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.
Author: Weng Patrick Atokor
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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, strengthening Nigeria’s indigenous workforce and boosting technical capacity in the oil and gas industry.
CJN Bans Use of ‘Barrister’ as Name Prefix at Supreme Court, Orders Strict Compliance!
The Chief Justice of Nigeria has banned the use of “Barrister” as a name prefix at the Supreme Court, directing lawyers to comply immediately with the new courtroom naming convention
Meet Jessica Oji: The 19-Year-Old Who Ended Nigeria’s 20-Year Commonwealth Games Shot Put Medal Drought!
Meet Jessica Oji, the 19-year-old Nigerian athlete who won silver in the women’s shot put at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, ending Nigeria’s 20-year medal drought in the event.
Ex-FUOYE SUG President James Adio Regains Freedom After Court Remand as NANS Hails Victory for Justice!
Former FUOYE SUG President James Adio has regained his freedom after being remanded by an Ekiti State Magistrate Court. NANS describes his release as a victory for justice while reaffirming its commitment to defending students’ rights.
Nigeria’s military rescued 397 kidnapped victims and recorded the surrender of 57 terrorists in July, according to the Defence Headquarters, as troops intensified nationwide operations against insurgency, banditry, kidnapping, and crude oil theft.
FG Begins Free LPG Cylinder Distribution in Bayelsa to Boost Clean Cooking, Reduce Reliance on Firewood!
The Federal Government has launched the distribution of free LPG cylinders to households in Bayelsa State as part of its nationwide clean cooking initiative aimed at improving public health, reducing deforestation, and expanding access to affordable cooking gas across Nigeria.
Police, Catholic Diocese Differ Over Benue Seminarian Kelvin Ochai’s Disappearance!
Police and the Catholic Diocese of Otukpo have offered conflicting accounts over the disappearance of Benue seminarian Kelvin Ochai, with police treating it as a missing person case while the Church insists he was abducted.