2023
National grid collapses third time in 2023, power generation crashes to 43.5MW
Nigeria witnessed another collapse of its national grid on Monday, leading to a crash in power generation from 4,032.8 megawatts around 1pm to 43.5MW at about 2pm the same day. Power generation figures obtained from the Transmission Company of Nigeria showed that electricity on the system moved up to 115.4MW around 3pm, before rising further […]
Man remanded for alleged defilement of 7-year-old girl
An Ikeja Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court on Tuesday remanded a man, Wasiu Oriyomi, in Kirikiri Maximum Correctional Centre for allegedly defiling a 7-year-old girl. Oriyomi, whose residential address was not given, is was charged for defilement. The defendant, however, pleaded not guilty to the charge. Justice Rahman Oshodi remanded him in the correctional […]
JUST IN: 10 die in Lagos-Ibadan expressway auto crash
Ten persons have reportedly lost their lives in an accident that occurred on the Lagos-Ibadan expressway. The accident happened on Tuesday morning around the Kara interchange. Florence Okpe, spokesperson of the Ogun state command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), confirmed the incident to journalists. At the time of filing this report, details of […]
2023 CAF Awards: Oshoala wins record sixth African Women’s player of the year
Super Falcons striker Asisat Oshoala has won a record sixth African Women’s Player of the Year Award. Oshoala, who plays club football for Barcelona, beat South Africa’s Thembi Klagtlana and Zambia’s Barbara Banda to the award. The 27-year-old played a key role in Barcelona Femeni’s UEFA Women’s Champions League success last season. The Barcelona Femeni […]
(Just In) CAF Awards 2023: Osimhen wins Men’s Player of The Year
Nigerian striker, Victor Osimhen has won the CAF 2023 Men’s Player of The Year award. He saw off competition from Morocco’s Achraf Hakimi, Senegal’s Sadio Mane, and Egypt’s Mohamed Salah, among others. The 24-year-old, standing at 1.85m has indeed stood tall among his peers, with the award coming after a lengthy 24-year wait since Super […]
Rivers approves N800billion 2024 budget estimate
The Rivers State Executive Council has approved an estimated N800bn budget christened Renewed Hope, Consolidation, and Continuity for the 2024 fiscal year. The meeting presided over by Governor Siminalayi Fubara on Monday was held at the Executive Chamber of Government House in Port Harcourt. The state commissioner for information and communications, Warisenibo Joseph Johnson, said […]
Ondo Amotekun arrests 62 suspected criminals
The Western Nigeria Security Network, Amotekun, and other security agencies have arrested 62 suspected criminals in different parts of Ondo State. Adetunji Adeleye, commander of Amotekun in Ondo State, made this known on Monday in Akure. Mr Adeleye explained that the arrest of the suspected criminals followed distress calls received and surveillance activities of operatives […]
Gunmen Reportedly Leave With Head, Leg Of One Of 10 Killed During Attack On Anambra Nightclub
Gunmen terrorising Anambra State on Sunday night attacked a nightclub in Oba, Idemili North Local Government Area of the state and reportedly beheaded a security guard and cut off his leg. They reportedly went away with the decapitated head and leg of one of their victims. The gunmen reportedly killed about 10 persons including vigilantes […]
Tinubu inaugurates Nigeria’s first electric taxis in Maiduguri
President Bola Tinubu on Monday in Maiduguri inaugurated 107 mass transit vehicles, including 50 electric taxis purchased by the Borno State Government. Speaking at the ceremony, the President lauded Governor Babagana Zulum for his foresight and people-oriented policies and projects. He disclosed that the Federal Government planned to set up a plant in that direction […]
Just In: Governor Adeleke Arrives Nigeria This Week- Osun PDP Chair, Hon Sunday Bisi
Governor Ademola Adeleke will be arriving the country this week after a month vacation outside the country, the state chairman of PDP, Honourable Sunday Bisi has declared. Confirming the Governor’s arrival, Hon Bisi who was speaking on Fresh FM this morning said the Governor is hale and hearty, and he is prepared to further lead […]