Kara bridge repairs, Otedola crash worsen Lagos-Ibadan gridlock
By Olasunkanmi Akoni Motorists and commuters were stranded for several hours on Wednesday as ongoing repairs on Kara Bridge, at the Lagos-Ogun boundary, combined with a truck accident around the Otedola area to worsen traffic on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway and adjoining roads. The gridlock stretched from the expressway to Alapere Road and towards the Third […]
2027: S’Court reserves judgment in appeal to restore voided portions of Electoral Act
By Ikechukwu Nnochiri ABUJA — The Supreme Court, on Wednesday, reserved its judgment in an appeal the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) filed to challenge the nullification of portions of the Electoral Act 2026 by the Court of Appeal. The Abuja Division of the appellate court had, on July 16, struck down sections 77(5), (6) […]
NMDPRA targets $10bn gas investments through de-risking
By Obas Esiedesa, Bangkok The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority, NMDPRA, is targeting up to $10 billion in gas investments through its Midstream and Downstream Gas Infrastructure Fund, MDGIF, which has deployed about $300 million to de-risk projects and attract private capital. The Chief Executive of NMDPRA, Mallam Rabiu Abdullahi Umar, disclosed this […]
‘Olu Jacobs was one of Nollywood’s respected fathers’ — Sanwo-Olu mourns
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has described the death of veteran Nollywood actor, Oludotun Baiyewu Jacobs, popularly known as Olu Jacobs, as a great loss to Nigeria’s creative industry and the country.
FG commissions 3MW solar hybrid power project at Yakubu Gowon University
Project strengthens electricity supply for nearly 40,000 students and more than 3,500 staff ABUJA, 16 September 2026 – The Federal Government has commissioned a 3MW captive solar hybrid power project at Yakubu Gowon University, Abuja, strengthening electricity supply for teaching, research, laboratories, digital services and other critical university operations. The project was delivered under Phase […]
Troops rescue 31 kidnapped victims in Katsina, Kebbi
By Kingsley Omonobi Troops of Operation Fansan Yamma have rescued 31 kidnapped victims, neutralised two suspected terrorists and arrested two others in separate operations in Katsina and Kebbi states. The operations were conducted on September 14 and 15, 2026, according to the Media Information Officer of the operation, Lt. Col. Aliyu Danja. Danja said the […]
