Power sector experts and operators have voiced a mix of concerns, caution, and optimism following the shift in regulatory control of electricity markets to individual states. This development comes in the wake of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission's (NERC) recent announcement on the…
President Bola Tinubu has pledged to confront the issue of land-grabbing in Benue State if investigations confirm it as the root cause of the recurring attacks by armed herdsmen. He emphasized that such criminal acts will not be tolerated under his administration.
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Members of the Osun State Caucus in the House of Representatives have appealed to President Bola Tinubu to urgently order the release of the withheld federal allocations meant for the 30 Local Government Councils in Osun State. They described the delay as unconstitutional…
President Bola Tinubu has pledged to confront the issue of land-grabbing in Benue State if investigations confirm it as the root cause of the recurring attacks by armed herdsmen. He emphasized that such criminal acts will not be tolerated under his administration.
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The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced it will commence the nationwide distribution of Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) and Automotive Gas Oil (diesel) starting August 15. This move is seen as a strategic effort to ease the pressure on fuel supply across the country.…
A rising wave of Nigerians on social media are urging the Federal Government to declare a state of emergency in Benue State after a reported 200 people were killed in a violent two-day attack allegedly carried out by suspected herders. The scale of…
President Bola Tinubu has renewed his directive to security chiefs to take urgent and decisive action to restore peace in Benue State. This was disclosed in a statement by his spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, following renewed violence in the state that has led to…
With the 2027 general election still two years away, speculations about replacing Vice President Kashim Shettima on President Bola Tinubu’s re-election ticket have sparked internal divisions within the All Progressives Congress (APC). The controversy is already causing unrest among party stakeholders, particularly in…
The Federal Government has assured that the issue of unpaid ground rents by several foreign embassies in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) will be resolved through diplomatic procedures. This assurance comes amid growing concerns over the embassies’ failure to meet land-use financial obligations.…
The House of Representatives Committee on Constitution Review is set to host a high-level legislative dialogue on Nigeria’s national security architecture today, in partnership with the Office of the National Security Adviser. The event is part of efforts to strengthen the country's security…