Electricity consumer groups on Wednesday kicked against the minor adjustment in electricity tariffs approved…
Month: January 2021
NUEE accuses FG of colluding with DISCOs to exploit Nigerians
……as Nigerians react to new electricity tariff By Ife Osemedua Deputy President of the Nigeria…
China denies WHO team entry to study origins of COVID-19
By Deborah Hassan The World Health Organisation (WHO) has rebuked China for blocking a…
Nigerian community celebrates outgoing UN ambassador, Itegboje
Members of the Nigerian community in the U.S. on Tuesday night celebrated Ambassador Samson Itegboje,…
Grammys postpone 2021 ceremony to March 14 over Covid-19 concerns
The 2021 Grammys ceremony, originally scheduled for January 31st, has been postponed due to concerns…
John Nwodo emerges national coordinator of Southern, Middle Belt Forum
Southern and Middle Belt Leaders Forum (SMBLF) has appointed Chief John Nwodo as national coordinator.…
Governors shun Southeast bi-partisan meeting in Abia
By Kenneth Onuoha South-east governors and major stakeholders in the region, on Tuesday, December 5, 2021,…
The enviable synergy between Anambra progressives and Sen. Ubah
By Kamen Chuks Ogbonna On the 28th of December 2020, members of the Anambra Progressives And…
FG’s job programme inaugurated in Kaduna
The Federal Government’s Extended Special Public Works (ESPW), also known as the 774,000 jobs programme, has…
COVID-19: Nigeria reports 1,354 new infections, highest ever – NCDC
Nigeria has recorded 1,354 new infections of the deadly coronavirus (COVID-19), the Nigeria Centre for Disease…
Obaseki didn’t forge certificate, University of Ibadan tells court
Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo opened his defence on Tuesday at the Federal High Court Abuja,…
Gunmen kidnap 20 travelers in Nasarawa, kill former Education Secretary
About 20 travelers were kidnapped by gunmen along Mungi sharp corner Buga Gwari,Gadabuke in Toto local…
Police arrest 71 for violating COVID-19 safety protocols
The Police Command in Lagos State has arrested 71 suspects for allegedly violating COVID-19 safety protocols…
We will implement FG’s directive on travel ban – Immigration Boss
The Controller-General (CG), Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Mr Muhammed Babandede, has said the Service will implement…
2023: Cede presidential tickets to southeast, Igbo leaders urge political parties
Prominent politicians from the South-East on Tuesday met and resolved to unite across party lines to…
DSS not recruiting – Spokesman
The Department of State Services (DSS) says it is not currently recruiting and therefore, cautions the…
731 Batch B NYSC members test positive for COVID-19
The Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 has revealed that 731 members of Batch B National…
Economic Sustainability Plan: Osinbajo briefs Buhari on progress so far
By Moses Okorie President Muhammadu Buhari, on Tuesday, January 5, took to his official Twitter handle,…
Paternity controversy: FCMB MD proceed on leave as bank probes allegation
Adam Nuru, managing director of First City Monument Bank (FCMB), has gone on leave amid the…
‘Ogoni Clean Up’ deceptive, politically motivated – Wike
…as Enugu State Governor commissions 16.06km Dualised Saakpenwa-Bori Highway Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike says…
The Corporate Governance and crisis communication web at FCMB
By Chido Nwakanma Two matters stand out in the FCMB saga. One is the issue of…
Understanding the Nigerian Moral Imbalance
By Ernest Omoarelojie Eric Arthur Blair, better known as George Orwell, will forever be remembered for…
Obiano mourns Nkwonta, APGA Publicity Secretary
The governor of Anambra State, Chief Willie Obiano has described the sudden demise of the former…
PDP raises the alarm over plot to setup strange office in Osogbo
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has alerted Nigerians of what it tagged clandestine plots by certain…
Stop reminding Nigerians of your wasted 16 years misadventure, APC tells PDP
By Moses Okorie The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has urged the opposition Peoples Democratic Party…
COVID-19: Gov Fintiri imposes curfew, bans social events in Adamawa
Disturbed by the second wave of COVID-19 pandemic and violation of protocols, Governor Ahmadu Fintiri of…
Gulf crisis: Qatari emir lands in Saudi Arabia for GCC summit
Qatar’s ruler was greeted by Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on arrival in the…
COVID-19 is real, Paul Okoye says as he confirms positive status
Popular Nigerian singer, Paul Okoye fondly referred to as Rude Boy, has taken to…
BREAKING: NERC hikes electricity tariff 2 months after 50 percent increment
Nigerians are set to pay even more for electricity as the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission,…
ABCON tasks CBN on forex stability in 2021
The Association of Bureaux De Change Operators of Nigeria (ABCON) on Tuesday urged the…