The Transmission Company of Nigeria has reinforced the national grid with the commissioning of new transmission line connections in the Ihovbor corridor, a move aimed at improving power evacuation and enhancing overall grid stability. The project features turn-in-turn-out connections linking the Ihovbor/Benin and Ihovbor/Ajaokuta 330kV transmission lines, which were successfully brought into operation at about 7:05 pm on Wednesday, April 23, 2026. This development is expected to significantly boost the […]

The Central Bank of Nigeria has announced a 50 percent increase in the cost of issuing and replacing ATM debit and credit cards, raising the fee from N1,000 to N1,500. In a significant shift, the apex bank also removed the N50 monthly maintenance charge previously applied to Naira-denominated debit and credit cards, a fee that typically included Value Added Tax. This means customers using local currency cards will no longer […]

The Oyo State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of three suspected kidnappers linked to the abduction of a resident, Marian Remi, in Ido Local Government Area. The suspects, identified as Musa Ajibola (29), Hassan Mohammadu (63), and Umaru Hassan (19), were apprehended on April 21 at Latayo Farm Settlement, Ile-Idu, following actionable intelligence provided by members of the public. According to police authorities, the arrest was made after a […]

One person has been confirmed dead and another is missing after a wild elephant attacked residents in Innayin Community, Oyo State. The incident occurred at about 3:30 pm on Thursday when the animal suddenly appeared in the area, causing panic among residents. Security operatives, working alongside local vigilantes and hunters, responded swiftly after receiving a distress call. On arrival, they discovered the lifeless body of a 45-year-old man, Ibrahim Tijani, […]