The Federal Government has decided that state governments must now help pay for electricity subsidies in Nigeria. Electricity subsidy means the government pays part of the electricity bill so people don’t pay too much money for power. President Bola Tinubu said the Federal Government cannot keep paying this money alone. He wants states to help…
Rt. Hon. Mustapha Shu’aib, a close political associate of former Kano State governor and NNPP presidential candidate, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has officially resigned from the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), signaling a major political shift in Niger State. Shu’aib, who contested the 2023 Niger State House of Assembly election as the NNPP candidate for…
The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has criticised the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) over its renewed enforcement of a ban on sachet and small PET-bottled alcoholic beverages, warning that the action is disrupting legitimate businesses and threatening jobs. MAN said the move contradicts existing federal directives and legislative resolutions,…
Gunmen have reportedly killed more than 20 people across communities in Niger State, with dozens also feared dead in similar attacks in Kebbi State.In Plateau State, suspected terrorists carried out fresh assaults on Tuesday, targeting a mining site in Kok village, Ropp District of Barkin Ladi Local Government Area, where one person was killed and…
Kano Governor Abba Yusuf meets President Tinubu in Abuja, sparking fresh speculation over a possible defection from NNPP to APC.
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has said unwavering loyalty in Nigerian politics often comes at a personal cost, revealing that his commitment to loyalism once forced him into exile and exposed him to assassination attempts. Speaking at the launch of The Loyalist, Atiku reflected on the complexities of political loyalty, while African Democratic Congress (ADC)…
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has clarified that not all electricity meters currently being deployed nationwide are free, amid growing confusion over the Federal Government’s metering programmes and recent warnings against illegal charges by electricity distribution companies (DisCos).Speaking on Saturday during a radio interview on Fresh FM with Adeola Samuel-Ilori, NERC Chairman, Musiliu Oseni,…
NRS chairman says Nigeria lacks framework to tax informal sector, explains VAT reforms and business-friendly tax policy.
On Tuesday, February 10, 2026, the #OccupyNASS protest entered its second decisive day, as citizens and activists intensified their presence around the National Assembly Complex in Abuja. The mobilization, fueled by recent legislative changes, centers on a singular demand: the explicit reinstatement of “real-time” electronic transmission of results in the Electoral Act Amendment Bill. The…
Tennis legend Serena Williams says a GLP-1 weight-loss medication has improved her health beyond what she experienced during her professional career, crediting the drug with helping her feel stronger and more energetic post-retirement. Williams Highlights Health Gains In recent comments about her wellness journey, Williams revealed that the GLP-1 treatment—commonly prescribed for weight management and…
