BREAKING: National Grid Collapses, Disrupts Power Supply
Nigeria’s national electricity grid collapsed on Wednesday, causing widespread power outage across the country. Data from the Independent System Operator, ISO, showed that power generation dropped sharply from 2,917.83 megawatts, MW, to 1.5MW between 11:00 am and 12:00 pm. The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company, AEDC, in a statement posted on
Foodstuff Dealers, Hoarders Count Losses As Prices Crash In Yobe
Prices of grains have continued to crash across markets in Yobe State. Report from Ngalda grains market, one of the largest markets in the state, revealed that prices of grains such as beans, millet, sorghum, among others, have significantly dropped following a sustained supply of the commodities. The price of
Naira Records Highest Single-Day Appreciation Against Dollar Ahead of Public Holiday
The Naira recorded its highest single-day gain against the dollar at the official foreign exchange market on Thursday ahead of Friday’s public holiday to mark Eid-ul-Mawlid, the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad. Exchange data from the Central Bank of Nigeria showed that it appreciated significantly to N1,514.87 on Thursday,
Sujimoto Declared Wanted By EFCC For Money Laundering
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has declared renowned engineer, Olasijibomi Suji Ogundele popularly known as Sujimoto wanted. Ogundele is the owner of Sujimoto Luxury Construction Limited, a company known for building luxury and state of the art buildings. However, EFCC’s spokesman, Dele Oyewale said Sojimoto is declared wanted
Transfer Deadline: Fulham are in talks to sign Chelsea’s Raheem Sterling and AC Milan’s Samuel Chukwueze
Fulham are in talks to sign Chelsea’s Raheem Sterling and AC Milan’s Samuel Chukwueze before the summer transfer window closes later today. According to Fabrizio Romano, Fulham have continued talks with both players after considering Sterling as one of their options this summer. Fulham had already agreed on personal terms
BREAKING: Former President, Muhammadu Buhari Is Dead
Former President, Muhammadu Buhari has been confirmed dead. The confirmation was posted by his former aide, Bashir Ahmad, and his spokesperson, Garba Shehu. Garba Shehu short statement reads: “The family of the former president has announced the passing on of the former president, Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, this afternoon in a
Mohbad: Coroner Recommends Prosecution Of Auxiliary Nurse
The Lagos State Coroner’s Court sitting in Ikorodu has recommended the criminal prosecution of auxiliary nurse Feyisayo Ogedengbe in connection with the death of popular Nigerian singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba, professionally known as Mohbad. Magistrate C.A. Shotobi, who delivered the court’s findings on Friday, held that Ogedengbe acted with gross negligence
Nigerian Petrol Marketers To Reduce Fuel Prices Nationwide
The Nigerian Petroleum Products Marketers Association of Nigeria has announced a plan to reduce the premium motor spirit price from Monday following Dangote Refinery’s latest fuel ex-depot price reduction. The National President of the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria, Abubakar Maigandi, disclosed in an interview on Friday. This comes
Mixed Reactions Trail Launch Of Enugu Air
Enugu State Government, under Governor Peter Mbah, earlier this week, floated an airline, the Enugu Air. Thus becoming the second state to own a commercial airline in Nigeria and the first in South East Nigeria. The first is Ibom Airline, which was set up in June 2019 and wholly owned
Asake’s Babymama Khadijat Spotted Selling Roasted Corn
Nigerian musician, Asake has been slammed after his babymama, Khadijat was spotted roasting and selling corn by the roadside. An X user @Hybrid_Ola shared the video on the platform. Khadijat could be seen standing on the roadside with a tray of roasted corn, visibly engaged in selling to passersby. This