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The Nigerian Senate has expressed its frustration over the country’s failure to conduct a population census in the past 19 years, calling it a source of embarrassment on the global stage. The lawmakers have directed the National Population Commission (NPC) to ensure that a nationwide census is held this year. This announcement came during the 2025 budget defence session, where the NPC chairman, Nasir Kwarra, revealed that the biometric model for the headcount is currently being developed. The absence of credible demographic data has been a long-standing issue, hindering proper planning and development in the country. The lack of reliable…

Damilola Olufemi A Nigerian singer, Speed Darlington, has regained freedom after nearly two months in police custody. His lawyer, Stan Alieke announced this on Tuesday night via Instagram. He posted, “Delighted to announce that our client, Mr Darlington Achakpo, Aka Speed Darlington (Akpi) has regained his freedom after two months of illegal incarceration. “For the record, as his team of lawyers, we will be exploring every angle of the law to ensure that he gets justice for his fundamental human right which was deprived of him by the Nigerian Police Force and for the unfair/unjust treatment he was subjected to.”…

On Monday, American businessman Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th president of the United States, marking his second term in office. The inauguration ceremony at the West Front of the US Capitol was a grand affair, with Trump’s family, including his wife, Melania, and 18-year-old son, Barron Trump, in attendance. Barron Trump, the 7-foot tall teenager, garnered significant attention during the ceremony. As his father introduced him to the cheering crowd, Trump credited his son for helping him secure the youth vote, a critical demographic in the 2024 election. Trump revealed that Barron encouraged him to engage with…

The National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) has initiated discussions with the Rwandan High Commission in Nigeria to explore potential partnerships in the area of environmental sustainability, with a particular focus on plastic waste management. Dr. Innocent Barikor, Director General of NESREA, met with officials from the Rwandan High Commission in Abuja, expressing the agency’s interest in learning from Rwanda’s success in combating plastic pollution. NESREA hopes to exchange knowledge and adopt best practices, leveraging Rwanda’s notable progress in the field. In a statement released on Tuesday, NESREA highlighted Nigeria’s commitment to fostering a Circular Economy and its…

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has expressed regret over the United States’ intention to withdraw from the global health body, urging the nation to reconsider its decision. In a statement posted on its X account on Tuesday, January 21, WHO emphasised its vital role in protecting global health, including the health of Americans, and called for continued cooperation. The organisation highlighted its work in addressing the root causes of diseases, strengthening health systems, and responding to health emergencies, often in environments where others cannot operate. WHO stressed that its efforts benefit all nations, including the US, and called for continued…

In response to the devastating petrol tanker fire disaster at Dikko Junction, Niger State, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has swiftly distributed food, non-food items, and medical supplies to support the victims and affected families. The agency announced the relief efforts in a statement issued on Tuesday, January 21. The tragic incident occurred on Saturday morning along the Dikko-Maje Road, opposite Baddegi Station. Reports indicate that the explosion was triggered when a crashed tanker, loaded with Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), spilled its contents during an attempt to transfer the fuel to another tanker. The spilled fuel then came into…

….Say we spend hours commuting between Ijanikin, Epe By Alade Adisa Members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, Lagos State University of Education (LASUED), Ijanikin, Lagos have called on the management of the university to pay them relocation allowance and other entitlements arising from the merger of two colleges to form the university. The erstwhile Adeniran Ogunsanya College of Education, Ijanikin and the Michael Otedola College of Primary Education, Epe were merged to form the university. The Branch Chairman of ASUU, Dr Akolade Lapite, in a press statement, noted that almost three years after the university came into…

MTN Nigeria Communications Plc has raised N42.2 billion through its Series 15 and 16 Commercial Paper (CP) issuance under its N250 billion Commercial Paper Issuance Programme. According to a recent notice to the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) signed by the Company Secretary, Uto Ukpanah, MTN Nigeria disclosed that the 180-day and 270-day Commercial Papers were issued at yields of 27.50 per cent and 29.00 per cent, respectively. The Series 15 and 16 CP were issued on December 23, 2024, following the successful completion of two prior CP issuances in the last two months. In his comments on the successful CP…

In the lead-up to Monday’s inauguration, President Biden and his wife Jill hosted Trump for a cup of tea at the White House. But four years ago, Trump did not extend the same invitation — an inauguration-day tradition — to Biden. Why? Al Jazeera correspondent Kimberly Halkett explains it has to do with Trump’s false claims that his defeat in the 2020 election was marred by fraud. “It didn’t [happen] because Donald Trump was of course contesting the results of the election,” she said. “He was not happy with the transition to power, but this time around, Joe Biden and…

The National Assembly has called for a thorough review of Nigeria’s Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) initiative, citing safety concerns after reports of vehicle explosions linked to uncertified conversions. The call for reassessment was made during the 2025 budget defence session of the Joint Committee on Petroleum (Downstream), Petroleum (Upstream), and Gas. Lawmakers demand reassessment of Nigeria’s CNG programme Lawmakers emphasised the need for extensive testing to ensure the technology is safe and adaptable to local conditions. Senator Natasha Akpoti, representing Kogi Central Senatorial District for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), raised concerns over the insufficient research conducted before the program’s rollout. Akpoti…