President Bola Tinubu has approved a N3.3 trillion payment plan to settle outstanding debts under the Presidential Power Sector Financial Reforms Programme. The repayment plan followed a final review of legacy debts that have plagued Nigeria’s power sector for more than a decade. This is contained in a statement issued by Presidential Spokesperson, Mr Bayo…
The Wife of Kebbi Governor, Hajiya Nafisa Idris, has charged residents on the proper use of insecticide-treated mosquito nets to curb malaria. Idris made the call on Sunday in Birnin Kebbi during her investiture as the state’s Net Ambassador, alongside wives of the local government chairmen, who were inaugurated as Net Advocates. She expressed concern…
The Nigerian Army troops in the early hours of Sunday, rescued 31 hostages abducted from a church in Kachia Local Government Area of Kaduna State. Operational report made available to the News Agency said the attackers struck at an ECWA Church in Ariko village, targeting worshippers during a religious gathering. The report said the troops…
Gov. Monday Okpebholo has thanked Edo House of Assembly members for their support and harmonious working relationship with his administration. The appreciation is conveyed in a statement by Chief Press Secretary, Dr Patrick Ebojele, on Sunday in Benin. Okpebholo spoke following an Easter visit by Speaker of the assembly, Blessing Agbebaku, and other lawmakers to…
Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele, says the National Assembly is synergising with the Federal and State governments to decisively address all the forces and triggers of armed attacks across the federation. Bamidele made this known in his Easter message on Sunday in Abuja. He said, “Today, we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ, our Lord and…
Some labour leaders and other stakeholders on Sunday renewed calls for a comprehensive review of Nigeria’s retirement age policy. In interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Lagos, they said that extending workers’ retirement age was necessary due to economic realities, workforce dynamics and the need to retain experienced personnel in…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has dismissed as false and malicious reports alleging that its National Chairman, Sen. David Mark, has stepped down from his position. This is contained in a statement by Paul Mumeh, from the Media Office of the National Chairman, the party described the claim as “an insidious fabrication” orchestrated by individuals…
The National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Sen. David Mark, has called on Nigerians to embrace religious harmony, peace, and national unity as Christians across the country mark Easter. This is contained in a goodwill message issued on Sunday, by his Spokesperson Paul Mumeh in Kano. Mark described Easter as a season that…
Deputy Speaker of House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has reiterated his support for creation of an additional state in the South-East zone of the country. Kalu, who is the Chairman, Committee on Constitution Review, stated this while hosting traditional leaders from Anioma region and the stakeholders’ movement for the proposed creation of Anioma State in…
The bail application filed by former Kaduna State governor, Malam Nasir El-Rufai, has been adjourned to April 14, 2026, for ruling by the Federal High Court sitting in Kaduna. The court proceedings was presided over by Justice Rilwan M. Aikawa. El-Rufai is being prosecuted by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC)…
