Abuja-Lagos Super Highway Project faces threat as two consortiums engage in battle for FG’s nod
The ambitious Abuja-Lagos Super Highway and High-Speed Train projects have been hit by controversy as two organizations, AEC Unity Network Limited and AEC-Geofocus Consortium, battle over who has the right to lead the project. AEC Unity Network Limited, officially recognized by the Federal Government of Nigeria, has denied any affiliation with AEC-Geofocus Consortium. According to […]
AEDC gives reason for fresh blackout in Abuja
Residents of Abuja are experiencing a power outage, and the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) has explained the reason for this disruption. The blackout is due to a fault in the 132-kilovolt transmission lines connecting Katampe to the AT5 Central Area Transmission Station. In a statement released on its official X account, AEDC assured the […]
Armed Forces Remembrance Day: Unprovoked killing of military men unacceptable – Anokwu
Armed Forces Remembrance Day is a time to honor the sacrifices of our military personnel, both fallen and living. Engr Chidi Anokwu, a social crusader and the International President of De Norsemen Kclub International, recently used the occasion to urge Nigerians to respect and support military men and women who risk their lives daily to […]
NIN Registration: Lepers decry lack of identity, exclusion
In Nigeria, where digital transformation and a cashless economy are rapidly becoming the norm, an overlooked group struggles in silence—people affected by leprosy. While the country advances, lepers remain excluded from basic systems like the National Identification Number (NIN) registration, leaving them unable to access essential services such as banking, healthcare, and voting. In Ogun […]
Mother of youth corper killed by gospel singer in Nasarawa recalls last moment with her daughter
In a devastating tragedy, Ojomachenwu Adaidu, the mother of Salome Adaidu, has opened up about her final moments with her beloved daughter. Salome, a member of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), was brutally killed in Nasarawa State last weekend by her partner, Timileyin Ajayi. Salome’s grieving mother described her daughter as vibrant, loving, and […]
Demolitions: Community groans as Akwa Ibom govt sacks over 50 families
For residents of Ifa Ikot Okpon in Uyo Local Government Area, Akwa Ibom State, the Christmas of 2024 was marked by heartbreak. Over 50 families were unexpectedly rendered homeless after the state government demolished their houses, leaving the community in ruins and despair. The demolition affected about 100 houses, displacing 182 people. Victims claim the […]
Petrol To Cost More As Depot Owners Raise Price To ₦950/Litre
Petrol prices in Nigeria are expected to rise as depot owners have increased their prices by about 4.74%. This follows the recent rise in crude oil prices, including the price of Nigeria’s Bonny Light, which went up from $73 per barrel to $80 per barrel this week. Some depots have already raised their prices. For […]
Nigeria’s crude oil production increases — OPEC
Nigeria’s crude oil production experienced an increase in November 2024. According to the latest data from the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), the country’s average daily oil production rose by 152,000 barrels, reaching 1.486 million barrels per day (mbpd), up from 1.333 mbpd in October. This marked an 11 percent increase compared to […]
Naira stumbles to N1,548 per dollar
The naira continues to struggle as it dropped further against the dollar on Monday, January 13. At the official exchange market, new data from FMDQ revealed that the naira weakened to N1,548.89 per dollar. This is a drop of N5.86 compared to Friday’s closing rate of N1,543.03. The story was similar in the black market, […]
NLC shut down Radio and TV stations over non-implementation of minimum wage
The Lagos State chapter of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and workers have halted operations at Lagos Television, Eko FM/Radio Lagos, and Lagos Traffic Radio. This protest, held on Monday, was organized to demand the implementation of the N85,000 minimum wage promised by the Lagos State Government. The workers, supported by the Radio, Television, Theatre […]