Oborevwori Celebrates Tony Elumelu At 63
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has extended warm felicitations to the Chairman of United Bank for Africa (UBA), Mr. Tony Elumelu, on the occasion of his 63rd birth anniversary. He described him as an exceptional leader whose life…
Gas Explosion in Calabar: Victims Rise to 60 as Health Officials Respond
The number of people affected by the recent gas explosion in Calabar has increased to 60, according to reports from the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN). The incident, which occurred on Saturday in Calabar, left dozens injured, prompting an urgent…
Electricity Crisis Deepens as DisCos Post N2.4 Trillion Loss, Worsening Power Supply Nationwide
Nigeria’s electricity crisis has taken a troubling turn as Electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos) recorded a staggering ₦2.4 trillion in financial losses over a two-year period, further weakening the already fragile power sector. The losses, driven largely by poor billing systems…
First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu Condemns Assault on Women During Ozoro Festival
Oluremi Tinubu, the First Lady of Nigeria, has strongly condemned the physical and sexual assault of women and girls during the Alue-Do Festival in Ozoro, describing the incident as “horrific” and “degrading.” In a statement released on Monday, Tinubu noted…
MRS, others Nigerian filling stations increase fuel price after Dangote refinery’s hike
Nigerians are bracing for another round of hardship as major filling stations, including MRS Oil Nigeria Plc, have increased the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), following a fresh hike by the Dangote Petroleum Refinery. The latest adjustment comes…
Nigerian govt begins review of mining laws, after 19 years
The Federal Government of Nigeria has begun the process of reviewing extant laws in the mining sector to regulate and tackle illegal mining in the country. President of the Nigerian Mining and Geosciences Society (NMGS), Ms. Rose Ndong, disclosed this…
600,000 Residents Praise Enugu Government’s Bus Service
Amid rising fuel prices and increasing transportation costs across Nigeria and globally, the Enugu State Government has sustained fixed fares on its Rapid Bus Service, positioning the scheme as a people-focused intervention to ease economic pressure on residents. Despite the…
Ekweremadu set to return to Nigeria
A new agreement between the United Kingdom and Nigeria may open the door for the return of Nigerians in the UK who have no legal right to remain, including convicted offenders. The deal, signed during President Bola Tinubu’s recent visit…
Emir Sanusi earns N442m from MTN as telcos firm rebounds
The 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, earned a total of N442 million (approximately $324,000) in remuneration from MTN Group for the 2025 financial year, reflecting the company’s improved earnings performance and continued recovery in the telecommunications sector. The…
Zulum Pledges to Pay Medical Bills of 110 Boko Haram Bomb Victims in Maiduguri
Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has pledged to fully cover the medical expenses of 110 victims injured in the recent Boko Haram bomb attacks in Maiduguri, the state capital. The governor made this commitment during a visit to survivors…