Author: Adejuyigbe Francis

Nigerian Government Moves To Restore Power After Weeklong Blackout In Northern States. The Nigerian government has announced efforts to restore electricity to numerous northern states affected by a weeklong blackout due to issues with the national grid. In a statement released through the Nigeria National Grid’s official account on Saturday, authorities indicated that temporary relief is on the way, with plans to supply an additional 400 megawatts of power to the affected areas via the Ugwuaji APIR Line. This outage has impacted major northern states, including Kaduna, Kano, Jigawa, Benue, Katsina, Taraba, Gombe, Borno, and Nasarawa. The blackout stemmed…

Nigeria Police Investigates VeryDarkMan For Alleged Misuse Of Police Uniform. The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has launched an investigation into social media influencer Martins Otse, popularly known as “VeryDarkMan,” following his unauthorised use of a police uniform and insignia in a recent video. The influencer, who appeared in full police attire, referred to himself as the “social media police,” sparking widespread reactions and prompting an official response from the NPF. In a statement posted on its official X (formerly Twitter) page, the NPF condemned Otse’s actions, describing them as a violation of both the Criminal Code Law and the Penal…

CAF Awards Victory To Nigeria After Libya Incident. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has awarded three points and three goals to Nigeria’s national football team, following a recent incident in which a flight carrying the team was diverted 300 kilometres from the scheduled airport. According to reports, the plane’s pilot alerted authorities that the aircraft was low on fuel, yet the flight was still rerouted to an alternative airport. CAF has additionally imposed a $50,000 fine on Libya in response to the situation. The decision comes as part of disciplinary measures from CAF, which has also underscored the…

Arsène Wenger Warns Of Erling Haaland’s Long-term Potential At Manchester City. Football icon Arsène Wenger has issued a strong warning to the football world, cautioning that Erling Haaland’s potential is far from being fully realised. The 24-year-old Manchester City star showcased his remarkable skills once again during City’s UEFA Champions League match against Sparta Prague on Wednesday, where he scored twice, including an impressive scorpion-kick goal, to seal City’s 3-0 victory. Wenger, speaking on beIN SPORTS, praised Haaland’s “physical monster” attributes, highlighting the striker’s instinct, timing, and scoring finesse. “He has the instinct, timing, [and is] scoring outstanding goals,”…

Asari Dokubo Condemns Alleged Betrayal By Yoruba Community, Pledges Northern Alliance. In a recently released video, former Niger Delta militant leader Asari Dokubo criticised the Yoruba community, accusing them of betraying the Ijaw and Niger Delta people despite their support for President Bola Tinubu during the 2023 election. The video, which has garnered widespread attention online, sparked extensive public discourse, particularly regarding inter-regional alliances and trust within Nigeria’s complex political landscape. In the video, Dokubo expressed regret over having questioned past decisions made by notable Ijaw leaders, including former Governor Melford Okilo, who had chosen to align with northern…

Bala Mohammed Reflects On 2027 Presidential Ambitions, Prioritises PDP Cohesion. Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State has addressed his potential run for the presidency in 2027, clarifying that while he hasn’t yet made a decision, his commitment to strengthening the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) remains his main priority. Speaking in an interview published on Saturday, the PDP Governors Forum Chairman outlined his focus on fostering unity and readiness within the party to secure a credible candidate for the next presidential election. Reflecting on his past candidacy in the 2023 presidential primaries, Mohammed noted that his previous aspirations may have…

Court Removes NNPP Candidates Ahead Of Kano Local Government Elections. A Federal High Court in Kano has stirred fresh controversy just a day before the scheduled local government elections by disqualifying all candidates of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) from the polls. The court’s ruling on Friday removed the NNPP’s 44 chairmanship and councillorship candidates from contention, delivering a major setback to the ruling party in Kano State. Justice Simon Amobede, who presided over the case, issued the judgement in favour of a faction within the NNPP led by Dalhatu Shehu Usman. This faction had challenged the legitimacy…

Sokoto-Badagry Super Highway Revived After Four Decades. In a historic move, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has given the green light to revive the Sokoto-Badagry Super Highway, a long-abandoned infrastructure project originally conceived in the early 1980s. The project aims to significantly enhance transportation and connectivity between Nigeria’s Northwest and Southwest regions, easing the logistical challenges faced by residents and businesses across these areas. The groundbreaking ceremony for the ambitious 1,068-kilometre highway took place in Gulumbe town, Birnin Kebbi Local Government Area, Kebbi State. Governor Nasir Idris, representing President Tinubu, expressed the gratitude of the Northwest region, stating that the…

BREAKING: An LA Court has found Tory Lanez to be innocent and are awaiting to reinvestigate his case to see if he was unfairly prosecuted. Tory Lanez, whose real name is Daystar Peterson, is currently serving a 10-year prison sentence after being convicted for shooting rapper Megan Thee Stallion. In recent months, Lanez’s legal team has continued to seek an appeal, focusing on claims of “erroneous admission of evidence” and “prosecutorial misconduct.” His appeal is based on assertions that certain aspects of the trial process were flawed; however, it has not yet led to a court decision overturning…

Israel Conducts ‘Precise Strikes on Military Targets’ in Iran Amid Rising Tensions. Israel has confirmed it is conducting targeted airstrikes on military sites within Iran, describing the action as a defensive response to continued aggression from the Iranian regime. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) reported that these “precise strikes” follow “months of continuous attacks” originating from Iran, including a ballistic missile attack on Israel on 1 October. The White House has expressed support for Israel’s actions, acknowledging the strikes as an “exercise of self-defence.” A National Security Council spokesperson stated, “We understand that Israel is conducting targeted strikes against…

Oyo Police Arrest 47 Suspected Kidnappers, Armed Robbers, And Rapists. The Oyo State Police Command has arrested 47 individuals suspected of involvement in a range of criminal activities, including kidnapping, armed robbery, rape, and hijacking. The arrests were part of the command’s intensified efforts to combat crime within the state. Speaking on behalf of the Oyo State Commissioner of Police, Ayodele Sonubi, the command’s spokesperson, SP Adewale Osifeso, provided details during a press briefing. He revealed that the arrests led to the recovery of several items, including one AK-47 rifle, two locally-made pistols, two vehicles, 170 bags of wheat,…

Nigeria Customs Intercepts Contraband Worth N323 Million, Arrests Five Suspects In Kebbi. The Kebbi State Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service has made a significant breakthrough in its ongoing fight against smuggling, seizing contraband goods valued at N323 million. This was announced during a press briefing in Birnin Kebbi by the Customs Area Comptroller, Iheanacho Ernest-Ojike, who provided details on the command’s achievements for the third quarter of 2024. Among the confiscated items were 367 bales of secondhand clothing, 16,300 litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), 74 cartons of assorted medicaments, and eight bags of foreign parboiled rice,…