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Nigerian Coast Guard Bill Passes Second Reading in Senate

A bill to establish the Nigerian Coast Guard has successfully moved forward in the Senate, passing its second reading on October 15. This important legislation, sponsored by Sen. Wasiu Eshilokun (APC-Lagos), aims to strengthen Nigeria’s maritime security and provide support to the Nigerian Navy during wartime. During the debate, Sen. Eshilokun explained that the proposed […]

Police Arrest 10,852 Suspects in Three Months, Focus on Security for Ondo Election

Over the past three months, the MetroPolice have successfully arrested 10,852 suspects across the country for various crimes, including kidnapping, banditry, armed robbery, and other serious offenses. This large-scale operation was part of the police force’s effort to reduce crime and ensure the safety of citizens. The Inspector-General of Police, Olukayode Egbetokun, shared this development […]

Nigeria’s National Grid Fails Twice in 24 Hours, Leaving Millions Without Power

Nigeria’s national power grid has collapsed twice within a span of 24 hours, causing major blackouts across the country. This latest crisis adds to the ongoing challenges of the nation’s energy infrastructure, which has struggled for years to provide reliable electricity to its population. The first grid failure occurred on Monday evening, throwing the country […]

Government Plans 25% Tax on Nigerians Earning Over N100 Million

The Nigerian government is planning a significant change to the tax system that may require wealthy individuals earning over N100 million per month to pay a 25% income tax. Taiwo Oyedele, who leads the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee, shared this proposal at the recent 30th Nigeria Economic Summit in Abuja. Oyedele pointed […]

Nationwide Power Outage Occurs as National Grid Fails for the Sixth Time in 2024

On Monday evening, Nigeria faced yet another major power crisis as the national electricity grid collapsed for the sixth time this year. The blackout occurred at 6:58 p.m. and resulted in widespread outages that affected millions of citizens across various regions. The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) was quick to address the situation, announcing the […]

EFCC operatives invaded our live broadcast, abducted presenters’ – Enugu Radio

Urban 94.5FM, a popular radio station in Enugu, Nigeria, faced a shocking disruption when officers from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) reportedly raided the station during a live broadcast. This unexpected event, which took place on Monday, October 14, at around 5:45 pm, has raised concerns among listeners and citizens alike. In an […]

ECOWAS Court Elects New Leaders as Justice Asante Steps Down

The ECOWAS Court of Justice (CCJ) recently made a significant change in leadership. Cape Verde’s Justice Ricardo Gonçalves has been elected as the new President, while Sierra Leone’s Justice Sengu Koroma will serve as the new Vice President. Both judges will hold their positions for a four-year term that cannot be renewed. The election took […]

Nigeria’s Economic Challenges: Suswam Points Out Rising Egg Prices and Transport Issues

Former Benue State governor, Gabriel Suswam, has expressed concern over the economic hardship currently affecting Nigerians. Speaking in an interview on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily, Suswam highlighted how rising prices are making life difficult for everyday citizens, including himself. One of the major points Suswam raised was the steep increase in the cost of eggs. […]

Fire Ravages Zamfara State Speaker’s Residence, Destroying Property Worth Millions

This past weekend, a devastating fire tore through the residence of Hon. Bilyaminu Ismail Moriki, the Speaker of the Zamfara State House of Assembly, located in Gusau, the state capital. The inferno, which engulfed parts of the Speaker’s home, left significant damage in its wake, destroying property worth millions of Naira. The fire started unexpectedly, […]