The Nigerian House of Representatives recently took a significant step towards enhancing election transparency by passing a bill for the second reading. This bill seeks to establish an Independent Authority responsible for the registration, regulation, and funding of political parties in Nigeria, effectively reducing the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) control over political parties. What […]
The Nigerian House of Representatives has passed for second reading a bill proposing the creation of an Independent Authority responsible for the registration, regulation, and funding of political parties in Nigeria. The bill, co-sponsored by Speaker Tajudeen Abbas and Hon. Marcus Onobun (Edo State), aims to shift these responsibilities from the Independent National Electoral Commission […]
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Overview Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has been suspended for six months by the Nigerian Senate following a sexual harassment allegation against Senate President Godswill Akpabio. The decision was made during Thursday’s plenary session based on the recommendation of the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Public Petitions. Suspension Details The suspension entails the withdrawal of Akpoti-Uduaghan’s […]
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Lagos, Nigeria’s economic hub, is facing an unprecedented rent crisis, with both high-end and affordable housing experiencing sharp increases in rental costs. The situation is exacerbating economic hardships for residents, impacting families, businesses, and commuting patterns across the city. Housing Shortage and Economic Reforms Driving Rent Increases Lagos has long struggled with a housing deficit, […]
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The Ikeja Electricity Distribution Company (IKEDC) has reportedly cut off the power supply to the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) base in Lagos due to alleged outstanding electricity bills, according to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN). Power Cut Sparks Security and Operational Concerns An investigation by NAN revealed that the power disconnection has severely impacted […]
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Full List: Areas in Lagos Affected by NERC’s Electricity Tariff Increase Nigeria’s power sector has recently achieved a record-high electricity generation of 5,801.84 megawatts. According to the Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, the proposed electricity tariff increment will push the nation’s available power generation capacity to approximately 7,000MW. How Tariff Reforms Will Drive Power […]
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An unattended gas cooker led to a devastating fire outbreak in the Oke-Apomu area of Ilorin, Kwara State, on Wednesday, resulting in the destruction of seven rooms in a 20-room residential building. Fire Incident in Ilorin: Seven Rooms Razed According to reports from LMSINT MEDIA, the fire erupted around 2 PM at Alfa Koro Compound, […]
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ONITSHA— The National Agency for Food, Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has intensified its crackdown on counterfeit drugs, revealing the seizure of 50 trailer loads of fake and substandard pharmaceuticals at the Niger Bridgehead drug market in Onitsha, Anambra State. In the course of the operation, NAFDAC’s security team also recovered two rifles, live cartridges, […]
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Nigeria has ascended to the sixth position in the 2025 Global Terrorism Index (GTI) with a score of 7.658, marking a shift from its eighth-place ranking in 2023 and 2024. This ranking underscores the persistent security challenges in the nation. Global Terrorism Rankings: Burkina Faso Tops the List The latest GTI report, released on March […]
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Oil Price Decline Raises Concerns Over Budget 2025 Revenue Target The price of Bonny Light, Nigeria’s premium crude, has experienced a significant decline, dropping by 20% to $67 per barrel from $84.02 per barrel in January 2025. This sharp fall raises concerns about the Federal Government’s ability to meet its 2025 budget revenue target, which […]
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The New Partnership for Africa’s Development Business Group Nigeria (NBGN) has embarked on a strategic rebranding initiative aimed at accelerating Nigeria’s economic development and fostering sustainable business growth. NBGN’s Renewed Commitment to Economic Development In a statement released to Vanguard, Bashorun Randle, Chairman of NBGN, highlighted the organization’s longstanding role in promoting economic advancement, regional […]
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US President Donald Trump has accused Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of leveraging the ongoing Canada-US trade conflict to maintain his hold on power. This claim followed what Trump described as a “somewhat friendly” conversation between the two leaders on Wednesday. In a social media statement, Trump alleged that Trudeau was unable to specify when […]
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Tragic Lagos Building Collapse Claims Two Lives, 14 Rescued from Rubble A devastating building collapse occurred on Tuesday when a two-storey structure with a penthouse under construction gave way on Oriwu Street, Lekki, Lagos. The incident, which happened around 4 p.m., left two construction workers dead, while 14 others were successfully pulled from the debris. […]
