Power sector debt hits N7trn as GenCos reject FG settlement proposal
Nigeria's electricity generation sector is facing renewed uncertainty as debts owed to power generation companies (GenCos) have climbed to nearly N7 trillion, with operators rejecting the Federal Government's proposed settlement framework. The Executive Secretary and Chief Executive Officer of the Association of Power Generation Companies (APGC), Dr. Joy Ogaji, disclosed this on Monday during the opening session of the three-day...
Police trace pistol linked to Ogidi killing, arrest four suspected gun runners
The Delta State Police Command says it has uncovered a gun-running syndicate linked to the Beretta pistol that led to the fatal shooting of 28-year-old Oghenemine “Mena” Ogidi, arresting four suspected members of the network. The arrests came 44 days after Ogidi was shot dead by Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Usman Nuhu during an encounter at a commercial motor...
Ayra Starr bags silver certification in UK
Afrobeats star Oyinkansola Aderibigbe, popularly known as Ayra Starr, has earned a UK Silver certification for her song “Bloody Samaritan”. The certification was awarded by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI) in the United Kingdom. The song released by Ayra Starr in 2021 is part of her debut album 19 and Dangerous under Mavin Records. Other Nigerian singers who have previously received UK...
Amobi Ezeaku resigns as NPFL Club Owners Association secretary
The Secretary of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Club Owners Association, Amobi Ezeaku, has resigned from his position. Ezeaku, who also serves as the General Manager and Chief Executive Officer of Rangers International FC, confirmed his resignation in a statement posted on his verified social media platforms. In the statement, the football administrator expressed appreciation to members of the association...
NDC drops Kwankwasiyya nominees, cites 60-40 power deal
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has replaced several candidates earlier submitted by the Kwankwasiyya movement in Kano State, citing the need to enforce an existing power-sharing agreement between the two political blocs. The decision was contained in a document signed by the Kano State Chairman of the party, Hon. Hussaini Isah Mairiga, and circulated to key stakeholders, including NDC National...
Uba Sani seeks partnerships to drive educational growth in Kaduna
Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani has reiterated that his administration is ready to partner with individuals and organisations that share its passion for educational advancement. Sani said he believes that “investing in young minds is one of the surest ways to secure lasting peace, prosperity, and development.” The governor said this at the commissioning of a facility established by the Christian...
JAMB orders candidates to print slips for 2026 mop-up UTME
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has directed all candidates scheduled to participate in the 2026 Mop-Up Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) to print their examination notification slips. The mop-up examination is slated for Saturday, June 13, 2026. JAMB, in a statement issued on Monday by its spokesman, Dr Fabian Benjamin, said the notification slip contains vital information, including the...
FG clears payments for 1,240 contractors
The Federal Government has approved payments to more than 1,240 contractors owed by various Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), as part of efforts to clear verified outstanding obligations. The approval followed a comprehensive verification and reconciliation exercise conducted to validate contractors’ claims across government institutions. This was disclosed in a statement issued on Monday by Mary-Ann Duke, Senior Special Assistant on...
Kano fire service responds to 80 emergencies, records 13 deaths in May
The Kano State Fire Service says it recorded 58 fire outbreaks and 13 deaths across the state in May 2026, as emergency responders handled dozens of incidents involving fires, accidents and rescue operations. The agency disclosed this in its monthly operational report released on Monday through its spokesperson, ACFO Saminu Yusif Abdullahi. Speaking on the report, the Director of the Kano...
OPEC+ approves fourth oil output quota hike amid Hormuz closure
OPEC+ has agreed to raise its oil production targets for the fourth consecutive month, even as ongoing tensions involving Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz continue to disrupt global crude supplies. The decision, reached on Sunday, comes amid a severe supply crunch that has prevented several key producers within the alliance from fully meeting customer demand. The disruption...
