President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is set to meet with the leadership of Nigeria’s electricity generating companies (GenCos) as the Federal Government scrambles to avert a potential collapse of the national power grid over a ballooning N4 trillion debt. This comes after an emergency meeting in Abuja between the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, and the…
Massive Corruption Uncovered in Port Harcourt, Warri, Kaduna Refineries’ Rehabilitation Funds The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has launched a major corruption investigation into Nigeria’s multi-billion-dollar refinery rehabilitation projects. Recent findings reveal that over $2.9 billion earmarked for the revamp of the Port Harcourt, Warri, and Kaduna refineries may have been mismanaged, with N80…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has tendered an unreserved apology to President Bola Tinubu and his wife, First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu, following a dramatic walkout by some Rivers State women during an empowerment event held in Port Harcourt. The event, which was organised under the Renewed Hope Initiative, aimed to…
The House of Representatives Committee on Public Petitions has summoned the Governors of Benue and Zamfara States—Hyacinth Alia and Dauda Lawal—alongside their respective state Houses of Assembly, to appear before it on Thursday, May 8, 2025. This move follows a petition filed by a civil rights group, the Guardians of Democracy and Rule of Law,…
Afrobeats superstar, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has revealed that the resemblance between his late son, Ifeanyi, and his newborn son is so striking that it feels like “he came back.” The award-winning singer shared this emotional revelation during a recent interview with Ebro Darden on Apple Music 1, where he opened up about…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has reduced the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, to N910 per litre at its retail outlets. Naija Blog Daily correspondents observed the price adjustment on Saturday at several NNPCL retail stations, including locations along Kubwa Expressway, Zone 4, and Gudu in the…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on Nigerian governors to remain focused on delivering development to their people, urging them to let their results speak louder than criticisms. Speaking during a two-day working visit to Katsina State, President Tinubu encouraged the governors to ignore distractions from “armchair critics” and instead focus on visible and impactful…
Premier League giants Arsenal have added Nigerian international Ademola Lookman to their shortlist of potential summer signings, as the club looks to bolster its attacking options. According to Sky Sports transfer expert Florian Plettenberg, the Atalanta winger is firmly on the Gunners’ radar ahead of the 2025 summer transfer window. Manager Mikel Arteta is reportedly…
For many Nigerians, the cost of obtaining a visa is often the first major obstacle when planning international travel. However, several Asian countries offer relatively affordable visa fees, making global adventures more achievable. Here are six Asian countries with the lowest visa costs for Nigerian travellers: 5. Thailand – ₦65,000Thailand offers an e-visa for ₦65,000….
The wait is over! The organisers of Big Brother Naija have officially announced the audition dates for Season 10 of the popular reality TV show. According to a post shared via their official X (formerly Twitter) handle, online auditions will run from May 3 to May 7, 2025. After the online stage, selected participants will…
