FG to Review Electricity Tariffs for Band B and C Customers to Ensure Fair Pricing
The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced plans to revise electricity tariffs for Band B and C customers to address disparities in the current billing structure and attract more investment in the power sector. Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, pointed out that Band B customers, who receive 17 to 18 hours of electricity daily, currently […]
“I’ve Resumed as Speaker of the Lagos Assembly” – Obasa Declares
Mudashiru Obasa, the impeached Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, has declared that he has resumed his position as the head of the parliament. Speaking on Thursday after arriving at the Assembly complex with police and State Security Service personnel, Obasa insisted he remains the Speaker. “I’ve resumed, and I remain the Speaker […]
BREAKING: Former Speaker Obasa Storms Lagos Assembly Amid Impeachment Controversy
Former Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, has made a notable return to the assembly complex. Obasa, who was impeached on January 13, 2025, arrived at the assembly premises earlier today. In the wake of his removal, Obasa filed a lawsuit challenging the legality of his impeachment, asserting that the assembly […]
Security Aides Withdrawn From Lagos Speaker Mojisola Meranda Amid Resignation Rumors
All security aides assigned to Lagos State House of Assembly Speaker Mojisola Meranda have been withdrawn, The Punch reports. As of Thursday morning, police officers and other security personnel attached to the speaker were no longer on duty, according to the news outlet. A source confirmed the situation, saying, “All the Speaker’s security aides have […]
UK PM Keir Starmer Mocks Kemi Badenoch, Calls Her ‘Desperate for Relevance’
United Kingdom (UK) Prime Minister Keir Starmer took a swipe at Tory leader Kemi Badenoch, dismissing her as a self-proclaimed saviour of Western civilization desperate for attention. Starmer made the remark during a parliamentary session at the Palace of Westminster in London on Wednesday, February 26. Badenoch had suggested that Starmer followed her advice on […]
US Military to Begin Removing Transgender Troops Within 30 Days, Pentagon Memo Reveals
The United States will start removing transgender troops from the military within 30 days unless they receive a waiver on a case-by-case basis, according to a Pentagon memo issued Wednesday. The memo surfaced as part of a court filing in a lawsuit challenging President Donald Trump’s late January executive order, which aimed to bar […]
World Bank to Approve $2.2 Billion Loan for Nigeria in 2025
The World Bank is set to approve a $2.2 billion loan for Nigeria in 2025, targeting six key development projects in education, health, digital infrastructure, and economic resilience. The Washington-based financial institution outlined the following allocations and approval timelines: $500 million – Community Action for Resilience and Economic Stimulus Programme (Approval: March 17) $552 million […]
Dangote Refinery Reduces Petrol Price to N825 Per Litre
As of February 27, 2025, Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced a reduction in the ex-depot price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, from N890 to N825 per litre. This N65 per litre decrease is effective immediately and aims to provide financial relief to Nigerians ahead of the Ramadan season. With this adjustment, […]
Nigerian Billionaire Folorunso Alakija Reportedly Loses Sight
Nigerian billionaire Folorunso Alakija has reportedly lost her sight, according to medical sources involved in her care. Sources told SaharaReporters that the 73-year-old founder and Executive Vice Chairman of Famfa Oil began experiencing health issues after a near air mishap. She was traveling with her husband, Modupe Alakija, Chairman of Famfa Oil, when the incident […]
FG Warns It Will No Longer Cover State Governments’ Unpaid Liabilities
The Federal Government has issued a warning that it will no longer take responsibility for unpaid liabilities incurred by State Governments. To address this, the Accountant General of the Federation (AGF), Dr. Oluwatoyin Sakirat Madein, urged States to curb revenue leakages and enhance their revenue generation and collection. “This will ensure that State Governments receive […]