< 1 mn read Marketers are hopeful they will soon source premium motor spirit (petrol) directly from Dangote Refinery as shortages continue across Nigeria. Recent checks in Abuja revealed that many retail outlets remain without petrol three months into the current supply crisis. Chief Chinedu Ukadike, Public Relations Officer for the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN), expressed […]

< 1 mn read Rev. Fr. Fidelis Eze from the Abakiliki Diocese has urgently called on President Bola Tinubu to take decisive steps to avert Nigeria’s potential collapse under his administration. This plea was made during a Holy Mass Service at the Government House Chapel in Abakaliki, where he emphasized the need for the President’s “renewed hope agenda” to […]

< 1 mn read The Nigeria Hydrological Service Agency (NIHSA) has issued a warning regarding the alarming rise in water levels of River Benue, observed on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. This situation poses a high risk of flooding for states along the river, prompting NIHSA to urge state and local governments to implement immediate preventive measures. In a statement […]

< 1 mn read Almost six months after revealing her cancer diagnosis and undergoing chemotherapy, the Princess of Wales, Kate Middleton, has returned to her public duties. On Tuesday, she met with staff at the Centre for Early Childhood and employees from Kensington Palace. This engagement, confirmed in the Court Circular, marks only the third official mention of the […]

2 mn read The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has called on the Federal Government to take urgent action to address the country’s escalating economic and security issues. In a statement celebrating Oluremi Tinubu’s 64th birthday, CAN President Archbishop Daniel Okoh acknowledged her commitment to various social causes, particularly in agriculture, women’s empowerment, education, healthcare, and philanthropy. Archbishop […]

2 mn read The recent Edo State governorship election has drawn significant criticism from civil society organizations (CSOs), politicians, and stakeholders regarding the credibility of the electoral process. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is at the center of this backlash, with allegations of misconduct and procedural lapses. INEC’s Process Under Scrutiny Civil society groups, including YIAGA Africa, […]

< 1 mn read The Police Command in Kaduna State has arrested two suspects involved in vandalizing air-conditioning units in government properties. ASP Mansir Hassan, the command’s spokesperson, confirmed this development to the News Agency of Nigeria on Monday. On September 21, Ibrahim Yusuf, the Registrar of Kaduna State High Court, reported that an individual posing as a technician […]

< 1 mn read The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has reported that its tower T372, part of the Gombe-Damaturu-Maiduguri 330 kV transmission line, was brought down by vandals on Saturday around 1:44 am. Ndidi Mbah, TCN’s General Manager of Public Affairs, stated that the incident has resulted in a power outage affecting Damaturu in Yobe and Maiduguri in […]

< 1 mn read Malam Usman Maigadi, a guard at Orchard Farm owned by Emir of Yauri, Dr. Muhammad Zayyanu-Abdullahi, has been killed by a mother hippopotamus, according to the News Agency of Nigeria. The incident occurred while the 60-year-old was fishing in the Yauri River at Tillo Village. It is believed the animal attacked in self-defense, perceiving Maigadi […]

< 1 mn read A Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed the suit seeking the removal of Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje as the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Justice Inyang Ekwo ruled that the plaintiff, the North Central APC Forum, led by Alhaji Saleh Zazzaga, lacked the legal standing to file the suit. Justice Ekwo stated […]

2 mn read The Edo State election has led to significant changes in the political landscape, highlighting clear winners and losers. Winners MONDAY OKPEBHOLO The most evident winner is Monday Okpebholo, the governor-elect. His victory marks a significant rise in Edo State politics, elevating him from relative obscurity to a key governance role. His campaign focused on infrastructure […]

< 1 mn read As Edo State prepares for a leadership transition, attention shifts to Monday Okpebholo, the newly elected governor. His victory has sparked interest in his background, policies, and vision for the state. Here are five key points to know about him: EARLY LIFE AND ACADEMIC BACKGROUND Okpebholo was born on August 29, 1970, in the Udomi-Uwessan […]