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The Lagos State Government has introduced a “no power, no pay” policy following the signing of three new power purchase agreements aimed at improving electricity supply to public facilities. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu announced the development on Sunday, stating that the agreements are part of broader efforts to address inefficiencies in power delivery and ensure the state only pays for electricity that is actually supplied. Under the new arrangement, specific power […]

President Bola Tinubu has officially sworn in Dr. Muttaqha Darma as the new Minister of Housing and Urban Development. The swearing-in ceremony was held at the Presidential Villa in Abuja shortly before 4:00 p.m., marking his formal assumption of office following his confirmation by the Senate. His nomination had earlier been transmitted to the National Assembly and subsequently approved after a screening exercise. Dr. Darma, who previously served as Executive […]

A 400-level medical student of the College of Health Sciences at Obafemi Awolowo University, Adewole Emmanuel, has reportedly collapsed and died during a clinical examination session. The incident occurred on Wednesday when the Part IV student was said to have slumped shortly before the start of his oral medical examination. He was immediately attended to by lecturers and fellow students present at the scene, and efforts were made to revive […]

The Transmission Company of Nigeria has reinforced the national grid with the commissioning of new transmission line connections in the Ihovbor corridor, a move aimed at improving power evacuation and enhancing overall grid stability. The project features turn-in-turn-out connections linking the Ihovbor/Benin and Ihovbor/Ajaokuta 330kV transmission lines, which were successfully brought into operation at about 7:05 pm on Wednesday, April 23, 2026. This development is expected to significantly boost the […]

The Central Bank of Nigeria has announced a 50 percent increase in the cost of issuing and replacing ATM debit and credit cards, raising the fee from N1,000 to N1,500. In a significant shift, the apex bank also removed the N50 monthly maintenance charge previously applied to Naira-denominated debit and credit cards, a fee that typically included Value Added Tax. This means customers using local currency cards will no longer […]

The Oyo State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of three suspected kidnappers linked to the abduction of a resident, Marian Remi, in Ido Local Government Area. The suspects, identified as Musa Ajibola (29), Hassan Mohammadu (63), and Umaru Hassan (19), were apprehended on April 21 at Latayo Farm Settlement, Ile-Idu, following actionable intelligence provided by members of the public. According to police authorities, the arrest was made after a […]

One person has been confirmed dead and another is missing after a wild elephant attacked residents in Innayin Community, Oyo State. The incident occurred at about 3:30 pm on Thursday when the animal suddenly appeared in the area, causing panic among residents. Security operatives, working alongside local vigilantes and hunters, responded swiftly after receiving a distress call. On arrival, they discovered the lifeless body of a 45-year-old man, Ibrahim Tijani, […]

The Federal Government of Nigeria has approved a comprehensive increase in peculiar allowances and welfare benefits for civil servants, aiming to improve take-home pay and boost morale across the public service. The announcement was made on Friday by the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Didi Walson-Jack, during a press briefing in Abuja. She explained that the reforms, endorsed by the Federal Executive Council, will affect workers under […]