State police framework near completion— Presidency
Presidency on Thursday said significant progress has been made towards the establishment of state police, with a constitutional amendment expected in the coming weeks following extensive consultations among key stakeholders.
FG, FAO combat bird flu in Nigeria with fresh $350,000 project
The Federal Government and the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) have launched a $350,000 project to strengthen Nigeria’s preparedness and response to Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, commonly known as bird flu.
UK to observe Ekiti, Osun polls, APC pledges peaceful elections
The British Government has announced plans to deploy election observers for the forthcoming governorship elections in Ekiti and Osun States, as part of efforts to ensure credible and peaceful polls in Nigeria.
Anioma State creation threatened if Nwoko fails to return to Senate -Oganah
By Dapo Akinrefon 7 The Anioma State creation Media Director, Mr Tonnie Oganah, on Thursday, warned that the hopes and aspirations of having Anioma State may be dashed if Senator Ned Nwoko’s re-election is threatened. Oganah, in a statement, expressed worry that proposed creation of the new state may be delayed due to divisive nature of […]
NERC orders DisCos to compensate Band-A customers over poor supply
By Obas Esiedesa, Abuja The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has directed electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos) to compensate eligible Band-A customers who suffered poor power supply due to grid generation constraints between February and March 2026. The directive, contained in NERC Directive No. NERC/2026/002 on the Special Compensation of Band-A Customers Arising from Grid Generation […]
Olawepo-Hashim pledges Naira revival to ₦525/$
By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA — Accord Party chieftain and former presidential candidate, Dr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, has pledged to restore the naira to between ₦500 and ₦525 against the United States dollar if elected president in 2027, while blaming the current administration for worsening economic hardship in Nigeria. Hashim made the promise on Thursday at a […]
