Despite campaign promises by President Bola Tinubu to provide Nigerians with reliable electricity, several government agencies are allocating large sums in the 2026 budget for alternative power sources such as solar panels and generators. The move reflects ongoing challenges in the country’s power supply and highlights a growing reliance on self-generated electricity to maintain operations.

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Nigerian streamer Habeeb Hamzat, popularly known as Peller, has pledged ₦500,000 to Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman for every goal he scores in Nigeria’s match against Morocco on January 14, 2026, at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat. Peller, who recently survived a serious accident, emphasized the sincerity of his offer, even swearing on

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Nollywood actor Eso Dike has shared the financial challenges he faced at the start of his acting career. In an interview with Chude Jideonwo, Dike revealed it took him over seven years to earn his first N1 million as an actor. He added that, despite the struggle, he never portrayed his hardships outwardly. Dike, a

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The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has disbursed N161.97 billion to 864,798 students across Nigeria since launching its student loan portal, in a bid to expand access to tertiary education. The Managing Director of NELFUND, Akintunde Sawyerr, announced this at a news conference in Abuja, highlighting the scheme as a key initiative under President Bola

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The Nigerian Navy has called for enhanced collaboration with the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) to strengthen hydrographic operations and ensure safer navigation in Nigerian waters. Rear Admiral Abdullahi Mustapha, Flag Officer Commanding, Western Naval Command (FOC-WNC), made the call during a familiarisation visit to NIMASA’s headquarters in Lagos. He commended the longstanding

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The Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, has urged Lagos Bus Services Limited (LBSL) to make its 2026 strategic plan more impactful for residents, focusing on service reliability, safety, and efficiency. Osiyemi’s visit was aimed at reviewing LBSL’s strategic direction and ensuring its plans align with the state’s broader developmental goals, particularly addressing service

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The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Olufemi Oluyede, has assured President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Nigerians that the Armed Forces remain committed to defending the nation’s democratic values and ensuring peace and security. Oluyede made the remarks in his goodwill message during the commemoration of this year’s Armed Forces Remembrance Day, emphasizing that the

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The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has confirmed that 127 million Nigerians were registered in the National Identity Number (NIN) database as of December 2025. NIMC’s spokesman, Dr. Kayode Adegoke, revealed the figure in response to inquiries on the country’s updated NIN enrolment. He also noted that detailed enrolment statistics would soon be uploaded to

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The Edo State Police Command has arrested 11 suspected kidnappers and an 18-year-old woman, Obehi Odine, who allegedly staged her own kidnapping to extort ₦10 million. Odine reportedly fabricated the kidnapping and demanded ransom money. She confessed to the scheme during police investigations, according to Eno Ikoedem, the Police Public Relations Officer of Edo State.

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Tolulope Akande-Sadipe, the federal lawmaker representing Oluyole Federal Constituency in Oyo State, has reaffirmed her dedication to the welfare and well-being of her constituents. Speaking in Ibadan during an aquaculture training for over 200 residents, Akande-Sadipe emphasized that her priority is to serve her people in ways that provide tangible benefits. She noted that her

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