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AEDC gives reason for fresh blackout in Abuja

Residents of Abuja are experiencing a power outage, and the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) has explained the reason for this disruption. The blackout is due to a fault in the 132-kilovolt transmission lines connecting Katampe to the AT5 Central Area Transmission Station. In a statement released on its official X account, AEDC assured the […]

Iyabo Ojo Calls Out Colleague, Liz Anjorin Over Harassment

In a shocking revelation, Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo has accused her colleague, Liz Anjorin, of harassment and cyberbullying. On Thursday, Ojo took to Instagram to publicly call out Anjorin, saying she has been constantly hurling curses, threats, and defamation towards her and her loved ones. Ojo expressed her frustration with Anjorin’s behavior, which she claims […]

I influenced Israeli-Hamas agreement — Trump

Donald Trump, the President-elect of the United States, has claimed that his efforts played a key role in bringing about the recent ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas. He explained that the pressure from his incoming administration was crucial in making the deal happen, including the release of hostages. The agreement centers around exchanging Israeli […]

Court Sentence Woman And Her Sister To Death For Murder of her co-wife in Niger State

A Minna High Court in Niger State has sentenced two sisters, Amina Aliyu and Aishat Mohammed, to death by hanging for the brutal murder of Amina’s co-wife, Hafsat Fatima Aliyu. The incident, which took place in March 2021, shocked the local community and sparked a lengthy legal battle. According to the prosecution, Aishat attacked Hafsat […]

ICPC To Arraign Three El-Rufai Ex-Appointees Over Alleged ₦64 Million Fraud Today

On January 17, 2025, three former officials of Nasir El-Rufai’s government in Kaduna will be arraigned in court over a ₦64 million fraud case. The accused are Lawal Adebisi, the former Senior Special Adviser/Counsellor to the governor; Umar Waziri, the former Accountant General; and Yusuf Inuwa, the former Finance Commissioner. They are accused of conspiring […]

Senator Storms Out Of Committee Room As IGP Egbetokun Presents 2025 Budget (Video)

Tension rose in the Nigerian Senate on Thursday, January 16, during the 2025 budget defense for the Nigeria Police Force. The presentation quickly turned chaotic when two lawmakers pointed out that the figures presented by the Inspector General of Police (IGP) did not match the documents they had received earlier. The committee chairman tried to […]

Troops arrest suspected gunrunner, recover submachine gun in Taraba

The Nigerian Army is intensifying its efforts to combat illegal arms trafficking in Taraba State. Troops from the 6 Brigade, operating under Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), arrested a suspected gunrunner, Alhaji Adamu Usman, on January 13, 2025, in the Gassol Local Government Area. Acting spokesperson for the brigade, Captain Oni Olubodunde, revealed that the operation […]

Court Orders Arrest Of Mercy Chinwo’s Manager Over Alleged $345,000 Diversion 

The Federal High Court in Lagos has directed the arrest of Ezekiel Onyedikachukwu, the manager of popular gospel artist Mercy Chinwo. Justice Alexander Owoeye issued this order on January 16, 2025, following a request by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). According to EFCC’s lawyer, Mrs. Bilikisu Buhari, the motion was filed under the […]