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Nigeria’s electricity grid collapses sixth time in 2024
Nigeria’s electricity grid has collapsed again. This would be the sixth time the national grid will collapse in 2024. The grid was said to have collapsed around 2:42 am on Monday, with generation dropping to 64.70megawatt. Only one generation company, Ibom Power, was active according to data from the Independent System Operator (ISO), a branch of the Transmission Company of…
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Ex-Senate President, Lawan seeks investigation into Military-Civilian clash in Yobe
A former senate president, Ahmad Lawan, who represents Yobe North, has sought an investigation into the military/civilian clash, which led to the alleged killing of three civilians by soldiers in Gashu’a, the headquarters of Bade local government area in Yobe State. The soldiers reportedly fired indiscriminately into groups of protesters who were approaching their stop-and-search checkpoint near Gashua bridge to…
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We’re investigating many celebrities involved in Naira Abuse- EFCC
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has said it is investigating several celebrities involved in Naira abuse. According to the anti graft agency, many of them have made useful statements to the Commission and many more have been invited by investigators working on the matter. The EFCC says there won’t be sacred cows. A statement issued on Sunday by…
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Dispatch rider nabbed for selling customer’s iPhones worth N1.7 million
By Innocent Raphael Lagos State Police’s Rapid Response Squad (RRS) have nabbed one Matthew Odah, 27, a delivery rider, for selling three iPhones valued at N1.7 million entrusted to him for delivery. The RRS disclosed this development in a post via its official X handle on Sunday. According to the statement, Odah, on August 23, 2023, while working as a…
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Attack on Egan Oriomi town, unacceptable – Adediran
By Innocent Raphael The Lagos PDP Governorship Candidate in the 2023 elections, Abdul-Azeez Olajide Adediran, popularly known as Jandor, has expressed shock and sadness over the recent invasion of Egan Oriomi town in Otto Awori Local Council Development Area of Lagos State. Adediran registered his displeasure in a statement on Sunday, signed by a spokesperson, Gbenga Ogunleye. Reports had disclosed…
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We’ll ensure APC wins Ondo- Sanwo-Olu
By Adeola Ogunrinde Ahead of the November 16 gubernatorial election in Ondo State, Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Sunday said the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the South-West Zone would continue to work with stakeholders to ensure the APC wins and remains the party of choice. Sanwo-Olu, who is the APC Zonal Coordinator for South-West, said members of…
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Multiple crashes as vehicles collide on Lagos-Ibadan expressway
By Innocent Raphael A chaotic scene unfolded along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway on Sunday as a multiple-vehicle accident involving five cars and a BRT bus brought traffic to a standstill. The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) disclosed this via a post shared alongside a video on its social media platform, revealing the extensive damage caused by the collision. The incident…
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Bauchi Police intercepts stolen truck with N30m goods
By Innocent Raphael Bauchi Police Command has apprehended a suspected robber who hijacked a trailer truck carrying 35 tons of groundnut oil valued at around N30 million. The theft was reported to have occurred at the Maraban Jos trailer park in Kaduna State on April 12, 2024, prompting a distress call to the Toro Divisional Police Headquarters. In a statement…
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How Iran launched a historic strike attack on Israel
By Innocent Raphael Iran has just launched the largest ever drone strike in the world, and the biggest missile attack in its history. Iran’s use of hundreds of drones and missiles to directly target Israel on Saturday night and Sunday morning set a number of major political and military precedents. It was the single largest drone attack ever carried out…
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Report unjust price hike on goods to authorities- FCCPC tells Nigerians
By Innocent Raphael The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has emphasized its firm stance against businesses involved in price fixing, urging citizens to report instances of price fixing and related misconduct. In a statement released on its official X platform on Sunday, the FCCPC highlighted the adverse impact such practices have on consumers’ well-being and economic stability. Recognizing…
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