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Nigeria’s power sector is consuming public funds at an accelerating rate, forcing the government to spend hundreds of billions of naira in subsidies to maintain power supply, even though decades of reform and billions of dollars in investment have failed to deliver reliable supply. President Bola Tinubu, who took office in May 2023 promising tough economic reforms, is caught between the political risk of rising electricity prices and the fiscal reality of an electricity market that cannot pay its own bills. The government abolished gasoline subsidies shortly after taking office, sparking nationwide protests, but has taken a more cautious stance…

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has criticized the Federal Government over the arrest of 52 students of Ambrose Ali University (AAU) who protested against insecurity in Ekpoma, Edo State.Atiku made the remarks in a statement released on Friday, highlighting the tyranny of the Tinubu administration.His comments came amid renewed security insecurity in the state, with growing concerns about citizens’ right to protest.what he saidMr. Atiku condemned the arrest of the students, calling it unacceptable and stressing that the right to protest is enshrined in the constitution and upheld by the courts.He criticized the government for focusing on detaining students instead…

January 13, 2026, 6:17 PM ETChelsea manager Liam Rosenior has said he will hold talks with Raheem Sterling and Axel Disasi over their future at Stamford Bridge.Both players have been deemed to meet the requirements by former coach Enzo Maresca and are continuing to train apart from the first-team group.Sterling, who missed out on loan to Arsenal last season, still has two years left on his £325,000-a-week ($436,000-a-week) contract, signed in 2022, while DiSasi’s contract runs until 2029. He spent the second half of last season on loan at Aston Villa.- Source: Sterling keen to leave Chelsea permanently amid interest…

January 14, 2026, 5:00 a.m. ETManchester City are preparing to make an offer for Marc Gehi, while N’Golo Kante is also close to returning to Europe. Check out the latest transfer news and rumors from around the world.Transfer homepage | Men’s winter results | Women’s resultstop stories- Source: Manchester United are not planning a January move for CarrickRosenior plans talks with Chelsea defector SterlingKlopp: Xavi’s departure from Madrid ‘has nothing to do with me’Marc Guehi’s contract with Crystal Palace expires at the end of this season. (Photo by Lewis Storey/Getty Images)trending rumors- Manchester City are preparing to make an offer…

The United States announced Wednesday that it would suspend processing immigrant visas from Nigeria and 74 other countries. This is President Donald Trump’s latest action against foreign nationals seeking to come to the United States. The United States has long denied visas to people it deems likely to end up in need of government welfare, but the State Department has now announced it will use similar authority to suspend immigrant visas entirely based on nationality. “The Trump Administration is committed to ending the abuse of our immigration system by those seeking to extract wealth from Americans,” State Department spokesman Tommy…

(File) Nigerian players pose for a photo before the 2022 FIFA Qatar World Cup qualifying soccer match between Nigeria and Cape Verde at the Surulere Teslim Balogun Stadium in Lagos. (Photo provided by Pius Utomi Ekpei/AFP)With three days left until the start of AFCON 2021, few Nigerians expect the Super Eagles not to reach the last place in the championship. Such high expectations are justified. Nigeria has been one of the most consistently successful countries in the history of AFCON since it began participating in Africa’s most prestigious football championship in 1963. A quick look at the statistics of the…

Nigeria’s football leaders have united in a defiant message ahead of the AFCON 2025 semi-final clash with hosts Morocco, insisting the Super Eagles will not be intimidated by crowd pressure, refereeing controversy or off-field politics. Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) president Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau and technical director Augustin Eguavoen have downplayed concerns over the hostile atmosphere in Rabat. They said Nigeria has a firm focus on performance, mentality and execution on the pitch. “Football is played on the pitch, not in politics” – NFF President Ahead of the high-stakes match at Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, Gusau dismissed concerns about refereeing…

The origin of Weirdis photography is Getty ImagesDecember 11, 20243 minute readThe United States Mission to Nigeria has introduced a new visa application process for Nigerians who wish to immigrate to the United States.From January 1, 2025, immigrant visa applicants will be required to visit the Lagos Consulate General in Nigeria twice during the visa process.The embassy is expected to issue a statement regarding the X account on Tuesday, December 10, providing information about the AFTA interview scheduled for January 1, 2025.Make changes to make processes more efficient and reduce delays.read moreAccording to the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of…

Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) and medical malpractice expert Olisa Agbakoba called for the immediate creation of an independent health regulator and the reinstatement of chief medical officers at the federal and state levels. SAN warned that Nigeria’s healthcare system is failing patients due to weak oversight and enforcement. In a press release issued on Monday, Agbakoba said recurrent cases of medical malpractice, including the recent death of Nkanu Nnamdi, one of the twin sons of author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and her husband Ivara Esege, highlight the urgent need for structural reforms in healthcare regulation. According to Agbakoba, the fundamental…

Former presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has expressed concern over President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s prolonged absence from Nigeria amid important national challenges.Obi made the remarks in a post about X, highlighting that the president spent 196 days overseas in 2025 alone.His comments came amid growing public concern over worsening poverty, security and unemployment across the country.what he said Peter Obi criticized President Tinubu for being largely absent and unable to communicate with Nigerians since December 2025, even as the country faces extreme poverty, high youth unemployment, food insecurity and worsening infant mortality rates.“Where has our president been in the midst of…