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No More VIP Passes: Keyamo Ends Free Toll Access for Abuja Officials
Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development Festus Keyamo declares an end to VIP exemptions at airport tollgates, citing a 50% revenue loss to "Big Men" and setting a deadline for a 100% cashless system.
NERC: Grid Generation Averaged 4,102 MWh in February as 68% of Capacity Remains Offline
New data from NERC reveals that while Nigeria utilised 93% of its available power in February, only a third of the nation's total installed capacity was functional
Kaduna Central Senator "Mr. La" Defects to ADC Along with 8 Other Senators
In a historic shift, Senator Lawal Adamu (Mr. La) and eight other heavyweights have abandoned the PDP and LP for the ADC, creating a new "Third Force" in the Senate.
Tinubu Appoints GTB Co-Founder Fola Adeola to Lead Oil Reform
President Tinubu has named Fola Adeola to chair a high-level taskforce aimed at unlocking $10bn in liquidity and overhauling Nigeria’s petroleum sector.
FG Threatens Content Creators with Jail Time, Fines Over Privacy Violations
The Nigeria Data Protection Commission warns content creators that filming unsuspecting Nigerians without consent is a criminal breach of the 1999 Constitution.
U.S. Declares $10 Million Bounty on Iran's New Leader Mojtaba Khamenei
The U.S. State Department’s Rewards for Justice program targets the "inner circle" of the IRGC, offering millions for intelligence on Mojtaba Khamenei and top Iranian ministers
CBN Orders New Round of Bank Stress Tests Effective April 1; Shortfalls to be Rectified in 18 Months
Following the recapitalisation deadline, the CBN has introduced a new stress testing framework to assess bank resilience against forex volatility and commodity price shocks
EFCC Returns $225k and ₦62m to US, South African Fraud Victims
In a landmark ceremony, the EFCC has handed over recovered millions to the FBI and South African diplomats, reinforcing Nigeria’s commitment to global asset recovery
Amnesty International Slams DSS Over Arrests of Nigerians Criticising US and Israel
Global rights body Amnesty International warns of a "toxic climate of fear" as the DSS detains Nigerians in Kaduna for social media posts regarding the Middle East war.
Dutsinma Court Jails Woman for Threatening Hisbah Officer
A young woman in Katsina State has been sentenced to nine months in prison after threatening to kill a Hisbah official following her arrest for alleged immoral conduct
Bandits Demand AK-47, ₦10m Levy as Zamfara Community Flees in Mass Displacement
Residents of Mai Tukunya in Zamfara State have abandoned their homes following an impossible ultimatum from bandits demanding cash, weapons, and motorcycles.
Fubara Assigns Portfolios to New Rivers Commissioners, Demands Total Commitment
Governor Siminalayi Fubara has officially sworn in five new commissioners, assigning them key portfolios in Finance, Works, and Education to drive state development