The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has reported the vandalism of four towers along the Owerri-Ahoada 132kV Double Circuit line. The affected towers, numbered T171 to T174, collapsed around 6:23 pm on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, disrupting power supply to the Ahoda, Gbarain, and Yenagoa 132kV transmission substations. This incident has left parts of Rivers
Senator Ireti Kingibe, representing the Federal Capital Territory, has pledged her commitment to addressing the sexual harassment allegation raised by Kogi Central lawmaker Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan against Senate President Godswill Akpabio. This announcement was made on Friday through a statement shared on her official X handle, titled “My Unwavering Stance for Justice and Women’s Rights.” Kingibe’s
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, has filed a contempt suit against Senate President Godswill Akpabio and others over her six-month suspension without pay from the Senate. Others listed in the Form 48 contempt charge, filed before the Federal High Court in Abuja and sighted on Thursday, include the Clerk of the National
Efforts by opposition parties to unseat President Bola Tinubu in 2027 gained momentum on Thursday, with the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governors, the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, and the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) planning an alliance to challenge the Tinubu-led All Progressives Congress (APC) government. The Chairman of the PDP Governors’
Kaduna – Former Kaduna State governor, Malam Nasiru El-Rufai, revealed that he sought permission from former President Muhammadu Buhari before leaving the All Progressives Congress (APC) to join the Social Democratic Party (SDP). In an interview with the BBC Hausa Service, El-Rufai stated that he always seeks Buhari’s consent and advice before making decisions. He
Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, expressed optimism on Thursday that history will judge President Bola Tinubu favorably. He noted that the country has crossed a critical threshold, and the pains of reform are gradually easing. Idris highlighted the current reduction in food prices and stability in exchange rates as evidence that President
As the Anambra governorship election draws near, Hon. Obidike Chukwuebuka, a prominent chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has expressed confidence that the party’s candidate will uphold the four-year zoning formula favoring Anambra South. This statement comes despite the APC’s public stance of distancing itself from any zoning arrangement. Valentine Iyke-Oliobi, the Anambra APC
On Thursday, the House of Representatives took a significant step towards the eventual passage of four tax reform bills presented by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on October 8, 2024. The House Committee on Finance’s report was considered and approved, paving the way for the bills to be read for the third time before their final
President Bola Tinubu has resolved the leadership crisis in the Lagos State House of Assembly by announcing his support for the return of Mudashiru Obasa as Speaker. His decision, according to investigation, counteract an earlier recommendation for his resignation by the party conflict resolution panel, jointly led by the former governor of Osun State, Pa
Vice President Kashim Shettima yesterday, said the economic policies of the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Administration are yielding positive results. He said his claim is evident in the incremental stability of the Naira and the reduction in petrol and food prices. Speaking at an Iftar (breaking of the Ramadan fast) organised for the Senate leaders
