Geregu Power Plc, a leading power generation company in Nigeria, today released its interim financial statements for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025, revealing a pre-tax profit of N13.01 billion. While the figure remains substantial, it indicates a 40.57% decrease compared to the N21.9 billion profit recorded in the corresponding period of 2024. The […]
The Gombe Police Command has arrested a 25-year-old man, Haske Abubakar, for allegedly raping a six-year-old girl in the Billiri town of Billiri Local Government Area. The incident occurred on April 9 at about 3:00 p.m. while the minor was asleep at her grandmother’s house. According to DSP Buhari Abdullahi, the state police spokesperson, the […]
Despite the prevailing global economic fragility, Africa’s real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is projected to grow by 4.0% in 2025, according to the 2025 African Trade and Economic Outlook (ATEO) Report released by Afreximbank. The report further predicts that Africa’s real GDP will reach 4.1% in 2026 and 4.2% in 2027. The 2025 ATEO Report […]
The World Bank has announced that it has invested over $16 billion in the country across 28 active projects. The financial institution made this known in a statement released on Saturday, highlighting its efforts to help Nigeria address its most pressing development priorities. According to the World Bank, the investments are primarily being made through […]
Two masquerades led youths in Omu-Aran, Irepodun Local Government Area of Kwara State to protest over alleged outrageous billing and sudden movement of the community’s electricity billing regime from Band C to Band A. The protesters, on Friday, gathered at Bareke Roundabout in the metropolis, carrying placards with various inscriptions amidst dancing and singing of […]
Nigeria is in mourning following the death of Christian Chukwu, a towering figure in the nation’s football history, at the age of 74. Known as “Chairman” for his commanding presence, Chukwu wasn’t just a captain and coach; he was a symbol of national pride. He captained Nigeria to their first-ever Africa Cup of […]
Ugandan diplomat and businessman, Chris Rugari is reeling in confusion after a DNA test revealed that two of his five children are not biologically his. The news comes as a devastating blow to Rugari, who had always believed that his wife was faithful and that all of his children were his own. The […]
A kidnapped ECWA pastor has been rescued following a period of captivity, while the individual who negotiated the ransom and brought it to the captors is yet to be returned. Samson Ali, aged 30, was abducted from his home in Mararaba Aboro, Sanga Local Government Area, this week, barely two weeks after he commenced […]
The Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) in Lagos State has voiced strong disapproval of the Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC) regarding the rollout of guidelines for the upcoming 2025 Local Government elections. IPAC, representing all 19 registered political parties in the state, alleges lack of transparency and insufficient engagement with stakeholders. LASIEC announced […]
The pro-Wike rally planned for the Bayelsa State capital, Yenagoa, to honour President Bola Tinubu and Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has been postponed, along with competing rallies supporting Governor Douye Diri and former Governor Aminu Tambuwal. All three events have been rescheduled for Saturday, April 26th, raising concerns about potential […]
