ABUJA – Nigeria’s Federal Government has declared Thursday, May 1, 2025, a Workers Day public holiday. This gives workers across the country a day off to mark the annual celebration. Minister Applauds Workers Minister of Interior Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo announced the holiday and…
ABUJA – Nigeria is seeking $410 billion in clean energy investment to achieve its goal of net-zero emissions by 2060, announced Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Abubakar Atiku Bagudu. Speaking at a Global South climate workshop, he called for international partnership…
Abuja – Nigeria’s Competition and Consumer Protection Tribunal has upheld a $220 million fine against Meta Platforms Inc. and WhatsApp LLC. This ruling confirms the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission’s (FCCPC) penalty concerning the fine. The Tribunal announced the decision on…
Abuja – The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has forcefully pushed back against Power Minister Adebayo Adelabu. The minister recently claimed that 150 million Nigerians now enjoy “adequate electricity” generated from just 5,500 megawatts. The NLC criticises Power Minister Adelabu’s statement, calling it disconnected…
Lagos – Musiliu Akinsanya, the NURTW President better known as MC Oluomo, has fired back at those making fun of his recent “kundusi” comment. A video caught him mispronouncing “kudos” while praising union members, sparking online jokes. Now, Akinsanya addresses the …
Abuja – President Bola Tinubu is expected back in Nigeria tonight, April 21, 2025, ending a foreign trip that lasted almost two weeks. Confirmation of the President Tinubu return came from his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. The president…
Abuja – Nigeria’s national power supply experienced a notable decrease between April 17 and April 19, 2025. Millions felt the effect as the National Grid performance report confirmed a significant dip in electricity generation, reversing recent improvements. Sharp Drop in Electricity Generation…
Lagos – Pastor Tunde Bakare, leader of the Citadel Global Community Church (CGCC), delivered pointed criticism regarding the state of Nigeria during a broadcast on Sunday. He urged President Bola Tinubu to refrain from actions that equate to “playing God” in national affairs.…
OSUN STATE, NIGERIA – Five people died in a fatal accident on the Ife-Ilesa highway. The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) confirmed the deaths following the crash. The accident involved a private Toyota Hilux and an articulated vehicle (truck) colliding head-on.…
Lagos – A Lagos building collapse occurred Saturday morning on Oremeta Street in the Ojodu-Berger area. An unknown number of people are trapped under the rubble. The multi-storey building housed the EqualRight Restaurant and was under construction. It collapsed around 8 am,…
