NNPCL Warns of Heavy Losses as PENGASSAN Strike Halts Oil, Gas Output
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has raised alarm over the severe economic impact of the three-day strike by the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN), which it said disrupted crude oil and gas production and cut power supply by 20 per cent. In a letter to regulators and security […]
I’m ready to abandon my presidential ambition, support younger candidate
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has said he is ready to step down from the 2027 presidential race if a younger, vibrant and widely accepted candidate emerges under the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Speaking in an interview with newsmen yesterday, Atiku stressed that his ambition is not driven by personal desire but by the need […]
U.S. Commends Mali on Independence
The United States has praised Mali for its resilience against terrorism and extremist threats, with Secretary of State, Marco Rubio highlighting the country’s determination in a message marking Mali’s 65th independence anniversary. Rubio reaffirmed America’s commitment to partnership, including cooperation on commercial opportunities and intelligence sharing to counter Islamist extremists in West Africa. Newmen gathered […]
Kwara Legislator Advances State Power Reform
Kwara State’s youngest female legislator, Hon. Rukayat Shittu, has sponsored the State Electric Power Sector Bill, 2025, which has successfully passed its first and second readings in the House of Assembly. The bill aims to repeal the Electricity Board Laws of 1992 and 2006, establish a state-level electricity market, and domesticize the federal Electricity Act […]
Parties Demand Credible INEC Leadership
As Nigeria prepares for the 2027 general election, major political parties have outlined expectations for the next INEC chairman, stressing credibility, neutrality, and adherence to democratic principles. The current INEC Chairman, Prof Mahmood Yakubu, is set to complete his tenure by November, the ruling APC called for a level playing field for all parties, while […]
President Tinubu, Wike to Attend Editors’ Conference in Abuja
The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) will hold its 2025 All Nigeria Editors Conference from November 3rd to 6th in Abuja, with the theme Democratic Governance and National Cohesion: The Role of Editors. According to a statement by NGE President Eze Anaba and General Secretary Onuoha Ukeh, the event will be opened by President Bola […]
Group Backs Tinubu’s Minister Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim with Confidence Vote
The Minister for Women Affairs, Hajia Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim has been commended for her various initiatives that are strategic to the actualization of the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. Also, the Minister was unanimously appreciated for fostering peace, unity, growth and development among the women-folk across the nation since her assumption of office and […]
FG unveils agric reforms, moves to create 21m jobs
The Federal Government on Tuesday reeled out a slew of new incentives to attract agricultural investment, which it said could create 21 million jobs in the country. It also pledged reforms to expand irrigation, improve access to credit and create millions of rural jobs under President Bola Tinubu’s economic agenda. Vice President Kashim Shettima outlined […]
Charcoal, Climate Endanger Kwara Shea Trees
Experts have warned that illegal charcoal production and climate change are endangering shea trees in Kwara State, even as the government prepares to open a 50-tonne-per-day processing plant in Kaiama. The factory, the largest state-owned in Nigeria, is expected to process over 50,000 tonnes annually and create thousands of jobs. At a workshop in Ilorin, […]
INEC, Police Warn Against Early Campaigns
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the Nigeria Police Force have warned political parties against premature campaigns ahead of the 2027 elections. INEC Chairman Mahmood Yakubu said rallies, posters, and media promotions already underway violate Section 94(1) of the Electoral Act, which allows campaigns only 150 days before polling. Yakubu, speaking at a roundtable […]
