Reps Launch Fresh Probe into NNPCL’s OVH Energy Acquisition, Refinery Deal
The House of Representatives Committee on Petroleum Resources (Downstream) has formally commenced a new investigation into the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited’s (NNPCL) acquisition of OVH Energy Marketing’s downstream assets…
Flood Displaces Families, Destroys Homes and Farmlands in Sokoto’s Tureta LGA
Torrential rainfall late Wednesday night triggered severe flooding in Tureta Local Government Area of Sokoto State, leaving widespread destruction in its wake. Over 50 houses were reportedly destroyed, while farmlands…
Ten Dead as Wildfire Claims Firefighters, Rescuers in Northwest Turkey
A devastating wildfire in northwestern Turkey claimed the lives of at least 10 emergency personnel on Wednesday as they battled rapidly spreading flames in Eskisehir province. The victims included five…
Lawmakers Push for Urgent Overhaul of Nigeria’s Correctional Facilities
Members of the House of Representatives Committee on Reformatory Institutions have called for an urgent upgrade of infrastructure across correctional centres nationwide, as part of a renewed legislative drive to…
Seven Children Dead, Dozens Injured in Rajasthan School Collapse
A section of a government school building collapsed in Rajasthan’s Jhalawar district on Friday morning, leaving seven children dead and at least 26 others injured. The incident occurred during school…
Gusau Emir Dr. Ibrahim Bello Dies at 71 After Prolonged Illness
The Emir of Gusau, His Royal Highness Dr. Ibrahim Bello, has died at the age of 71. The respected traditional ruler passed away in Abuja on Friday after battling a…
Real Estate Sector Now Worth ₦41.3trn, Becomes Nigeria’s Third-Largest Contributor to GDP
Nigeria’s Real Estate sector has recorded a significant leap in its contribution to the national economy, now valued at ₦41.3 trillion in 2024, according to newly rebased Gross Domestic Product…
Lotto Bridge on Brink of Collapse After Repeated Truck Collisions
A potential tragedy looms on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway as the Lotto Interchange Bridge, damaged by two separate truck accidents in recent months, continues to deteriorate posing an urgent threat to…
States Must Fund Power Tariff Cuts or Reflect Real Costs – NERC Warns
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has cautioned state governments against arbitrarily slashing electricity tariffs for consumers reliant on the national grid, insisting that any shortfall resulting from such decisions…
Lagos Family Cries Out Over Alleged Forceful Takeover of Ancestral Land
The Olarinde Royal Family of New Oguntedo community in Satellite Town, Amuwo Odofin Local Government Area of Lagos State has raised alarm over what it described as a violent and…