Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Dr. Monday Onyekachi Ubani, has called on labour unions not to undertake actions that undermine the Dangote Petroleum Refinery, noting that it is a strategic investment in the oil and gas sector that the country can’t afford to watch being sabotaged by those seeking to advance selfish interests. Ubani, who …
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Oluyede, has urged journalists and media organisations across Nigeria to take an active role in countering terrorist propaganda and misinformation aimed at undermining the country’s peace and security. Responsible Reportage Critical to Military Success Speaking in Abuja at the opening of the Directorate of Army Public Relations’ …
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has reported a sharp drop in revenue remittance by electricity distribution companies (DisCos) in the second quarter (Q2) of 2025, signalling renewed financial strain in Nigeria’s power sector. According to the latest NERC Q2 2025 Quarterly Report, DisCos collectively remitted ₦399.20 billion to the electricity market — a 27.9 …
Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP), on Tuesday resumed plenary at the National Assembly after serving a six-month suspension imposed by the Senate. The lawmaker arrived at the Senate chamber at exactly 11:42 a.m., marking her official return to legislative duties. She walked into the chamber, proceeded to her seat, and exchanged greetings with …
Nigeria’s preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Lesotho have taken a blow as injuries and visa delays cut the Super Eagles’ 23-man squad down to 21 players. Head coach Eric Sekou Chelle now faces a selection challenge ahead of the Group C showdown in Polokwane, South Africa, this Friday. Key players like …
The Nigeria Police Force has stopped enforcing vehicle tinted glass permits across the country after a Federal High Court ordered an immediate suspension of the exercise. Last week, the Federal High Court in Warri, Delta State, issued the directive in a case filed by human rights lawyer John Aikpokpo-Martins against the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) …
The World Bank has revealed that despite Nigeria’s recent reform gains, an estimated 139 million citizens still live in poverty. Speaking at the launch of the latest Nigeria Development Update (NDU) report in Abuja on Wednesday, the Bank’s Country Director for Nigeria, Mathew Verghis, commended the federal government for implementing bold macroeconomic reforms, including the …
The growing scandal over the academic credentials of former Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji, has entered a new phase after Premium Times published details of how it uncovered what it says are forged certificates. The revelations have triggered sharp exchanges, denials, and calls for accountability across the media, political, and legal spheres. …
The House of Representatives has firmly rejected the United States Senate’s description of Nigeria’s security situation as a “genocide against Christians” or a form of state-sponsored persecution. During plenary on Wednesday, lawmakers also moved to counter a proposed US Senate bill seeking to designate Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern (CPC) and impose sanctions …
Following Professor Mahmood Yakubu’s formal exit as Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), a fierce debate has erupted over who will take charge of the electoral body ahead of the 2027 general elections. Yakubu, the 13th INEC boss, was appointed in 2015 and reappointed in 2020, making 10 years of service, the longest-serving …
