Nollywood actor Yul Edochie has said that many states in Nigeria are now enjoying 22 hours of electricity supply daily, thanks to the policies of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Edochie, a controversial media personality, praised Tinubu as a “master strategist” and “silent achiever” who has brought about significant improvements in electricity supply and national security. … Read more

Minister of Information and National Orientation Mohammed Idris has said the tax reforms being put out by President Bola Tinubu are long overdue for the country. The minister made the disclosure on Saturday in an event themed “Tax Reforms: The Role of Public Relations in Fostering Constructive Dialogue for National Economic Renaissance,” which was organized … Read more

The Rivers State Government has issued a seven-day warning to residents of Port Harcourt ahead of its planned demolition of shanties. The notice was issued by Mr. Evans Bipi, Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, on Saturday in Port Harcourt. Bipi expressed concern about the activities of scavengers at the Trans-Amadi industrial area, who … Read more

Atsi Kefas, a sister of Taraba State Governor Agbu Kefas, was reportedly shot during an attack by gunmen on Thursday, November 2, 2024, along Kente Road in Wukari Local Government Area of Taraba State. The attack targeted a convoy transporting the governor’s mother, Jumai, and Atsi Kefas. According to reports by Zagazola Makama, a publication … Read more

A woman studying for her examinations has been shot dead by some unknown gunmen in Jalingo, the Taraba State capital city. The police spokesperson in the state, Superintendent of Police Usman Abdullahi said the gunmen also killed a pastor during their attack. According to Abdullahi, the incident happened on Friday, December 6, night. He said … Read more

Despite claims by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) that the Port Harcourt Refinery is back and running, emerging details suggest that the Conversion Units of the refinery, responsible for producing high-value products like jet fuel and Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, are not functional. The reason behind the intention of … Read more

The federal government has sounded the alarm over the newly detected XEC COVID-19 variant. Findings reveal that the variant has spread to 29 countries globally. In a circular dated December 5, 2024, the government directed all chief medical directors and medical directors of tertiary hospitals to activate alert systems for a high index of suspicion … Read more

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has rejigged his list of nominees for the South East Development Commission (SEDC) board, replacing the initial chairman, Hon. Emeka Atuma, with Dr Emeka Nworgu. The President replaced all the three executive directors initially nominated and named two additional executive directors. The President also removed one of the board members, Donatus … Read more

There is tension in Anambra State over the whereabouts of Most Rev. Prof. Godwin Okpala, the retired Archbishop of the Niger Province and Bishop of Nnewi. The Archbishop was last seen on Friday when he embarked on a journey to Umuchu, a community in the state. It is unclear if the Archbishop and his driver … Read more

Lawyer and activist Deji Adeyanju has condemned the expulsion of Ikenga Ugochinyere by the leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party in Imo State. Ugochinyere, a serving lawmaker was expelled on Friday over allegations of anti-party activities among others. However, in his reaction, Adeyanju said it is unfortunate that the PDP swiftly move to expel the … Read more