The Senate was thrown into confusion on Wednesday as Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Senator Adams Oshiomhole engaged in a heated argument over the interpretation of the chamber’s amended Standing Rules. The standoff, which lasted more than 15 minutes, began when Akpabio started reading the Votes and Proceedings from Tuesday’s sitting. Oshiomhole, who represents Edo …
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has declared that Abdulrahman Mohammed is the legitimate National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Wike made the remark on Wednesday during a media chat in Abuja, where he addressed the party’s lingering internal crisis and criticised the rival faction led by Kabiru Tanimu Turaki. The …
A governorship aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Adamawa State, Abdulrahman Haske, has cautioned party leaders against imposing candidates under the guise of consensus ahead of the 2027 elections. Speaking during a media interaction, Haske said consensus remains a valid option in party politics but must come through dialogue, consultation, and agreement among …
Nigeria’s electricity distribution companies (DisCos) recorded N45.61 billion as revenue losses in February 2026 due to collection inefficiencies. According to the latest Commercial Performance Factsheet released by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), 11 DisCos collected a total of N196.68 billion in revenue in February. The report indicates that the total energy billed to customers …
Domestic refineries in Nigeria recorded a crude oil supply shortfall of 33.4 million barrels in the first quarter (Q1) of 2026. According to data released by the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) on Tuesday, May 5, a total of 61.9 million barrels of crude oil was allocated to domestic refineries during the quarter under …
United Bank for Africa (UBA), Redtech and MoMo PSB have partnered to expand how Nigerians make and receive payments, allowing more customers to pay without using cash or cards. UBA said this in a statement on Tuesday, May 5, explaining that under the new arrangement, MoMo PSB customers can now pay directly from their mobile …
The exit of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) has raised concerns about its impact on global energy markets, especially for oil-dependent economies like Nigeria. While the UAE’s move is largely informed by its shift toward expanding production capacity and diversifying its economy, analysts say the implications could …
Dangote Cement, BUA Cement and Lafarge Africa recorded strong profit growth of up to 117 per cent in the first quarter of 2026, as rising revenue and improved efficiency lifted their earnings compared to the same period in 2025. A review of the financial statements of cement giants for the period ended March 31, 2026, …
A devastating rainstorm has claimed two lives and destroyed more than 50 houses in Dokan Mai-Jama’a, Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State, leaving many residents homeless. The Village Head of Dokan Mai-Jama’a, Hamisu Tukur, confirmed the incident, stating that the storm caused widespread destruction across the community. Residents said the heavy downpour, accompanied by …
The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has ordered all Commissioners of Police to conduct an immediate and comprehensive audit of arms and ammunition across their commands as part of efforts to strengthen accountability and operational efficiency. Disu said the audit must be thorough, transparent, properly documented, and submitted to Force Headquarters within a stipulated timeframe, …
