Politics

Presidency downplays Tinubu’s stumble, assures Nigerians

The Presidency has dismissed concerns over President Bola Tinubu’s health following a brief stumble during a public engagement. Presidential aides said the incident was minor and confirmed that the President would continue with his official schedule, including his planned visit to Türkiye They added that the President was in high spirits and fully fit to

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DisCos blame low power generation for repeated grid collapse

Electricity Distribution Companies have blamed low power generation for the repeated collapse of the national grid. According to the DisCos, insufficient supply from generation companies has continued to disrupt power distribution, leading to frequent nationwide blackouts. They explained that unstable gas supply and poor infrastructure have limited the ability of power plants to generate electricity

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Gender violence claims 197 women, girls in 2025

A new report has revealed that no fewer than 197 women and girls were killed in Nigeria in 2025 due to gender-related violence. The report, released by a civil society organisation, raised concerns over rising cases of domestic abuse and called on government and security agencies to strengthen protection for women. The organisation noted that

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Politics

Group Raises Alarm Over Health of Detained Soldiers

A pro-democracy group has alleged that soldiers detained over an alleged coup plot are battling serious health challenges while in custody. The group appealed to the Federal Government to grant the detainees access to adequate medical care and ensure their rights are protected. The group further urged authorities to either charge the affected officers to

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Community General

Lagos Warned Over Rising Population Pressure

The Lagos State Government has raised concerns over the growing pressure that rapid population increase is placing on infrastructure and urban planning in the state. A state commissioner warned that the continued influx of people into Lagos is stretching housing, transportation, and public services beyond capacity. The commissioner noted that the government is reviewing planning

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DisCos Reject FG’s Free Meter Plan

Electricity distribution companies (DisCos) in Nigeria have rejected the Federal Government’s proposed plan to distribute free electricity meters to consumers, warning that the initiative may not be sustainable. The companies reportedly argued that without clear funding arrangements and a workable implementation framework, the policy could further strain the power sector. In an added reaction, industry

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Politics

APC Holds Ward Congresses in Ahoada East, Khana Ahead of Rivers Bye-Elections

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has conducted ward congresses in Ahoada East and Khana Local Government Areas of Rivers State in preparation for the February 21 House of Assembly bye-elections. In Ahoada East Local Government, the congress was supervised by an APC congress committee led by Smart Iheanazo, with members of the party’s appeal committee

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PRP Urges Fubara to Sack Non-Performing Appointees or Step Aside

The Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) in Rivers State has called on Governor Siminalayi Fubara to sack non-performing appointees or step aside if he is unable to assert his authority. Speaking in an interview, the State Chairman of the party, Nature Dumale Kieghe, said it is becoming increasingly clear that many government appointments are based more

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Community General

KAGOTE Condemns Attack on Ogoni Monarch, Demands Justice

The President of the Khana Graduates Overseas and Technical Experts (KAGOTE), Lesi Maol, has condemned the attempted murder of the Gbenemene of the Ancient Bangha Kingdom and Chairman of the Khana Traditional Rulers Council, His Majesty King Suanu Baridam. Maol described the attack, reportedly carried out by unknown gunmen in a community within Khana Local

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Community General

Oyorokoto Residents Raise Alarm Over Gunmen’s Ultimatum in Andoni

Residents of Oyorokoto Community in Andoni Local Government Area of Rivers State have issued a distress call to security agencies, the Andoni Local Government Chairman, and the state government following reports that suspected gunmen have ordered them to vacate the island or face death. The threat is coming amid a fresh clash between rival gang

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