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The Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) has agreed to restore electricity supply to some sections of the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan in Oyo State within 48 hours, following a 100-day power outage. This decision came after a meeting between the Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, the management of UCH led by its Chief Medical Director, Professor Jesse Otegbayo, and the management of IBEDC led by its Managing Director, Francis Agoha. The power outage, which began in October 2024 due to an outstanding debt of over ₦283 million, had severely impacted the hospital’s operations and the students’ studies. During…

Popular Nigerian gospel singer, Paul Nwokocha, has confirmed the end of his marriage to his second wife, Goodness Nwokocha, just two years after tying the knot. Nwokocha revealed that the marriage ended due to allegations of his wife sending private photos to other men. In a recent video, Nwokocha addressed the situation, stating that he would not tolerate such behavior and emphasized that he married a wife, not a “whore”. He also mentioned that he would take similar action if he found his future wife engaging in such acts. Get instant and latest news updates via Our WhatsApp Community, X/Twitter or Google News online channel.

Medical students at the University College Hospital (UCH) in Ibadan, Oyo State, are currently protesting at the office of the Chief Medical Director due to the ongoing lack of power and water. The students have been facing these challenges for over 100 days, which has significantly affected their studies and health. The protest follows repeated attempts to restore electricity, but the hospital remains disconnected from the national grid because of an outstanding debt. The students have displayed placards with various inscriptions, such as “Save UCH; Give Us Light; This Is Not How We Want To Live,” expressing their frustration and…

The Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Prof Is-haq Oloyede, announced that the board has created an “Exceptionally Brilliant Window” for candidates below 16 years old to sit for the annual Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). Read || JAMB confirms 2025 UTME registration dates, fees This decision was made to accommodate exceptionally bright students who are younger than the usual minimum age requirement of 16 years. Prof Oloyede made this disclosure during an interview on the Sunday edition of Inside Sources with Laolu Akande, a socio-political programme aired on Channels Television. Read || JAMB 2025 Registration Guidelines…

Nigeria’s Dangote Refinery, Africa’s largest, is set to begin operating at full capacity within the next 30 days. The refinery, built by Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote in Lagos, has been processing crude into products like diesel, naphtha, and jet fuel since January last year. It started processing petrol in September. Currently operating at 85% capacity, the refinery aims to reach 100% capacity soon. Edwin Devakumar, head of the refinery, mentioned that they are working towards competing with European refiners when operating at full capacity. The refinery had faced challenges in securing sufficient crude locally but has turned to importing crude…

A Nigerian lady claimed on TikTok that a wife severed her husband’s hands after discovering he bought an iPhone 16 for his side chick. She shared this allegation, mentioning that she recently came across the report and decided to share it. However, she admitted that she was unaware of how the act was carried out or the exact circumstances that led to it. As the post gained traction online, concerned individuals flooded the comment section to share their thoughts. See some reactions below: Ms. Boateng: “She should have added the legs😒.” Mhiz purity: “The woman went to far💔.” Unusual Mimiluv hadi🧚‍♀️❤️: “How can…

Nigerian guitarist Fiokee has shared his grief on Instagram following the tragic loss of his sister to domestic abuse. In his heartfelt post, Fiokee revealed that he was previously unaware of the suffering his sister endured in silence and urged others in similar situations to seek help. He also vowed that justice would be served for his sister’s death due to domestic violence, although he acknowledged that no punishment could bring her back. His post reads: “My heart is shattered. I can’t believe I’m writing this, but my sister is gone. She was taken from us by someone who claimed…

Gbemisola, the elder sister of Nigerian controversial musician Portable, has claimed that her brother is under the spiritual influence of a family member. Gbemisola made this statement following Portable’s ongoing legal issues with the Ogun state government. The government recently arraigned Portable, who is currently evading arrest, for allegedly assaulting officials from the Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development. In a viral video, Gbemisola apologized for Portable’s actions, alleging that a family member named Akeem is spiritually manipulating him. She said, “One of our family members, Akeem, is the one casting a spell on Portable, causing him to misbehave…

The Managing Director/CEO of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), Mr. Akintunde Sawyerr, announced that Nigerian students who benefit from NELFUND loans will start repaying their loans two years after completing their National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). He made this known on Saturday while featuring on a TVC News program. This repayment is facilitated by their employers, who will deduct 10% of the employee’s salary and remit it to NELFUND monthly. “Two years after completion of their NYSC, there is a requirement for the loans to be paid back, but the requirement to pay the loan back is on the…

The Nigerian government has revealed that 6,000 people from the Niger Republic illegally obtained National Identity Numbers (NIN). Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, disclosed this information while briefing the Federal Executive Council on February 4, 2025. The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has since removed these NINs from its database to ensure accuracy and transparency in government records. A reliable source in the presidency disclosed that the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made this known while briefing the Federal Executive Council on Tuesday, February 4, 2025. The minister revealed that Nigeria’s National Identity Management Commission, NIMC, has wiped the 6,000…