The Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, has reaffirmed its commitment to sustaining strong collaboration with security agencies to maintain peace, protect critical national assets, and accelerate development across the Niger Delta region. The NDDC Managing Director, Dr Samuel Ogbuku, gave the assurance during a courtesy visit by the Flag Officer Commanding, Central Naval Command, Rear […]
The United States Mission in Nigeria has strongly condemned the recent attack on Nuku and Woro villages in Kwara State, where Boko Haram militants killed dozens of residents on Tuesday. In a statement posted on Social Media on Friday, February 6, 2026, the US described the assault as “horrific” and expressed sympathy for the communities […]
Abuja, Nigeria — February 4, 2026 Renaissance Africa Energy Company was on Tuesday night named the winner of the Energy Deal of the Year for 2025 at the Awards Night of the ongoing Nigeria International Energy Summit (NIES) in Abuja. The award was in recognition of the historic $2.4 billion acquisition of Shell’s onshore assets […]
….Declares end to generator economy The Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodimma Friday, February 6, 2026, commissioned the first phase of the Orashi Electricity Project under the ‘Light Up Imo Project,’ describing it as a major milestone that marks the end of the generator-driven economy and the beginning of reliable power supply in the state. […]
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has reaffirmed its commitment to supplying high quality petroleum products at competitive and affordable prices, urging marketers and policymakers to prioritise logistics choices that support price stability and consumer welfare. The refinery said its position is anchored on sustained investments in critical infrastructure, including a world class gantry facility with 91 loading […]
The Olubadan of Ibadan, His Royal Majesty, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, on Thursday paid a courtesy call to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and hailed his administration’s giant strides in Lagos. Speaking during the courtesy visit at Lagos House, Marina, Oba Ladoja thanked Governor Sanwo-Olu for the role the State played during his coronation last year. He also […]
The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye, has said that going forward, there will be no more running or hiding for Nigerian Christians as their erstwhile hunters will become the hunted. Preaching during the Holy Communion Service of the February Holy Ghost Service of the Church yesterday, […]
FROM A TENNIS BALL IN AN EXECUTIVE–LEGISLATIVE WIMBLEDON SINGLES TO CONSTITUTIONAL REDEMPTION: HAS THE IMO JUDICIARY EMANCIPATED ITSELF IN ONE HISTORIC JUDGMENT YESTERDAY? For one year and three months, the Imo State Judiciary found itself marooned on a court it did not choose, playing under rules it did not write, and subjected to power plays […]
… Orashi Electricity Company ready for commissioning, says Governor The hope that Imo State can generate her own electricity became clearer Tuesday night when Governor Hope Uzodimma hinted that the State-owned Orashi Electricity Company is set to switch on her first power generation line any moment from now. Governor Uzodimma spoke as Nollywood stars, pop […]
By Emmanuel Oloniruha Abuja Feb. 5, 2026 The Labour Party (LP) has commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (LP), led by Prof Joash Amupitan, for its steadfast adherence to the rule of law. The commendation is contained in a statement by Ken Asogwa, Senior Special Adviser on Media to the LP Interim National Chairman, Sen. […]
February 5, 2026 GuarantCo, part of the Private Infrastructure Development Group (PIDG), has provided a 100 per cent guarantee to support a USD 75 million debt facility for Robust International Pte Ltd (Robust) to construct a new cashew nut processing plant in Ogun State, Nigeria. Nigeria is one of Africa’s largest cashew producers of c. […]
Former Anambra State Governor and presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, has strongly criticised the Nigerian Senate over its rejection of mandatory electronic transmission of election results, describing the decision as a serious threat to the country’s democracy. In a statement shared on social media on Thursday, February 5, 2026, Obi said he delayed reacting to […]
The Vice President, Alhaji Kashim Shettima, governors, Royal Fathers and other distinguished Nigerians will on Saturday, February 7, storm Imo as the state celebrates the golden jubilee of its creation. Already, the state capital, Owerri, is in a festive mood, adorning decorations, and the people are in high spirits as the celebration gets underway. Saturday’s […]
…Mulls expansion of Deep Blue Project Following the success of its maritime security architecture known as the Deep Blue Project, the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) is considering an expansion of the project, which impact has been felt across the Gulf of Guinea. The Director General of NIMASA, Dr. Dayo Mobereola said this […]
The decision by the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) to extend the 2025/2026 student loan application deadline to 27 February 2026 marks a significant moment in the evolving conversation around access to higher education in Nigeria. Far from being a routine administrative adjustment, the extension reflects deeper structural realities within the student loan ecosystem. It […]
The Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, in collaboration with the Livelihood Improvement Family Enterprises–Niger Delta, LIFE-ND, has intensified efforts to advance agricultural transformation across the Niger Delta region. As part of its oversight responsibilities, officials of the NDDC and LIFE-ND inspected agricultural incubation centres in Akwa Ibom, Imo, and Rivers States to evaluate the programme’s […]
By Fortune Abang Abuja, Feb. 5, 2026 The Chairperson, African Union Commission (AUC), Mahmoud Youssouf, has received the Letters of Credence of Ambassador Baak Wol, Ambassador of South Sudan to the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia and Permanent-Representative to the AU. Youssouf disclosed this in a statement on Thursday on the AU’s website, against the […]
By Tiamiyu Prudence Arobani New York, Feb. 5, 2026 The African Union (AU) Commission has condemned the deadly attacks on Nuku and Woro communities in Kwara, which left scores dead and property destroyed. The Chairperson of the AU Commission, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, in a statement, said he learned with deep shock and profound sorrow of […]
I recently met with the Chairman and Group Managing Director (GMD) of Geometric Power in Aba, and my experience was truly impressive. Upon arrival, I noticed the hotel I stayed at was powered by electricity, not generators. Curious, I asked the hotel staff and locals about the electricity situation, and the feedback was overwhelmingly positive. […]
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has assured Nigerians of its preparedness for the 2027 general election, even as the amended Electoral Act awaits passage in the National Assembly. The Commission said it has completed preparations for the election timetable and activity schedule. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, made the disclosure on Wednesday in Abuja […]
By Mustapha Yauri February 4, 2026 A leading policy think tank, the Galadiman Ruwa Centre for Strategic Leadership and Communication (GCSLC), has urged President Bola Tinubu to unlock Nigeria’s underutilised sovereign industrial assets. The Centre said the move would provide a viable pathway to sustainable economic growth and long-term national prosperity. Dr Ja’afaru Sa’ad, Chairman […]
By Mustapha Yauri Zaria (Kaduna State) The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU), Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria Branch, has donated working materials to six units of the university. The association also provided financial support to its members who retired in 2025. The Branch Chairman, Malam Muhammad Yunusa, disclosed this during a presentation ceremony […]
By Abdul Suleiman Nigeria may have lost over N400 billion in technical equipment, accessories, trainings and first aid materials procured by the National Population Commission (NPC) for the botched 2023 census, investigations have shown. This is even as local contractors who supplied the materials and provided other logistics for the twice postponed census have been […]
When politics fails, graves multiply. The war between Russia and Ukraine will be remembered not only for its violence, but for its tragic emptiness of purpose. Years of relentless fighting, cities reduced to ash, families scattered across continents, and nearly a million lives lost—yet the world is left asking the same unbearable question: to what […]
… Reaffirms commitment to delivering Euro‑Standard fuel to Nigerians Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals (DPRP) has firmly denied reports suggesting that it imports finished petroleum products, describing the claims as incorrect and based on a misunderstanding of global refinery operations. As a state‑of‑the‑art, large‑scale merchant refinery, DPRP refines crude oil and processes intermediate […]
