On Monday, April 14, 2025, hundreds of women dressed in white took to the streets of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, in a dramatic show of support for the federal declaration of a state of emergency in the state. The women gathered at the Garrison Flyover by 8 a.m. and marched toward the Government House, chanting
IPAC Faults July 12 LG Poll Timetable The Inter-Party Advisory Council in Lagos State has faulted the state Independent Electoral Commission on the release of guidelines for the 2025 council poll. IPAC, in a statement jointly signed by its Chairperson, Temilade Akinade and the Public Relations Officer, George Ahiru, on Saturday, said the commission erred
The Nigerian government has recorded a significant win in its efforts to stabilize its electricity supply. According to the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, an additional 700 megawatts (MW) has been added to the national grid, thanks to the ongoing Presidential Power Initiative (PPI), a project backed by $2.3 billion in financing. The Minister revealed
President Bola Tinubu has expressed his vision to complete and expand all key road infrastructure projects across Nigeria to improve nationwide connectivity. The President stated this on Sunday during the inauguration of section two of the Abuja-Kaduna-Zaria-Kano road project. Represented by the Governor of Kaduna State, Uba Sani, the president noted that road is a
The Lagos State Government has announced that the 68-kilometer Green Line rail project will be completed in its entirety rather than in phases. The project, which will run from Marina to the Lekki Free Zone, aims to ease traffic congestion, enhance public transport, and improve overall mobility within the state. This approach marks a departure
In Lagos politics, it is obvious that its political system is gradually evolving into a family enterprise. From the Tinubus to the Obanikoros, there’s a growing pattern; fathers paving the way for their sons to step in and take over. Here’s a quick look at how political influence is being handed down in Lagos political
Akinwumi Adesina, President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), has voiced concerns over Nigeria’s ‘Japa’ trend, where young professionals emigrate in search of better opportunities. In an interview on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily on April 10, 2025, Adesina described this migration as a significant loss for both Nigeria and the African continent. Adesina emphasized that
The Director-General of the World Trade Organization, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has raised alarm over the escalating trade tensions between the United States and China. She warned that the ongoing tariff war could slash merchandise trade between the two countries by up to 80%. She cautioned that this dramatic drop would not only strain bilateral relations but
The National Publicity Secretary of the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria, Chinedu Ukadike, said Nigerians would soon heave a sigh of relief as the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit, popularly called petrol, is expected to drastically reduce due to the continuation of crude and refined product sales under the naira initiative by the
Senator Gbenga Daniel, former governor of Ogun State and current lawmaker representing Ogun East, has called for a constitutional amendment to limit the immunity clause in Nigeria’s 1999 Constitution to only the President and Vice President. He made his remarks during an interview on Channels Television’s Political Paradigm on Tuesday, during which he expressed concern
