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Nigeria’s Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu has said that power generation in Nigeria increased by about 30 per cent in 2024. Adelabu made the disclosure during his ministry’s 2025 budget defence before the Senate Committee on Power at the National Assembly complex on Monday, January 13.   Adelabu said that when he assumed the leadership of the power ministry in …

Former Aviation Minister, Osita Chidoka, has encouraged young people to have more children.  He shared a photo he took with his brother and proceeded to lament that people are becoming selfish by having less children.  He added that siblings make life better and more children means more manpower. He wrote: “Nwanne na nwanne…..brothers time.  “Young people should have more children. …

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is holding talks with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. Wang Yi, a key figure in the Chinese government and member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China, arrived in Nigeria for a two-day diplomatic visit aimed at strengthening bilateral relations.    Upon his arrival at the Nnamdi …

The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Adekunle Salako, has reassured Nigerians not to panic over the human metapneumovirus (HMPV) as it is not a novel virus, urging the public to prioritize hygiene, especially during the current season linked to the virus.   Salako emphasized that HMPV has been identified in Nigeria as a cause of lower respiratory …

Canadian Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau has announced his resignation from office.     The 53-year-old said he will step down as leader of the country’s ruling Liberal Party, which he has led since 2013.   He also said the country’s parliament will be suspended until March 24 when a new leader is chosen.     “I intend to resign as …

Leading Nigerian gospel singer, Pastor Nathaniel Bassey, has announced that he will be ministering at the Presidential Inaugural Prayer Breakfast for US President-elect Donald Trump. Pastor Nat, as he is fondly called by his fans and followers, made the exciting announcement on his Instagram page. The Presidential Inaugural Prayer Breakfast is a gathering of global Christian leaders, policymakers, and worshippers …

Play Me Entertainment’s powerhouse and seasoned gospel artiste, Minister Ladi with a career spanning over two decades whose passion for the things of God lead him to the church. He kicked off his career as a teenager in the church choir, worship leader and prolific songwriter. After his double release Lo Ma Last and Miracle Working God, He taps gospel sensation …

Tunji Alausa, Nigeria’s minister of education, has announced that President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to reintroducing history as a core subject in the country’s basic school curriculum.   History was removed from Nigeria’s basic school curriculum in 2007, a decision that drew widespread criticism for years. Since then, historical topics were only briefly addressed as part of …

Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Nentawe Yilwatda, has attributed the food queue stampedes recorded during Nigeria’s 2024 Yuletide season to poor organization.    Speaking on Channels Television’s 2024 Year-End Review, Yilwatda drew parallels between the incidents in Nigeria and similar occurrences in advanced countries.   “Stampedes have taken place in more developed countries than Nigeria,” the …

Former Minister of Women Affairs, Uju-Ken Ohanenye, says she has no regrets over some actions she took as Minister.   Ohanenye was appointed in August 2023, and her time in office was marred by controversies, including her threat to sue the United Nations (UN) for allegedly mismanaging funds meant for Nigeria. On October 23, she was fired by President Bola …