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The United States Congress has urged President Donald Trump to negotiate a far-reaching bilateral pact with Nigeria. Lawmakers want Washington and Abuja to jointly protect vulnerable Christian communities and dismantle jihadist networks. They also seek to counter expanding Chinese and Russian influence across Nigeria’s security and mining sectors. Congress anchored its demand on Nigeria’s…
ABUJA — President Bola Tinubu has formally declared that Nigeria has emerged from the peak of its economic and security tribulations. Speaking during an interfaith breaking of fast at the State House Banquet Hall, the President signaled a definitive transition toward national stability. The gathering drew twenty governors from across the political spectrum, alongside deputy…
ABUJA — Nigeria’s power generation companies (Gencos) have linked the nation’s chronic electricity shortage to ₦6.2 trillion in unpaid debts and severe regulatory distortions. Despite an installed capacity of 15,500 megawatts, the national grid currently utilizes a meager 4,000MW on average. This represents a dismal 25.8 percent capacity utilization, a figure the Association of Power…
ABUJA — In a historic shift for public sector contracting, Nigeria has won a $6.2 million arbitration case against European Dynamics UK Ltd. The final ruling, delivered at the International Centre for Arbitration and Mediation in Abuja, relieves the nation of a ₦9.3 billion financial exposure. A sole arbitrator, Mrs. Funmi Roberts, dismissed the contractor’s…
LAGOS — Dr. Idowu Oyebanjo, a distinguished power systems engineer, has labeled the recurring collapse of Nigeria’s national electricity grid a “national disgrace” that would trigger immediate political resignations in any functional economy. Speaking during an interview with ARISE News on Sunday, the Managing Director of IDFON Power Engineering Consultants criticized the systemic failure that…
ABUJA — The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has formally demanded that President Bola Tinubu rescind the Executive Order mandating direct oil revenue remittances to the Federation Account. Speaking at a tense press conference on Thursday, February 19, 2026, PENGASSAN President Festus Osifo characterized the directive as a “direct attack”…
ABUJA — President Bola Tinubu convened an emergency high-level security meeting with the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) on Sunday. General Dagvin Anderson led the American delegation to the State House for these critical bilateral discussions. This diplomatic encounter signals a renewed commitment to military cooperation between Nigeria and the United States. Furthermore, the…
A federal court in Abuja has received fresh testimony regarding the controversial 2022 naira redesign policy. A star witness confirmed yesterday that Godwin Emefiele complied with a specific presidential directive for local production. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission investigator, Chinedu Eneanya, testified as the seventh prosecution witness. He told the court that late President…
The Lagos State House of Assembly has officially ordered an immediate suspension of demolitions in Makoko. This legislative directive follows a critical meeting between lawmakers and representatives of the distressed waterfront community. Members of the House Committee on Urban Development visited the area to assess the ongoing destruction. They instructed relevant ministries to halt…
Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has issued a sharp rebuke of President Bola Tinubu’s recent international travels. He accused the President of prioritising foreign engagements over the escalating domestic challenges facing the Nigerian people. Speaking in Ibadan during the golden jubilee celebration of Oyo State, Obi described January as a “distressing month.” He highlighted the…
