The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has announced a planned five-hour maintenance exercise on its Suleja substation, which will result in power outages across several areas serviced by the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC). In a statement released to the public, TCN disclosed that there will be a maintenance service , is necessary to replace
Amidst swirling rumour of an impending operational shutdown, telecommunications provider 9mobile has moved to reassure its Nigerian subscriber base, firmly dismissing the claims as baseless and intended to create unnecessary panic. The company, in a statement released on Friday, acknowledged recent service challenges, particularly concerning issues related to Mobile Number Portability (MNP). These challenges had
The Kwara State Fire Service successfully rescued a middle-aged nursing mother and her one-year-old child from a fire incident at their residence in the Awolowo area of Tanke, Ilorin South Local Government Area, Kwara State on Thursday. According to reports, the woman and her child were asleep when their residence caught fire. They were alerted
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has issued a weather forecast predicting sunshine and haziness across the country from Friday to Sunday, and has strongly advised airline operators to utilize its airport-specific weather reports for safe and effective flight planning. NiMet’s weather outlook, released on Thursday in Abuja, indicates sunny skies and hazy conditions over the
Lagos, Nigeria – March 20, 2025 In a world where women continue to battle economic and social barriers, Nasrul-Lahi-L-Fatih Society (NASFAT) is stepping up with a bold, life-changing initiative—Silver Lining for Women and Children Support Initiative (SILWIN). This landmark program is designed to empower women and young girls by providing them with the skills, knowledge,
The declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State by President Bola Tinubu has sparked varied reactions, particularly among Ijaw leaders who are now considering options for self-determination. Ijaw National Congress (INC) President’s Response: Prof. Benjamin Okaba, INC president, expressed dissatisfaction, stating that the Ijaw people view the declaration as “another slap on us.”
Nigerian Idol Season 10, themed “Rise to Victory,” is set to premiere on Sunday, April 20, 2025, at 7 p.m. across all Africa Magic channels. This season introduces Iyanya as a new judge, joining returning judges Omawumi and Ric Hassani. The show will run from April 20 to July 13, 2025, featuring auditions and theatre-week
Justice Musa Danladi, the Chief Judge of Katsina State, granted bail to 91 inmates and ordered the release of four others as part of a jail delivery exercise aimed at reducing overcrowding in the state’s correctional facilities. The exercise, conducted at the Medium Security Custodial Centre in Katsina, marked the first quarterly jail delivery session
Adura, the younger brother of the late singer Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad, was reportedly taken into custody by operatives of the Nigeria Police outside the Magistrates’ Court in Ogba, Lagos. He was arrested alongside his friend, Ibrahim Koleosho, also known as King White, after attending a legal hearing concerning a phone transaction with
The Imo State Police Command has arrested a landlord for shooting a young boy named Paul, who had jumped into his compound to retrieve a football. The incident occurred on Monday at Urban Secondary School in Area N, World Bank Housing Estate, Owerri, when Paul and his schoolmates were playing football. During the game, the
