No Tariff Hike As FG Targets Better Power Supply
By Zainab Bakare The Federal Government has ruled out any immediate increase in electricity tariffs, assuring Nigerians that its priority is improving power supply, expanding metering and ending estimated billing. Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, gave the assurance during a media roundtable in Lagos, saying the government has no policy to raise electricity tariffs beyond […]
Makinde inaugurates panel over Oyo school abduction
By Zainab Bakare Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has inaugurated an eight-member Judicial Commission of Inquiry to investigate the abduction of students and teachers in Esinele and Yawota communities of Oriire Local Government Area. The commission will examine the circumstances surrounding the May 15, 2026 attack, identify any institutional or operational lapses that may have […]
Youth/Women Development: Nigeria Seeks AUDA-NEPAD Support
By Zainab Bakare Nigeria has called for stronger partnership with the African Union Development Agency-New Partnership for Africa’s Development, AUDA-NEPAD, to expand economic opportunities for young people and women. Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, made the call during a bilateral meeting with AUDA-NEPAD Chief Executive Officer, Nardos Bekele-Thomas, on the sidelines of the […]
Nigeria, China Deepen Trade, Tech Cooperation
By Zainab Bakare Nigeria and China have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening bilateral cooperation in trade, investment, infrastructure and technology. The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Sola Enikanolaiye, stated this during a meeting with China’s Ambassador to Nigeria, Yu Dunhai, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs headquarters in Abuja. According to a statement […]
NOA Strengthens Digital Strategy Against Misinformation
By Al-kadriyar Abdullahi The Director-General of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), Lanre Issa-Onilu, has reaffirmed the Agency’s commitment to leveraging digital platforms to provide Nigerians with timely, accurate, and verified information on government policies, programmes, and activities. The Director-General made this known while receiving a delegation from the National Digital Command and Policy Intelligence (NDCPI) […]
NSC, Puma Eye Long-term Partnership After Glasgow Success
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The National Sports Commission (NSC) has opened discussions with global sportswear brand Puma over a long-term partnership following Team Nigeria’s impressive outing at the ongoing Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. Speaking during a world press conference at the Team Nigeria Puma Afrobeat House in Glasgow on Wednesday, the Director-General of the NSC, Bukola […]
Rwanda Qualifier: Junior YellowGreens Unveil Final Squad
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Nigeria Cricket Federation (NCF) has unveiled the final 14-man Junior YellowGreens squad for the ICC Under-19 Men’s Cricket World Cup Africa Qualifier Division Two, scheduled to hold in Rwanda from August 9 to 15, 2026. Led by captain Rahmon Ali, the squad emerged from a rigorous three-phase selection process that began […]
Glasgow 2026: Nwachukwu Breaks World Record
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Team Nigeria enjoyed another historic outing at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow as Goodness Nwachukwu shattered the world record to claim the country’s seventh gold medal, while Jessica Oji secured a silver medal on her debut appearance and Ezekiel Nathaniel stormed into the men’s 400m hurdles final. Nwachukwu delivered a remarkable […]
Uganda’s Kizza Besigye Collapses During Treason Trial
By Zainab Bakare Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye has been admitted to an intensive care unit in Kampala after collapsing during his treason trial. His wife, Winnie Byanyima, said the 70-year-old was unconscious and unresponsive after falling ill in court. Besigye reportedly collapsed while objecting to the appointment of state lawyers to represent him. Prison […]
US Launches ‘Heavy Wave’ of Strikes on Iran
By Zainab Bakare The US military says it has carried out a “heavy wave” of strikes on Iran in retaliation for attempted Iranian missile attacks on American forces. US Central Command said dozens of Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps targets were hit, including military command centres, missile and drone facilities, coastal defence sites and maritime capabilities. […]