Transcorp Energy wins REA–World Bank Renewable Power Project to boost electricity access in Nigeria
Transcorp Energy Limited, the integrated energy development and services subsidiary of Transnational Corporation Plc, has emerged as the successful bidder for selected lots in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) under the World Bank–supported Utility Enabled Projects (UEP) programme coordinated by the Rural Electrification Agency (REA). The company announced on Monday that the project will deploy […]
Police debunk viral video alleging extortion by Lagos Task Force
…… Say the suspect drove against traffic and rammed the minibus. By Efe Onodjae & Beulah Odijie The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, Moshood Jimoh, has dismissed allegations circulating on social media claiming that operatives of the Lagos State Environmental Sanitation and Special Offences Task Force were collecting money from motorists. Addressing journalists during […]
Effium Crisis: NELAN Engineers were victims of communal conflict, not targeted — Umahi
The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has said that the engineers from NELAN Consulting Engineers who went missing during the Effium crisis in Ebonyi State were victims of the wider communal violence between Effium and Ezza-Effium communities and were not specifically targeted.
Tinubu’s reforms boosting investor confidence, says Information Minister
The Federal Government has said that the economic and governance reforms introduced by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu are strengthening global confidence in Nigeria and positioning the country for stronger trade and investment partnerships with key allies, particularly the United Kingdom.
Israel president at missile impact site threatens Iran with ‘more havoc’
“They don’t understand that what they’re doing simply will bring more havoc on them”, Herzog said after visiting a home damaged by a missile attack in the coastal Israeli city of Rishon LeZion, near Tel Aviv.
‘We will not submit to lawless aggression’ – Iran tells UN
Iran vowed at the United Nations on Monday that it would not submit to “lawless aggression”, and said its citizens were in “grave danger” from US and Israeli strikes.
US confirms Trump-Xi summit likely to be delayed due to Iran war
US officials confirmed Monday that a summit between President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping is likely to be delayed due to Washington’s war on Iran. “It’s quite possible the meeting could be delayed,” White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told Fox News. She said “I don’t think the meeting is in jeopardy” […]
INEC urges mass voter education ahead of 2027 poll
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has called for mass education of voters ahead of the 2027 general elections.
US confirms Trump-Xi summit likely to be delayed due to Iran war
US officials confirmed Monday that a summit between President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping is likely to be delayed due to Washington’s war on Iran.
Michael B. Jordan pays emotional tribute after winning first Oscar with Sinners
Actor Michael B. Jordan captured his first Academy Award for his role in Sinners, delivering an emotional acceptance speech that paid tribute to his family, collaborators, and the trailblazers who paved the way for him.
Just in: Nigeria’s inflation rate drops slightly to 15.06% in February
Nigeria’s inflation rate declined marginally to 15.06 percent in February, down from 15.1 percent recorded in January, according to the latest data released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS).
