Tinubu approves ‘Nigeria First Policy’
ABUJA – Moving ahead, priority will be given to Nigerian industries in all procurement activities. In cases where local supply is insufficient, contracts will be designed to enhance local capacity.
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Federal govt contractors begin indefinite protest over non-payment of verified claims
ABUJA – Today, contractors engaged by the Federal Government commenced an indefinite protest at the Accountant General’s Office and the Ministry of Finance Headquarters in Abuja to demand immediate payment for completed and certified projects. These contractors according to Kabir Tidjani, Spokesman for Concerned Federal Government Contractors, have not been paid since October 2024, despite…
FG to phase out electricity subsidies, says Minister Adelabu
ABUJA — The Federal Government has announced plans to gradually eliminate electricity subsidies, citing the unsustainable financial burden on the nation’s economy. Minister of Power Adebayo Adelabu made this known during a strategic meeting with chairmen of Nigeria’s power generation companies (Gencos) held in Abuja. Adelabu warned that the Nigerian economy can no longer sustain…
RSF launches first drone strike on Port Sudan, hits military base, civilian areas
PORT SUDAN – The Sudanese army has confirmed that the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have carried out their first drone strike on the eastern city of Port Sudan, marking a major escalation in the ongoing conflict.
Controversial Nigerian Pastor’s planned visit to Malawi sparks concern
LILONGWE — Human rights advocates in Africa are sounding the alarm over the impending visit of Nigerian televangelist Apostle Johnson Suleman to Malawi, scheduled for July. Suleman, the General Overseer of Omega Fire Ministries International, is known for his controversial faith healing claims and frequent sermons focused on witchcraft and demonic possession. The Advocacy for…
4 dead as vehicle carrying 13 tourists crashes at Obudu Ranch Resort
OBUDU – A vehicle carrying 13 passengers has crashed, killing four and injuring nine at the Obudu Ranch Resort in Cross River State. Converseer reports that the incident happened on Saturday (May 3, 2025) at Ikwette community, the bottom hill of the Obudu Ranch Resort. According to a statement by Mr Nsa Gill, Chief Press…
Meta to shut access to Facebook, Instagram in Nigeria over $290m fines
LAGOS – Meta has warned it may shut down Facebook and Instagram services in Nigeria following over $290 million in fines and what it calls “unrealistic” regulatory demands from Nigerian authorities. The social media giant, which also owns WhatsApp, said it could be forced to withdraw its platforms to avoid enforcement actions after a federal…
Police arrest suspected kidnappers, cultists with foreign pistol in Anambra
NNEWI – Nigeria Police operatives attached to Otolo – Nnewi, Anambra State on Thursday, 1st May 2025, arrested two suspected kidnappers, cultists in the area, recovered one foreign-made pistol, three live ammunition and a lady’s motorcycle suspected to have been stolen. The State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga who disclosed this in a…
Sudanese refugees return home amid ongoing conflict, uncertainty
CAIRO/KHARTOUM — Tens of thousands of Sudanese who were driven from their homes by war are now making the difficult decision to return, even as fighting persists in parts of the country and conditions remain dire.
List of winners at 2025 Headies Awards
LAGOS – The 2025 Headies Awards will forever remain one of the most memorable with many debutants making their mark. Nominations were received from 20 categories. The event, which is in its 17th edition, was hosted on Sunday at the Landmark Event Centre, Lekki, with the theme ‘Back to Base’, after two years abroad. Hosted…