Month: May 2026

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has nominated Joseph Tegbe as the new Minister of Power, a move that is subject to confirmation by the Nigerian Senate. The nomination signals a renewed push by the Federal Government to strengthen leadership within the country’s power sector and accelerate reforms aimed at addressing long-standing electricity challenges. The development reflects the administration’s broader commitment to improving energy infrastructure, stabilizing the national grid, and creating an […]

Tension has risen in Okudjere-Ovu Community, located in Okpe Local Government Area of Delta State, following an incident in which a team of police officers from the Orerokpe Division allegedly shot an unarmed resident. The shooting reportedly took place on Thursday evening after the officers, said to be working alongside anti-cult operatives, stopped the individual on suspicion of possessing hard drugs. Eyewitness accounts indicate that the situation escalated quickly, leading […]

Three Nigerian nationals — William Elvis, Moses Hezekiah, and Destiny Oghentega — are facing charges in a United States federal court in Rhode Island over their alleged roles in a sophisticated online romance and wire fraud scheme. According to court filings, the trio has been charged with conspiracy to commit wire fraud, with authorities alleging that the operation dates back to early 2021. Investigators claim the scheme involved a network […]

Petrol prices have surged across Nigeria, with many filling stations now selling fuel between N1,364 and N1,444 per litre, reflecting the growing influence of rising global crude oil prices on the local market. Major marketers, including Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, MRS, BOVAS, AP (Ardova), and Mobil, have adjusted their pump prices to around N1,364 to N1,370 per litre. Other outlets such as AA Rano, Emedab, Empire Energy, and Ranoil […]

Popular Nollywood actor Lateef Adedimeji has announced the arrival of his triplet sons with his wife and fellow actress Adebimpe Oyebade, widely known as Mo Bimpe. The actor shared the news on his Instagram page with an emotional message, describing the children as his world, responsibility, and legacy. “I’ve been quiet… not absent. I was building, protecting, and embracing the greatest blessing of my life. God gave me more than […]