The federal government is set to install solar power panels in public higher institutions in the country to help reduce the burden of high power bills the institutions are paying monthly.President Bola Tinubu said this on Thursday during the 55th graduation ceremony of the University of Lagos, UNILAG. He was represented by the Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa.  “My administration recognizes that education is the cornerstone of national development.…

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has called for the removal of the force from the envelope budgetary system, advocating for increased funding to enhance its efficiency. Egbetokun made this appeal during the 2025 budget defence session before the Joint Committees on Police Affairs and Police Institutions at the National Assembly in Abuja on Thursday.   Accompanied by the Force Management Team and senior officers, the IGP addressed key stakeholders,…

Eze Ndigbo of Ajao Estate, Lagos, Frederick Nwajagu has been acquitted of terrorism charges by Lagos State High Court sitting at Tafawa Balewa Square. On April 5, 2023, a Lagos State Magistrates Court in Yaba ordered Nwajagu’s remand at the Ikoyi custodial centre, while subsequent efforts to secure his bail were denied by the Lagos State High Court. Nwajagu was accused of threatening to invite members of the Indigenous People…

The Senior Pastor of Omega Fire Ministries, Apostle Johnson Suleman, has attributed the ongoing economic hardship in Nigeria to poor decisions made during the 2023 elections. Speaking during the two-day Recovery Conference 2025 in Bauchi State on Tuesday and Wednesday, Suleman criticised the nation’s leadership and electoral choices. Prior to the event, he paid a courtesy visit to Governor Bala Mohammed at the Government House, commending him as “a man…

The Ondo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has announced its withdrawal from the local government elections scheduled for Saturday, January 18, 2025. The Ondo State Independent Electoral Commission (ODIEC) had earlier cleared 13 political parties, including the PDP, to participate in the elections. However, the PDP’s withdrawal reduces the number of parties in the race to 12. In a statement released on Thursday by the party’s Director…

Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State, his Bayelsa counterpart, Douye Diri, and Speaker of the House of Representatives Abbas Tajudeen are among the 568 Nigerians and companies whose land allotments in Abuja have been revoked by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike. The revocation includes plots held by political figures, government officials, former governors, lawmakers, and several companies. Notably, former Cross River State governor, Ben Ayade,…

Alex Goodluck, the Italian Deputy Country Representative for the World Sustainable Development Goals Organisation (WSDGO), reaffirmed his commitment to creating opportunities for Nigerian youth on Thursday, January 16, aligning his initiatives with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). A passionate advocate for sustainable development, Goodluck has been at the forefront of programs designed to equip young Nigerians with the skills and resources needed to thrive in a rapidly changing…

The Ondo State Police Command has announced a restriction on vehicular and motorcycle movement from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday to ensure a peaceful and secure local government election. This directive was issued by the state’s Commissioner of Police, Mr Wilfred Afolabi, in a statement released on Thursday, January 16, through the command’s spokesperson, CSP Funmilayo Odunlami. The restriction is aimed at bolstering security during the electoral process.…

The National Assembly Joint Committee on Finance has absolved the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) of allegations of financial mismanagement in its 2024 budget implementation. Senator Sani Musa, Chairman of the committee, made this announcement on Thursday, January 16, following a review of documents submitted by JAMB, which dispelled accusations of reckless expenditure. During the budget defence session with JAMB Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, the committee raised concerns over…

President Bola Tinubu has extended his congratulations to six distinguished Nigerians in the Diaspora who were named among the 400 recipients of the United States Presidential Early Career Awards for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE). The award, established in 1996 by former US President Bill Clinton, is the highest honour given by the US government to early-career scientists and engineers for outstanding contributions to research and innovation. The latest recipients were…

Governor Ahmed Ododo of Kogi State has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to supporting the families of fallen heroes while celebrating their bravery and patriotism in safeguarding Nigeria’s territorial integrity. Speaking during the Armed Forces Remembrance Day ceremony on Wednesday, January 15, Governor Ododo laid wreaths at the World War I and II Cenotaph in Lokoja, paying tribute to the sacrifices of Nigeria’s armed forces. He described the event as a…

The National Assembly has increased the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) revenue target for 2025 to N25 trillion after the agency surpassed its 2024 target of N19.4 trillion, as revealed by its Executive Chairman, Zacch Adedeji. Adedeji, while presenting the agency’s performance report and future projections on Wednesday, highlighted the record-breaking revenue collection.  In response, the National Assembly’s Joint Committee on Finance proposed the new target, aiming to build on…