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The governor of Enugu State, Dr Peter Mbah, has declared that coal deposits in the state will be used to generate 1,000MW of power and will not be treated as a stranded asset without adequate compensation. Mbah explained that coal deposits in the state have about 0.5 sulphuric content, saying he was counting on technology […]
Edo Leaders of Thought, a prominent civil society organisation, has expressed grave concerns over a circulating unsigned document purportedly from Ossiomo Power Company. It describes the document as faceless and poorly conceived and notes that no credible organisation issues unsigned press releases. The group noted that they were compelled to embark on an Independent investigation […]
An Edo State High Court sitting in Benin City has restrained the Edo State Independent Electoral Commission (EDSIEC) and the State Government from going ahead with planned local government by-elections across 59 wards in the state. Justice Mary E. Itsueli, sitting as a vacation judge, granted the order on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, following an […]
Rivers State House of Assembly reconvened yesterday with a vow to probe the budget and expenditures of the former sole administrator, Vice Admiral Ibik-Ete Ibas (Rtd), as the State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara’s whereabouts are unknown 24 hours after President Bola Tinubu lifted the state of emergency declaration. Earlier in the day, thousands of supporters […]
Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has asked the federal government to disclose the full list of beneficiaries of the N330 billion reportedly disbursed to poor Nigerians under the cash transfer programme. The call came yesterday amidst the government’s claims that millions of Nigerians have been lifted out of poverty through social safety net schemes managed by […]
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has taken a firm stance against the indefinite strike initiated by resident doctors in FCTA hospitals, declaring that he will not be blackmailed or stopped from executing critical infrastructure projects for the city. On Thursday, during the flag-off ceremony for constructing the Arterial Road N1 from […]
Manchester City striker Erling Haaland bagged a record-breaking goal as Pep Guardiola’s side kicked off their Champions League campaign with a dominant 2-0 victory over 10-man Napoli, on Thursday. Haaland became the quickest player in Champions League history to hit 50 goals in what was his 49th appearance in Europe’s elite competition when he cleverly […]
In an electrifying start to their Champions League campaign, Marcus Rashford showcased his exceptional talent by scoring twice to lead FC Barcelona to a 2-0 victory over Newcastle United at St James’ Park on Thursday night. The match marked Rashford’s first appearance in the famous Barcelona colours, and he wasted no time in making his […]
A Nigerian Army General Court Martial sitting at Maxwell Khobe Cantonment, Jos, Plateau State, has sentenced Private Lukman Musa to death by hanging after finding him guilty of murder. Musa was convicted for the killing of Mr. Abdulrahman Isa in Azare town, Bauchi State. The verdict was made public on Thursday night in a post […]
The National Assembly, on Thursday, called for the withdrawal of all circulars already issued for contract awards under the 2025 fiscal year, strongly indicating that the ₦23.9 trillion capital component of the ₦54.99 trillion 2025 budget may extend into the 2026 fiscal year. The resolution was jointly adopted by the Appropriations Committees of both the […]