September 9, 2025

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General NERC

NERC Hosts 2nd NESI Stakeholders’ Meeting to Address Power Sector Reform

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) on Wednesday convened the second Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry (NESI) Stakeholders’ Meeting of 2025, bringing together critical players in the country’s power sector to chart a progressive course for the industry. Held in Abuja, the high-level meeting assembled representatives from generation, transmission, and distribution companies, along with government officials,

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Governor Oborevwori Commissions Key Infrastructure Projects at Delta State Polytechnic, Otefe-Oghara

Oghara, Delta State — In a move to boost technical and tertiary education in Delta State, Governor Sheriff Oborevwori on Saturday commissioned several major infrastructure projects at the Delta State Polytechnic, Otefe-Oghara. The commissioned projects include newly constructed lecture halls, administrative blocks, and upgraded road networks within the campus. These developments aim to enhance the

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EFCC Fraud General

EFCC Slams Fresh Charges Against Emefiele Over Alleged Theft, Fraudulent Acquisition of 753 Duplexes in Abuja

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has filed fresh criminal charges against the former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Godwin Emefiele, accusing him of grand theft and the illegal acquisition of a sprawling estate consisting of 753 duplexes in Abuja, alongside the alleged concealment of billions of naira using proxy

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Eid festival General

Ileya: Makinde Eases Festive Burden for Oyo Workers with Subsidised Rams and Food Items

As part of preparations for the 2025 Eid-el-Kabir celebration, the Oyo State Government has extended economic relief to its civil and public servants through the distribution of subsidised festive commodities. A total of 2,500 workers benefited from the gesture, which included rams, bags of rice, vegetable oil, and other staple food items. The initiative, which

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FG Declares June 6th and 9th, 2025 Public Holidays for Eid-ul-Adha Celebration

The Federal Government has declared Friday, June 6th, and Monday, June 9th, 2025, as public holidays to commemorate this year’s Eid-ul-Adha festival. This announcement was made by the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, on behalf of the Federal Government, in a statement released on Friday. The minister congratulated all Muslim faithful both at home

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Nigerians Will Soon Experience Relief from High Cost of Living – Tinubu’s Media Adviser, Onanuga Assures

The Special Adviser on Media and Information Strategy to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Mr. Bayo Onanuga, has assured Nigerians that the current economic challenges will ease in the near future as the administration’s sweeping reforms begin to yield tangible results across various sectors. Speaking during a media interaction with journalists in Lagos on Sunday, Onanuga

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General Insecurity

Rep Saba Raises Concern Over Insecurity in Kwara, Urges President Tinubu’s Swift Intervention

A member of the House of Representatives representing Edu, Moro, and Patigi Federal Constituency in Kwara State, Hon. Ahmed Adamu Saba, has sounded the alarm over the escalating wave of insecurity ravaging his constituency, urging President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, and security agencies to act swiftly before the situation spirals further out of

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General National Sports Festival

Governor Abiodun Supports Bereaved Families of Kano Athletes With N1 Million Each After Fatal Crash

In a heartfelt show of compassion, Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has extended financial assistance to the families of the 22 Kano State athletes and officials who lost their lives in a devastating road accident while returning from the 2024 National Sports Festival, held in Abeokuta. Each affected family received the sum of ₦1

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General Youths

Youth Killed in Ilorin as Clash Erupts Between Residents and KWEPA Task Force

A tense atmosphere enveloped the Adeta Roundabout area of Ilorin West Local Government Area, Kwara State, on Saturday, following a violent confrontation between residents and officials of the Kwara State Environmental Protection Agency (KWEPA), resulting in the tragic death of a young man and the destruction of government property. The deceased, identified as Waris of

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General Judiciary

Judiciary Workers Insist on Indefinite Strike as Talks With DSS Collapse, Supreme Court Pulls Out

Barring any last-minute reversal, judiciary workers under the aegis of the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN), Federal High Court Chapter, are set to begin an indefinite nationwide strike today, Monday, June 2, following a breakdown in negotiations with federal authorities over longstanding welfare demands. Despite interventions from several quarters, including a late-night meeting with

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