Hamzat, Yayi, Alli may emerge APC consensus guber candidates – Report
The All Progressives Congress is moving toward a consensus arrangement to settle on Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Obafemi Hamzat, as its governorship candidate for the 2027 election in Lagos…
Appeal Court awards 7 months pay, N10m damages against PenCom for wrongful termination
The Court of Appeal of Nigeria, Abuja Division, has overturned a judgment of the National Industrial Court of Nigeria and ordered the National Pension Commission (PenCom) to pay compensation…
Nigerians ‘scramble’ for new anti-HIV injection
Demand is rising across Nigeria for Lenacapavir, a newly introduced twice-yearly HIV prevention injection, even before its full nationwide rollout. Reports said that many Nigerians – particularly those familiar with…
Over 150 ‘bandits’ drown as their boat capsizes in Sokoto river
At least 150 suspected bandits, at the weekend, reportedly drowned after their boat capsized in the Sabon Gida area of Sokoto State. Counter-terrorism expert, Zagazola Makama, revealed this on his…
Iran threatens to strike Gulf power plants after Trump ultimatum
Iran will attack Israel's power plants and plants supplying U.S. bases in the Gulf if President Donald Trump carries out his threat to "obliterate" Iran's power network, the country's Revolutionary…
NLC rejects N6tn power bailout, demands sector reforms
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has rejected the proposed N6 trillion bailout for Nigeria’s electricity sector, warning that repeated financial interventions have failed to improve power supply across the country.…
Nigerian cocoa farmers face massive debt as prices crash 70%
Cocoa farmers in Ondo, Osun, and Ekiti have expressed deep concern over a dramatic fall in cocoa bean prices, which they say has left many in financial distress and…
Airfares hike imminent as jet fuel price doubles
There are indications that airfares may jump in the coming weeks following the hike in the cost of aviation fuel, commonly referred to as Jet A1, a development that is…
IGP rationalises tactical teams to free more officers for regular duties
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Disu, has ordered that tactical teams across Nigeria be limited to a maximum of five per state and three per division. The directive…
Iran threatens to close Strait of Hormuz if US attacks power plants
Iran says it will completely close the Strait of Hormuz if United States President Donald Trump carries out his threat to bomb Tehran’s power plants. On Saturday, Trump said he…
