FG to receive first batch of over 3.2 million meters April
The Federal Government has announced that it will begin receiving the first batch of 3,205,101 pre-paid meters from April 2025 as part of efforts to close Nigeria’s electricity metering gap. Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday signed by his Special Adviser on Communication and Media Relations, Bolaji Tunji. According
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The Federal Government has announced that it will begin receiving the first batch of 3,205,101 pre-paid meters from April 2025 as part of efforts to close Nigeria’s electricity metering gap. Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday signed by his Special Adviser on Communication and Media Relations, Bolaji Tunji. According
Police foil robbery in Abuja estate, arrest two suspects
Operatives of the Mabushi Division of the Federal Capital Territory Police Command have foiled a robbery attempt at the Royal Court Estate, Jahi II, Abuja. The operatives arrested two suspects following a gun battle.The incident occurred in the early hours of Wednesday, March 27, at about 3:20 a.m. after a distress call was received. Upon
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Operatives of the Mabushi Division of the Federal Capital Territory Police Command have foiled a robbery attempt at the Royal Court Estate, Jahi II, Abuja. The operatives arrested two suspects following a gun battle.The incident occurred in the early hours of Wednesday, March 27, at about 3:20 a.m. after a distress call was received. Upon
Kano durbar cancellation dashed my Guinness Record dream – UK-based Nigerian
A United Kingdom-based Nigerian, Lekan Okanlawon, has decried the last-minute cancellation of the Sallah Durbar in Kano, which he said disrupted plans to secure a Guinness World Record for the largest gathering of horse riders. Okanlawon, who arrived in Kano with a team of over 160 enthusiasts, including polo players and cultural tourists from various
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A United Kingdom-based Nigerian, Lekan Okanlawon, has decried the last-minute cancellation of the Sallah Durbar in Kano, which he said disrupted plans to secure a Guinness World Record for the largest gathering of horse riders. Okanlawon, who arrived in Kano with a team of over 160 enthusiasts, including polo players and cultural tourists from various
Osun APC accuses Adeleke of plotting ‘judicial coup’ to reinstate PDP LG chairmen
The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress has accused Governor Ademola Adeleke’s administration of plotting to use a court order to reinstate local government chairmen elected under the Peoples Democratic Party. Addressing journalists in Osogbo on behalf of the leadership of the party on Sunday, ex-Osun Information Commissioner, Mr Sunday Akere, said the
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The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress has accused Governor Ademola Adeleke’s administration of plotting to use a court order to reinstate local government chairmen elected under the Peoples Democratic Party. Addressing journalists in Osogbo on behalf of the leadership of the party on Sunday, ex-Osun Information Commissioner, Mr Sunday Akere, said the
VIDEO: I’m trying to generate money For kidnappers to release me, 2Baba pokes fun at ‘abduction’ rumours
Veteran Nigerian musician Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Face or 2Baba, has finally responded to his mother’s claim that he was kidnapped. His reaction came a month after his mother in a controversial video on social media, alleged that the singer was missing and kidnapped without trace. Following her claims, the Idibia family filed a
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Veteran Nigerian musician Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Face or 2Baba, has finally responded to his mother’s claim that he was kidnapped. His reaction came a month after his mother in a controversial video on social media, alleged that the singer was missing and kidnapped without trace. Following her claims, the Idibia family filed a
Tinubu’s respect for sovereignty shaping Nigeria’s foreign policy – Jimoh Ibrahim
The Chairman of the Senate Committee on Inter-Parliamentary Affairs, Senator Jimoh Ibrahim, has said President Bola Tinubu’s consistent regard for national sovereignty has played a pivotal role in shaping Nigeria’s foreign policy posture in recent times. Ibrahim, who is representing Ondo South under the All Progressives Congress, made the remark while addressing delegates at the
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The Chairman of the Senate Committee on Inter-Parliamentary Affairs, Senator Jimoh Ibrahim, has said President Bola Tinubu’s consistent regard for national sovereignty has played a pivotal role in shaping Nigeria’s foreign policy posture in recent times. Ibrahim, who is representing Ondo South under the All Progressives Congress, made the remark while addressing delegates at the
Police withdraw invitation to Sanusi over Kano sallah incident
The Nigeria Police Force has withdrawn an earlier invitation extended to the 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II in connection with the violent incident that marred Sallah celebrations in Kano State on March 30, 2025. Sanusi was initially summoned to provide his account of the events that led to the breakdown of law and
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The Nigeria Police Force has withdrawn an earlier invitation extended to the 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II in connection with the violent incident that marred Sallah celebrations in Kano State on March 30, 2025. Sanusi was initially summoned to provide his account of the events that led to the breakdown of law and
Army arrests 43 oil thieves, destroys 14 illegal refineries in Niger Delta
The Nigerian Army, 6 Division said its operatives have arrested 43 suspected oil thieves and recovered 254,000 litres of stolen products in the Niger Delta region. The Army said a total of 14 illegal refineries were also destroyed, while 14 boats used for the illicit activity were destroyed. The Acting Deputy Director 6 Division Army
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The Nigerian Army, 6 Division said its operatives have arrested 43 suspected oil thieves and recovered 254,000 litres of stolen products in the Niger Delta region. The Army said a total of 14 illegal refineries were also destroyed, while 14 boats used for the illicit activity were destroyed. The Acting Deputy Director 6 Division Army
Group faults Femi Pedro’s consideration as ambassador from Lagos
A group known as the De Renaissance Patriots Foundation has opposed the reported consideration of former Lagos State Deputy Governor, Femi Pedro, for an ambassadorial position meant to represent Lagos State. In a statement released on Sunday by its media office, the foundation raised concerns over Pedro’s eligibility for the position, emphasising that he is
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A group known as the De Renaissance Patriots Foundation has opposed the reported consideration of former Lagos State Deputy Governor, Femi Pedro, for an ambassadorial position meant to represent Lagos State. In a statement released on Sunday by its media office, the foundation raised concerns over Pedro’s eligibility for the position, emphasising that he is
NAF seeks Brazil’s support for fleet sustainment
The Nigerian Air Force is seeking deeper collaboration with Brazil, particularly in the areas of maintenance, training, and technological advancement. This was disclosed by the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Hasan Bala Abubakar, during an official visit to Brazil. The visit, according to a statement on Sunday by the service’s spokesperson, Air Commodore,
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The Nigerian Air Force is seeking deeper collaboration with Brazil, particularly in the areas of maintenance, training, and technological advancement. This was disclosed by the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Hasan Bala Abubakar, during an official visit to Brazil. The visit, according to a statement on Sunday by the service’s spokesperson, Air Commodore,