Tinubu Approves ₦3.3tn Plan to Clear Power Sector Debts
By Chinedu Echianu In an apparent response to cries from Nigerians on the deteriorating state of electricity supply across the country, President Bola Tinubu has approved a ₦3.3 trillion payment plan aimed at settling long-standing debts in Nigeria’s power sector. Recall that electricity generation companies had raised the alarm over increasing debts owed them and […]
NPFL Moves Plateau United Home Games Over Security Fears
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has approved the relocation of all remaining home fixtures of Plateau United for the rest of the season, citing growing security concerns in Plateau State. NPFL Chairman, Gbenga Elegbeleye, confirmed that the decision was taken in the interest of safety, as the league enters a decisive […]
NRFF Boosts Grassroots Development with Coaching, Medical Course in Abeokuta
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Nigeria Rugby Football Federation (NRFF) has taken another significant step toward strengthening grassroots rugby with the announcement of a comprehensive coaching and medical course set to hold in Abeokuta. The programme, organised in collaboration with the Ogun State Government, will run this April at the MKO Abiola Sports Arena. It is […]
IGP Orders Sustained Operations to Restore Peace in Plateau
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has ordered sustained security operations to restore peace in Plateau State following the recent attack in Angwan Rukuba community, Jos North Local Government Area. Speaking during an operational visit to the state, the IGP condemned the March 29, 2026 attack which resulted in the loss of […]
NFF Inaugurates Committees for Credible 2026 Elections
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has taken a decisive step toward shaping the future of Nigerian football, officially inaugurating its Electoral Committee and Electoral Appeals Committee ahead of the highly anticipated 2026–2030 Executive Committee elections. At a ceremony held at the NFF Secretariat in Abuja on Thursday, NFF President Ibrahim Musa Gusau […]
Wike Inspects FCT Road Projects Ahead of May Commissioning
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, on Wednesday inspected ongoing road projects across Abuja, reaffirming the administration’s commitment to timely completion and quality delivery. The projects—N16 Jahi–Gwarimpa road, Airport Road–Kuje junction, and Kuje-Gwagwalada road—are scheduled for commissioning in May by Bola Tinubu as part of his third anniversary. […]
Tinubu Accepts Egbetokun’s Resignation, Names Disu Acting IGP
By Oluwakemi Kindmess President Bola Tinubu has accepted the resignation of Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun, who stepped down citing pressing family considerations. According to a statement issued on Tuesday by Presidential Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President received Egbetokun’s resignation letter earlier in the day and commended him for […]
AGF Withdraws Forgery Charges Against Ozekhome
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul The Office of the Attorney General of the Federation has withdrawn the criminal charge filed against senior advocate Mike Ozekhome over alleged forgery. The withdrawal was announced on Tuesday at the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory sitting in Maitama. The Director of Public Prosecution of the Federation, Rotimi Oyedepo (SAN), […]
CBN Cuts Interest Rate to 26.50 Percent
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reduced the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) by 50 basis points, bringing it down to 26.50 percent from 27 percent. The decision was announced on Tuesday during the 304th Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting held in Abuja. CBN Governor Olayemi Cardoso said the committee reached the […]
INEC Highlights Peaceful Voting, Early Deployment in FCT Council Elections
By Victor Agboola The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says the conduct of Saturday’s area council elections in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) reflects growing improvements in Nigeria’s electoral process. Speaking during field monitoring in the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), INEC Chairman Josh Amupitan said election materials arrived early at polling units and voting […]