Power sector crisis: Between diagnosis and delivery

Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe Nigeroa’s power crisis has defied privatisation, tariff reforms, market restructuring, presidential committees, recovery programmes and countless promises. What it has not confronted yet is sustained political will to make the entire electricity value chain work as one commercial and technical system. That is why the diagnosis offered by the Minister […]

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Rail: Solution to Lagos-Ibadan Expressway gridlock

Heavy traffic on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. Credit: Daniel Ayantoye. Nigeroa’s foremost Trunk ‘A’ highway, the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, stretches 127.6 kilometres across Lagos, Ogun and Oyo states. As part of the Trans-Saharan Highway network, it connects the South-West to other parts of the country and serves as a major artery for commerce, industry and human movement. Yet […]

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When Nigerians become numb to death

Violence remains a talking point in Nigeria. Thus, the persistent killings in Plateau State are another grim reminder of how dangerously accustomed Nigerians have become to violence. The Northern Christian Association condemned the latest attacks, warning that the country must not reach a point where the deaths of innocent citizens are treated as routine occurrences. […]

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Crude hits $107 as Qatar brokers fresh Iran talks

Crude oil prices rose to $107 per barrel on Monday from $104, before retreating to $105 as Qatar planned fresh talks between the United States and Iran in a renewed effort to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. According to Reuters, the proposed diplomatic engagement comes amid continued disruptions to oil shipments […]

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Why Nigerians should stop boiling eggs, rice together – Experts

Boiling rice and egg. Photo: Pulse Nigeria To reduce the risk of cross-contamination and foodborne infections, registered dietician-nutritionists have urged Nigerians to desist from boiling unpeeled and unwashed eggs and rice together in the same pot. The food experts explained that bacteria, such as Salmonella and E. coli, may be present on eggshells and could […]

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FG releases final approved textbooks for 2026–2028

The Federal Government has released the final list of ranked and approved textbooks for use in Nigerian schools for the 2026–2028 period. This was disclosed in a statement issued on Monday by the Director of Press and Public Relations, of the Federal Ministry of Education, Boriowo Folasade, following the completion of the first phase of […]

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Fuel import: Abuja court ruling opens fresh battle

The Federal High Court in Abuja’s order directing the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority to continue granting and renewing petroleum products import licences has opened a fresh battle over fuel imports as domestic refining capacity expands. The ruling has put the court’s decision in Abuja alongside a pending suit by Dangote Petroleum Refinery […]

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Osun inaugurates special task force on environment

Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke By Michael Ofulue, Osogbo Osun State Government has inaugurated a Special Task Force on Environment to strengthen the enforcement of environmental laws and sustain a clean, healthy and habitable environment across the state. It is chaired by the Head of Service, Mr Samuel Ayanleye Aina, while the Commissioner for Environment […]

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Oyebamiji, Osun APC celebrate Oyetola at 72

Marine and Blue Economy minister Gboyega Oyetola By John Dike, Osogbo The All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate in the last governorship election in Osun State, Asiwaju Bola Oyebamiji, and the state chapter of the party have felicitated the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy and former governor, Dr Adegboyega Oyetola, on his 72nd birthday. Oyebamiji […]

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World Heart Day: ‘Don’t Miss the Beat’, NOA urges Osun residents

By John Dike, The National Orientation Agency (NOA), Osun State Directorate, has urged Nigerians to prioritise their heart health and adopt healthier lifestyles to reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases. The State Director of the agency, Mr Adebiyi Adefarasin Stephen, made the call in a statement to commemorate World Heart Day 2026, marked globally on […]

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