Alia signs Benue Electricity Law, sets stage for power sector transformation
By Peter Duru, Makurdi Governor Hyacinth Alia has signed the Benue State Electricity Law, 2026, a legislation aimed at transforming the state’s power sector. Speaking during the ceremony in Makurdi, Governor Alia described the new law as a strategic intervention designed to unlock Benue’s economic potential through improved access to reliable electricity. “The Benue State […]
Beware of Obi, his supporters — Abure advises Dickson to learn from LP crisis
Abure alleged that many politicians elected on the LP platform in 2023, including Obi and Abia State Governor Alex Otti, later turned against the party leadership.
Pentagon says Alibaba, Baidu, BYD, others aiding China’s military
The United States issued an updated list on Monday of Chinese companies that it believes are aiding the country’s military — including e-commerce giant Alibaba, search engine provider Baidu and electric vehicle maker BYD.
11 DAYS TO EKITI 2026: ADC, APC bicker over alleged harvesting of voters’ BVN, NIN
THE African Democratic Congress, ADC, has accused the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Ekiti State of collecting voters’ personal identification details to influence the June 20 governorship election.
Dangote named Africa’s most admired brand for 8th consecutive year
Dangote Industries Limited has reinforced its position as Africa’s most influential corporate brands after emerging as the continent’s most admired African brand for the eight consecutive years.
Kenyans arrested protesting US Ebola centre
Several Kenyans were arrested on Tuesday in the latest protests against an Ebola quarantine centre being built for US citizens in a tourist town.
Kwankwasiyya dismisses reports of Kwankwaso’s exit from NDC
The Kwankwasiyya faction has dismissed reports claiming that former Kano State Governor Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso is planning to leave the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) over alleged disputes surrounding candidate lists in Kano State.
Nigerian labour leader dies in Geneva
The Nigerian delegation to the 114th Session of the International Labour Conference (ILC) in Geneva and the labour movement have been thrown into mourning following the death of labour leader Domingo Michael Adeleke.
PANDEF hails NDC as emerging National Political Force
By Henry Umoru ABUJA — The Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), the apex socio-political organisation of the South-South region, has described the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) as a leading national movement and one of the fastest-growing political platforms in the country. PANDEF said the emergence of the NDC has added value to Nigeria’s democratic landscape […]
Trump says pilots ‘fine’ after report US helicopter down near Hormuz
President Donald Trump said Tuesday that two pilots were uninjured after reports that a US military helicopter went down near the Strait of Hormuz.
Unsafe Food causes 53,000 deaths annually in Nigeria, FG warns
The Federal Government has raised concerns over Nigeria’s growing food safety crisis, revealing that unsafe food causes nearly 50 million illnesses and more than 53,000 deaths annually, with children under five accounting for over 80 per cent of the disease burden.
