The former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has stated that the upcoming February 21 Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Council elections will reveal how prepared Nigerians are to remove the All Progressives Congress (APC) from power. Speaking on Thursday in Gwarinpa, Atiku, alongside leaders of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), including former presidential candidate Peter Obi, urged …
The Federal Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development has congratulated Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, on her recognition as Leadership Person of the Year 2026, describing her tenure as one defined by impact, inspiration and a lasting legacy in advancing the welfare of women, children and vulnerable groups. In a statement signed by the …
The Rivers State House of Assembly has suspended impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Odu, following the intervention of President Bola Tinubu earlier in the month. According to a TVC News report, the House adopted a motion to halt the impeachment process on Thursday during its resumed sitting in Port Harcourt. …
The Association of Power Generation Companies (APGC) CEO, Dr. Joy Ogaji, says the debt owed to GenCos is now over ₦6 trillion due to a persistent shortfall in payment for electricity generated and supplied to the national grid. Ogaji, who appeared on Arise News Morning Show on Thursday, said power generation companies currently invoice approximately …
President Bola Tinubu has signed the Electoral Act 2026 (Amendment) into law, triggering widespread condemnation from opposition parties and civil society organisations, who warn that the changes could undermine Nigeria’s democratic process ahead of the 2027 general elections. The President assented to the bill at about 5pm on Wednesday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, less …
Abia State Governor Alex Otti has inaugurated the Nchedo Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) in Aba, expressing optimism that sustained advocacy and institutional response would significantly reduce gender-based violence in the state. The centre, located at the General Hospital, Aba, was established by the Abia State Government in collaboration with the European Union-funded Rule of …
The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress has backed President Bola Tinubu over his assent to the Electoral Act 2026 (Amendment), dismissing criticisms from opposition figures as noise driven by sentiment rather than substance. In a statement issued on Thursday, the party’s Publicity Secretary, Seye Oladejo, described reactions to the amendment as “orchestrated …
In a major move to centralise national earnings, President Bola Tinubu has signed an Executive Order that effectively strips the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) of the power to withhold significant portions of oil and gas revenues before they reach the Federation Account. The Executive Order, signed on February 13, and officially gazetted and …
Generation Companies (GenCos) has debunked a claim by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) that the proposed measure by the Federal Government to settle power sector debts amounts to "political settlement.” GenCos said NLC’s allegation is a misrepresentation of facts. Pinnacle Daily reports that NLC recently criticised the ongoing arrangement by the Federal Government to pay …
The proposed merger between Unity Bank Plc and Providus Bank Limited has moved closer to completion, with integration efforts progressing steadily and key regulatory milestones already secured. This was contained in a statement on Wednesday. It follows a Court-Ordered Meeting where shareholders overwhelmingly endorsed the transaction, reaffirming confidence in the combination. According to the Managing …
