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True confession: June 12 1993 election was won by Abiola – Babangida Retired General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida True confession: June 12 1993 election was won by Abiola – Babangida Nigeria’s former Military President, retired General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, has said that late Basorun Moshood Kashimawo Olawale Abiola, won the June 12, 1993 presidential election. General Babangida said this in his autobiography: “A Journey in Service,” which was launched in Abuja on Thursday. Nigeria’s former Military President, retired General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, has said that late Basorun Moshood Kashimawo Olawale Abiola, won the June 12, 1993 presidential election. General Babangida said…

Gov plans to increase Band A customers, power generation hits 5,543MW Gov plans to increase Band A customers, power generation hits 5,543MW. The Federal Government has revealed that it is interested in moving most electricity consumers in Nigeria to Band A where they will enjoy a minimum of 20 hours of electricity supply daily. It disclosed this on Wednesday as the Transmission Company of Nigeria announced a major milestone in the nation’s power sector, revealing that Nigeria has achieved a new peak power generation of 5,543.20 megawatts. This landmark event occurred on Friday, February 14, 2025, at precisely 11:00 PM,…

FG places ban on 60,000 litres tankers nationwide from March Ogbugo Ukoha FG places ban on 60,000 litres tankers nationwide from March Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority Executive Director, Distribution System, Storage and Retailing Infrastructure, Ogbugo Ukoha The Federal Government has announced a ban on trucks carrying over 60,000 litres of hydrocarbon products from loading at depots and travelling on federal roads, effective from March 1, 2025. It also announced that from the Fourth Quarter of 2025, no truck carrying more than 45,000 litres of petroleum products shall be allowed to load from the depots. The Nigerian Midstream…

Trump plans to eradicate IRS, shift tax burden to outsiders — US official Trump plans to eradicate IRS, shift tax burden to outsiders — US official United States Commerce Secretary, Howard Lutnick, has said President Donald Trump’s goal is to ‘abolish’ the Internal Revenue Service. Lutnick, who disclosed this to Fox News on Wednesday, said Trump wants all outsiders to pay. His remarks comes as the IRS is reportedly poised to lay off thousands of workers, build on a pledge Trump made to create an “External Revenue Service” to oversee tariffs…

Microsoft sets plan for AI training of one million Nigerians Microsoft Microsoft sets plan for AI training of one million Nigerians. Microsoft has announced plans to invest $1m over the next two years to accelerate Artificial Intelligence skill development for one million Nigerians, aiming to foster digital innovation and economic empowerment. Microsoft’s Country Manager for Nigeria, Ola Williams, made this disclosure on Wednesday during the launch of the Microsoft AI Tour in Lagos. “This is a strategic investment to ensure that Nigerians have access to the critical skills needed not just to use AI but to develop cutting-edge solutions and…

Bauchi Senator gives 401 students scholarship Senator representing Bauchi South, Shehu Buba. Photo Credit: Umar Sani Bauchi Senator gives 401 students scholarship. The Senator representing Bauchi South, Shehu Buba, has provided scholarships to 401 students for various academic disciplines. Buba disclosed this at Malikiya College of Health and Social Sciences Bauchi on Wednesday while presenting an additional N20,000 to each of the beneficiaries to boost their morale for their academic activities. Represented by one of his aides, Sabo Muhammad, the senator emphasised that “The education and the health sector, in Bauchi State needs improvement. “These areas, are lagging, especially considering…

NECO increases number of schools in Equatorial Guinea for BECE, SSCE NECO logo NECO increases number of schools in Equatorial Guinea for BECE, SSCE. The National Examinations Council on Wednesday announced that it has accredited more schools to write the Senior School Certificate Examination and the Basic Education Certificate Examination in Equatorial Guinea. According to a statement issued by NECO’s Acting Director of Public Affairs, Azeez Sani, the newly accredited schools are located in Bata, the largest city in Equatorial Guinea. The NECO Accreditation Team visited the schools to assess their readiness to write the SSCE and BECE. “The Accreditation…

Tinubu celebrates veteran journalist Azu Ishiekwene at 60 Azubuike Ishiekwene Tinubu celebrates veteran journalist Azu Ishiekwene at 60. President Bola Tinubu, on Wednesday, congratulated the Managing Director and Editor-in-Chief of The Leadership Newspaper, Azubuike Ishiekwene, on his 60th birthday, applauding his decades-long contributions to Nigerian journalism. In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President described Ishiekwene—fondly known as Azu—as a seasoned journalist whose incisive commentary and analysis have shaped public discourse in politics, the economy, and society. “Azu Ishiekwene has built an outstanding career spanning over three decades in journalism. His sharp…

Reasons Why CBN Is Yet To Release Funds To 774 LGAs Yemi Cardoso Reasons Why CBN Is Yet To Release Funds to 774 LGAs The Federal Government explained on Wednesday why, despite the Supreme Court’s order, the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, has not commenced the direct release of funds to the country’s 774 Local Government Areas, LGAs. In separate presentations, the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr. Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, and CBN’s Director of Legal, Mr. Kofo Salam-Alade, maintained that modalities that would enable the various LGAs to draw funds directly from the federation account were…

Darkoo shines winning big at 2025 MOBO Awards Darkoo Darkoo shines winning big at 2025 MOBO Awards Darkoo shines winning big at 2025 MOBO Awards. British-Nigerian rapper and singer Oluwafisayo Isa, popularly known as Darkoo, has emerged as one of the biggest winners at the 2025 MOBO Awards, taking home two major honours. Darkoo won Best Female Act and Song of the Year for her hit track ‘Favourite Girl’ featuring Dess Dior. The awards mark a significant milestone in her career, further cementing her influence in the UK and global music industry. Favourite Girl has been widely praised for its…