Togo, Benin, Niger Owe Nigeria N17.45bn for Electricity in Q1 2026
Nigeria is owed approximately N17.45 billion by Togo, Benin Republic, and Niger Republic for electricity supplied during the first quarter of 2026. The outstanding debt was disclosed in the latest industry report, which showed that the three neighbouring countries are…
Nigeria Qualifies for Second Round of World Cup Qualifiers
Nigeria has officially secured qualification for the second round of the FIFA World Cup qualifiers after finishing among the teams that advanced from the group stage. The Super Eagles booked their place following a successful qualifying campaign, keeping alive their…
Peter Obi Blames Poor Leadership for UN Food Crisis Warning in Northern Nigeria
Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has reacted to a recent United Nations warning about worsening food insecurity in Northern Nigeria, describing the situation as a consequence of poor leadership and years of inadequate governance. Obi said the warning should…
TCN Announces Planned Power Outage at Abuja Transmission Substation
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has announced a scheduled power outage affecting parts of Abuja due to planned maintenance work at one of its transmission substations. According to the announcement, the temporary shutdown is necessary to allow engineers to…
270 Ugandans Return Home from South Africa
More than 270 Ugandan nationals have safely returned home from South Africa as the Ugandan government commenced an evacuation exercise aimed at assisting citizens facing difficult circumstances abroad. The returnees arrived in Uganda through a coordinated operation involving relevant government…
FG Pays Over ₦39 Billion in Outstanding Pension Arrears to Thousands of Retirees
The Federal Government has disbursed more than ₦39 billion in inherited pension liabilities under the Defined Benefit Scheme, providing long-awaited relief to thousands of pensioners from several defunct government-owned institutions and financial establishments. According to the breakdown, the payments cover…
FCTA Impounds 40 Vehicles Over Illegal Operations Near Mabushi Terminal
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has impounded 40 vehicles for operating illegally outside the Mabushi Bus and Taxi Terminal in Abuja as part of a crackdown on unauthorized transport activities. Officials said the enforcement exercise targeted commercial drivers and…
NYSC: Adire to replace khaki uniform as scheme shifts to civilian mobilisation
The Federal Government has confirmed that the National Youth Service Corp (NYSC) will replace its traditional khaki uniform with Adire fabric as part of sweeping reforms designed to reposition the scheme and promote local manufacturing. The Minister of Youth Development,…
Internal checks exposed fake presidential council scam – Presidency
Says Gbajabiamila was latest target of alleged fraudster, seeks prosecution of collaborators The Presidency on Friday defended the Federal Government’s internal control mechanisms, saying the alleged fake Presidential council scam linked to Adeyemi Adeniyi Matthew was uncovered through existing institutional…
Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger begin official withdrawal from ICC
Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger have officially initiated their withdrawal from the International Criminal Court, the ICC has confirmed. The three military-led West African nations first told the court of their intentions in September. The three former ECOWAS members established…