Nigeria experienced widespread blackouts again on Friday following a partial collapse of the national electricity grid, plunging several cities into darkness. Naija News reports that the outage was attributed to a partial system failure from the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), which has continued to struggle with maintenance issues. Ikeja Electricity Distribution Company (IKEDC) reported … Read more
The National Union of Electricity Employees (NUEE) has strongly condemned an attack on Ikeja Electricity Distribution Company (IKEDC) workers, allegedly carried out by personnel from the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Base in Ikeja. The union described the incident as a gross act of intimidation and vowed to withdraw its services nationwide unless the safety of … Read more
The former Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, visited ex-President Muhammadu Buhari at his residence in Kaduna State on Friday. Naija News reports that El-Rufai’s meeting comes barely three days after President Bola Tinubu’s son, Seyi Tinubu, and the Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, also visited Buhari. The meeting between El-Rufai and Buhari was … Read more
Paramount Pictures has unveiled additional cast members for its highly anticipated film adaptation of Children of Blood and Bone, further expanding an already star-studded lineup. Among the newly announced actors are Saniyya Sidney Zackary Momoh, Richard Mofe-Damijo Ayra Starr, Pamilerin Ayodeji Shamz Garuba (Crime and Justice Lagos) Kola Bodunde and Temi Fagbenle. Two of the … Read more
The wife of the governor of Anambra State, Nonye Soludo, has accused opposition politicians of spreading falsehoods about her husband, Charles Soludo. Naija News reports that the opposition parties have been spreading rumors that Soludo is arrogant and that Anambra people should not vote for someone who believes he knows everything. However, speaking with journalists … Read more
The Federal Government has commenced negotiations with the leadership of the National Assembly to resolve the crisis surrounding the suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (Kogi Central), following her six months’ suspension by the Senate. Speaking at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Friday, the Minister of Women Affairs, Iman Suleiman-Ibrahim, disclosed that efforts were ongoing … Read more
Fenerbahce’s manager, Jose Mourinho, gave high praises to Super Eagles of Nigeria striker, Cyriel Dessers after an exciting UEFA Europa League clash on Thursday night, March 6. Mourinho also aimed a subtle jab at Cyriel Dessers by reminding the Nigerian international that he is not the best player in the world. Recall that Dessers delivered … Read more
Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim has acknowledged that he may not receive the same amount of time to rebuild the team that Mikel Arteta was granted at Arsenal. Arteta took over as Arsenal’s manager in December 2019 and has successfully transformed the club into a consistent title contender. While Arteta secured the 2020 FA … Read more
Port Harcourt, Rivers state – Governor Siminalayi Fubara said he has the support of the people of Rivers state amid the feud with the pro-Nyesom Wike lawmakers. Governor Fubara thanked the people for standing with him and for their continued support. He stated this while speaking at the inauguration of the Rivers State Fire Service … Read more
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has accused the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, of plotting to smear the former Governor of Akwa Ibom state, Udom Emmanuel. Naija News reports that the PDP, in a statement through its National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, said the party is aware of Akpabio’s plan to use media to engage in … Read more