A tragic explosion in Ibadan, Oyo State, has led to the loss of lives, destruction of property, and injuries. Among the victims were individuals, including a UK returnee, who lost their lives, while houses were reduced to rubble, and vehicles were destroyed. Governor Seyi Makinde swiftly ordered hospitals to treat the injured and hotels to…
Amidst escalating insecurity in Nigeria, Mr. Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 elections, has called on Vice President Kashim Shettima to take charge of security matters, while urging President Bola Tinubu to focus on economic issues, as promised during their campaign. Obi expressed his concerns on Tuesday night…
Renowned Political Economist, Prof. Pat Utomi, has clarified that his proposed merger of opposition parties to challenge the All Progressives Congress (APC) in 2027 aims for genuine service to the people rather than “machine politics.” Utomi, who is the Convener of the National Consultative Front (NCFront) and the BIG TENT, emphasized that the merger was…
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has disclosed that the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) documents belonging to a mining company responsible for Tuesday’s explosion in Ibadan revealed the involvement of foreign individuals as owners. The governor made this revelation during an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Wednesday. Governor Makinde also provided an update…
Vice President Kashim Shettima has announced the establishment of the National Philanthropic Office (NPO) with a mission to raise $200 million in grants and non-financial investments to support Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Nigeria. Shettima made this revelation during the inauguration of the Local Implementation Committee of the NPO at the Banquet Hall…
Sanusi Garba, the chairman of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), has announced that the federal government will continue subsidizing electricity to alleviate the financial burden on Nigerians amidst the country’s economic challenges. This decision was revealed during a news conference held in Abuja on Wednesday. Garba explained that the government’s decision to subsidize electricity…
Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State has taken a significant step to boost the morale of medical doctors and health workers in the state by approving a 100 per cent hazard allowance for them. This announcement was made during a courtesy visit by the pioneer medical students of Prince Abubakar Audu University, Anyigba, and the…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has announced the discovery of a significant number of illegal refineries and pipeline connections in the Niger Delta region over the past week. According to the NNPCL’s official statement released on Tuesday, a total of 83 illegal refineries and 15 unauthorized pipeline connections were uncovered in the region….
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Peter Obi of the Labour Party have attributed the surge in kidnappings and insecurity in Nigeria to the worsening hunger and poverty experienced under President Bola Tinubu’s leadership. In a series of statements, both politicians condemned the escalating incidents of kidnapping and insecurity,…
As post-election issues continue to unfold at the Supreme Court and politicians come to terms with their election fates, the focus is shifting to the 2027 general elections, with key players strategizing for a coalition that could challenge the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). According to sources, presidential candidates from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP),…