The Federal Government (FG) has acknowledged that national grid collapses will continue due to its inability to repair a critical transmission line in northern Nigeria, citing persistent insecurity as a major barrier.   Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, disclosed this during the 2025 budget defence session with the Senate Joint Committee on Power. He identified the damaged Shiroro-Kaduna-Mando transmission line, which has been out of service since a vandalism incident in…

The Edo State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal has scheduled full hearings for Wednesday, January 15, 2025, on the petition filed by Asue Ighodalo and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The petition challenges the declaration of Governor Monday Okpebholo of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the winner of the September 21, 2024, gubernatorial election.   The New Daily Prime earlier reported that Farouk Adamu, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) returning…

The Social Democratic Party (SDP) has described as untrue, speculations about a possible alliance with Atiku Abubakar, the 2023 Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate and Nasir El-Rufai, the former governor of Kaduna State, ahead of the 2027 general elections The National Chairman of the party, Shehu Gabam disclosed this during an interview on “Politics Tonight”, a programme on Television Continental. Gabam emphasised that the SDP’s primary focus remains on…

Omoyele Sowore, the presidential candidate for the African Action Congress (AAC), has once again raised concerns about the legitimacy of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s ascent to power. In a candid interview on VOP TV, Sowore accused Tinubu of securing his position through manipulation, rather than a legitimate electoral process, claiming that the 2023 general elections were tainted with irregularities. “The Nigerian people did not elect Tinubu,” Sowore stated, asserting that…

The Minister for Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, has weighed in on growing speculation that Seyi Tinubu, the son of President Bola Tinubu, may run for the governorship of Lagos State in 2027. During an appearance on the Mic On podcast, Olawande affirmed that Seyi Tinubu is fully qualified to seek the position. In his remarks, Olawande stated, “He’s not too young to become a governor,” highlighting the readiness and capability…

The Federal Government (FG) has approved four airlines to serve as air carriers for Nigerian pilgrims participating in the 2025 Hajj. In a statement issued on Sunday, the Executive Chairman of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), Abdullahi Usman, revealed that the selected airlines were chosen from 11 companies that applied for the role. The approved airlines are Air Peace Ltd., Fly-Nas (a Saudi Arabian airline), Max Air, and…

Dolapo Bright, a former Special Adviser on Agriculture to ex-President Muhammadu Buhari, has criticised the Tinubu administration’s decision to suspend duties, tariffs, and taxes on food imports. Speaking during Sunday’s edition of “Inside Sources” on Channels Television, Bright argued that the policy was based on poor advice and would not address Nigeria’s surging inflation. Bright highlighted that rising diesel and petrol prices have significantly driven up transportation costs, which in…

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against President Bola Tinubu and Nigeria’s 36 state governors at the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Community Court of Justice.  The suit with suit no. ECW/CCJ/APP/03/2025 is challenging the alleged misuse of the Cybercrimes (Amendment) Act 2024. SERAP claimed that the Act was being used to suppress free expression and violate the human rights of Nigerians, including…

In a groundbreaking initiative, the Minister of Women Affairs, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, has partnered with renowned actress Omotola Jalade Ekeinde to advance women’s empowerment through cinematic arts. The 46-year-old actress, who made her acting debut in 1995, has since starred in over 300 films, selling millions of copies and earning a global reputation as a trailblazer in the Nigerian film industry.   Announcing the collaboration, the Minister, in a statement signed by…

Nigeria secured $7.6 billion in investment interests during the Africa Investment Forum 2024, held in Rabat, Morocco, from December 4 to 6, 2024. Announcing this on his X (formerly Twitter) page yesterday, the President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Akinwumi Adesina, reaffirmed his commitment to supporting and bolstering investments in Nigeria. He also expressed gratitude to the governors and all attendees who contributed to the success of the forum. …

Weeks after the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) approved non-scheduled flight operations at the Ekiti Agro-Allied International Cargo Airport for six months, the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) on Friday began its calibration of landing systems. In a statement made available to newsmen today on the state government Facebook page, the calibration signaled the final stages of preparations for commercial flight operations. The NAMA calibration aircraft landed on the airport’s…

The Joint National Assembly Committee on Solid Minerals has rejected the proposed N9 billion capital budget for the mining sector in the 2025 fiscal year.   The Assembly criticised the allocation, stating that it falls significantly short of the investment needed to establish solid minerals as the cornerstone of Nigeria’s economic diversification efforts. During the budget defense session on Friday, Senator Ekong Sampson, Chairman of the Joint Senate and House of…