The Managing Director of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), Abba Aliyu, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for appointing former Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose and other members to the agency’s governing board, describing the move as a strategic step towards expanding electricity access across Nigeria. Aliyu said the composition of the new board reflects
A member of the House of Representatives has criticized the poor implementation of government budgets, describing the continued failure to execute approved projects and programs as a serious offense that could attract constitutional consequences. The lawmaker representing Borno North Senatorial District, Mohammed Tahir Monguno, has described the act as an ‘impeachable offense’, failure to implement
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has launched a special highway enforcement operation across the North-West to tackle the growing rate of road traffic crashes and improve safety on major routes in the region. The operation, codenamed “Daidaita Lodi” and “Lodi Limit,” is being set and put in place simultaneously across the FRSC’s 12 zones
A member of the House of Representatives, Mohammed Tahir Monguno, has warned that the persistent failure to implement the nation’s budget as approved by the National Assembly could amount to an impeachable offence under the Constitution. Monguno stated this on Monday during a session with the Senate Committee on Finance. This occurred while the Minister
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has condemned the dissolution of the Students’ Union Government (SUG) at the University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT), insisting that the action violated established democratic procedures and undermined students’ rights. In a statement issued on Monday, NANS described the decision as a breach of due process, arguing that the
The National Electoral Commission (INEC) has begun the distribution of Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) to registered voters in Osun State as preparations intensify for the August 15 governorship election. The commission stated that collection at the 332 Registration Areas across Osun State will take place from Wednesday, July 22 to Tuesday, July 28, 2026. The statement said the
Anita Baaki, a physiotherapist and friend of the late nurse Mary Habila, has recounted the circumstances surrounding Habila’s death. Mary Habila was attached to the David Umahi Federal University of Medical Sciences and was on secondment to the Federal Ministry of Works. Anita Baaki’s account of Mary Habila’s death was presented in a sworn affidavit
The United States House of Representatives has approved an amendment seeking to suspend certain categories of US assistance to Nigeria over concerns about the Federal Government’s handling of insecurity and its ability to protect citizens. The amendment, sponsored by Republican Congressman Gregory Steube of Florida, proposes withholding US aid until the Nigerian government demonstrates measurable
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has released two supporters of Peter Obi, the presidential candidate for the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), who were being held in their custody. Randy Peter and Precious Oruche, also known as Mama Pee, who are activists and supporters of Peter Obi, were released by the EFCC on Wednesday
A Federal High Court in Abuja has granted bail to Danladi Umar, the former Chairman of the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT). The bail is set at N100 million, with one surety also required to provide the same amount. The court granted Umar bail on Wednesday after hearing the proceedings for his case. Just to