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By Halima Abubakar, Abuja The House of Representatives on Tuesday called for immediate diplomatic and economic measures against South Africa following renewed xenophobic attacks that have claimed the lives of Nigerians. The resolution followed a motion of urgent public importance sponsored by Donald Ojogo (APC, Ondo) and Billy Osawaru (APC, Edo), who warned that the situation had reached “an alarming... Read more

By Halima Abubakar The House of Representatives on Tuesday called on the Federal Government to urgently intervene in the rising and unstable cost of Jet Fuel, also known as Aviation Turbine Kerosene (ATK), warning that the situation could trigger the collapse of domestic airlines if left unchecked. The resolution followed the adoption of a motion of urgent public concern sponsored... Read more

ABUJA — Electricity consumers across Nigeria paid a total of N196.68 billion for power consumed in February 2026, despite ongoing complaints over poor electricity supply, according to the latest report by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC).The data, contained in the Commission’s Commercial Performance Report of Distribution Companies, showed that revenue collected by distribution companies (DisCos) dropped by 3.9 per... Read more

By Daniel Ado ABUJA — The Senate on Tuesday resolved to launch a comprehensive investigation into rising xenophobic attacks against Nigerians in South Africa, as lawmakers also moved to establish a joint National Assembly ad hoc committee to probe the incidents and pursue diplomatic engagement. The decision followed a motion of urgent national importance that highlighted renewed attacks on Nigerians... Read more

ABUJA — Aviation stakeholders have criticised the Federal Government’s decision to grant a 30 per cent discount on outstanding statutory charges owed by domestic airlines to aviation agencies, describing the move as inappropriate and lacking transparency. The policy, approved by President Bola Tinubu about two weeks ago, was designed to ease financial pressure on operators in the aviation sector, particularly... Read more

LAGOS — A fatal road crash on Tuesday claimed the life of a female passenger after two Toyota Sienna buses collided head-on along the Third Mainland Bridge.The accident occurred at the Ilaje axis inward Iyana Oworo and involved vehicles with registration numbers LSR 809 GV and LSR 695 HM.Confirming the incident, the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) attributed the... Read more

LAGOS — Proceedings in the coroner’s inquest into the death of 21-month-old Master Nkanu Adichie-Esege, son of author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and Dr Ivara Esege, were on Tuesday suspended at the Igbosere Magistrate Court pending further directives from the Chief Coroner. The Coroner, Magistrate Atinuke Adetunji, halted the sitting after counsel from the Lagos State Attorney-General’s office, Adebola Araba, informed... Read more

By Musa Ali Murtala Sule Garo has been sworn in as the new Deputy Governor of Kano State. The swearing-in ceremony was held in Kano on Tuesday and was presided over by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, while the oath of office was administered by the Chief Judge of the state, Justice Dije Aboki. After being sworn in, Garo thanked the... Read more

ABUJA --PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has met with global investors in Paris, France, emphasising transparency and fiscal discipline, and explaining the rationale for the swift implementation of bold reforms. At the meeting, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Taiwo Oyedele, highlighted Nigeria's strong GDP growth in dollar terms in 2025. He said Nigeria recorded 11.2% GDP... Read more

….As Senate schemes out Uzodimma , others from Principal and Presiding positions By Daniel Ado ABUJA- AHEAD of 2027 Presidential and general elections, the Senate has put in place, moves to scheme out incoming Senators for the 11th National Assembly from contesting for the position of President of the Senate has amended its standing rule; limiting the eligibility of candidates... Read more