TCN Boosts Grid Capacity With New Lines
National News – Nigeria’s power transmission capacity received a boost on Wednesday, April 23, 2026, as the Transmission Company of Nigeria commissioned new 330kV transmission line connections at the Ihovbor corridor near Benin. The project, executed through turn-in-turn-out links connecting Ihovbor to Benin and Ajaokuta, aims to improve electricity evacuation, strengthen grid stability, and support […]
Lagos AG Denies Shielding Owode Killers
National News – Lagos State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Lawal Pedro (SAN), has dismissed allegations that the state is shielding police officers linked to the August 27, 2025 Owode Onirin killings that left six traders dead. The clarification came on April 24, 2026, in Lagos, following public criticism and media reports accusing the government […]
FG Approves ₦10bn Housing Loan Scheme
National News – The Federal Government has approved a ₦10 billion housing loan scheme for civil servants in Nigeria, announced on Friday, April 24, 2026, in Abuja by the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Didi Walson-Jack. The initiative, implemented through the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria and the Federal Government Staff Housing […]
Tinubu Rejects Automatic Tickets, Empowers Governors
National News – President Bola Tinubu has rejected calls for automatic return tickets for All Progressives Congress (APC) lawmakers ahead of the 2027 elections, instead shifting decisive influence over primaries to state governors following high-level meetings in Abuja on Wednesday and Thursday. The decision, made at the Presidential Villa, followed closed-door consultations with Senate leaders […]
Tinubu’s $516m Highway Loan Sparks Debt Debate
National News – President Bola Tinubu’s request for a $516.33 million external loan to fund sections of the Sokoto–Badagry Super Highway has triggered national debate over Nigeria’s borrowing strategy. The proposal, presented to the Senate on Thursday in Abuja, seeks financing for Sections 1, 1A and 1B of a 1,000-kilometre road linking Sokoto, Kebbi, Niger, […]
Coventry Owner Downplays Lampard Chelsea Return Talk
National News – Fresh speculation linking Frank Lampard with a return to Chelsea FC has been firmly played down by the owner of Coventry City FC, who insists the club’s focus remains on long-term stability after promotion. Chairman Doug King said reports suggesting Lampard could take over again at Stamford Bridge are premature and should […]
Chernobyl at 40: Lessons and Lingering Threats
National News – Forty years after the Chernobyl disaster, the world is again reflecting on what remains the worst civilian nuclear crisis in history, which occurred on April 26, 1986, in northern Ukraine. The explosion at reactor four was triggered by a flawed safety test and compounded by design failures and human error, releasing radioactive […]
Ogun APC Consensus Sparks Debate Ahead of 2027
National News – The All Progressives Congress in Ogun State has rallied behind Senator Olamilekan Adeola (Yayi) as its consensus governorship candidate for the 2027 election, a move party insiders say is designed to prevent internal divisions and strengthen electoral chances. The decision was reached during a stakeholders’ meeting held on April 14, 2026, attended […]
Bauchi Lawmakers Probe College Fire Crisis
National News – The Bauchi State House of Assembly has intensified scrutiny of the Bill and Melinda Gates College of Health Technology in Ningi after a destructive fire and troubling revelations about the institution’s internal operations. The directive, backed by Speaker Abubakar Suleiman, follows mounting pressure from the public and a detailed committee review that […]
Charles Visit Tests US-UK Alliance
National News – King Charles III will visit the United States from Monday for a four-day state trip requested by both the UK government and Donald Trump, aiming to reaffirm historic ties as America marks 250 years of independence. The visit comes at a delicate moment: tensions between London and Washington have widened over the […]