dogo, […]
The Senator representing Edo South Senatorial District, Neda Imasuen, has praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his “bold and courageous” economic reforms, expressing optimism that the ongoing policy measures will eventually reposition Nigeria’s economy for sustainable growth. Imasuen, who chairs the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges and Public Petitions, made the remarks during […]
