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THE Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has announced that power supply has been restored to the 330kV Gombe-Damaturu-Maiduguri transmission line. According to Ndidi Mbah, the TCN General Manager of Public Affairs, power supply was fully reinstated between Wednesday and Thursday. “Power supply was completely restored on the Gombe–Damaturu line at approximately 7:25 PM on the…

THE Governor of Kaduna State Uba Sani has urged elected local government chairmen to distribute the dividend of democracy fairly, regardless of political affiliation, gender, religious beliefs, or ethnic background. Speaking at the swearing-in ceremony for the chairmen held at the Council Chambers of Sir Kashim Ibrahim House in Kaduna yesterday, the Governor emphasized the…

THE Nigerian Police Force (NPF) has characterized the fainting of several minor suspects who were arraigned at the Federal High Court in Abuja yesterday for their involvement in the August 2024 End Bad Governance protest as “intentional and staged.” This response from the police follows the incident where some suspects fainted in the courtroom before…

THE Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, has assumed responsibility for the case involving the #EndBadGovernance protesters, who were presented yesterday in the Federal High Court in Abuja. The group consists of 75 people aged between 12 and 15, facing 10 charges that include terrorism, attempted insurrection, and alleged mutiny…

JUSTICE Obiora Egwuatu has granted bail to approximately 67 minors out of the 76 arraigned for their involvement in the #EndBadGovernance protests that took place in August 2024, with each bail set at N10 million. The minors, all under 15 years old, are required to provide a surety who must be a civil servant. In…

FORMER Vice President Atiku Abubakar and former Anambra State governor Peter Obi have condemned the detention and prosecution of several minors allegedly involved in the #EndBadGovernance protest. The minors today, were brought before Obiora Egwuatu of the Federal High Court in Abuja, where some fainted during the proceedings. The group, consisting of 75 minors aged…

THE Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered the final forfeiture of $2.045 million, along with seven prime properties and share certificates associated with Godwin Emefiele, the former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria. Justice Deinde Dipeolu ruled for the permanent forfeiture of the funds and two share certificates from Queensdorf Global Fund Limited…

THE Zamfara State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced that it has filed a lawsuit at the Federal High Court in Gusau to contest the legality of the Zamfara State Independent Electoral Commission (ZASIEC). They alleged that ZASIEC violated the law by failing to provide the required three-month notice to political parties…

THE National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued a warning to Nigerians regarding the illegal sale and distribution of an unregistered brand of condoms. Yesterday, the agency reported that officials from the Post-Marketing Surveillance directorate discovered Foula condoms (sold in packs of three) in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, and Zango, Katsina…

THE presidency has clarified that the tax reform bill currently before the National Assembly is not aimed at the 19 northern states. Governors from these northern states have expressed their opposition to the bill, particularly concerning the proposed shift to a derivation-based model for distributing Value Added Tax (VAT). In a statement released yesterday, presidential…

SEVERAL suspects presented by the Nigerian police for arraignment fainted before Justice Obiora Egwuatu at the Federal High Court in Abuja. The 75 suspects, aged between 12 and 15, are facing 10 charges, including terrorism, attempting to overthrow the government, and alleged mutiny related to their involvement in the nationwide protests. They were reportedly arrested…

A viral video on X has captured the moment social media personality Okuneye Idris, better known as Bobrisky, was removed from a KLM flight heading to Amsterdam yesterday night. This incident followed a post by social commentator Isaac Fayose, brother of former Ekiti State Governor, who shared a photo of himself alongside Bobrisky as they…

The lawmaker representing Delta North senatorial district, Ned Nwoko, on Wednesday explained why he is clamouring for a situation whereby Nigerians are allowed to bear arms. Nwoko, who was a guest on Channels Television’s Politics Today, noted that in view of the myriads of security challenges in the country, the masses resorting to self-defence wouldn’t…

OpenAI on Thursday beefed up its ChatGPT generative AI chatbot with search engine capabilities, as the startup takes on Google’s decades-long dominance of web search. The upgrade enables users to receive “fast, timely answers” with links to relevant web sources –- information that previously required using a traditional search engine, the company said. The significant…

THE Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says it has recovered over ₦248bn in the last year. The commission’s Director of Public Affairs, Wilson Uwajaren, made this known on Thursday when he gave an update on the achievements of the anti-graft agency so far. He added that the sum of over £53,000 and €172,000 were…

Sunday Dare, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Public Communication and Orientation, has called for patience and understanding regarding the administration’s recent reforms. In an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today, Dare emphasised that President Tinubu’s bold moves, including the removal of fuel subsidies and floating the country’s currency, are necessary steps towards fixing…

If calling the president “T-Pain” provides some comfort to those affected by the reforms, even if it seems a bit harsh or playful, then that’s acceptable. Psychologists might suggest that this nickname could serve as a coping mechanism for Nigerians facing tough times. Perhaps, if President Tinubu successfully navigates the current economic turmoil, he could…

THE State government has debunked a social media report that Governor Siminalayi Fubara shut down the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), and other oil companies in the state. In a statement signed by the Commissioner for Information and Communications, Warisenibo Joe Johnson, the Rivers government said the report is not only false but a…

The Federal Government has issued a nine-month ultimatum to individuals that are keeping dollars outside the banking system. Briefing journalists on Thursday after the National Economic Council (NEC) meeting in Abuja, the Finance Minister and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, said the government has unveiled a new policy for Nigerians to deposit dollar…

The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) says its team has located the wreckage of the helicopter that crashed in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. This is according to the NSIB Director of Public Affairs and Family Assistance Bimbo Oladeji. “The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) announces that the allied team and partners leading the charge for…