Reps Calls for N500 Billion Recapitalization of DisCos to Tackle Power Sector Issues
The House of Representatives has called for a minimum recapitalization of N500 billion for Nigeria’s 11 electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos) as a condition for their continued operation. The move, aimed at addressing the sector’s persistent issues, seeks to improve service delivery and encourage investment in power infrastructure. Rep. Ibrahim Ayokunle Isiaka, who moved the motion […]
Edo Deputy Governor: Oshiomhole Opposed Son’s Appointment
Edo State Deputy Governor, Dennis Idahosa, has addressed the controversy surrounding the appointment of Dr. Cyril Oshiomhole, son of Senator Adams Oshiomhole, as the Commissioner for Health in the state. Speaking on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily on Wednesday, Idahosa revealed that Senator Adams Oshiomhole opposed his son’s appointment, emphasizing that the decision was based solely on merit […]
Trump Nominates WWE Co-Founder Linda McMahon as Education Secretary to Lead Push for Decentralization
Donald Trump has nominated Linda McMahon, co-founder of World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) and a longtime ally, as his pick for education secretary. McMahon, who served as the head of the Small Business Administration during Trump’s first term and contributed millions to his presidential campaigns, has been a key figure in Trump’s political and business circles. […]
Atmospheric River Slams Pacific Northwest, Killing One and Injuring Two as Winds Cause Widespread Damage
Strong winds from an atmospheric river swept through the Pacific Northwest on Tuesday night, killing at least one person and injuring two others in Washington as falling trees caused widespread destruction and power outages. In Lynwood, a woman in her 50s was killed when a tree fell on a homeless encampment, according to South County […]
House Ethics Committee to Review Report on Matt Gaetz Amid Controversial Attorney General Nomination
The bipartisan House Ethics Committee is set to meet behind closed doors on Wednesday to discuss its investigation report on former Rep. Matt Gaetz, who resigned last week after being nominated by President-elect Donald Trump as attorney general. The fate of the report remains uncertain, as the committee—known for its discretion—has not confirmed whether it […]
FG Reviews Migration Policy to Address Displacement and Refugee Challenges
The federal government has commenced a review of the National Migration Policy to improve migration governance and address displacement challenges. Tijani Ahmed, Federal Commissioner of the National Commission for Refugees, Migrants, and Internally Displaced Persons (NCFRMI), disclosed this during a three-day technical working group meeting on migration and development held in Abuja on Tuesday. Ahmed […]
Tinubu Unveils Bold Youth Development Agenda for Northern Nigeria
President Bola Tinubu has underscored the critical role of Northern Nigeria’s development in securing the prosperity of the entire nation. Addressing the Stakeholders Roundtable on Northern Youth Development, organized by the Sir Ahmadu Bello Memorial Foundation in Abuja on Tuesday, Tinubu, represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, laid out a comprehensive youth-focused strategy targeting education, […]
PDP’s Agboola Ajayi Rejects Ondo Election Results, Vows to Seek Justice in Court
Less than 48 hours after the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared Lucky Aiyedatiwa as the winner of the Ondo State governorship election, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate Agboola Ajayi has rejected the results and announced plans to challenge them in court. Ajayi, the former Deputy Governor of Ondo State, expressed his dissatisfaction in a […]
Edo Governor Orders Security Agencies to Tackle Rising Cult Violence in State
Edo State Governor, Sen. Monday Okpebholo, has directed the heads of various security agencies in the state to ramp up efforts in combating criminal activities, including cult-related violence, which has led to at least seven killings over the past two weeks. The violent clashes, attributed to cult groups, have occurred in areas such as Ugbague, […]
Ladi Adebutu Denies DSS Allegations, Calls Detention Attempt to Suppress Opposition
Former Ogun State governorship candidate under the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Ladi Adebutu, has dismissed the allegations leveled against him by the Department of State Services (DSS) as “baseless” and suggested that his detention was part of an effort to silence opposition voices. Adebutu made the remarks after his release from DSS custody in Abeokuta […]
