Nationwide blackout as electricity grid collapses again

The nation was plunged into darkness as the centrally managed national electricity grid, operated from Osogbo, Osun State, experienced a collapse at approximately 4:30 pm on Thursday, March 28. In the aftermath of the collapse, distribution companies across the country, covering all 36 states, reported that their feeders became inactive, leading to widespread blackouts. Prior…

Imo Gov dispute: WAEC confirms Uzodimma results/certificate

On Thursday, March 28, the West African Examination Council (WAEC) certified the statement of result and certificate belonging to Governor Hope Uzodimma at the governorship election petition tribunal in Abuja. This development followed a subpoena issued by the tribunal to WAEC, requiring the examination body to produce and present the documents on behalf of Governor…

PRESIDENT TINUBU APPEALS TO RELIGIOUS LEADERS: DO NOT DENIGRATE NIGERIA IN YOUR SERMONS; PRAY FOR THE NATION INSTEAD

President Bola Tinubu has called on religious leaders to refrain from vilifying or denigrating the nation in their sermons. Speaking during Ramadan Iftar with traditional rulers and religious leaders at the State House on Thursday in Abuja, the President emphasized the important role of religious leaders in shaping public opinion and fostering a sense of…

NNPCL denies reducing petrol pump price

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL) has refuted claims regarding potential adjustments to the pump prices of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) and Automotive Gas Oil (AGO). In a statement issued on Wednesday, March 27, the Chief Communications Officer of NNPCL, Olufemi Soneye, dismissed the circulating rumors and urged the public to ignore them completely.…

Kenya Deports Five Nigerian Nationals Involved In Drug Trafficking, Online Scams

Five Nigerian citizens have been deported from Kenya and labeled persona non grata due to their alleged engagement in various criminal activities, notably drug trafficking, within the country. The individuals, namely Olayiwola Saheed Tunde, Nwosu Prince Chukwuebuka, Ajibade Adewale, Nwanonaku Alexander Odirachukwumma, and Olayiwola Babatunde Akintomwa, were repatriated by the Directorate of Immigration Services on…

PRESIDENT TINUBU RECEIVES UNITED STATES CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION, SAYS NIGERIA IS PREPARED TO EXPEDITE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN COLLABORATION WITH PARTNERS

President Bola Tinubu says his administration is committed to deepening democracy by ensuring adherence to the rule of law and expediting the sustainable provision of good governance, justice, and fairness to all Nigerian citizens. Speaking when he received a delegation from the United States Congress led by Senator Cory Booker at the State House in…

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