The Federal Government has paid a total of N22 billion as compensation to communities displaced by the 700-megawatt hydroelectric power project in Zungeru, Niger State. This announcement was made by the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, during a meeting with the Compensation and Resettlement Committee of the Zungeru power plant in Abuja. Adelabu also revealed … Read more
Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, has taken a significant step to strengthen the agricultural sector by approving the establishment of the Ministry of Livestock Development. This new ministry is set to transform livestock management across the state, according to a statement released on Thursday evening by the Secretary to the Government of Kogi … Read more
The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) in Kano State has expressed strong confidence in defeating President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 elections. Hashimu Suleiman Dungurawa, the party’s chairman in Kano, asserted that NNPP’s presidential candidate, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, will emerge victorious due to Tinubu’s unpopular policies. Dungurawa pointed to what he called “harsh anti-masses policies” … Read more
Nigeria has successfully secured a $1.5 billion loan from the World Bank to support its ambitious fuel subsidy removal and tax reforms aimed at stabilizing the economy. The loan, part of the Reforms for Economic Stabilisation to Enable Transformation Development Policy Financing initiative, is expected to play a crucial role in Nigeria’s economic transformation efforts. … Read more
In a significant move to align the state’s fiscal planning with expected revenue, the Nasarawa State House of Assembly has approved a revised 2025 budget of N384.3 billion. This revision comes after the Assembly initially passed a budget of N402.5 billion, which was later deemed unsustainable due to anticipated shortfalls in state revenue. The Speaker … Read more
In a passionate statement shared on social media, renowned activist Oby Ezekwesili has condemned the ongoing food stampedes across Nigeria, calling out the country’s leadership for their failure to address the root causes of these tragic events. Ezekwesili, known for her vocal stance on issues of social justice, expressed her frustration with public officials and … Read more