Niger State Delivers 24-Hour Solar Power to 180 Communities After Over a Decade of Darkness

In what officials describe as a decisive break from years of chronic grid failure, no fewer than 180 communities across Niger State are now enjoying uninterrupted 24-hour electricity supply powered entirely by solar energy. The development marks a major shift in the state’s power strategy, particularly for rural and peri-urban settlements that endured more than…

Kaduna-Based Pastor Found Dead After Ingesting Insecticide Amid Family Dispute and Allegations

A Kaduna-based cleric has reportedly died after ingesting a bottle of Sniper insecticide, following days of intense personal distress linked to allegations circulated against him. The deceased, described by residents as a prophet and pastor leading a small congregation in Kaduna State, was said to have been facing repeated accusations from his biological sister, who…

Death Toll Rises to 15 as Bandits Launch Deadly Attack on Borgu Communities in Niger State

Tension and grief have enveloped parts of Niger State following a deadly bandit attack on communities in Borgu Local Government Area, where the death toll has reportedly risen to 15. The assault, which residents said occurred in the early hours of the weekend, left multiple families shattered and several others displaced. According to community sources,…

Controversy Trails Alleged ₦4.2 Billion Budget for Furniture, Microphones in Lagos Deputy Governor’s Office

Fresh controversy has emerged over claims that the Office of the Deputy Governor of Lagos State earmarked ₦4.2 billion in the proposed 2026 budget for office furniture and the purchase of 30 microphones — a figure that has triggered debate about public spending priorities in Nigeria’s commercial capital. According to reports circulating from budget documents,…

Nigeria’s “Power State” Turns to Solar Despite Hosting Four Major Dams, Spends ₦469 Million on Government House Mini-Grid

Despite hosting the largest concentration of hydroelectric dams in the country, Niger State — long referred to as Nigeria’s “Power State” — has reportedly invested ₦469 million in a solar mini-grid to power its Government House, raising fresh questions about the reliability of the nation’s grid infrastructure. According to reports circulating from Sahara Reporters, the…

Prof. Iyabo Obasanjo Confident of Securing APC Governorship Ticket for Ogun State 2027

Prof. Iyabo Obasanjo, daughter of former President Olusegun Obasanjo, has formally declared her intention to contest the 2027 Ogun State governorship election under the banner of the All Progressives Congress (APC). In a recent interview with Eagle 102.5 FM, Ilese‑Ijebu, she expressed unwavering confidence in her ability to secure the party’s nomination and ultimately win the…