April 2025

2 Minutes

Local News

FG Admits N4tn Debt to GenCos, Vows Swift Payment Plan

Akanji Philip April 15, 2025

The Federal Government of Nigeria has owned up to owing the Power Generation Companies (GenCos) for electricity generated the whopping debt of N4 trillion. It also said plans were already underway to offset...

1 Minute

Local News

Governor declares 3-day holiday for Easter celebration

VAM News April 15, 2025

News Update Governor of Benue State, Rev. Fr. Dr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia, has declared Thursday, Friday and Monday as work-free days across the state to celebrate the Easter season. The announcement, made in a...

6 Minutes

Featured

JUST IN: Tinubu orders offensive as fresh Plateau attack leaves 51 dead

Akanji Philip April 15, 2025

President Bola Tinubu has strongly condemned the violence in Plateau State, urging the state’s leadership to find a lasting solution to persistent communal conflicts. This comes after at least 51 people were again...

3 Minutes

Politics

Osun PDP, APC React To CBN’s Rejection Request Over Councils Bank Account

VAM News April 15, 2025

News Update THE Osun chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has berated the purpoted reinstated chairmen and councillors of the All Progressives Congress,APC, after the recent Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, leaked letter....

1 Minute

Extra

PMS imports drop by 30 million litres in eight months — NMDPRA reports

Akanji Philip April 15, 2025

Imports of Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) have plunged from 44.6 million litres a day in August 2024 to 14.7 ML by 13 April 2025—a fall of roughly 30 ML, or 67 per cent, according to the latest Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory...

3 Minutes

Extra

Fitch: Nigeria’s external debt servicing may hit $5.2bn

Akanji Philip April 15, 2025

Nigeria’s external debt service is projected to rise to $5.2bn this year, highlighting growing pressure on public finances despite ongoing economic reforms, Fitch Ratings has said. The credit rating agency disclosed this in...

1 Minute

Local News

JUST IN: Edo Woman Dominic caught with hidden cache of guns, ammunition

Akanji Philip April 15, 2025

A 32-year-old woman, Janet Dominic, has been arrested by operatives of the Edo State Police Command for unlawful possession of firearms and ammunition. The Command’s spokesperson, CSP Moses Yamu, in a statement issued...

4 Minutes

Featured

Food Security: Tinubu declares national emergency

Akanji Philip April 15, 2025

President Bola Tinubu on Monday declared a national emergency on food security, urging expanded irrigation infrastructure and participatory water resource management nationwide. Tinubu made the declaration while opening the 6th African Regional Conference...

1 Minute

Local News

Angry Nigerians Invade CBEX Office After Platform Crashes

VAM News April 15, 2025

News Update On Monday, a group of furious investors stormed the office of CBEX, a digital trading platform, located in the Oke Ado area of Ibadan, Oyo State. The outburst came after the platform...

1 Minute

National

Nigerian Govt Agency Approves Pay Increase For Workers

VAM News April 15, 2025

News Update THE Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has approved a salary increment for its workforce. This marks a major step toward boosting staff morale and enhancing overall efficiency within the agency. Sources confirmed...