Tinubu should look beyond some governors to win south-east – Saidu
By Jimitota Onoyume Arewa leader in the south Alhaji Musa Saidu has advised President Bola Tinubu not to depend entirely on governors of states in the south east that have decamped to the All Progressives Congress,APC , to secure victory for him in their various states during next year’s presidential election. Saidu said most of […]
US says Iran closing Hormuz would be ‘completely unacceptable’
The United States said Wednesday that Iran must open the Strait of Hormuz “immediately, quickly and safely” after reports that the strategic waterway was shut despite the US-Iran ceasefire.
DisCos raked in N204bn in January despite poor supply – NERC
By Obas Esiedesa, Abuja Despite widespread blackouts recorded in January, 2026, electricity distribution companies (DisCos) collected N204.74 billion from customers, data from the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has revealed. Power supply across the country dropped drastically in December 2025 and this was compounded in January 2026 when gas suppliers cut supply to generation companies […]
CAF president to visit Senegal after AFCON trophy reversal
The president of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) was in Dakar Wednesday, nearly a month after the body’s shock decision to strip Senegal of its AFCON title and award it to Morocco.
Turkey puts 11 on trial for LGBT ‘obscenity’
Eleven leaders of a Turkish LGBT rights group went on trial Wednesday on charges of “obscenity” and “violating the protection of the family”, their lawyer told AFP.
NASS Petroleum committees dismiss petitions, back pipeline surveillance contract
The joint committees on Petroleum Resources of the National Assembly have dismissed three petitions challenging the pipeline surveillance contract, while passing a vote of confidence on Tantita Security Services, security agencies, and the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) for improving oil production and safeguarding critical assets.
