NLC Blames Government for National Grid Collapse
By: Chinedu Echianu The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has accused the federal government of lacking seriousness in fixing the power sector, following the total collapse of the national electricity grid on Thursday. In a strongly worded statement signed by its President, Comrade Joe Ajaero, the NLC described the recurring nationwide blackouts as “not an accident” […]
Ghana Accepts Nigerians, West African Deportees From U.S
By: Aremu Toyeebaht Ghana has confirmed it is now receiving West African nationals deported from the United States, including Nigerians, under a new arrangement with Washington. At a press conference on Wednesday, Mahama disclosed that 14 deportees — including Nigerians, a Gambian, and other West Africans — had already been processed through Accra, with Ghanaian […]
INEC Raises Concerns Over “Premature” Campaigns Ahead of 2027 Elections
By: Aremu Toyeebaht The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has raised concerns over “premature” political campaigns by parties and candidates in the lead-up to the 2027 general elections, warning that current legal gaps make enforcement difficult. Speaking at a One-Day Stakeholders’ Roundtable on Premature Political Campaigns, organized by The Electoral Institute (TEI) at its Abuja […]
NARD Issues 24-Hour Ultimatum to Federal Government Over Outstanding Salaries
By: Aremu Toyeebaht The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has given the Federal Government a fresh 24-hour ultimatum to meet its outstanding demands, following the expiration of its previous 10-day deadline on September 10. The decision came after a six-hour virtual meeting of NARD’s National Executive Council on Wednesday, where leaders reviewed the government’s […]
President Tinubu to Join World Leaders at 80th UN General Assembly
By: Aremu Toyeebaht Nigeria’s President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is set to address world leaders at the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York on Wednesday, September 24. A revised provisional list of speakers obtained by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) shows that President Tinubu will take the podium on […]
Tinubu Orders Crash of food prices
By Anayo Akwitti President Bola Tinubu has given marching orders to a committee within the federal executive council on further crash of food prices in the country said the Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi Senator Abdullahi who made the disclosure on Wednesday in Abuja during his presentation at […]
Police Defends Legality of Tinted-Glass Permit Amid NBA Lawsuit
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has defended the legality of its tinted-glass permit policy. The defence follow reports that the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) dragged the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, to court over the matter. In a statement issued on Wednesday by Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, the […]
Ivory Coast: Simone Gbagbo Cleared to Run in Presidential Election
By: Aremu Toyeebaht Ivory Coast’s former First Lady, Simone Gbagbo, has been cleared to contest next month’s presidential election, emerging as a surprise addition to the shortlist of five approved candidates. Gbagbo, the widow of ex-president Laurent Gbagbo, will go head-to-head with incumbent President Alassane Ouattara, who has remained in power since the couple’s dramatic […]
ARCN Calls for Tighter Research Governance to Strengthen Agriculture
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria (ARCN) has emphasized the urgent need to strengthen research governance in Nigeria. This is as the Council called for investment in human and institutional capacity, and deepen collaboration across national, regional, and global levels to secure the future of agriculture in the country. The Executive Secretary […]
Defence Ministry, DICAN Partner to Combat Fake News in Nigeria
By Zainab Bakare Defence Minister Mohammed Abubakar has emphasized that tackling disinformation, misinformation, and fake news aimed at Nigeria demands a collective effort, stressing that the challenge cannot be overcome without the active involvement of all stakeholders. He disclosed this in Abuja shortly after receiving the Diplomatic Correspondents Association of Nigeria, DICAN award of excellence […]