The Federal Government has assured Nigerians that efforts are underway to stabilise electricity supply nationwide, even as many households and businesses continue to grapple with recurring power outages. The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, gave the assurance on Tuesday during a press briefing in which he outlined the ministry’s performance over the past three years. He acknowledged the current difficulties in the electricity sector but insisted that improvements were imminent. According to him, Nigerians should...

The Labour Party (LP) has announced that it has zoned its 2027 presidential ticket to the southern part of Nigeria. The National Chairperson of the party, Nenadi Usman, made the declaration on Tuesday in Abuja during a meeting with party stakeholders. Usman said the decision had already been concluded within the party structure and would guide the selection process ahead of the next general election. “We have one certain decision that we have taken, and...

President Bola Tinubu, on Friday in Lagos, urged citizens to continue with the lessons of patience, tolerance, and neighbourliness drawn from the seasons of Ramadan and Lent as a foundation for nation-building. The President, who spoke to reporters after the Eid-el-Fitr prayers at the Dodan Barrack, said the bedrock of development lies in peaceful and harmonious coexistence. In a statement by his spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, the President noted that the spiritual emphasis on charity and...

The Federal Government of Nigeria has entered into a new migration agreement with the United Kingdom, allowing for the return of Nigerian nationals who have no legal right to remain in Britain. The deal was reached during President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s state visit to the UK — a visit described by British Prime Minister Keir Starmer as “historic,” noting it is the first by a West African leader in 37 years. At the heart of...