In a dramatic display of protest, masquerades led a group of youths in Omu-Aran, located in Irepodun Local Government Area of Kwara State, on Friday, to express their displeasure over what they described as exorbitant electricity bills. The protesters were reacting to the sudden increase in the electricity billing regime, which saw their community moved
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has downplayed concerns over former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s recent visit to ex-President Muhammadu Buhari, asserting that the ruling party remains resolute and focused on reinforcing its base. Ganduje dismissed the notion that Atiku’s visit could pose any threat to the APC’s political
The Kaduna State government has successfully rescued 13 children who were allegedly trafficked outside the state and sold to child traffickers. The children were first taken to Abuja and later transported to Enugu by a criminal syndicate. Some members of the syndicate are still at large, and authorities are working tirelessly to bring them to
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has asserted that with the abundance of resources Nigeria possesses, there is no reason for its citizens to endure poverty. He emphasized that the nation’s vast natural wealth, if properly managed, should eradicate poverty. Unfortunately, he pointed out, mismanagement of these resources has contributed significantly to the widespread economic challenges facing
The Kwara State Government has officially announced the commencement of the third phase of its ‘Big Catch-Up’ vaccination campaign, targeting children between the ages of two and five. The initiative is set to begin on April 12 and will run through to April 17, 2025. The campaign is part of ongoing efforts to address immunisation
The Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Sokoto State, Muhammad Goronyo, has expressed strong criticism of the All Progressives Congress (APC)-led government in the state, accusing it of poor governance, financial mismanagement, and a lack of empathy for the people. Speaking to journalists at the PDP secretariat in Sokoto on Saturday, during a
The Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (Rtd), has urged the newly appointed sole administrators across the state’s 23 Local Government Areas to place the welfare of the people at the centre of their duties while upholding the highest standards of accountability and financial prudence. Speaking during a strategic meeting held at the
Fitch Ratings has upgraded Nigeria’s Long-Term Foreign-Currency Issuer Default Rating to ‘B’ from ‘B-‘, maintaining a stable outlook for the country’s economic future. This positive adjustment comes as a recognition of the government’s commitment to policy reforms implemented since it adopted orthodox economic policies in June 2023. These reforms include significant measures such as exchange
The Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) in Lagos State has expressed dissatisfaction with the Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC) over its handling of the guidelines for the upcoming 2025 Local Government election in the state. In a statement issued on Saturday by Mrs. Temilade Akinade, IPAC’s Chairperson, and George Ashiru, the council’s Public Relations Officer,
In what has been described as the largest single destruction of narcotics in its history, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has incinerated over 1.6 million kilograms of various illicit drugs seized from multiple operations across South-Western Nigeria. The drugs, which included cocaine, heroin, cannabis, methamphetamine, tramadol, codeine syrup, and a locally mixed psychoactive
