Bandits kill one, abduct five in night raid on Sokoto community
Sokoto State has witnessed a fresh security scare following a night-time attack by armed bandits on Mallamawar Yari village in Kware Local Government Area, resulting in the death of one resident and the abduction of five others.
Unite against bad governance - Obi urges opposition after formalising ADC membership
Obi made the disclosure in a statement posted on X on Sunday, a day after completing his registration in Agulu, Anambra State, following a flag-off ceremony in Awka on Saturday, March 8.
Consumers spent N2.311trn on electricity in 2025 despite service challenges – NERC
Nigerian consumers spent N2.311 trillion on electricity in 2025, even amid widespread complaints over poor service from electricity distribution companies (DisCos), according to reports from the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC).
Transport reforms: Gov Otu slashes tickets, fines as TRAMRA resumes
Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State has ordered a comprehensive review of transport enforcement operations across the state, announcing reductions in tickets and fines for commercial drivers, even as the Cross River State Traffic Management and Regulatory Agency prepares to resume its statutory functions on Monday, March 9, 2026.
Reliable population data key to national development — Bagudu
By Progress Godfrey Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, has said reliable population data is critical to Nigeria’s national development, stressing that credible demographic information is essential for effective planning and policy making. According to a statement by the ministry on Sunday, Bagudu spoke during a familiarisation visit by the Chairman […]
IWD: APC reaffirms commitment to women empowerment
The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has celebrated women worldwide on International Women’s Day.
