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ECOWAS Decries Paucity of Electricity in Rural West Africa, Says It Stands at 10%

Despite an increase in electricity from 45% in 2019 to 53% in 2023, ECOWAS says rural penetration is 10%

8 months ago

Scores of Inmates on Death Row, Life Sentences, Others Apply for Pardon in Kano

Kano's correctional service has presented a list of inmates who applied for clemency to the Committee of Prerogative of Mercy.

8 months ago

Secondus, PDP Stakeholders in Rivers Declare Full Support for Tinubu, Fubara

Former PDP Chairman Uche Secondus wants President Tinubu to call FCT Minister Wike to order over Rivers' political crisis.

8 months ago

Buhari Rejoices With Tinubu On 72nd Birthday

In celebrating Tinubu's birthday, his predecessor Buhari hails his efforts towards solving Nigeria's mounting problems.

8 months ago

Gunmen Attack Anambra LG Secretariat, Burn Police Station

"DPO must go. He has (over)stayed in Anaocha for over 15 years," hoodlums said before torching the police station in…

8 months ago

Bayelsa Senator Konbowei Gets N50m Bail

Arraigned on three-count charges bordering on forgery of NYSC exemption certificate, Bayelsa Senator Konbowei has been granted N50m bail.

8 months ago

CBN Raises Capital Requirements For Banks, Sets N500bn Threshold For International Authorisation

Access will need to raise N248.18bn, FBNH N248.66bn, Zenith N229.25bn, GTCO N361.81bn and UBA N384.18bn to meet new CBN requirements.

8 months ago

Tinubu Confers Honours On Slain Soldiers + 8 Persons Declared Wanted For Killing Soldiers – Trending With Ojy Okpe

https://cdn.veri.app/e85d92d3-c30d-4de7-9d3f-853ca8ddbf28.mp4 The 17 officers killed in Delta State on March 14th, were laid to rest on Wednesday, at the National…

8 months ago

Kogi Governor Ododo Applauds Security Agencies For Rescuing 43 Abducted Bus Passengers

Governor Usman Ododo says Kogi State is unsafe for criminals.

8 months ago

Nigeria Faces Looming Famine if Farmer Insecurity Continues, Says Peter Obi Movement

The Peter Obi movement says there is a need for government to address insecurity to prevent a looming hunger crisis.

8 months ago

Ganduje Inaugurates Six Governors To Coordinate APC Activities Nationwide

Uzodimma (Imo), Sanwo-Olu (Lagos), Otu (Cross River), AbdulRazaq (Kwara), Sani (Kaduna) and Buni (Yobe) have been named APC regional coordinators.

8 months ago

EKEDC Leadership Shake-up: Politics, Allegations, And Power Play Unfold

Controversy brews as former EKEDC CEO contests removal, exposing deeper rifts within EKEDC's leadership structure.

8 months ago

Nigeria To Support Ginger Farmers In Three States With N1.6bn

15,000 farmers from Kaduna, Plateau, Nasarawa, and the FCT were affected by the recent ginger blight epidemic in the country.

8 months ago

Kano Spends N1.45bn To Subsidise Hajj Fare For 2,906 Intending Pilgrims

Kano State has paid N500,000 each for 2,906 intending pilgrims from the state to help reduce their financial burden.

8 months ago

Labour Party’s BoT Disregards National Convention, Re-election Of Abure, Assumes Control Of Party

The NLC has described LP’s national convention as an “illegality,” a “nullity” and a “charade”.

8 months ago

Israel Seeks Meeting Reschedule On Rafah Military Plans After Netanyahu’s Cancellation

To mend strained relations, Israel has sought to reschedule meeting with US regarding military plans for Gaza's city, Rafah.

8 months ago

Tinubu Establishes, Heads 31-Man Economic Coordination Committee To Revive Nigerian Economy

Tinubu has established the Economic Management Team Emergency Taskforce to formulate, implement an emergency economic plan.

8 months ago

Lagos State Receives 80,000 Bags Of Rice From Dangote Foundation For Vulnerable Households

Governor Sanwo-Olu has hailed Dangote’s “extreme act of kindness” as he donates bags of rice to Lagos State

8 months ago

Tinubu Describes Kidnappers As Terrorists + Akpabio Hails Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala – Trending With Ojy Okpe

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Tuesday, said that those involved in kidnappings must be treated as terrorists. The president made…

8 months ago

Nigerian Lawmakers Seek Enhanced Trade Opportunities With WTO In Digital, Marine Sectors

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Udoaghan believes Nigeria can boost its non-oil exports to earn forex for the economy.

8 months ago