Nigerian govt gives update on national grid collapse
The Nigerian government has confirmed that restoration of the national electricity grid has been completed following a collapse on Tuesday, the second such incident since last Friday. The Nigeria Independent System Operator (NISO) reported that electricity restoration began around 11:00 a.m., shortly after the collapse, which occurred at about 10:48 a.m. According to NISO, the […]
EPL: Chelsea set to terminate Raheem Sterling’s contract
Chelsea are reportedly set to terminate Raheem Sterling’s contract in the coming days, according to the Daily Mail. The 31-year-old forward, who earns £325,000 per week, has not featured for the first team in nearly two years. The contract termination is expected to be completed before the transfer window closes on Monday. Sterling joined Chelsea […]
Defamation: Oyo Assembly indicts APC lawmaker, rejects apology
The Oyo State House of Assembly has formally indicted an APC lawmaker for alleged defamation, rejecting the lawmaker’s apology. The development came after the legislator was accused of making statements considered damaging to the reputation of a colleague and the integrity of the Assembly. During proceedings, the Speaker of the Assembly emphasized that members must […]
Onitsha: Blood of Igbo youths killed by ‘external forces’ will be on ‘dictator’ Soludo’s hands – Activists
A group of activists has accused Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, of bearing responsibility for the killing of Igbo youths in Onitsha, allegedly by what they described as “external forces.” The activists warned that the blood of the slain youths would be on the governor’s hands if urgent action is not taken to protect […]
Benue: Gov Alia flags-off reconstruction, dualization of 55.09km of roads network
Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, has officially flagged off the reconstruction and dualization of 55.09 kilometres of road networks in Gboko and nearby areas. The flag-off ceremony took place at Lubona Junction, marking a major step in the state’s drive to improve urban infrastructure and ease movement within Gboko metropolis. According to a […]
Uba Sani flags off reconstruction of ABU Road network
Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani, has officially flagged off the reconstruction of the Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) road network, a project aimed at improving access and safety within the university and surrounding communities. The initiative is part of the state government’s broader effort to upgrade critical infrastructure and ease movement in Zaria. Speaking at […]
Tinubu, most Christian-friendly president – Akpabio declares
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has described President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as the most Christian-friendly leader Nigeria has ever had. Akpabio made the remark while speaking at a public event, where he highlighted what he called the president’s inclusive leadership style and respect for religious diversity. According to Akpabio, Tinubu has consistently demonstrated fairness in his […]
Nigeria currently battling multiple disease outbreaks – NCDC
Nigeria is currently battling several infectious disease outbreaks across the country, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has said. The Director-General of the agency, Dr Jide Idris, disclosed this during a three-day stakeholder workshop on public health emergency preparedness, organised by the NCDC with support from UNICEF and the World Health Organization […]
Nigerian govt’s N501bn power sector bond records 100% subscription
The Federal Government has announced that its newly issued ₦501 billion power sector bond has achieved full subscription, showing strong investor confidence in Nigeria’s electricity reform efforts. The bond was issued under President Bola Tinubu’s Power Sector Debt Reduction Programme to address long-standing debts in the electricity industry. According to the government, pension funds, banks, […]
22 ISWAP fighters killed by troops in Borno’s Timbuktu Triangle
Nigerian troops have killed at least 22 fighters of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) during sustained operations in Borno State’s Timbuktu Triangle, a known insurgent stronghold. Security sources confirmed that among those neutralised were a senior commander, called a Qaid, and two unit leaders, known as Munzirs. Several other terrorists were reportedly injured […]