Vandals have severely damaged two critical towers along the 330kV Shiroro–Kaduna transmission lines, plunging parts of Kano and Kaduna into darkness. The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) reported the destruction of towers T133 and T136, disrupting electricity supply to the North-West. The issue was first identified when one transmission line […]
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Troops kill four terrorists, rescue kidnapped victims
Troops of the Nigerian Army, conducting counter-terrorism operations in Yobe and Borno states, have killed four terrorists. In Yobe State, two terrorists operating a tax collection point in the Ngazargamu area of Gujba Local Government were eliminated following an intelligence-led operation. The Nigerian Army confirmed the recovery of weapons, including […]
On Foreign News, Hamas mourns leader, vows no hostage release until war ends
On Foreign News, Hamas has vowed not to release the hostages taken during their October 7 attack on Israel until the Gaza war comes to an end, despite the death of their leader Yahya Sinwar, which has raised concerns and hopes about the conflict’s direction. Qatar-based Hamas official Khalil al-Hayya […]
On Sports News, Libya worried as CAF demands response to Nigeria’s protest
On Sports News The Libyan Football Federation is under pressure after the Confederation of African Football (CAF) requested documents concerning the cancellation of the AFCON Group D qualifying match between Libya and Nigeria. The Super Eagles refused to play after their plane was diverted to Labraq Airport and they were […]
Federal Government Says 2.4m Nigerians Gain Healthcare Access Under Vulnerable Groups Fund
The Federal Government has expanded healthcare access to over 2.4 million vulnerable Nigerians in the past year through the Vulnerable Groups Fund. Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Muhammad Ali Pate, made this announcement during a ministerial oversight meeting on Friday in Abuja. The initiative, aimed at reducing maternal […]
Hardship: Families Should Have Frank Discussions, Says Bagudu
Amid the cost of living crisis in Nigeria, the Minister of Budget and National Planning, Atiku Bagudu, has advised families to sit and have frank discussions to judiciously spend their resources on basic needs. According to the minister, Nigerians must tell themselves the truth that the country is not as […]
UNIZIK Senate Disagrees With Greg Mbadiwe-led Governing Council.
Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), Awka, Anambra State has been embroiled in a deepening crisis following a contentious senate meeting aimed at electing representatives of senate in the search team for a vice chancellor and interview panel for Registrar. The meeting, held on Wednesday, ended in a logjam, with participants squarely […]
Nigerians not enjoying this govt – Bauchi gov
Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed has called on the President Bola Tinubu-led Federal Government to review its current monetary and fiscal policies, stating that they are not working effectively. The governor made this call at the launch of the Nigeria Development Update in Abuja on Thursday. Mohammed urged the government […]
Police Warn POS Operators: Transactions Above ₦500,000 Can Lead to Trouble
The Delta State Police Command has issued a stern warning to Point of Sale (POS) operators regarding transactions exceeding ₦500,000. According to SP Bright Edafe, the Public Relations Officer of the Command, such transactions could potentially implicate operators in criminal activities, particularly kidnappings. In a recent statement, SP Edafe highlighted […]
Don Jazzy donates N100m to VeryDarkMan’s NGO .
Social media personality, VeryDarkMan, has disclosed that music producer Michael Collins Ajereh, popularly known as Don Jazzy, is the mystery donor behind the ₦100 million contribution to his newly established Non-Governmental Organisation. VeryDarkMan, who announced that the NGO will focus on community development and improving public schools, initially raised concerns […]