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Economy

ELECTRICITY UNION SEEK REVERSAL OF POWER AND WATER SECTORS PRIVATISATION

The National Union of Electricity Employees, NUEE, and the Amalgamated Union of Public Corporation, Civil Service Technical and Recreational Services Employees, AUPCTRE, have called on the Federal Government to urgently revoke the privatization licences granted in the power and water sectors. In a joint statement, the unions argued that Nigeria was better off when the sectors were under government.” NUEE’s North West Zonal Organising Secretary I, AYUBA BARDE, who spoke […]

todayAugust 8, 2025

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National

INEC GIVES UPDATE ON THE REGISTRATION OF NEW POLITICAL PARTIES

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, says it has received eight more letters of intent from associations seeking registration as political parties. The National Commissioner and Chairman, Information & Voter Education Committee, SAM OLUMEKUN, gave the update after the weekly meeting of the Commission on Thursday. OLUMEKUN  said details of the latest requests, indicating the proposed names, acronyms, logos, addresses and interim leaderships of the associations have been uploaded on its […]

todayAugust 8, 2025

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National

FORMER IPAC CHAIR CLAIMS PETER OBI WIDELY ACCEPTED IN THE NORTH

A former National Chairman of the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC), PETER AMEH, says the pulse from northern Nigeria shows that the people of the region accept presidential hopeful PETER OBI and his single-term proposal. AMEH, a staunch supporter of the 2023 flag bearer of the Labour Party (LP), during an interview, said four years is enough for OBI to change Nigeria, as he isn’t coming to learn on the job, and does not have […]

todayAugust 8, 2025

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Entertainment

DAVIDO CELEBRATES SOLD-OUT NORTH AMERICAN TOUR, MILLIONS IN EARNINGS

Afrobeats superstar Davido has announced the successful completion of his 5 alive tour, with all 12 venues across the united states and Canada completely sold out. The multi-award-winning artist revealed the tour generated millions of dollars during his celebratory event at the merriweather post pavilion in Maryland on august 5th. The tour saw Davido perform at major arenas including Canada's scotiabank arena, joining the elite group of Nigerian artists like […]

todayAugust 8, 2025

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National

NORTH REJECTS ONE-TERM PRESIDENCY PROPOSAL AHEAD OF 2027 ELECTIONS – ACF

The arewa consultative forum (ACF) has dismissed suggestions that northern voters would support a southern presidential candidate offering a one-term pledge for the 2027 elections. acf national publicity secretary professor tukur muhammad baba stated this position during an appearance on arise tv's the morning show on thursday. Baba emphasized that while former president goodluck jonathan remains respected, the idea of a predetermined single term undermines democratic principles. he argued that […]

todayAugust 8, 2025

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Economy

HEAVY RAIN PARALYZES LAGOS, FLOODS HOMES AND ROADS IN MULTIPLE COMMUNITIES

Heavy rainfall caused widespread flooding across lagos state on monday, submerging homes and disrupting daily life in nigeria's commercial capital. The nonstop downpour, which began sunday night and continued through monday evening, particularly affected flood-prone areas including ijede in ikorodu, lekki, ajegunle, agege, and surulere. Viral social media videos showed vehicles completely underwater and residents wading through waist-deep water as drainage systems overflowed across the city. The flooding paralyzed economic […]

todayAugust 5, 2025

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National

FEDERAL GOVERNMENT PROMISES TO MOVE FIVE MILLION HOMES TO CLEAN COOKING ENERGY BY 2030

The Federal Government says it is working towards a renewed target of moving about five million homes to clean cooking energy by 2030.  The Minister for State, Petroleum Resources (Gas), EKPERIKPE EKPO, who made the declaration while delivering the ministerial address and remarks at the 48th Nigeria Annual International Conference & Exhibition (NAICE) 2025,  explained that the target can only be made possible through increased investment in gas infrastructure in critical projects such as the […]

todayAugust 5, 2025

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Entertainment

URBAN RADIO 94.5 FM ENUGU WINS ‘STATION OF THE YEAR’ AT SOUTH EAST LEGENDS AWARDS

Urban Radio received the award at the South East Legends and Achievers Awards, held over the weekend in  Enugu. In his remarks, the Managing Director of the radio  station, BAMIKOLE OWOYOMI, expressed gratitude to the event organizers for the recognition and emphasized the station's dedication to delivering quality broadcasting, aimed at educating, informing, and entertaining its audience. The event honored and acknowledged remarkable contributions of outstanding individuals from Abia, Anambra, […]

todayAugust 4, 2025 1

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Entertainment

 NIGERIAN LAWYER PETTITIONS NBC TO BAN BIG BROTHER NAIJA SHOW WITHIN 30 DAYS

Activist lawyer Maduabuchi Idam has petitioned the Director-General of the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), calling for a ban on the Big Brother Naija reality television show. Idam argued that the programme should be banned or strictly regulated for promoting obscene, indecent, and profane content, in line with the NBC Act of 1999. He stated that the show, now in its second week, has been marked by the brazen display of […]

todayAugust 4, 2025

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Football

Wilfred Ndidi to Complete Besiktas Switch This Week After Leicester Agreement

Nigeria midfielder, Wilfred Ndidi is expected to complete a permanent transfer to Turkish Super Lig giants Besiktas this week. According to reports, Besiktas have reached agreement with Leicester City for Ndidi’s transfer. Beşiktaş, managed by former Manchester United head coach Ole Solskjær, has agreed to activate the €9 million release clause in the player’s contract.

todayAugust 4, 2025

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