As General Yakubu Gowon marks his 90th birthday today, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has paid heartfelt tribute to the former head of state, lauding his remarkable contributions to Nigeria and his enduring legacy as a leader. General Gowon, who served as Nigeria’s military ruler from 1966 to 1975, is celebrated as one of the country’s longest-serving leaders. Trained at the prestigious Sandhurst military academy, he assumed leadership at the young…

According to data from the national grid website, the grid has collapsed for the third time in just seven days The latest outage occurred earlier today, leaving millions without power and raising urgent questions about the resilience of the country’s energy infrastructure. Reports of widespread blackouts are coming in from various regions, including major urban centers and remote areas. Emergency response teams are mobilizing to assess the situation and restore…

The Lagos State Police Command has denied reports that its men were chasing a young man who jumped into a canal in Gowon Estate, Ipaja-Ayobo, Lagos, and died. In a statement, Police spokesperson, Benjamin Hundeyin, said eyewitnesses confirmed that the man was not being chased or physically engaged by the police before the tragic incident occurred. Hundeyin stated that eyewitnesses narrated that at around 10 a.m. on Wednesday, October 16,…

On Friday, Vice President Kashim Shettima visited the headquarters of Scania Group, a leading automobile manufacturer, in Södertälje, Sweden. The visit was part of a strategic engagement to explore Nigeria’s market potential and foster deeper collaborations in the transportation sector. Shettima emphasised the importance of considering all possible options, including biofuel solutions, to address Nigeria’s pressing transportation challenges. This aligns with President Bola Tinubu’s broader vision for cleaner and more efficient transportation…

Vice President Kashim Shettima has formalized a partnership with Ericsson to enhance Nigeria’s technological infrastructure, positioning the nation as a global leader in 5G technology. Shettima, alongside key Nigerian officials, spearheaded the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at propelling Nigeria into the ranks of top global users of the 5G network. This initiative is set to significantly improve the country’s technological capacity and productivity. The agreement, signed on Friday…

Nigeria’s secret police, the Department of State Services (DSS) has slammed a N5.5 billion defamation suit on the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) for allegedly making a false claim against it. In the legal action it instituted before the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, on Friday, DSS stated that SERAP falsely alleged that DSS operatives invaded its Abuja office. The service told the court that the…

Troops of the Nigerian Army have killed no fewer than 96 terrorists during operations in the Northern parts of the country. According to the Defence Headquarters, a total of 227 suspects, including a terrorist commander identified as Usman Maisaje, were arrested in the operations. Making the announcement in a statement on Friday, the Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj. Gen. Buba Edward said Maisaje was a close associate of a…

The National Association of University Students (NAUS) has voiced strong opposition to a recent initiative by the House of Representatives aimed at amending the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) Act to permit its personnel to carry firearms. NAUS argues that this proposal is a serious threat to the safety and rights of Nigerian citizens, particularly students and young people. The organization emphasizes that the FRSC’s primary role is to promote…

lThe Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun has disclosed that Nigeria is the largest importer of vehicles in Africa. Edun made this revelation in Lagos at the zonal sensitization seminar on the National Vehicle Registry (VREG) held on Friday. Represented by Hajia Jumai Katagom, Director, PPP Federal Ministry of Finance, Edu said the VREG became necessary due to the absence of a dynamic and centralized…

The former deputy national chair (South) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Bode George has disclosed that he would have left Nigeria if President Bola Tinubu had not sent Femi Gbajabiamila to appeal to him. Recall that in January 2022, after Tinubu announced his presidential bid, George vowed to flee Nigeria, stating: “I will move away from Nigeria. I’ll leave because he will be your representative in the international plane.…

The Federal Government of Nigeria has inaugurated the Joint User Hydrant Installation 2 (JUHI-2), a monumental facility designed to bolster the country’s aviation industry. With an impressive storage capacity of 150 million liters of Jet A1 fuel, JUHI-2 stands as the largest airside jet fuel depot in Nigeria. The unveiling ceremony, led by the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, highlighted the facility’s potential to revolutionize jet fuel…

Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has officially approved a minimum wage of N85,000 for government employees across the state. This announcement was made during a press briefing on October 18, marking a pivotal step in improving the living standards of public workers. Governor Fubara emphasized that the new wage structure reflects the state government’s commitment to prioritizing the welfare of its workforce. He stated, “This decision underscores our dedication to…