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The camp of Nigeria’s Minister-designate for Power, Olasunkanmi Tegbe, has dismissed media reports claiming he promised to fix the country’s troubled national power grid within three months, describing the reports as inaccurate and misleading. In a statement issued on Thursday by his spokesperson, Adeola Adelabu, the minister-designate clarified that no such commitment was made during…
The Committee for the Defence of Human Rights (CDHR) has urged the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) to respect the judgment of the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory in the defamation suit instituted by two operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS). In a statement issued on Thursday, the rights group…
By Choice Ebuwa Residents of Ubiaja in Esan South East Local Government Area of Edo State have applauded the demolition of a building allegedly used as a hideout for kidnapping and drug-related activities. The demolition was carried out by the Edo State Special Security Squad following investigations into a recent kidnapping incident in Irrua. Chairman…
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Zulum, met with the management of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) in Lagos on Tuesday during which he discussed opportunities for his state’s local creators to link into the value chain. Zulum’s administration, since 2019, has pushed to diversify Borno’s economy while also creating a conducive environment for business and…
Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has announced his resignation from the African Democratic Congress, citing worsening internal disputes within the party and what he described as a troubling political atmosphere in the country. In a statement shared on X on Sunday, Obi said the decision followed deep personal reflection and what he called…
The Felix Morka, National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress, has criticised former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, following his resignation from the African Democratic Congress. In a post shared on X on Sunday, Morka described Obi as a “political rolling stone,” accusing the former Anambra State governor of moving from one political…
The International Press Centre has called for renewed commitment to strengthening press freedom in Nigeria, warning that persistent attacks on journalists continue to threaten democratic governance, public accountability and access to credible information. The call was made on Sunday as the organisation, through its Safety and Protection of Journalists Hub, joined the global observance of…
As Nigeria joined the rest of the world to mark World Press Freedom Day, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has issued a strong call for zero tolerance against attacks on journalists, warning that press repression poses a direct threat to democracy. The Executive Secretary of the Commission, Tony Ojukwu, said a free and independent…
The Director-General of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu, has joined Nigerians in commemorating the 2026 Workers’ Day, describing workers as the backbone of national development and key drivers of the country’s progress. In his May 1 message, Issa-Onilu noted that the occasion offers an opportunity to reflect on the dignity of labour…
The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has called on financial technology companies in Nigeria to strengthen their systems against fraud and criminal exploitation. He made this appeal on Thursday, April 30, 2026, during an industry engagement meeting with chief executive officers of fintech firms at the Commission’s headquarters…