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Sudden frequency rise caused today’s grid collapse, recovery ongoing – TCN
THE Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has attributed the recent collapse of the national grid today to a sudden increase in frequency from 50.33Hz to 51.44Hz. In a statement from TCN spokesperson Ndidi Mbah, it was noted that disturbances on the grid, which occurred for the second time in three days, began around 11:29 a.m.…
PLATEAU: Gunmen kill three, injure two in recent attack
THREE young people were killed yesterday by assailants in Rakok village, located in the Barkin-Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State. A statement from the Berom Youths Moulders Association, signed by its National President Dalyop Mwantiri, revealed that the victims were brutally murdered while conducting their business in the community during the attack. The association…
We were starved, locked up with criminals – Minors
FOLLOWING President Bola Tinubu granted clemency on Monday, several minors, aged 14 to 17, who were detained during August’s nationwide #EndBadGovernance protests, recounted their distressing experiences in custody. Last Friday, 76 individuals, including 32 minors detained at the protest, were arraigned by the Inspector-General of Police on charges related to treason, incitement to destabilize the…
CAFWCL: Edo Queens to earn at least N250m, battle for N1bn grand prize
NIGERIA’S representatives in this year’s CAF Women’s Champions League, Edo Queens, are guaranteed $150,000 (about N250 million) for qualifying for the competition, with as much as $600,000 (about N1 billion) on offer. The Confederation of African Football confirmed the competition’s cash prizes on Thursday, with all eight clubs to get a minimum $150,000, which is…
US election: Not outcome we had hoped for – Obama
FORMER United States President, Barack Obama, has said the electoral victory of Donald Trump in the election is not the outcome he had hoped for, noting the importance of a peaceful transfer of power. Obama’s comments stand in stark contrast with Trump’s unprecedented refusal four years ago to concede defeat to Joe Biden, culminating with…
Israeli strike hits area near Beirut airport
Lebanon’s transport minister said Thursday the country’s only international airport was operating normally, after Israeli strikes on the southern suburbs of the capital Beirut, including one on an area near the hub. Minister Ali Hamie told AFP that planes were taking off and landing without any issue.
KADUNA: Govt gifts N100,000, smartphones to released protesters
Governor Sani Uba of Kaduna State has gifted ₦100,000 and smartphones to the released #EndBadGovernance protesters. The governor promised to also rehabilitate the 39 released protesters from Kaduna and empower them if they turn a new leaf. The Secretary to Kaduna State Government Abdulkadir Meyere who spoke on behalf of Governor Sani disclosed that the…
22 miners feared dead as mining pit collapses in Adamawa, Taraba
AT least 22 miners are believed to be dead after a collapse at an illegal mining site within a national game reserve that spans the Gashaka Local Government Area in Taraba State and the Toungo Local Government Area in Adamawa State. A miner from Gashaka, Adamu Jamtare, shared that many of the victims hailed from…
Unusual reasons Africa wanted Trump to win
I understand wealthy US citizens and conservatives of the evangelical hue rooting for Donald Trump. The rich believe he would loosen regulations and protect them and their businesses from excessive taxation. Conservative evangelicals believe he is the bulwark against wokeism, especially the ultra-liberal variety. And white folks want their country back. But Africans at home…
ZAMFARA: Bandits abduct over 50 people
BANDITS yesterday kidnapped more than 50 individuals from Wanke and Gurusu villages in the Gusau and Gummi Local Government Areas of Zamfara State. Residents reported that the victims were abducted while working on their farms in Wanke and surrounding areas, while three others were taken along the Anka-Gurusu road in the Anka Local Government Area.…
Marketers sue Dangote, insist on petrol import
Three oil marketers, AYM Shafa Limited, A. A. Rano Limited, and Matrix Petroleum Services Limited, have asked the Federal High Court in Abuja to dismiss a suit filed by Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals. The marketers, in a joint counter affidavit marked: FHC/ABJ/CS/1324/2024, and dated November 5, 2024, a response to an originating summon filed…
Lagbaja: IG directs police officers to wear black bands
The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has ordered officers and men of the Nigeria Police Force to wear black bands for a seven-day mourning period in honour of the late Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja. The police boss gave the directive in a statement issued on Thursday by the Force Public Relations…
Tinubu mourns Lagbaja, directs national flag be flown half-mast
PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has expressed regret following the death of the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja, after a brief illness. The late COAS died at the age of 56 years. In a Wednesday statement through the Director, Information & Public Relations, Segun Imohiosen for the Secretary to the Government of the Federation,…
US: Harris promises peaceful transfer to Trump in defiant speech
US Vice President Kamala Harris speaks at the Edmund Pettus Bridge during an event to commemorate the 59th anniversary of “Bloody Sunday” in Selma, Alabama, on March 3, 2024. – On March 7, 1965, civil rights marchers crossed the Edmund Pettus Bridge and clashed with state police who used batons and tear gas to disperse…
Tinubu postpones FEC meeting over Lagbaja’s death
PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has postponed the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting to a later date, which will be announced in due course. The meeting originally set for today, was delayed in tribute to Lt. General Taoreed Lagbaja, the Chief of Army Staff, who passed away on yesterday night. This information was shared today in a…
US: Tinubu congratulates Trump on election victory
PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has conveyed his warmest congratulations to President Donald Trump on his re-election as the 47th President of the United States. In a statement released today by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President (Information & Strategy), President Tinubu expressed his eagerness to enhance the relationship between Nigeria and the United States in…
Remi Tinubu, others pay condolence visit to home of late COAS Lagbaja
THE First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, visited the family of the late Chief of Army Staff, Lt General Taoreed Lagbaja, to offer her condolences. Accompanied by Hajia Nana Shettima, the Vice President’s wife, and Hajia Ribadu, the wife of the National Security Adviser, she was welcomed by Oghogho Musa, the wife of the…
Lagos Govt formally endorses Theatre Festival, LITF, holding Nov 15-17
LITF 2024 promises to be an unforgettable experience, bringing together theatre enthusiasts, performers, and culture lovers for a weekend of inspiration and entertainment… it is poised to make a significant contribution to the local economy, driving growth in the creative industry, generating employment, and boosting tourism Bolanle Austen-Peters, founder LITF It is important for us…
Tackle power crisis, Obi urges FG
FORMER Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi has expressed his concerns regarding the ongoing power crisis in Nigeria following yet another collapse of the national grid. Nigerians experienced a blackout yesterday due to the latest failure of the national power grid. Since January 2024, the grid has collapsed ten times, with three failures occurring within…
EKITI: Oyebanji appoints Ogunmoye as acting chief judge
THE Governor of Ekiti State, Biodun Oyebanji, has appointed Justice Lekan Ogunmoye as the acting Chief Judge of the state. The Governor’s Special Adviser on Media, Olayinka Oyebode, made the revelation in a statement issued in Ado Ekiti yesterday night. Oyebode noted that the appointment is in accordance with the powers granted to the Governor…