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The Rural Electrification Agency has unveiled plans to execute more than 500 electrification projects in the 2026 fiscal year, as part of a N170bn budget proposal aimed at expanding reliable power supply to public institutions and underserved rural communities across the country. The Managing Director of the agency, Abba Aliyu, disclosed this while briefing journalists on the sidelines of the 2026 budget defence session organised by the House Committee on Rural Electrification in Abuja on Friday. Aliyu said the agency’s total budget proposal for 2026 stands at N170bn, out of which N100bn has been approved for the National Public Sector…

The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has commenced an investigation into allegations of molestation and child abuse involving singer-songwriter and actress Simisola Kosoko at her mother’s daycare centre. PREMIUM TIMES reported that the agency had publicly appealed three days earlier for individuals with credible information to assist in its enquiries. The call and subsequent probe followed allegations by netizens that the “Duduke” crooner engaged in paedophilia after old posts from her X account resurfaced. The netizens alleged that she sexualised toddlers at her mother’s daycare. However, in a statement posted on its X page on…

…housing affordability in Lagos should be treated as an economic reform issue, not a welfare talking point. A city cannot grow inclusively when its workforce is priced out of stability. The findings on high rent burdens, large housing deficits, and a renter-heavy population should be read as macroeconomic signals: Lagos is operating with a major structural drag on consumption, productivity, and labour mobility. If Lagos wants faster growth and better employment outcomes, it cannot leave rents to grow unconstrained, while incomes stagnate. When Rent Eats the Economy Lagos has become one of the clearest examples in Africa of how a…

Super Eagles goalkeeper Amas Obasogie has strongly denied allegations of match fixing levelled against him by his Tanzanian club, Singida Black Stars SC, following his recent suspension. The club suspended Obasogie for three months after conducting an internal investigation into alleged misconduct. According to reports in Tanzania, the action was taken as part of efforts to maintain discipline and protect the integrity of the team. Ugandan midfielder Khalid Aucho was also handed a three-month suspension for misconduct, including absence from duty and failure to meet team obligations. In a letter dated February 27, Obasogie firmly rejected the claims and insisted…

The Director-General of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons, Binta Adamu Bello, has ordered a full-scale investigation into allegations of child molestation and abuse at an undisclosed daycare facility in Lagos. The move comes as the fallout continues over resurfaced social media posts allegedly linked to popular Nigerian singer, Simisola Kosoko, also known as Simi. In a statement released on X (formerly Twitter) on Friday, the Agency confirmed that the Director-General directed operatives to begin an immediate inquiry following “suggestive online posts” that pointed toward potential child abuse within a daycare setting. The post read, “Director…

Content creator, Michelle Mukoro, aka King Mitchy, has 1.1 million followers on Instagram and 2.8 million on TikTok. She recently won the Humanitarian Award for her impact at the 17th Headies. She speaks with OGHENOVO EGODO-MICHAEL about her journey as a content creator You were recently recognised at the 17th Headies with the Humanitarian Award for your impact. How did that recognition make you feel? I feel blessed. I don’t think a lot of people from my state have been recognised like that. I believe I was the only content creator that was recognised. What was it like to share…

Franklin Delano Roosevelt, 32nd President of the United States, who pulled his people from the Great Depression into safety and succour, must have seen a lot, heard aplenty, and experienced much. When his wise statements are made mention of in history, be all ears. Roosevelt once said that in politics, the good, the bad, and the ugly happen. And whatever happens in politics, it is never outside of the collusion and coordination stratagems of politicians. Malam Nasir El Rufai is a Northern politician of gravitas. He served two terms as governor, and his tenure was marked by both praise for…

If you thought sponge colors were just for aesthetic appeal, you’d only be partly correct. The bright pink, yellow, blue and green hues they come in signal how and when to use them. Use the wrong sponge on the wrong surface, and you could end up with some hopelessly scratched appliances or damaged cookware. It took me 40 years to stumble upon this information, and it explains the unsightly scratches dotting my stovetop and fridge. This guide is to help you avoid a similar fate.  Sponges are color-coded for reason. Robin Mosley/CNETLearning to decode these colors can also help prevent cross-contamination. Designating…

A Former Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, has described communication as the most strategic tool of governance, stating that effective leadership extends beyond policy formulation and implementation. Mohammed made the remarks on Thursday in Lagos during the reading and signing of his new book, Headlines & Soundbites: Media Moments That Defined an Administration. In a statement issued on Friday by the Head of Public Relations and Strategic Communications, Media Office, Abuja, Nnamdi Atupulazi, the ex-minister noted that governance demands sustained engagement with the citizenry. “Governance is not only about making and implementing decisions. It is about explaining the…

Nigeria’s prolonged power outages, affecting homes and businesses across the country, are primarily due to inadequate gas supply to thermal power plants, the Nigerian Independent System Operator announced on Friday. The system operator attributed the sustained drop in electricity generation to severe fuel constraints affecting the national grid. In a statement titled “Declining Power Output Attributable to Generation Shortfalls and Gas Supply Limitations” released on its official X handle, NISO said the average available generation currently hovers around 4,300 megawatts, far below Nigeria’s installed capacity. The outages began in early February following scheduled maintenance on key gas supply infrastructure by…