Nigerians knock AEDC, TCN as two-week darkness hits Abuja, Nasarawa
Residents of Abuja and Nasarawa have been left in darkness as a two-week power outage announced by the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) and the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) takes effect. The blackout, which started on Monday, January 6, 2025, has affected homes and businesses, leading to losses worth billions of Naira. AEDC and […]
No plan to destroy uncollected permanent voter cards – INEC
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has dismissed rumors about plans to destroy uncollected Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs). A recent newspaper article claimed that INEC was considering the destruction of over six million PVCs, some dating back to 2015. However, INEC has stated that this report is false. In a statement issued on Sunday, INEC […]
AEDC announces planned blackout in Abuja, gives reason
The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) has announced planned power interruptions in several parts of Abuja. These outages will take place from January 6 to January 21, 2025. According to AEDC, the disruptions are due to the Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA) relocating two major power lines: the 33KV DC Airport Feeder and the 132KV […]
Police launch investigation as Catholic priest shoots boy dead in Imo
A Catholic priest in Imo State has been accused of shooting and killing a boy after the boy set off firecrackers (knockouts) within a church premises. The tragic event has been confirmed by the Nigeria Police Force, although the identity of the priest and the boy remains undisclosed. Henry Okoye, the spokesperson for the Imo […]
Italy-based Nigerian businesswoman escapes death by whiskers as ex-husband allegedly sets her house ablaze in Edo
In a shocking incident on New Year’s Day, Tina Uyi, a 54-year-old businesswoman based in Italy, narrowly survived an alleged arson attack in Benin City, Edo State. Her ex-husband, Osaro Ahunwan, 55, reportedly set her house ablaze after she refused to let him inside. The incident occurred at Tina’s home on Iduomwina Street, Isihor community, […]
Drop me– Adeyanju mocks Tinubu over taking Nigeria to promised land remark
President Bola Tinubu has assured Nigerians that his government is committed to leading the country to the “promised land.” Speaking at his residence in Ikoyi, Lagos, Tinubu highlighted the National Assembly’s ongoing support over the past 19 months as a source of motivation for his administration. He declared, “We are determined, we are capable, and […]
2025 Census: Ohanaeze demands inclusion of ethnicity, religion
Ohanaeze Ndigbo, the foremost Igbo socio-cultural organization, has called on the Nigerian government to include ethnicity and religion in the 2025 National Population Census. The group believes that this will ensure accurate demographic data that reflects the country’s true diversity and helps address historical imbalances among ethnic groups. In a statement by its factional Secretary-General, […]
FCT Police make discovery of dangerous weapons after Abuja shooting incident
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police recently uncovered a shocking collection of weapons following a shooting incident in Bwari Area Council, Abuja. The incident occurred on December 26, 2024, at Najob Guest House in Bwari. According to the police, 33-year-old Obinna Nwigwe shot 29-year-old Andrew Philemon during an argument. When officers arrived at the scene, […]
Open Grazing: Months after Wike’s threat, cows roam FCT roads freely
In August 2023, Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), promised to end open grazing in Abuja. Wike said the government would work with herders to stop cows from roaming freely in the city. However, over a year later, open grazing is still a common sight in various parts of Abuja. In […]
Defilement: Lagos state govt heads to Supreme court over Dr Olaleye’s acquittal
The Lagos State Government has filed an appeal at the Supreme Court to challenge the acquittal of Dr. Olufemi Olaleye, a 58-year-old medical director, who was previously convicted of defiling his wife’s niece. In October 2023, Dr. Olaleye was found guilty of child defilement and sexual assault by penetration in the Lagos State Special Offences […]