FG suit against 36 govs over LG funds begins

Deborah Musa The Federal Government has approached the Supreme Court with a suit seeking to compel governors of the 36 states of the federation to grant full autonomy to the local governments... Read more »

International consumers owe Nigeria $51m for electricity — FG

By Okechukwu Nnodim International consumers failed to remit about $51.26m to Nigeria for electricity exported from Nigeria to the power users in 2023, the Federal Government revealed in the latest industry data showing... Read more »

AWGBU- Celebrating Joy In Accomplishment

By Okey Maduforo The melodic sound of the local piper at the center of the community could be heard from a distant neighboring town of Agulu in Anaocha local government area of... Read more »

Sokoto communities where villagers spend 10 hours hunting for water in Niger Republic

ABDULLATEEF FOWEWE ABDULLATEEF FOWEWE writes about the challenges faced by the residents of  Rafinduma and other communities in the Gada Local Government Area of Sokoto State grappling with water scarcity and forced to... Read more »

Court orders interim forfeiture of $4.7m, N830m assets linked to Emefiele

By Onozure Dania The Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered an interim forfeiture of the sums of $4,719,054, N830,875,611, and several properties linked to the former governor of the Central Bank of... Read more »

Labour eyes N100,000 minimum wage as NEC meets Monday

Organised Labour has said it will not accept anything less than N100,000 as minimum wage as the negotiations between its representatives and the Federal Government heighten, Saturday PUNCH has learnt. Several impeccable sources from... Read more »

BREAKING: Kano gov orders arrest of deposed Emir Ado Bayero

By Jide Ajia The Governor of Kano State, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has ordered the immediate arrest of the deposed Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero. The order was contained in a statement... Read more »

Kidnapped Fr Basil Gbuzuo, Prof Sydney Onyeagu regain freedom

By Okey Maduforo After one week under the hostage of kidnappers Fr Basil Gbuzuo and Prof Sydney Onyeagu have regained their freedom. However it is not clear if ransom was paid before... Read more »

Anambra Police arrest 2 robbery suspects, recover 1,170 live cartridges, stolen Lexus 350 SUV

By Okey Maduforo Anambra Police Command has arrested two notorious armed robbery suspects and recoverd 1,170 live cartridges and a Lexus Rx 350 SUV. According to the Police Public Relations Officer SP... Read more »

Garland for Ezeajughi; Prince of Awgbu kingdom

Awgbu Community in Orumba North local government area of Anambra state is a town bestriding Awka South and Aguata local government areas. The Eke Awgbu market paints a vivid pictorial of a... Read more »