Author: Akintayo Adams

Nigeria’s Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has stated that the national electricity grid will continue to experience frequent collapses. Speaking during the 2025 budget defense session with the Senate Joint Committee on Power, Adelabu cited persistent insecurity and vandalism as major reasons for the grid’s vulnerability. Adelabu highlighted the Shiroro-Kaduna-Mando transmission line, which has been out of service since a vandalism incident in October 2024, as a significant factor contributing to the grid’s instability. He mentioned that the government is working on quicker restoration methods but cannot guarantee an end to the collapses until the security issues are resolved. Get…

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has reportedly parted ways with his wife, Cristina Serra, after more than 30 years together. The couple, who married in 2014, have decided to separate amicably. They first met in 1994 and have three children together: Maria, 24, Marius, 22, and Valentina, 17. Serra moved back to Barcelona in 2019 to oversee her family’s fashion business, while Guardiola remained in Manchester. Despite living in different cities, they maintained their relationship until recently. The decision to separate was reportedly made in December 2024. Get instant and latest news updates via Our WhatsApp Community, X/Twitter or Google News online channel.

Major petroleum products depots in Nigeria, on Monday, adjusted their landing costs for premium motor spirit (PMS) and other petroleum products due to a surge in global crude oil prices. Brent crude oil prices rose above $80 per barrel, prompting the price adjustments. Here are some of the changes: The average increase in depot prices for PMS stands at approximately 7-10%, while AGO prices have surged by 5-10%, depending on the depot and location. Get instant and latest news updates via Our WhatsApp Community, X/Twitter or Google News online channel.

The Palace of the Timi of Edeland, Oba Munirudeen Adeshola Lawal, has issued a statement addressing the controversy surrounding a viral video involving him and Sulu Gambari, the Emir of Ilorin. The video, which drew widespread condemnation, showed Oba Lawal greeting the Emir while on bended knees. According to the Media Assistant to the Timi of Edeland, Tijani Abdulraheem Adekilekun, the gesture was an act of respect and courtesy, not a diminishment of the Timi’s throne. In Yoruba culture, respect for elders and traditional rulers is paramount, and Oba Lawal’s actions were in line with these customs. The palace clarified…

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has officially introduced Eric Chelle as the new head coach of the Super Eagles. The unveiling ceremony took place on January 13, 2025, at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Stadium in Abuja. Chelle, a former Mali international, has been tasked with reviving Nigeria’s faltering 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign. Chelle, who previously managed the Algerian club MC Oran, expressed his pride and honor at being appointed as the head coach of the Super Eagles. He shared his admiration for Nigerian football and highlighted his vision for the team, emphasizing his goal-oriented approach. Get instant and…

A middle-aged man, identified as Oluwatimilehin Ajayi, has been arrested for allegedly killing his girlfriend for ritual purposes. The suspect, also suspected to be a ‘Yahoo boy’ (Internet fraudster), was apprehended in Agwan Sarki, Orozo, a boundary area between Nasarawa State and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The arrest was reportedly facilitated by an intelligence tip-off, leading security agents to an uncompleted building in the area. A video clip currently making the rounds on social media captured some community members interrogating the suspect, who admitted to committing the crime. A church’s Bible Study Teacher and General Secretary, Caleb Umaru, recounted…

The authorities of Moshood Abiola Polytechnic (MAPOLY), Abeokuta, Ogun State, have announced an indefinite suspension of academic activities. This decision comes in response to a protest by some students over issues related to result verification. The Polytechnic’s Public Relations Officer, Yemi Ajibola, stated that the closure is to ensure the safety of students and their properties. Get instant and latest news updates via Our WhatsApp Community, X/Twitter or Google News online channel.

The Lagos State House of Assembly has impeached its Speaker, Mudashiru Obasa, following allegations of gross misconduct and abuse of office. Obasa, who has been in office since 2015, faced accusations of multiple statutory and financial infractions. His impeachment was carried out by 32 members of the Assembly. In his place, Mojisola Miranda, representing Apapa Constituency I, has been elected as the new Speaker. The decision comes weeks after Obasa hinted at his interest in becoming the governor of Lagos State. Get instant and latest news updates via Our WhatsApp Community, X/Twitter or Google News online channel.

The Oyo State High Court in Ibadan has granted bail to Oriyomi Hamzat, the ex-wife of the Ooni of Ife, Naomi Silekunola, and Abdullahi Fasasi, the Principal of Islamic High School, Bashorun. The three were implicated in the tragic stampede at a children’s festive party in December 2024, which claimed the lives of at least 35 children. Justice Kamorudeen Olawoyin delivered the ruling on Monday, granting Oriyomi Hamzat bail at ₦10 million with the condition of providing two sureties. The court also barred his media organization, Agidigbo FM, from broadcasting news related to the case. The defendants presented their bail…

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has officially presented the Staff of Office to the newly appointed Alaafin of Oyo, Prince Abímbọ́lá Ọ̀wọ̀adé. The ceremony took place on Monday morning at the Exco Chamber of the Governor’s Office in Ibadan, the state capital. “He (Prince Owoade) is in town. He will get a letter of appointment from the state government tomorrow (Monday) so that he can resume work as Alaafin,” a top government source told reporters. This follows the death of the previous Alaafin, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III, on April 22, 2022. Get instant and latest news updates via Our WhatsApp…