WE’RE TIRED OF MASS BURIALS — CHRISTIAN YOUTHS LAMENT RISING DEATH TOLL IN NORTH CENTRAL The Concerned Christian Youth Forum has raised alarm over the relentless killings in Benue and Plateau states, lamenting the rising number of mass burials as a result of incessant attacks by armed bandits and criminal gangs. Speaking in Abuja on Wednesday, the Convener of the …

NIGERIA EXEMPTED AS TRUMP MOVES TO SHUT DOWN US EMBASSIES IN AFRICA US President, Donald Trump, has initiated a move to shut down several embassies in Africa and other parts of the world, according to CNN. About 30 embassies and consulates across the globe are said to be affected by the decision of the Trump administration. The move is part …

PAST ADMINISTRATIONS TO BLAME FOR POWER SECTOR ROT – MINISTER To WORLD BANK Adebayo Adelabu, Minister of Power, has blamed the rot in the sector on the neglect of past administrations. In a statement on Wednesday, Bolaji Tunji, special adviser on strategic communications and media relations, said Adelabu made the comments while hosting the World Bank delegation in his office …

ENUGU GOVT’S CARTELS HIKE ELECTRICITY TARIFF AS RESIDENTS GROAN UNDER HEAVY TAXATION By Eddy Chukwujindu When in October 2024 the Enugu State government announced its take -over of the electricity sector from the federal government, many residents received the news with mixed feelings. Their cold reaction was not unconnected with Governor Peter Mbah’s capitalist inclination and penchant for hiking taxes …

ENUGU-PH RAILWAY PROJECT TOP PRIORITY FOR NIGERIAN GOVT – NRC MD The newly appointed Managing Director (MD) of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), Dr. Kayode Opeifa, has said the Enugu-Port Harcourt railway project is already receiving attention as one of the top priority projects of the Federal Government (FG). While assuring that the project had been getting a fair share …

GUNMEN ATTACK SENATOR NATASHA AKPOTI’S FAMILY RESIDENCE Unknown hoodlums armed with cutlasses and firearms reportedly attacked the family residence of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan in the early hours of Tuesday, April 16, 2025, in the Obeiba-Ihima area of Okehi Local Government Area, Kogi State. According to intelligence sources, the attack occurred around 1:00 a.m., and at least three armed individuals were …

NIGERIAN ARMY GETS FIRST FEMALE SPOKESPERSON, COLONEL ONYINYECHI ANELE The Nigerian Army has appointed Lieutenant Colonel Onyinyechi Anele as the Acting Director of Army Public Relations, News360 Nigeria reports. She is the first woman to occupy the position. Anele, a member of Direct Regular Course 15 and a fellow of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations, takes over from Major …

NATIONAL ASSEMBLY MOST UNDERFUNDED ARM OF GOVERNMENT – HOUSE OF REPS SPEAKER, TAJUDEEN ABBAS Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, has identified the National Assembly as the most underfunded arm of the Nigerian government. He spoke at the Lagos/ Osun Hall of Transcorp Hilton yesterday, during the launch of three legislative digital platforms. The digital platforms, powered by …

NATIONAL ASSEMBLY MOST UNDERFUNDED ARM OF GOVERNMENT – HOUSE OF REPS SPEAKER, TAJUDEEN ABBAS Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, has identified the National Assembly as the most underfunded arm of the Nigerian government. He spoke at the Lagos/ Osun Hall of Transcorp Hilton yesterday, during the launch of three legislative digital platforms. The digital platforms, powered by …

SOLE ADMINISTRATOR DID NOT SUMMON FUBARA – RIVERS GOV The Rivers State Government has condemned the spread of false announcements attributed to the Office of the Secretary to the State Government, SSG, describing them as “attempts to mislead the public, incite panic, and disrupt the peace in the state.” In a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary, Special Services Bureau, …

ALLEGED DEFAMATION: YAHAYA BELLO PETITIONS IGP, DEMANDS PROSECUTION OF NATASHA Former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, has petitioned the Inspector General of Police (IGP) over alleged defamatory statements made against him by the suspended senator representing Kogi Central Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. In the petition, written and signed by his solicitor, Mr. N.A. Abubakar Esq, …

FILLING STATIONS YET TO ADJUST AS DANGOTE REDUCES PETROL PRICE AGAIN For the second time in one week, Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced a reduction in the price of premium motor spirit (PMS) otherwise known as petrol. With effect from yesterday (April 16th, 2025), the gantry price (ex-depot price) of petrol would now go from N865 to N835.This would be …

BANDITS KILL 1,107, DESTROY 27,330 FARMS IN PLATEAU COMMUNITY The Irigwe nation, Nigerian tribe in Plateau State, has suffered 1,107 deaths and the destruction of 27,330 farms since 2001 as violence continues to ravage their communities. Despite numerous peace efforts and interventions by both Federal and State Governments, killings and attacks have persisted, with the latest incident occurring on April …

OHANAEZE SLAMS ENUGU GOVT FOR IMPLEMENTING ‘ANTI-PEOPLE’ POLICIES The Enugu State chapter of the Ohanaeze Youth Council (OYC) has slammed the state Governor Peter Mbah for implementing what it described as “anti-people” policies that are crippling businesses and stifling the economic wellbeing of residents of the state. In a press statement issued on Wednesday, OYC State Chairman, Comrade David Ani, …

ONLY 200 YOUTHS REGISTERED FOR ARMY RECRUITMENT IN SOUTH EAST Brig.-Gen. Chima Ekeator, the Leader, Army Force Headquarters Recruitment Sensitisation Team, Anambra, says only 200 youths from the South-East have registered for the ongoing Army recruitment in the country, News360 Nigeria reports. Ekeator made the disclosure at a sensitisation organised for youth leaders and President-Generals (P-Gs) of different communities in …