BREAKING: Senate Suspends Budget Defence For Auditor General’s Office
The Nigerian Senate has taken a strong stance by suspending the 2025 budget defence for the Office of the Auditor General for the Federation (OAGF). This decision was made after the Auditor General, S.K. Chira, and his team appeared before the Senate Committee on Public Accounts with poorly prepared and inconsistent budget documents. The Senate […]
50% telecoms tariff hike: Nigerians to drag FG to court
The Nigerian government has approved a 50% increase in telecom tariffs, sparking widespread backlash from citizens and businesses. Many Nigerians, led by the National Association of Telecoms Subscribers (NATCOMS), are planning to challenge the decision in court. The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) recently approved the increase, which raises call costs from ₦11 to ₦16.5 per […]
ICPC secures conviction of university accountant for ₦60m fraud in Sokoto
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has successfully convicted Lukumanu Sani Waziri, an accountant at Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital (UDUTH) in Sokoto, for embezzling over ₦60 million in public funds. Waziri was found guilty of using the Government Integrated Financial Information System (GIFMIS) to illegally access and divert funds. The […]
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 […]