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Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, sounded a stark warning on Monday, cautioning Nigerians about the looming threat of nationwide power outages if the proposed increase in electricity tariffs is not implemented promptly. Addressing the Senate Committee on Power in Abuja, Adelabu emphasized that failure to adjust the tariffs would inevitably lead to a crippling blackout…

In a recent address to a gathering in Abuja, the National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, underscored the pressing need to address the misuse of social media, labeling it a significant threat to both local and global security. Ribadu revealed insights into the National Security Strategy (NSS), noting its latest review in 2015, which culminated…

NDLEA Charged Uwaezuoke Ikenna Christian and Agbo Chidike Prince, two infamous drug kingpins into court, have been handed life imprisonment sentences, marking the culmination of their extensive involvement in cocaine trafficking. Uwaezuoke’s criminal journey began with his initial arrest in March 2022 at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja, where he was caught with…

FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, embarked on a comprehensive inspection of several ongoing road projects in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory. His visit was marked by optimism and forward-looking statements, particularly highlighting the upcoming one-year anniversary in May, during which President Tinubu is expected to commission multiple projects. Wike’s assessment encompasses various critical infrastructural developments, each…

Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, has issued a stern ultimatum to Julius Berger Nigeria regarding the completion of the Bodo-Bonny road project. The project, currently at 82% completion, has faced delays and requested variations from the contractor. Umahi clarified that the initial agreement, signed for the N199.923 billion project, stipulated a completion deadline of December…

In a move that has sent shockwaves through the power sector, Joe Agi, a senior advocate of Nigeria, has initiated legal proceedings against the National Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) and the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC). The lawsuit, filed at the Federal High Court in Abuja, alleges a staggering 230 percent increase in electricity tariffs…

Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje receives the unwavering backing of the 37 chairmen of the APC during their recent visit to the party’s national secretariat in Abuja, where they reaffirmed their steadfast backing for the APC national chairman. Through a unanimous vote of confidence, they made their unwavering support clear, demonstrating solidarity in the face of recent…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has escalated its fight against financial malfeasance by arraigning Binance Holdings Ltd and its executive, Tigran Gambaryan, before Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court in Abuja. The charges leveled against them, amounting to a staggering $34.4 million, span a spectrum of financial transgressions including tax evasion,…

Minister Tunji Ojo, has declared that the installation of electronic gates (e-Gates) at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja is nearing 90% completion. This announcement comes after a thorough inspection conducted by Minister Tunji Ojo, who took to his official platform to share the progress made. The Federal Government has been steadfast in its…