TCN Strengthens National Grid With New Ihovbor Transmission Links
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has commissioned new transmission line connections at the Ihovbor corridor to improve power evacuation and enhance stability of the national grid. The project involves the turn-in-turn-out connections for a the Ihovbor/Beninnd Ihovbor/Ajaokuta 330kV transmission lines, which were completed and commissioned at 7:05 p.m. on Wednesday, April 23, 2026. According to […]
Uber Driver Traced, Arrested Over Alleged Theft of iPhone 16 in Lagos
An Uber driver in Lagos has been reportedly traced and handed over to authorities after allegedly absconding with an iPhone 16 meant for delivery from Egbeda to Ikeja. The incident was first raised on social media by user Ashake, who posted on X (formerly Twitter), accusing the driver of cancelling the trip midway and becoming […]
Sanusi Questions Nigeria’s Continued Borrowing Despite Fuel Subsidy Removal
The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has criticised Nigeria’s fiscal direction, questioning the Federal Government’s continued reliance on borrowing despite the removal of petrol subsidy and exchange rate reforms. Speaking in an interview shared by News Central TV, Sanusi said that while the removal of fuel subsidy and liberalisation of the foreign exchange market were […]
Court Restrains Police, FRSC From Fining Motorists Over Third-Party Insurance
The Federal High Court in Abuja has restrained the Nigeria Police Force and Fethe deral Road Safety Corps from imposing fines on motorists for third-party motor insurance violations without a court order. The judgment followed a suit filed by activist-lawyer Deji Adeyanju against the Inspector-General of Police, the Attorney-General of the Federation and the FRSC. Delivering […]
Defence Minister Commends Governor Umo Eno’s Leadership in Akwa Ibom
The Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, has praised the leadership style of Akwa Ibom State Governor Umo Eno, describing it as purposeful, impactful and people-focused. Musa made the remarks on Thursday during a courtesy visit to the governor at Government House, Uyo, according to a statement issued on Friday by the Chief Press Secretary to […]
Dangote Plans New 650,000bpd Refinery in East Africa
Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, has announced plans to build a new 650,000 barrels-per-day refinery in East Africa, signalling a major expansion of his refining operations beyond Nigeria as the continent seeks to reduce dependence on imported petroleum products. Dangote disclosed the plan during a presidential panel session at the Africa We Build Summit in […]
Oyedepo Tells Members to Share His Phone Number With Kidnappers, Cites ‘Spiritual Authority’ for Rescue
The Founder of Living Faith Church Worldwide, David Oyedepo, has urged members of his church to give abductors his phone number if they are kidnapped, saying he has the spiritual authority to secure their release. Oyedepo made the remark during a church service at the Canaanland headquarters of the church in Ota. A video clip […]
From Candlelight Study to 4.89 CGPA: LAUTECH’s Top Engineering Graduate Credits NELFUND Support
Oladepo Caleb Olugbenga, who spent nine years growing up without electricity in a village in Osun State, has emerged as the overall best graduating engineering student of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) with a cumulative grade point average of 4.89 out of 5.0. Oladepo, a graduate of Electronic and Electrical Engineering in the university’s […]
Lagos Denies Shielding Police Over Owode Onirin Traders’ Killings
The Lagos State Government has dismissed allegations that it is shielding suspects linked to the killing of six traders at Owode Onirin, insisting its decision not to prosecute was based strictly on insufficient evidence. In a statement issued Friday, the state Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Lawal Pedro (SAN), described as “false, misleading and unsupported […]
APC Stakeholders Petition Tinubu Over Alleged Party Crisis in Kwara Ahead of 2027
Some stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara State have petitioned President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, alleging internal party challenges they say could weaken the party’s chances ahead of the 2027 general elections. The petition, dated April 22, 2026, was submitted at the APC national secretariat in Abuja and addressed to the President and other […]
