Eba Island: Ogun Reaffirms Authority

The Ogun State Government has officially reaffirmed its territorial jurisdiction over Eba Island. This strategic coastal territory, located in Ogun Waterside Local Government Area, recently attracted national attention. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu recently approved the commencement of drilling activities at a revitalized oil well there. However, conflicting claims from certain quarters in Ondo State have…

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President Tinubu, Nigerian President

Visit to Turkey: Tinubu Returns to Abuja

  President Bola Ahmed Tinubu returned to the nation’s capital on Saturday night following a high-stakes state visit to Türkiye. The presidential aircraft, Nigeria Air Force 1, touched down at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport at 8:55 p.m. Several senior government officials, including FCT Minister Nyesom Wike and Finance Minister Wale Edun, received the President…

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Air Peace Denies Collusion Claims Over Delayed Lagos–São Paulo Flight

Nigeria’s largest airline, Air Peace, has dismissed allegations that it colluded with the Federal Government to mislead the public over the proposed Lagos–São Paulo direct flight, describing the claims as false and deliberately misleading. The allegations emerged following reports that Nigerians residing in Brazil accused both the Bola Tinubu administration and Air Peace of deceiving…

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Federal Government Reaffirms Ban on Meter Sales as New Distribution Phase Begins

Federal Government Reaffirms Ban on Meter Sales as New Distribution Phase Begins

The Federal Government has issued a stern warning against the illegal sale of electricity meters. Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, reaffirmed this stance during a strategic ministerial briefing in Abuja. He stated clearly that consumers must not pay out-of-pocket for these essential measuring devices. This directive aims to protect Nigerians from arbitrary charges imposed by…

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Kano Launches Awareness Campaign, Distributes Free Medication to Combat Whooping Cough

The Kano State Government has launched a targeted public health awareness campaign and distributed free medication to residents following reports of suspected whooping cough cases in parts of the state. The intervention was carried out on Thursday in Durmawa community, Tiga, within Bebeji Local Government Area, as part of efforts to prevent the spread of…

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Witness Details Systematic Siphoning of ₦5.6bn Kogi Local Government Funds into Private Accounts

Witness Details Systematic Siphoning of ₦5.6bn Kogi Local Government Funds into Private Accounts Under Yahaya Bello

  A startling revelation emerged on thursday 29th January, 2026, at the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja regarding Kogi State. An Economic and Financial Crimes Commission witness detailed the diversion of ₦5.6 billion from local accounts. The funds allegedly moved from local government coffers into various private company bank accounts. This testimony forms a…

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Human Rights Groups condemn Police crackdown on Lagos anti-demolition protesters

Human rights groups, activists, and social media users have condemned the Lagos State Police and government for their treatment of residents protesting home demolitions on Wednesday. Police used tear gas to disperse hundreds of demonstrators in Ikeja who claimed they were being displaced without adequate compensation or relocation. Protesters from Makoko, Oworonshoki, Owode-Onirin, and other…

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Brent Crude Surges Past $103 on US Blockade of Iran

FG Lowers Entry Barriers as Nigeria Offers 50 Oil Blocks in 2025 Licensing Round

The Federal Government has lowered entry barriers in Nigeria’s 2025 oil and gas licensing round, offering 50 oil blocks for bidding in a move aimed at boosting crude oil output, attracting fresh investment, and improving transparency in the upstream sector. The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) disclosed this during a pre-bid webinar for potential…

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