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Senate Confirms Tegbe As Power Minister, Orders Urgent Action On Nigeria’s Persistent Grid Collapse

NewsDeskNgMay 7, 2026May 7, 20260

Newly confirmed Power Minister Olasunkanmi Tegbe promises reforms, transparency and tougher action against vandalism within 100 days. The Senate on Wednesday confirmed Mr. Olasunkanmi Tegbe as Minister of Power, charging him to immediately confront Nigeria’s deepening electricity crisis, particularly the persistent collapse of the national grid, liquidity constraints and weak...

Security Forces Rescue Remaining Victims Abducted From Kogi Orphanage, Islamic School

NewsDeskNgMay 7, 2026May 7, 20260

Kogi State Government confirms the rescue of the remaining nine victims abducted from an orphanage and Islamic training centre in Adavi LGA after coordinated security operations. The Kogi State Government has confirmed the rescue of the remaining nine victims abducted from the Tajudeen Islamic Foundation and Children’s Home alongside the...

NITDA Raises Alarm Over AI-Powered DeepLoad Malware Targeting Nigerian Banks, Government Agencies

NewsDeskNgMay 7, 2026May 7, 20260

NITDA has warned Nigerians about DeepLoad malware targeting banks, government agencies and businesses through deceptive online attacks. Nigeria’s cybersecurity agency, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has raised alarm over a new artificial intelligence-powered malware known as “DeepLoad,” warning that the cyber threat is actively targeting Nigerian government agencies,...

Umahi Orders Urgent Eko Bridge Investigation As FG Moves To Prevent Structural Collapse

NewsDeskNgMay 7, 2026May 7, 20260

Minister of Works Dave Umahi has ordered a 10-day Eko Bridge probe as rehabilitation resumes amid mounting structural and traffic concerns. Minister of Works, David Umahi, has directed that investigations into structural concerns on the Eko Bridge be concluded within 10 days to allow the Federal Government proceed with the next...

Peter Obi Condemns Xenophobic Attacks In South Africa, Demands Protection For Nigerians

NewsDeskNgMay 7, 2026May 7, 20260

Peter Obi urges South African authorities to protect Nigerians and end recurring xenophobic violence targeting foreign nationals. Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has strongly condemned the resurgence of xenophobic attacks in South Africa, expressing concern over the safety of Nigerians and other Africans affected by the violence. In a statement...

Agbakoba Says Nigeria Loses Up To N20 Trillion Yearly To Revenue Leakages

NewsDeskNgMay 7, 2026May 7, 20260

Olisa Agbakoba says weak remittance systems and poor accountability cost Nigeria up to N20 trillion annually. Nigeria may be losing as much as N20 trillion annually to systemic revenue leakages, according to a policy paper released by Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL), which has called for urgent constitutional reforms to enforce...

Dangote To Extend Business Footprint To Power Sector, Targets 20,000MW Power Plant Expansion

NewsDeskNgMay 7, 2026May 7, 20260

Dangote unveils 20,000MW power plan to drive industrial growth and tackle Africa’s persistent electricity shortfalls. Africa’s foremost industrialist, Aliko Dangote, has disclosed plans to expand into the power sector with a target of generating up to 20,000 megawatts (MW), as part of a strategy to accelerate industrialisation and economic transformation...

Jack-Rich Joins Rivers West Senate Race, Warns APC Against Sidelining Founding Members

NewsDeskNgMay 7, 2026May 7, 20260

Oil mogul and philanthropist Tein T.S. Jack-Rich on Wednesday fired a warning shot at “new entrants” in the All Progressives Congress, vowing that legacy members who built the party will not be pushed aside, moments after submitting his expression of interest and nomination forms to contest the Rivers West Senatorial...

UK Sanctions Russian Network Accused Of Trafficking Nigerians Into Ukraine War

NewsDeskNgMay 6, 2026May 6, 20260

Britain targets Russian recruiters, traffickers and drone suppliers accused of exploiting Nigerians and other foreign nationals to sustain Moscow’s war in Ukraine. The United Kingdom has launched a fresh wave of sanctions against Russia, targeting a network of traffickers, foreign recruiters and drone suppliers accused of fuelling Moscow’s war in...

Bala Mohammed Faults INEC Timetable For Overlapping With Hajj

NewsDeskNgMay 6, 2026May 6, 20260

Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed says it is insensitive for INEC’s 2027 election timetable to clash with the Hajj period, urging authorities to grant an extension. Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has criticised the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) over the scheduling of activities for the 2027 general elections, describing...

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Senate Confirms Tegbe As Power Minister, Orders Urgent Action On Nigeria’s Persistent Grid Collapse

Security Forces Rescue Remaining Victims Abducted From Kogi Orphanage, Islamic School

NITDA Raises Alarm Over AI-Powered DeepLoad Malware Targeting Nigerian Banks, Government Agencies

Umahi Orders Urgent Eko Bridge Investigation As FG Moves To Prevent Structural Collapse

Peter Obi Condemns Xenophobic Attacks In South Africa, Demands Protection For Nigerians

Agbakoba Says Nigeria Loses Up To N20 Trillion Yearly To Revenue Leakages

Dangote To Extend Business Footprint To Power Sector, Targets 20,000MW Power Plant Expansion

Jack-Rich Joins Rivers West Senate Race, Warns APC Against Sidelining Founding Members

UK Sanctions Russian Network Accused Of Trafficking Nigerians Into Ukraine War

Bala Mohammed Faults INEC Timetable For Overlapping With Hajj