FG to scrap Power subsidy from 2027, says Minister
Minister of Power Joseph Tegbe says the Federal Government will gradually end electricity subsidies from 2027 without raising tariffs or cutting power supply, as debt to GenCos tops ₦6.5 trillion.…
Otedola raises First HoldCo stake to 25.87% after N222.2bn share purchase
Femi Otedola has acquired N222.2 billion worth of First HoldCo shares, raising his stake to 25.87 percent, the largest shareholding in the bank. A regulatory filing submitted to the Nigerian…
Commonwealth Games 2026: Team Nigeria wins 14 medals, full list of medal winners
Team Nigeria has won 14 medals at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, with strong performances in para powerlifting, weightlifting and para athletics keeping the country among the top five nations.…
ICE begins airport arrests of foreigners with expired visas, including US citizens’ spouses
ICE has begun arresting foreign nationals with expired visas at US airports, including spouses of citizens and asylum seekers, a New York Times investigation reveals. US Immigration and Customs Enforcement…
Aviation unions issue seven-Day ultimatum over unpaid airline charges
ATSSSAN and NUATE have given airlines a seven-day ultimatum to remit outstanding ticket sale charges, warning of industrial action as the NCAA temporarily suspends its no-pay-no-service sanctions. The Air Transport…
Tinubu to announce fresh salary hike for armed forces, says defence Minister
Defence Minister General Christopher Musa says President Bola Tinubu will soon raise military pay further, as SMEDAN disburses ₦25 million to 500 soldiers' widows and wives. The Honourable Minister of…
First trailer for Children of Blood and Bone reveals star-studded cast ahead of 2027 release
The first trailer for Tomi Adeyemi's Children of Blood and Bone is here, featuring Thuso Mbedu, Idris Elba, Richard Mofe Damijo and Viola Davis ahead of its 2027 release. Paramount…
FULL TEXT: Keynote address by the Minister Of Power, Hon. Joseph Tegbe at the official Flagg-off of Power Force programme under the Presidential Metering Initiative (PMI)
Abuja | 23 July, 2026 The Federal Government on Thursday, July 23, 2026, officially launched the Power Force Programme in Abuja to train and certify 5,000 young Nigerians as smart…
Nnamdi Kanu formally terminates Ifeanyi Ejiofor’s legal services
Nnamdi Kanu has formally terminated Ifeanyi Ejiofor's services as his legal counsel and IPOB's representative, ordering him to withdraw from all court matters and stop speaking on their behalf. Nnamdi…
‘We Remain Indebted to Nigeria,’ S’African envoy says during Abuja Xenophobia talks
South Africa has reaffirmed its opposition to xenophobia during talks with Nigeria in Abuja, as officials revealed 98 Nigerians have been killed in South Africa since 2022 and called for…
