The Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO), a unit of the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), has attributed the national grid collapse recorded earlier on Friday to the simultaneous tripping of multiple 330kV transmission lines and the disconnection of several grid-connected power generation units. In a statement issued on Friday, January 23, via its official…
The House of Representatives Minority Caucus Ad-hoc Committee on Tax Laws has confirmed that illegal alterations were made to some tax reform laws passed by the National Assembly and assented to by President Bola Tinubu, raising concerns about legislative integrity and possible constitutional breaches. The committee disclosed this in its interim report released on Friday,…
Iran has issued a fresh warning to the United States after President Donald Trump ordered a significant US naval deployment to the region and said Washington was monitoring Tehran closely, as tensions escalate following a deadly crackdown on protests ordered by Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. The warning was delivered by senior Iranian cleric Mohammad…
A Catholic priest at the University of Oxford has stepped down following allegations of grooming and misconduct made by a student. Father Damian Howard, who was appointed Senior Chaplain at the Oxford University Catholic Chaplaincy (OUCC) in 2023, left the role after a student described as “vulnerable” came forward with claims of inappropriate sexual…
Pulse Party is set to return to Ibadan on April 24, 2026, with a special Y2K-themed edition. The event promises a night of good music, fun, and early-2000s inspired vibes. Known for its quality crowd and high energy atmosphere, Pulse Party brings together students, creatives, and nightlife lovers across the city. Event Details: 📅 Date:…
The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, and the Accord Party on Wednesday traded words over the planned recruitment of teachers by the Governor Ademola Adeleke-led administration. It would be recalled that Governor Adeleke had directed the state Commissioner for Education, Dipo Eluwole, to issue appointment letters to the first batch of…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has appointed Sani Musa Daura as his Senior Special Assistant (SSA) on Protocol Matters. A statement issued on Wednesday by the Minister’s Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media, Lere Olayinka, described Sani Daura as a seasoned civil servant with over 30 years of experience…
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday criticized Canada, saying the country “should be grateful” to the United States, a day after Prime Minister Mark Carney warned of a potential rupture in the US-led global system. “I watched your prime minister yesterday. He wasn’t so grateful,” Trump told participants at the World Economic Forum, referring…
United Nations agencies have warned that rising levels of hunger and displacement are no longer just humanitarian concerns but are increasingly becoming serious threats to global economic stability. The warning was issued at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, where UN officials stressed that food insecurity and forced displacement pose growing risks to…
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has begun a phased enforcement of regulatory measures against Digital Money Lending (DML) operators that failed to regularize their operations under the Digital, Electronic, Online and Non-Traditional Consumer Lending Regulations, 2025 (DEON Regulations). In a statement issued on Wednesday, the Commission’s spokesperson, Ondaje Ijagwu, said the…
