October 19, 2024
National grid collapses third time in one week
For the third time in one week, the national grid collapsed again on Saturday. Power generation went off on Saturday morning around 8:16. Recall that the grid tripped off on Monday and on Tuesday when it was being restored. Our correspondent’s checks confirmed that power generation was 3,042 megawatts at 8 am and peaked at […]
I want my husband to give me N50, 000 per month for our child’s food —Wife
…She always brags that she doesn’t need my money —Husband I want my husband to give me N50000 per month Supreme Court declares, My husband pronounced divorce on meA housewife, Ramatu Mansur has dragged her husband, Kamal Mu’azu before a Shari’a court sitting at Magajin Gari, Kaduna, Kaduna State for assault. According to the News […]
Falcon Aero Canada, Flybird partner to launch Orient Jets International aviation firm
Two prominent business aviation firms, Flybird Aircraft Management Services Limited and Falcon Aero Canada Inc., have announced the formation of OrientJets, a new international business aviation company headquartered in Aruba. The partnership recently marked a significant milestone, with OrientJets officially securing its business license in Aruba. The venture’s first aircraft, a Gulfstream G550 registered as […]
Ayra Starr set for first YouTube live concert in Kenya
On October 20, 2024, Grammy-nominated African music artist Ayra Starr will perform a special YouTube Live concert streamed globally from Nairobi, Kenya. The event, produced in partnership with Raha Fest, will celebrate the release of her sophomore album, “The Year I Turned 21”, and will be on her official YouTube channel. Ayra Starr, who is […]
National Mosque Abuja appoints new imam
The National Mosque, Abuja, has appointed Prof. Ilyas Usman as imam. Usman, who is the first Professor of Arabic in Igboland, has joined the ranks of the three existing imams of the National Mosque. He will now support the two active imams, Prof. Ibrahim Makari and Prof. Muhammad Kabir, in the rotational conduct of the […]
Outrage over death of Lagos man chased into canal by Police
…We are investigating the matter – Police The death of a Lagos resident identified as Temitope Oyetade who was chased by policemen from the Area P Command of the state has sparked outrage. It was learnt that the deceased was stopped by police officers in mufti while he was on a bike heading to Oshodi […]
Afenifere, NPA director congratulate Ooni at 50
The Yoruba social-political organisation, Afenifere, has congratulated the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, on his 50th birthday. The factional leader of the group, Pa Ayo Adebanjo, in a statement on Friday, commended the monarch for preserving culture and tradition of Yoruba people. Signed by the National Publicity Secretary of the Adebanjo-led faction, Justice Faloye, […]
Vaccines safe, effective – WHO
The World Health Organisation’s Country Representative to Nigeria, Dr Walter Mulombo, said vaccines are safe and effective. Mulombo said this on Friday in Abuja at the two-day capacity-building workshop for journalists focused on enhancing health reporting skills and increasing understanding of some global health issues. He said before the WHO approves a vaccine, it reviews […]
APC may postpone NEC meeting to 2025
There are indications that the Abdullahi Ganduje-led leadership of the All Progressives Congress may postpone the inaugural meeting of the National Executive Committee till 2025. Sources at the APC Secretariat attributed the reason to the busy schedule and unavailability of President Bola Tinubu, who has not yet returned to the country. “As we speak, Mr […]
Tinubu hails Oba of Benin at 71, 8th coronation anniversary
President Bola Tinubu has extended warm congratulations to the Oba of Benin, Ewuare II, as he marks his 71st birthday on October 20 which commemorated the eighth anniversary of his ascension to the revered throne of his ancestors. In a statement released by the Special Adviser to the President, Bayo Onanuga on Saturday, Tinubu lauded […]