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A violent clash broke out on Sunday in the Alaba Rago area of Iba, Lagos State, between road transport workers, popularly called agberos, and supporters of a local monarch, leaving one passenger dead. Eyewitnesses said the confrontation started over the unveiling of a new motor park allegedly built by the monarch to serve vehicles heading to northern and eastern Nigeria. “The monarch constructed the park near Alaba Market, and it

More states are preparing to lower electricity tariffs following Enugu’s recent decision to reduce Band A charges from ₦209/kWh to ₦160/kWh, effective August 1, 2025. The move, approved by the Enugu Electricity Regulatory Commission (EERC), has drawn strong opposition from power generation companies (Gencos) and distribution firms (Discos), who argue that such cuts could destabilize the power sector, already burdened by over ₦5 trillion in unpaid debts. EERC defended its

Abuja is set to host the 2025 African Karate Championship as more than 1,000 athletes from 31 African nations converge on the Nigerian capital. The competition will run from July 21 to July 28, bringing together top karate talents across the continent. President of the Karate Federation of Nigeria (KFN), Silas Agara, confirmed the development on Sunday, noting that preparations were in top gear to ensure a successful event. According

The naira closed last week on a weaker note at ₦1,532.34/$ in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market, representing a 0.14% decline compared to the previous week. The local currency had briefly strengthened to a four-month high of ₦1,518.88/$ at the start of the week before slipping to ₦1,530.25/$ and later ₦1,533.11/$. It ended the week slightly firmer at ₦1,532.34/$. Trading data revealed that the naira exchanged between ₦1,515/$ (its strongest)

The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has announced plans to commence an indefinite nationwide strike from Thursday, July 23, if the Federal Government fails to meet its demands. NMA President, Prof. Bala Audu, disclosed this in an interview on Sunday, warning that the association would have no option but to withdraw services should the government ignore their grievances. “The ultimatum we issued expires on July 23. If the Federal Government does

Prominent political figures and business leaders have lauded President Bola Tinubu’s appointment of former Minister of Works, Senator Adedayo Adeyeye, as Chairman of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) Board. The commendations came during a reception held in Adeyeye’s honour on Thursday night in Abuja, attended by top dignitaries including Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji; Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele; former Ekiti Governors Ayodele Fayose and Segun Oni; and ex-Nasarawa Governor, Senator

The Federal Ministry of Education has revealed that the renaming of the University of Maiduguri in honour of the late President Muhammadu Buhari is a tribute to his strong commitment to education and national development. In a statement signed by Folasade Boriowo, Director of Press at the ministry, it was disclosed that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu approved the change during a special Federal Executive Council (FEC) session dedicated to honouring

The Fusengbuwa ruling house, which is next in line to produce the Awujale and paramount ruler of Ijebuland, has officially commenced the traditional process of selecting a successor following the passing of Oba Sikiru Adetona. Speaking during the Gbedu drum ceremony in Ijebu Ode on Thursday, the head of the ruling house, Prince Adedokun Ajidagba, emphasized that whoever emerges as the next Awujale must fully embrace and protect Ijebu customs.