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Nigeria’s electricity grid suffered another total collapse on Tuesday morning. This failure plunged vast sections of the country into immediate darkness. Data from the Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) showed zero megawatts. This occurred at approximately 11:00 am across all distribution companies. The incident marks the second major grid failure within just five days. The…
Questions over party affiliation resurfaced in Sokoto on Monday after the African Democratic Congress (ADC) formally disputed claims that former senator Abubakar Gada was ever a registered member of the party, describing such assertions as false and unsupported by its records. The clarification was issued by the Chairman of the ADC in Sokoto State,…
Human rights lawyer Femi Falana has challenged the Nigerian military command over its recent conduct. He argues the military should have apologised for initially denying an alleged coup attempt. The senior advocate spoke during a live interview on Tuesday afternoon. The controversy began when the military high command dismissed reports of a plot last week….
Osun State has again become the centre of political tension as Governor Ademola Adeleke appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to intervene in the lingering local government crisis. The dispute over who controls the state’s councils has persisted despite court rulings and elections. Adeleke’s move escalates the issue to the presidency. The crisis dates to…
Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates have formalised a major trade agreement aimed at easing market access and reducing costs on thousands of products traded between both countries, marking a significant step in Nigeria’s broader economic and trade diplomacy. The Federal Government signed a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) with the UAE in January…
President Bola Tinubu has described Nigeria’s security alliance with the United States as a strategic priority. This cooperation focuses on counterterrorism and protecting vulnerable citizens. Nigerian troops lead these operations to ensure national sovereignty remains intact. Minister of Information, Mohammed Idris, represented the President at a conference in Kano on Monday. He addressed the Centre…
The Federal Government has urged the Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU) to call off its ongoing strike, assuring health workers that concerns around the Consolidated Health Salary Structure (CONHESS) are being reviewed through due process. Addressing the situation, the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) warned against what it described as fragmented and selective narratives surrounding the…
The Dangote Petrochemical Refinery has announced a strategic realignment of its Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) pricing, marking the end of its seasonal price support programme. Under the new pricing structure released on Monday, the refinery’s gantry price has moved to ₦799 per litre, while the retail pump price at MRS stations nationwide is now set…
The National Assembly reconvened for plenary on Tuesday, with a packed legislative agenda focused on Nigeria’s fiscal future and the integrity of its democratic processes. Top of the priority list is the rigorous scrutiny of President Bola Tinubu’s proposed ₦58.47 trillion 2026 budget, which was initially presented to a joint session last December. Senate Leader,…
Long-standing voting patterns in Kano State place the state firmly within Nigeria’s tradition of opposition politics, a reality that could shape the outcome of the 2027 general elections if current political alignments change. This was the central argument advanced by political analyst and former presidential aide, Dr. Umar Ardo, who has cautioned that Kano…
