NMDPRA Raises Gas Price for Power Generation Companies Effective April 1st
The NMDPRA increased the price of natural gas supplied to power generation companies to $2.18 per metric million British thermal units (MMBtu), up from the previous $2.13/MMBtu a $0.05 rise.
Defence Minister Cautions Against Connivance With Terrorists
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting Minister of Defence, Gen Christopher Musa (retd) has cautioned the people against conniving with terrorist groups in all affected areas in the country, an act that has made winning the war difficult. He gave the warning while addressing journalists during his visit to Maiduguri, Borno State. Musa said trading with terrorists is […]
Interior Minister Reveals 848,290 Foreigners Overstaying Visas in Nigeria
“Just as we have Nigerian overstayers in the UK, Nigeria is also facing the same challenge. As of this morning, through our upgraded system, we have about 848,290 visa overstayers in Nigeria. These are citizens of different countries residing in Nigeria,” he said.
Agency Rescues Two Abducted Children, Arrests Suspected Trafficker
The Anambra State Special Anti-Touting Squad Agency (SASA) has arrested a 42-year-old man, Sunday Nomen, over alleged involvement in child trafficking. Nomen, said to be from Abakaliki in Ebonyi State, was apprehended on Sunday, March 29, 2026, in Nkpor, Idemili Local Government Area of Anambra State. Parading the suspect at the agency’s headquarters in Onitsha […]
FG Launches N20 Million National Laureate Prize for Student Research Projects
The Federal Government has approved the establishment of the Nigeria National Laureate Annual Prize Programme, highlighting a statement initiative designed to recognise and reward outstanding academic research, intellectual excellence, and commercially viable innovation emerging from Nigeria’s tertiary institutions. Announcing the programme, Minister of Education Dr. Maruf Olatunji Alausa described it as a strategic effort to […]
Tuanzebe’s Extra-Time Heroics Seal DR Congo’s World Cup Return After 52 Years
The Democratic Republic of Congo booked their place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a 1-0 victory over Jamaica in the intercontinental playoff final, with former Manchester United defender Axel Tuanzebe netting the only goal in the first half of extra time. The decisive moment came in the 100th minute at the Estadio Akron […]
Transportation Minister Alkali Resigns to Pursue Gombe Governorship
Nigeria’s Minister of Transportation, Saidu Alkali, has stepped down from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s cabinet to join the race for the Gombe State governorship ahead of the 2027 general elections. His resignation came just hours before the March 31, 2026 deadline set by President Tinubu for all political appointees seeking elective office to step down. […]
Labaran Maku Dumps PDP for SDP, Blames Party Crisis
A former Minister of Information and ex-Deputy Governor of Nasarawa State, Labaran Maku, has officially defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the Social Democratic Party (SDP), citing internal crises within his former party. Maku announced his defection on Tuesday while addressing journalists alongside SDP officials at his residence in Wakama, located in Nasarawa […]
Police Arrest Suspect Over Ekiti Varsity Hostel Robbery
The Nigeria Police Force in Ekiti State have arrested a suspect in connection with a recent robbery attack on student hostels of Ekiti State University (EKSU). The arrest was confirmed by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Sunday Abutu, who disclosed that items believed to have been used during the operation were recovered. According to […]