The Federal Government has commenced the construction of a N10 billion solar mini-grid project to power the Aso Rock Presidential Villa, a move that shows both a shift towards renewable energy and a deepening lack of confidence in Nigeriaâs ailing national electricity grid. The Guardian can confirm that large sections of the Villa, including the…
Kamoru Ogunlana, the clerk of the national assembly, says the nationâs parliament needs to fully embrace technology in lawmaking. Speaking on Friday at a retreat organised by the national assembly in partnership with the Policy and Legal Advocacy Centre (PLAC) and the United Kingdom (UK) Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), Ogunlana said adopting technology…
A bill seeking to create a new state in the south-west geopolitical zone has passed second reading in the house of representatives. The proposed legislation, which is sponsored by Olufemi Ogunbanwo, lawmaker representing Ijebu Ode/Ijebu north east/Odogbolu federal constituency of Ogun, and three other lawmakers, scaled second reading during Thursdayâs plenary. The bill proposes to…
Four Chinese nationals have been reportedly kidnapped at a mining site in Yagba West local government area of Kogi State. This latest attack was coming barely two weeks after three policemen and two vigilantes were killed in the same LGA by suspected armed bandits. According to locals, bandits in their numbers ambushed the Chinese men…
The Federal Government has unexpectedly paid National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members their old monthly allowance of âŚ33,000 for September, despite the recently approved increase to âŚ77,000. This has left many corps members frustrated and disappointed. The Federal Government officially announced an increase in the NYSC monthly allowance from âŚ33,000 to âŚ77,000, effective from July…
The Senate on Wednesday mandated the Senate Committee on Communications to investigate the recent increase in the cost of data and recommend solutions for a more sustainable and business-friendly telecommunications sector. This was part of resolutions after a debate on a bill sponsored by Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong (Cross River South), which highlights the financial strain…
The Lagos State High Court in Ikeja on Monday convicted and sentenced a man, Akinwale Akinlabi, to 12 years imprisonment for killing his wife. The convict was initially arraigned on July 26, 2021, on a count of manslaughter before the presiding judge, Justice Oyindamola Ogala, to which he pleaded not guilty. His charge sheet read,…
Three promoters of the now-collapsed and fraudulent cryptocurrency investment scheme known as âCBEXâ have sought bail from the Federal High Court in Abuja following their detention in connection with an alleged $1 billion scam targeting Nigerian victims. The legal team for the three suspects, Babatunde Busari and Justice Otorudo, sought bail from Justice Emeka Nwite…
The Senior Special Assistant to Osun State Governor on Community Engagement, Hon. Sulaimon Musa Olalekan, has eulogized Aare Ganiu Olaoluwa Asejere, the Commissioner for Rural Development and Community Affairs on occasion of his birthday. In his birthday wishes he praised the commissioner for his dedication to enhancing the lives of rural communities. Hon. Sulaimon also…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has approved Saturday, 28th June, for the conduct of the 2025 UTME mop-up examination for 96,838 candidates. The Board said eligible and genuine candidates are advised to print their examination notification slips from Monday, 23rd June 2025 in preparation for the mop up examination scheduled for Saturday, 28th…