2027: I’ll merge with PDP if… — Peter Obi

Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 elections, has outlined specific conditions under which he would consider a merger between his party and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) ahead of the 2027 elections. Speaking during an interview with NoireTV over the weekend, Obi emphasised that any merger must prioritise […]

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Obasanjo faults subsidy removal implementation, exchange rate unification

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has faulted President Bola Tinubu’s implementation of the fuel subsidy removal and the unification of the exchange rate. He said while they are necessary, their implementation was faulty. In a Sunday statement, Obasanjo’s spokesman Kehinde Akinyemi said his principal made the comment at a colloquium: ‘Nigeria’s Development: Navigating the Way Out […]

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FG postpones inauguration of varsities governing councils

The Federal Government has postponed the inauguration and retreat for Pro-Chancellors, Chairmen and members of Governing Councils of Federal tertiary institutions, earlier scheduled for Thursday, 30th and Friday, 31st May 2024 respectively. This was sequel to a directive by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a comprehensive review of the list of the nominees as members […]

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Reps to investigate alleged financial scandal in Ministry of Women Affairs

The House of Representatives has unveiled plans to investigate allegations concerning endemic financial misappropriation in the Federal Ministry of Women’s Affairs. Chairman, House Committee on Women Affairs, Hon. Kafilat Ogbara disclosed this during an investigative hearing into petitions initiated by some Contractors over the payment of the sum of N510 million into the accounts of […]

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Coastal highway will boost 30 million businesses — Tinubu

The President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Bola Tinubu, has said the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway will give 30 million people improved access to production and marketing centres. Tinubu disclosed this in his remarks on Sunday in Lagos during the flag-off of the 700km Lagos-Calabar highway project and several others to commemorate his first year […]

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Consumers fault Discos as meter price hits N147,000

Electricity consumers have kicked against the hike in the prices of prepaid meters as announced by the power distribution companies. The Electricity Consumers Protection and Advocacy Centre told our correspondent that the electricity sector in the country seems to have been structured to inflict hardships on the masses. It was reported that after months of […]

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378MW Imo power plant nears completion, says FG

The Federal Government has promised accelerated completion of the 378.3 megawatts Egbema Power Plant in Imo State, saying it is currently 70 per cent completed. The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, gave the assurance at the weekend during an inspection visit to the power plant, commending the Governor of Imo, Hope Uzodinma, for his dedication […]

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Osimhen named in Serie A Team of The Season

Following another impressive season with Napoli, Nigeria international, Victor Osimhen, has been included in the 2023/24 Serie A Team of The Season. Osimhen made the 23-man list unveiled on the official social media channels of the Italian Serie A. While he was not as prolific as he was during the 2022/23 season when he finished […]

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