Federal Government rules out an immediate electricity tariff hike, saying its priority is improved power supply, universal metering, and fair billing before any future tariff review.
Year: 2026
27 Farmer-Herder Conflict Alerts Recorded in Katsina, Zamfara as Security Concerns Persist – Report!
A new early warning report recorded 27 farmer-herder conflict alerts across Katsina and Zamfara, highlighting persistent security risks, rural tensions, and the need for stronger conflict prevention measures in northwest Nigeria.
Global Mistrust Hurting Business, Trade, Economic Stability, Says Okonjo-Iweala!
WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala warns that growing global mistrust is undermining international business, trade and economic stability, calling for greater transparency, cooperation and urgent WTO reforms.
Yahaya Bello Meets Ribadu, Commends Tinubu’s Security Strategy as Nigeria Records Gains Against Insecurity!
Former Kogi Governor Yahaya Bello meets National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu and commends President Bola Tinubu’s administration for reported gains in tackling insecurity across Nigeria. The meeting highlights ongoing security reforms, intelligence-led operations, and national efforts to strengthen peace and stability.
David Umahi Rejects Claims of Attacking Peter Obi Supporters, Says He Only Urged South-East to Back Tinubu!
Nigeria’s Works Minister David Umahi denies attacking Peter Obi supporters, insisting he only urged South-East voters to support President Bola Tinubu based on the administration’s infrastructure projects and governance record.
Anambra Land Dispute: Monarch Appeals for Peace, Seeks Soludo’s Intervention While Rejecting Allegations of Partisanship!
Anambra monarch denies supporting either faction in the Umuawulu land ownership dispute and urges Governor Chukwuma Soludo to intervene through a fair, lawful, and peaceful resolution as tensions persist between Umuenu and Enugwu quarters.
Canada Clarifies Citizenship Rules for People Born Abroad, Reinforcing Direct Descent Policy!
Canada has clarified its citizenship-by-descent rules for people born abroad, reaffirming the first-generation limit while explaining eligibility requirements for families with Canadian parents. Wengglobal examines the implications for global and African communities.
Canada Clarifies Citizenship Rules for People Born Abroad, Emphasises Direct Family Connection!
Canada has clarified its citizenship rules for people born abroad, explaining who qualifies through a Canadian parent and how the updated citizenship-by-descent law affects families worldwide.
UNIOSUN Vice-Chancellor Warns Fresh Students Against Cultism, Cybercrime, Other Social Vices
UNIOSUN Vice-Chancellor Prof. Clement Adebooye has warned newly admitted students against cultism, cybercrime, examination malpractice, drug abuse, and other misconduct, reaffirming the university’s zero-tolerance policy on indiscipline.
MSF Sounds Alarm on Noma Crisis in Nigeria as Thousands of Children Face Preventable Deaths!
Médecins Sans Frontières calls for urgent action against noma in Nigeria, warning that the preventable childhood disease continues to claim thousands of lives. Learn about the causes, impact, treatment, and the urgent response needed to combat this neglected disease.
50 NCDMB-Sponsored Trainees Graduate in Crane Operations, Strengthening Nigeria’s Oil and Gas Workforce!
Fifty NCDMB-sponsored trainees have graduated in crane operations in Rivers State, boosting indigenous workforce capacity and strengthening local content development in Nigeria’s oil and gas industry.
Biological Solutions Offer New Hope Against Environmental Pollution, Don Says!
Environmental experts advocate the adoption of bio-pesticides, bio-fertilisers and bio-stimulants as sustainable biological solutions to combat pollution, improve soil health and promote climate-resilient agriculture across Africa and beyond.
NAPTIP Arrests 120 Suspected Human Traffickers, Rescues Over 300 Victims in Ondo!
NAPTIP says it has arrested 120 suspected human traffickers and rescued over 300 victims in Ondo State within three years, reaffirming efforts to combat human trafficking through enforcement, rehabilitation, and public awareness.
PSG Chief Nasser Al-Khelaifi Rejects FIFA Presidency Bid, Leaving UEFA’s Search for Infantino Challenger Wide Open!
PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi has ruled out challenging Gianni Infantino for the FIFA presidency in 2027, forcing UEFA to continue its search for a candidate amid growing debates over football governance, FIFA reforms, and the future leadership of the global game.
Union Rejects Kwara Government’s ‘No Work, No Pay’ Threat, Throws Weight Behind Striking Law Officers!
JUSUN rejects the Kwara State Government’s ‘no work, no pay’ threat against striking law officers, warning of possible nationwide labour action unless the dispute is resolved through dialogue.