Nigeria was once again plunged into widespread darkness on Tuesday following the collapse of the national electricity grid, cutting off power supply to millions of households and businesses across the country. The development quickly dominated conversations on X (formerly Twitter), where Nigerians shared real-time updates and screenshots from electricity...
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Father of Super Eagles and Fulham defender Calvin Bassey has made a public appeal to Nigerians and his estranged wife, seeking forgiveness and a chance to reconnect with his children after 18 years of separation. Speaking during a TikTok live session with influencer, Hellen Ati, Kingsley Ikenna Ughelumba, who...
Federal Fire Service has expressed serious concern over a rising pattern of fire outbreaks linked to electrical surges and overloading, following three major incidents recorded within a 32-hour period in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), resulting in estimated losses exceeding ₦650 million. National PRO / Head, Corporate Services, Federal...
President Bola Tinubu has praised corporate Nigeria, citizens, and other stakeholders in the Nigerian capital market for surpassing the N100 trillion milestone on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX). President Tinubu described this record achievement as an inspiration for the investing public operating in the money and capital markets. He urged...
United States (US) government has announced a new travel requirement for Nigerians applying for B1/B2 visas, covering business and tourism travel, mandating the posting of visa bonds of up to $15,000. According to the directive, the policy will take effect in Nigeria on January 21, 2026. Visa bonds are...
Budget Office of the Federation (BOF) has firmly defended the repeal and re-enactment of the 2024 and 2025 Appropriation Acts, describing recent claims of constitutional breach, fiscal illegality and lack of transparency as misplaced. In a detailed clarification issued by the Director-General of the Budget Office, Tanimu Yakubu, the...
The Obidient Movement has issued a firm clarification following what it described as deliberate distortions and malicious propaganda linked to a recent interview by its National Coordinator, Dr Tanko Yunusa. In a press statement titled “THE PETER OBI PRESIDENCY: A JOINT PROJECT OF ALL NIGERIANS,” the movement said the...
Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) has alerted the public to fraudulent letters circulating online, falsely claiming to offer admission into the NDA’s 77 Regular Course (RC). In a statement released on Friday, the Academy clarified that the letters, purportedly signed by the NDA Registrar, are “not only fake but obviously...
Bloggers and Vloggers, Content Creators Association in Nigeria (BAVCCA) has called on Nigerians to enter the year 2026 with renewed hope, unity and a strong sense of responsibility toward nation-building. This is contained in a statement signed on Saturday by the President of the Bloggers and Vloggers, Content Creators...
Former presidential candidate and ex-Governor of Anambra State, Mr. Peter Obi, has strongly criticised the Federal Government’s taxation policies, warning that Nigeria cannot achieve prosperity by placing heavier financial burdens on already struggling citizens. In a statement shared on his X handle, Obi argued that genuine economic transformation begins...
All Democratic Alliance (ADA) has commended Nigerians for what it described as their “uncommon resilience” in the face of mounting economic and social pressures, while urging citizens to embrace peaceful, lawful and constitutional resistance against governance practices that undermine their welfare and rights. In a New Year message issued...
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has renewed its call for the suspension of the commencement date of the newly enacted Tax Act, citing what it described as serious discrepancies between the harmonised version approved by the National Assembly and the gazetted law. In a statement issued on Tuesday by the...
The 2025 edition of Christmas celebrations are over. But the echoes are still around with celebrators still sharing their experiences. In this report, our correspondent who went round town a few days before the Christmas day, paints vivid pictures of the ambience, narratives and scenarios of the celebration in...
Federal Government of Nigeria has felicitated with Christian faithful at Christmas, a season of love, steeped in sacrifice and hope. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, in a statement on Wednesday, said these values remind us to care for one another, remain united, and keep faith in...
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has stirred national debate after condemning what he described as the alleged forgery of President Bola Tinubu’s tax reform law, warning that any unauthorized changes to legislation passed by the National Assembly amount to a grave threat to Nigeria’s democracy. Atiku in a post...
My Fellow Nigerians, As we mark this year’s Christmas, may the love of Christ and his message of grace, hope, peace, and goodwill to humanity abide with us all. Beyond the celebration and festivities of this season, Christmas reminds us to reflect on the significance of Jesus Christ’s birth...
Amid growing public frustration over the recent drop in electricity supply, the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has assured Nigerians that power will be swiftly restored within the next 24 to 48 hours. The disruption, he said, was caused by an explosion on the Escravos–Lagos Pipeline and compounded by...
Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has raised serious concerns over the controversies trailing the recently enacted Tax Reform Acts, warning that the issues threaten the credibility and transparency of Nigeria’s lawmaking process. President, Nigerian Bar Association, Mazi Afam Osigwe, SAN, in a statement on Tuesday, said the unfolding developments cast...
As Nigerians gear up for Christmas festivities, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has urged citizens to embrace moderation, peace and personal responsibility, particularly in the use of alcohol during the holiday season. Speaking during an interview on News Century TV, the President stressed that the yuletide period should be a...
African Democratic Congress (ADC) has called on the Federal Government to immediately suspend the implementation of the 2025 tax laws, raising serious allegations that key provisions were altered after they were passed by the National Assembly. In a strongly worded statement issued on Saturday, ADC spokesperson Bolaji Abdullahi accused...