On The Foreign Scene The United States has officially withdrawn from UNESCO, the UN’s cultural and education agency, accusing it of promoting divisive causes and being biased against Israel. State Department spokeswoman Tammy Bruce announced the exit on Tuesday, stating that continued involvement was no longer in America’s national interest. […]
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I didn’t hate Buhari, Ortom defends stance on Benue insecurity
Former Benue State Governor Samuel Ortom has dismissed claims that he hated late President Muhammadu Buhari, saying his criticisms were aimed at protecting his people. Speaking on Politics Today on Channels TV, Ortom said he only challenged Buhari’s government for failing to tackle security threats, especially from violent herders. Ortom […]
Abia Govt Warns Against Illegal Revenue Collection
The Abia State Government has issued a stern warning against illegal revenue collection in Ohafia Local Government Area. Deputy Governor Ikechukwu Emetu said on Monday that no individual or group is authorized to collect fees on behalf of the government without official backing from the State Board of Internal Revenue. […]
States Slash Electricity Tariffs as Gencos Warn of Sector Collapse over Mounting Debts
The fallout from Nigeria’s Electricity Act continues, as states like Enugu, Ondo, Lagos, and Plateau move to slash electricity tariffs , with Enugu leading the way by cutting Band A rates from ₦209 to ₦160 per kilowatt-hour. But power generation companies are pushing back, warning that the cut threatens the […]
Enugu crashes Band A electricity tariff to N160/kWh
Electricity consumers in Enugu State are set to enjoy relief as the state’s Electricity Regulatory Commission has slashed the Band A tariff from ₦206 to ₦160 per kilowatt-hour, effective August 1, 2025. The cut, announced under EERC’s new tariff order, follows a cost review of MainPower Electricity Distribution Ltd. and […]
Senator Natasha Denied Entry Despite Court Ruling
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan was denied entry into the National Assembly on Tuesday, despite a Federal High Court ruling ordering her recall. The Kogi Central lawmaker, suspended for six months in March over alleged misconduct, arrived with supporters, including activist Aisha Yesufu, but was stopped at multiple gates by security officials. […]
UNICEF Raises Alarm Over 3.5 Million Malnourished Nigerian Children
The United Nations Children’s Fund says 3.5 million children in Nigeria are suffering from severe acute malnutrition. Speaking at a press briefing in Abuja on Tuesday, UNICEF’s Chief of Field Operations, Judith Leveille, warned that 400,000 children could die in just over a month if urgent action is not taken. […]
Wike Backs Edo Governor’s Caution To Peter Obi on Security Grounds
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has backed Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, over his warning to Labour Party’s Peter Obi regarding security protocols. Speaking on Tuesday in Benin City during the launch of Edo Line Transport, Wike supported Okpebholo’s call for Obi to seek security clearance […]
Sokoto: Bandits kill three, abduct scores in night raid
Armed bandits on Sunday night invaded Dabagi community in Dange-Shuni Local Government Area of Sokoto State, killing three residents and abducting others. The attackers stormed the area under the cover of darkness, shooting sporadically and causing panic among locals before fleeing with their captives. A resident who confirmed the incident […]
NiMet forecasts three days thunderstorms, rains across Nigeria
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency, NiMet, has predicted three days of thunderstorms and moderate rainfall across several parts of the country from Monday to Wednesday. In its daily weather outlook released on Sunday, the agency said northern states will experience sunny skies with patches of clouds in the morning, chances of […]