Ikeja Electric appoints new Acting CEO
Ikeja Electric has appointed Mrs Ogochukwu Onyelucheya as its Acting Chief Executive Officer, effective July 1, 2026, following the transition of its current chief executive officer, Mrs Folake Soetan, to a broader strategic role within the energy sector. The electricity…
Madagascar celebrates 66th anniversary of independence
Madagascar on Friday marked the 66th anniversary of its independence with an official ceremony in Antananarivo, the country’s capital. The ceremony took place at the Barea Stadium, bringing together senior officials, diplomatic corps, as well as several invited foreign leaders,…
Peter Obi, NDC react to court ruling
The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Peter Obi, and the party have rejected the recent judgment of the Federal High Court in Lokoja that set aside an earlier ruling directing the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to register…
You don’t need much to start akara, roasted corn business, Remi Tinubu tells women
Remi Tinubu, Nigeria’s first lady, says small-scale food businesses such as selling akara and roasted corn require little capital. Akara is a Nigerian snack made from deep-frying ground beansTinubu said her office has been providing grants — not loans —…
13,000 APC, PDP, ADC members defect to NDC in Ogun
…Chairman rules out alliance, says party will stand alone About 13,000 members from various political parties including 10,000 supporters of Former Presidential candidates of Labour Party in 2023 elections, Peter Obi, and Former Governor of Kano State Rabiu Kwankwanso have…
TCN restores power to Benin-Egbin 330kV transmission line
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) said it has restored the Benin–Egbin 330kV transmission line following a power system disturbance that disrupted electricity supply across Lagos and its environs on Thursday morning. TCN disclosed that the Benin–Egbin line, which was…
State Police Gains Momentum as 36 State Assembly Speakers Back Constitution Amendment Bill
The push to establish state police in Nigeria received a major boost on Thursday as the Speakers of the 36 State Houses of Assembly pledged to support the Constitution Amendment Bill passed by the National Assembly. The Speakers said they…
EFCC files charge against Miyetti Allah president over $2.53m terrorism financing, money laundering
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has filed a 12-count charge against Bello Abdullahi Bodejo before a Federal High Court in Abuja, accusing him of alleged terrorism financing and money laundering involving a total of $2.53 million. According to…
Anti-Migrant Protesters Say June 30 Deadline for Migrants to Leave South Africa Still Stands
Leaders of anti-migrant movements and several civil society groups, including the March and March movement, have insisted that the June 30 deadline for undocumented foreign nationals to leave South Africa remains unchanged. At a press conference on Wednesday, June 24,…
World Cup 2026: 8 countries eliminated from tournament
Czechia and Qatar have become the latest teams to be eliminated from the World Cup tournament.They have been sent packing after losing their final group game matches against Mexico and Bosnia and Herzegovina. Mexico defeated Czechia 3-0 today, while Bosnia…