Category: Power
Lagos To Launch State-Issued Driver’s Licence
Lagos, Nigeria, May 12, 2026 The Lagos State Government has announced plans to launch a state-issued driver’s licence in partnership with the Federal Government as part of efforts to improve road safety and traffic management across the state. Speaking during a press briefing in Ikeja, the Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, disclosed that Governor Babajide…
Force Commander MNJTF Visits OPHK, Seeks Stronger Collaboration Against Terrorism
Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria,May 12, 2026 The Force Commander of the Multinational Joint Task Force, Saidu Audu, has visited the Headquarters of Operation HADIN KAI in Maiduguri, Borno State, as part of efforts to strengthen collaborative counter-terrorism operations in the North-East. During the operational visit, Major General Audu received a comprehensive briefing on the activities…
INEC trains political parties, EPM heads on finance reporting system ahead of 2027 elections
Lagos, Nigeria, May 12, 2026 The Independent National Electoral Commission has commenced training for political party leaders and Heads of Department, Election and Party Monitoring (EPM), on the Political Finance Reporting and Audit System (PFRAS) as part of preparations for the 2027 General Elections. The training programme, held at Bon Hotel Ikeja Residence, brought together…
President Tinubu calls for reform of global financial architecture at Africa Forward Summit
Nairobi, Kenya, May 12, 2026 President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called for a comprehensive reform of the global financial architecture to support Africa’s economic growth and development. The President made the call while speaking at the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi, Kenya. President Tinubu stressed the need for fairer financial systems, improved access to development…
Makinde to declare presidential ambition, unveil PDP-APM alliance May 14
Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria,May 12, 2026 Governor Seyi Makinde is expected to formally declare his presidential ambition on Thursday, May 14, during a major political rally scheduled to hold at the historic Mapo Hall in Ibadan. (Vanguard News) The event, tagged “Unity Mega Rally Ibadan 2026,” is also expected to feature the unveiling of a…
FCT minister Wike visits APC national chairman Nentawe Yilwatda in Abuja
Abuja, Nigeria, May 12, 2026 The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has paid a visit to the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Nentawe Yilwatda Goshwe, at his residence in Abuja. The visit, which took place on Tuesday, was seen as part of ongoing political consultations and engagements among key stakeholders…
President Tinubu meets Madagascar’s President Randrianirina at Africa Forward Summit
Nairobi, Kenya, May 12, 2026 President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has held a bilateral meeting with the President of Madagascar, Michael Randrianirina, on the sidelines of the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi, Kenya. The meeting formed part of ongoing diplomatic engagements aimed at strengthening bilateral relations and deepening cooperation between Nigeria and Madagascar in key areas…
PRESIDENT TINUBU, DANJUMA TO HEADLINE GOWON AUTOBIOGRAPHY LAUNCH IN ABUJA
ABUJA, NIGERIA – MAY 12, 2026 President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and former Minister of Defence, Lt. Gen. Theophilus Danjuma (Rtd), are set to headline the public presentation of the long-awaited autobiography of former Head of State, Yakubu Gowon, scheduled to hold on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, in Abuja. The event, which will take place at…
Dua Lipa Sues Samsung Over Alleged Unauthorized Use of Image
Los Angeles, United States,May 10, 2026 British pop star Dua Lipa has filed a lawsuit against Samsung Electronics, seeking at least $15 million in damages over the alleged unauthorized use of her image on television packaging. According to court filings, the singer accused Samsung of using a copyrighted photograph of her without permission in a…
Nigeria, Morocco Pledge to Advance Major Gas Pipeline Deal
Abuja, Nigeria, May 7, 2026 Nigeria and Morocco have agreed to deepen cooperation in energy, agriculture, and trade following a high-level phone conversation between Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Bianca Ojukwu, and Morocco’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Nasser Bourita. According to a statement from the Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs, discussions centred on the Nigeria-Morocco…