Nigerians to see better electricity supply within two weeks – Adelabu’s aide
The Chief Technical Adviser to the Minister of Power, Adebayo Olowoniyi, says Nigerians should begin to see gradual improvement in electricity supply as maintenance work on a major gas pipeline nears completion, with full restoration expected within two weeks. Olowoniyi stated this on Thursday while appearing on Arise TV, days after the minister, Adebayo Adelabu, […]
What Nigerians will pay for UK visas, citizenship from April
The United Kingdom government will increase fees for a wide range of visas, residency applications and citizenship processes from April 8, 2026, with the hike affecting Nigerians and other foreign nationals seeking to visit, study, work or settle in the country. The revised fee schedule, published by the UK Home Office and sighted by PUNCH […]
Eight dead as terrorists bomb bridge in Niger
Eight persons were killed on Monday when terrorists detonated an improvised explosive device, IED, along Luma Road in Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State. The same attackers reportedly used a similar device to destroy a bridge connecting the Luma-Babana-Agwara communities — a vital route serving residents travelling to the Babanna border market, which holds […]
Delta women assault: Why unmarried girls are barred from Ozoro festival – Community leader
The President-General of the Ozoro Progress Union, Asiafa Berkeley, has explained why young unmarried girls are traditionally forbidden from appearing during certain moments of the Alue-Do festival in Delta State. Berkeley clarified this while condemning the harassment of women during the event. During the festival in one of the communities in Ozoro, in Delta, some […]
Airlines under pressure after jet fuel surges 100%
There are indications that airfares may jump in the coming weeks following the hike in the cost of aviation fuel, commonly referred to as Jet A1, a development that is already putting pressure on airline operations and signalling higher ticket costs for passengers. The spike in JetA1 price is largely due to the crisis in […]
State police: Govs submit proposal for N’Assembly review
The Nigeria Governors Forum on Sunday said it has submitted its contribution on the proposed state police framework to the National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, with the document expected to be transmitted to the National Assembly. The NGF Chairman and Kwara State Governor, Abdulrahman AbdulRazaq, disclosed this during a meeting with President Bola Tinubu […]
Insecurity: Army chief urges troops to uphold unity, sacrifice
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has urged troops of Operation Fasan Yamma and other formations of the Nigerian Army to remain united, disciplined, and committed to defending the nation, as Muslims across Nigeria celebrate Eid-el-Fitr. Shaibu conveyed the message on Sunday during a special Eid-el-Fitr Sallah luncheon held for frontline personnel within […]
NAF to sustain air operations against terrorists — CAS
The Nigerian Air Force says it will sustain intensified air operations against terrorists and criminal elements across the country. According to a statement shared via the agency’s X handle on Monday, the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Aneke, made the commitment while honouring troops of Operation WHIRL STROKE during an Eid-el-Fitr luncheon […]
VC IUO @70: ESAMA OF BENIN GIFTS PROF. LAWRENCE EZEMONYE LUXURY CAR
The Esama of Benin, His Excellency, Sir Chief Dr. Gabriel Osawaru Igbinedion, hosted a grand birthday celebration in honor of Professor Lawrence Ezemonye, Vice Chancellor of Igbinedion University, Okada, as he turns 70. The event was a testament to the renowned generosity of the House of Igbinedion. A beautifully decorated cake stood tall before Professor […]
Report of 150 bandits drowning in Sokoto river fake – NIWA
The National Inland Waterways Authority has debunked reports alleging that about 150 bandits drowned in a boat mishap in the Sabon Gida area of Sabon Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State. The NIWA Area Manager in charge of the Sokoto Zonal Office, Mr Bello Bala, dismissed the report as fake in an interview with […]
