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The Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company has acknowledged the intermittent power supply and prolonged outages being experienced by customers across its franchise areas in Oyo, Kwara, Ogun, Osun states and parts of Ibadan. The company expressed regret over the inconvenience caused to households and businesses, assuring customers that efforts are ongoing to address the situation. In a statement issued by its management, IBEDC explained that the disruption was due to a […]

Ahead of the nationwide protests organised by the Nigeria Labour Congress, the police have deployed special forces and tactical teams across the country to ensure peaceful demonstrations and prevent any breakdown of law and order. Police commands in several states confirmed that officers and equipment have been mobilised to protect protesters and the general public, while guarding against attempts by hoodlums or political elements to hijack the rallies. The protests […]

The Senate has directed the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, to investigate the circulation of false reports alleging the deaths of Senate President Godswill Akpabio and former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon (retd.). The decision followed the consideration of a motion raised during plenary by Senator Titus Zam, who expressed concern over the growing spread of misinformation on social media. He noted that claims of Akpabio’s death in a […]

Members of the Nigeria Labour Congress have begun assembling at the Congress’ Secretariat in Abuja ahead of a nationwide protest over the worsening insecurity across the country. Those already present include the NLC President, Joe Ajaero, alongside representatives of various civil society organisations. Also in attendance are Omoyele Sowore and members of the Revolution Now Movement, who have joined the mobilisation. Security operatives have been deployed to the area, with […]

The Nigeria Police Force has insisted that no court order restrains it from enforcing the tinted glass permit policy, dismissing claims to the contrary as a misinterpretation of an existing court ruling. The police position was made clear on Tuesday in Abuja by the Force Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, while responding to questions on the decision by the Nigerian Bar Association to threaten a contempt suit against the Inspector-General […]

Suspected gunmen on Monday night attacked a community in Ora Igbomina, Ifedayo Local Government Area of Osun State, abducting a former customs officer and killing one resident during their escape. The attackers reportedly stormed the town at about 7:00 p.m. and headed straight to the residence of the former customs officer. It was gathered that the victim was returning home when the assailants, who were said to have laid an […]

The Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs has confirmed the appointment of three non-career ambassadors nominated by President Bola Tinubu. The confirmed nominees are Lateef Kayode Kolawole Are from Ogun State, Aminu Muhammad Dalhatu from Jigawa State, and Emmanuel Ayodele Oke from Oyo State. Their confirmation followed a screening exercise conducted by the committee during a hearing held on Tuesday. Members of the committee examined the credentials, experience and suitability of […]

A former Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad, has died at the age of 71. Justice Muhammad passed away at a hospital in Saudi Arabia, about two weeks before his 72nd birthday, which would have been on December 31. His death marks the end of a distinguished judicial career that spanned several decades at the highest levels of Nigeria’s legal system. The late jurist served as Chief Justice […]

Elon Musk has become the first individual in history to surpass a net worth of $600 billion, with his wealth estimated at about $677 billion as of Monday afternoon. The milestone places him firmly at the top of the global wealth rankings, widening the gap between him and every other billionaire. The dramatic surge in Musk’s fortune is largely attributed to a significant increase in the valuation of his private […]