Amnesty International and the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) are calling on President Bola Tinubu to stop the Department of State Services (DSS) from intimidating media houses. This is disclosed by humanitarian and social accountability group in a joint statement issued on Wednesday. This was in reaction to the alleged intimidation of the Africa Independent Television (AIT) and Channels …

Dangote Refinery has announced a reduction in the ex-depot price of petrol by N65, from N890 to N825 per litre. This was announced in a statement issued by the refinery’s management on Wednesday and the reduction is set to take effect on February 27, 2025 aiming at providing relief to Nigerians ahead of the Ramadan season. The refinery’s management stated …

A former House of Representatives member, Usman Okai, was reportedly taken from his residence on Wednesday by security operatives believed to be from the Department of State Service (DSS). The reason for his arrest is currently unknown. Via a viral on social media, the security operatives stormed the Abuja residence of the ex-lawmaker in convoy. In a swift operation which …

The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has deployed the FID-Intelligence Response Team (IRT) tactical team to rescue Prince Eniola Ojajuni, the Afenifere youth leader, who was kidnapped on February 17, 2025. The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) is committed to ensuring Prince Ojajuni’s safe return and is utilizing all necessary resources and expertise. According to a statement issued on Wednesday by …

The Transcorp Power Plc has announced plans to increase its share of electricity generation in Nigeria to 25 per cent, up from its current 12 per cent. Emmanuel Nnorom, the company’s chairman disclosed this in Abuja on Tuesday during its Annual General Meeting, where he outlined the company’s targets for growth in the nation’s power sector. “The power we’re generating …

Bose Ogulu, the mother of Grammy-winning Nigerian singer Burna Boy, has been nominated for Manager of the Year at the 2025 Music Week Awards. Organisers of the award on Wednesday announced Ogulu’s alongside other contenders for the highly coveted trophy. Meanwhile, this year’s Music Week Awards is scheduled to hold on May 8 at JW Marriott Grosvenor House in London, …

The Kano State Police Command has made a significant move to maintain peace and order in the state capital by arresting 17 suspected thugs. These individuals were allegedly plotting to instigate a violent protest, but thanks to credible intelligence reports, the police were able to nab them on Wednesday. The police worked in collaboration with other security agencies to deploy …

Nigeria’s Minister of Interior, Dr. OlubunmiTunji-Ojo, has revealed that the Federal Government, under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has scrapped the Visa-on-Arrival policy due to its ineffectiveness and potential to compromise national security. Dr. Tunji-Ojo, who co-chaired a meeting on the New Visa Policy (NVP) with the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Mrs. Kemi Nanna Nandap, emphasized that the …

The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has thrown its weight behind the proposed reform of free trade zones (FTZs) in Nigeria. According to MAN’s Director General, Segun Ajayi-Kadir, the reform will ensure a level playing field for all businesses by providing an equitable tax environment. Currently, companies operating within FTZs are exempt from federal, state, and local government taxes, levies, …

President Donald Trump is scheduled to convene his first Cabinet meeting on Wednesday since returning to office last month. This meeting aims to further his agenda, now that most of his nominees have been confirmed by Congress However, Elon Musk, the billionaire supporter and advisor, will attend the meeting. As the head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), Musk …