Anambra Issues FirstPower 1-Year Electricity License
Anambra State grants FirstPower Electricity Company a one-year interim distribution license under new state regulatory framework. Historic move aims to boost power supply across the state.
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Condom Distribution in Nigeria Falls by 55% - UNAIDS
UNAIDS reports 55% drop in condom distribution in Nigeria, threatening HIV prevention efforts. Global funding cuts jeopardize goal to end AIDS by 2030. Read critical updates.
Customs Orders Mandatory Drug Test for Officers
The Nigeria Customs Service mandates drug tests for all new recruits and serving officers to ensure operational integrity and a drug-free institution. Read the full details.
Condom Distribution Falls 55% in Nigeria
UNAIDS reports a 55% drop in condom distribution in Nigeria, threatening HIV progress. Funding cuts and human rights issues are blamed. Urgent action is needed to prevent millions of new infections.
NDLEA arrests influencer over cannabis-laced sweets
NDLEA Edo arrests social media influencer Praise Nwogu and partner Ebong Oghosa for producing and promoting cannabis-infused brownies online. The agency warns against evolving drug trafficking methods.
Ogun Governor Warns Traditional Rulers on Land Allocation
Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun prohibits traditional rulers from allocating land to non-indigenes without due process. New security measures announced to combat crime and protect communities.
Thugs demolish N500m bakery despite court ruling
Armed thugs have demolished a N500 million bakery in Surulere despite pending court case. Landlord Rotimi Eghosa Onaghise accused of using forged permits. Read the shocking details.
EEDC Denies Imo Power Outage Sabotage Allegations
EEDC refutes Imo State's claim of a planned massive power outage, calling it propaganda. The company urges the government to enable, not frustrate, its operations. Read the full details.
Lagos demolishes illegal buildings in Ikate Elegushi
Lagos State Government intensifies demolition of illegal structures in Ikate Elegushi and Lekki-Ikoyi axis. Officials warn property owners against violating building regulations.
Nigeria's Power Grid Operates at 40% Capacity
Nigeria's electricity crisis deepens as power plants generate only 5,000MW despite 13,000MW capacity. Transmission failures and DisCo inefficiencies blamed for the massive gap.
NDLEA nabs 230 suspects, seizes drugs in Kano
NDLEA Kano intercepts 230 suspects and illicit substances in a major 30-day crackdown. The operation, involving multiple agencies, targeted drug hotspots, reducing crime. Read more.
Fugees rapper sentenced to 14 years in prison
Grammy-winning Fugees rapper Pras Michel sentenced to 14 years for illegal donations to Obama campaign. Read the full story of the shocking conviction.
Six Arrested for Illegal Dumping in Lagos
Lagos authorities arrest six individuals for illegal refuse dumping in Meiran. Commissioner Tokunbo Wahab confirms offenders face legal action at LAWMA. Read details.
Reps Launch Probe Into Power Sector Failures
The House of Representatives vows to fix Nigeria's electricity crisis, launching a major investigation into 17 years of sector failures and proposing a new bill to combat energy theft.
Four jailed for vandalising EEDC facilities in Ebonyi
Four men have been sentenced to four years in prison for vandalising EEDC electricity equipment in Ebonyi State. The convictions highlight the ongoing battle against infrastructure vandalism.
NASS Intensifies Bill to Combat Energy Theft in Nigeria
The National Assembly is strengthening a bill with stricter penalties to tackle energy theft and help DisCos recover huge government debts, boosting Nigeria's power sector. Read more.
CBN Warns Against Illegal Zuldal Microfinance Bank
Central Bank of Nigeria exposes Zuldal Microfinance Bank operating illegally in Lagos, Abuja, Kano, and Kaduna. Verify financial institutions on CBN website before banking.
Upload Music to Spotify: Nigerian Artist Guide
Learn the step-by-step process for Nigerian artists to upload music to Spotify, choose the best distributors, and maximize streaming revenue from the global Afrobeats boom.
Man Gets 16.9kwh for ₦2000 Under Band A Tariff
A Nigerian man's electricity receipt showing he received 16.90kwh for ₦2000 under Band A tariff goes viral, sparking reactions about possible price reductions or system glitches.
Court fixes January 15 for Ansaru terror trial
The Federal High Court in Abuja has postponed the trial of two alleged Ansaru terror leaders to January 15, 2026. Get the latest details on the 32-count terrorism charges and the legal arguments that led to the adjournment.
Adeyemi convicted for illegal weapons possession
Nigerian-born German star Karim Adeyemi faces €450,000 fine and DFB sanctions after being convicted for possessing illegal weapons. Read full details about the scandal.
Babalola to NUC: Shut Down Illegal Private Universities
Afe Babalola urges NUC to close illegal private universities and arrest their owners. He also revealed ABUAD is now valued at over N300 billion. Read more on the call for quality education.
NDLEA seizes 1,455kg of cannabis in Edo
NDLEA Edo intercepts two buses with 1,455kg of cannabis. The drug cartel abandoned the vehicles and fled. Commander Ofoyeju vows to intensify the fight against drug trafficking.
Haitian Gangs Profit from Baby Eel Trade
Criminal gangs in Haiti are enriching themselves through illegal baby eel trafficking to Asia. Learn how this murky trade fuels violence and environmental damage.
Drug traffickers abandon 1,455kg cannabis in Edo
NDLEA operatives intercept two Sienna buses carrying 1,455kg of cannabis in Edo State. Traffickers abandoned vehicles and fled. Commander issues stern warning to drug cartels.
Drug traffickers abandon 1,455kg cannabis in Edo
NDLEA operatives recover 1,455kg of cannabis after traffickers abandon two Sienna buses in Edo State. Commander Mitchell Ofoyeju warns drug cartels as investigation continues.
UK Issues Visa Ban Threat to 3 African Nations
UK threatens visa bans on Angola, Namibia, DRC over illegal migrant returns. Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood unveils sweeping asylum system overhaul. Read the full details.
32 Dead in DRC Copper-Cobalt Mine Bridge Collapse
Tragedy strikes DRC as makeshift bridge collapses at Kalando mine, killing 32 miners. Search continues for survivors amid safety concerns. Read full details.
NDLEA arrests hotelier, seizes 1,762kg of cannabis
NDLEA operatives arrest wanted drug baron Frank Chijioke Ibemesi in Lagos, seizing 1,762kg of cannabis. A separate syndicate in Osun State also busted. Read the full story.
NDLEA's Marwa promises 'hell' for drug cartels
NDLEA Chairman Marwa warns drug cartels of a tougher crackdown after his reappointment by President Tinubu. New rehab centres and drug tests for students are planned.
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