A major Ikeja power outage has thrown Ikeja, Ogba and Alausa into blackout following a collapse of a key transmission line on Tuesday. The disruption has halted electricity supply to homes, offices and commercial centres across the affected Lagos districts. The Ikeja Electricity Distribution Company (IE) said the outage resulted from a Transmission Company of…
The ICC sentencing of former Janjaweed commander Ali Muhammad Ali Abd-Al-Rahman, also known as Ali Kushayb, has resulted in a 20-year prison term for war crimes and crimes against humanity in Darfur. Judges delivered the verdict on Tuesday in The Hague. Abd-Al-Rahman was convicted on 27 counts, including murder, torture, rape and the killing of…
The Federal Government has intensified its FG health intervention to reduce maternal, newborn, and child deaths nationwide. Additionally, the move follows President Bola Tinubu’s directive to prioritise healthcare for women and children. Dr. Muyi Aina, Executive Director of the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA), announced the intervention on Tuesday in Abuja. According to…
The Champions League fixture Atalanta vs Chelsea ended in disappointment for the Blues as they fell 2–1 in Bergamo on Tuesday. Charles De Ketelaere delivered a match-winning performance, leading Atalanta’s comeback with an assist and a late decisive strike. Joao Pedro gave Chelsea the first-half lead with his first Champions League goal. However, Chelsea lost…
Saudi Arabia has intensified efforts to sign Liverpool star Mohamed Salah, and insiders say Saudi Arabia wants Salah in the January transfer window. A source from the Public Investment Fund (PIF) said the kingdom plans to “do whatever it can” to make the transfer happen. The source, who requested anonymity, explained that officials are watching…
The PDP reacts to Fubara following his defection to the All Progressives Congress, describing the decision as a “self-inflicted injury” and a consequence of choices the governor “willingly embraced.” Governor Siminalayi Fubara announced his switch from the Peoples Democratic Party to the APC during a stakeholders’ meeting held at the Government House, Port Harcourt, on…
Vice-President Kashim Shettima says the Nigeria education budget has increased to N3.52 trillion for 2025 under President Bola Tinubu. He described it as a significant jump from the N1.54 trillion allocated in 2023. He made the comment on Tuesday at the opening of the 2025 Nigeria Education Forum in Abuja. The event was organised by…
Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has officially declared that Adeleke joins Accord Party as his new political platform. The governor confirmed that he will seek re-election in 2026 under the Thumb Up Party following his exit from the Peoples Democratic Party. He made the announcement on Tuesday at the Government House Banquet Hall. National and…
The Peoples Democratic Party will meet key stakeholders this week as the Turaki-led National Working Committee moves to curb PDP defections and resolve internal disputes. A member of the NWC said the discussions aim to stabilise the party. He noted rising tension and growing rivalry within the PDP. NWC Schedules Meetings Across Leadership Blocs National…
The Federal High Court in Abuja has rejected the Nnamdi Kanu transfer request seeking his move from the Sokoto Correctional Centre to Abuja. The IPOB leader asked to be transferred to Kuje or Nasarawa to support his appeal. Kanu filed the request through the Legal Aid Council. He argued that staying closer to the Federal…
