National Grid Collapse Throws Nigeria Into Darkness
Nigeria was thrown into widespread darkness on Friday after the collapse of the national electricity grid, the first such incident recorded in 2026. The system failure occurred around 1:00 p.m., when electricity load allocation to all distribution companies (DisCos) dropped to zero megawatts (MW), leading to a nationwide blackout. Data obtained from the Nigerian Independent […]
Abba Yusuf Quits NNPP, Leads Mass Defection to APC
Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has formally resigned his membership of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), citing deepening internal crises and persistent leadership disputes within the party. The development was confirmed in a statement issued on Friday by the governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, who said Yusuf conveyed his decision in a […]
Five Arrested in Multi-State Investigation Into Shooting of Indiana Judge and His Wife
Police have arrested five people in connection with the shooting of an Indiana judge and his wife at their home earlier this week, following a multi-state investigation involving federal and local law enforcement agencies. Lafayette Police said Thursday that the arrests came after hundreds of hours of investigative work into the Jan. 18 attack on […]
FG Unveils ‘Back to Farm’ Initiative to Boost Food Security
Vice-President Kashim Shettima has announced the launch of the federal government’s ‘Back to Farm’ initiative, aimed at resettling displaced farmers and strengthening food production nationwide. Shettima made the disclosure while speaking at a panel session themed “When Food Becomes Security” during the 56th annual meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland. The development was contained in […]
Rivers CJ Halts Impeachment Panel Against Fubara
The Chief Judge of Rivers State, Justice Simeon C. Amadi, has declined a request by the Rivers State House of Assembly to constitute a seven-member investigative panel to probe allegations of gross misconduct against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Prof. Ngozi Nma-Odu, citing subsisting court orders and a pending appeal. Justice Amadi’s decision was communicated in a formal letter to […]
Nigeria–U.S. Security Partnership Boosts Counter-Terrorism Operations — FG
The Federal Government says its security collaboration with the United States has significantly strengthened Nigeria’s counter-terrorism operations, especially across the Northeast, Northwest and Northcentral regions. Officials say the partnership has moved beyond talks to concrete action, delivering measurable gains while respecting Nigeria’s sovereignty and prioritising civilian protection. Key Highlights of the Nigeria–U.S. Security Engagement · Strengthened counter-terrorism operations […]
Tinubu Sends Four Ambassador-Designates Abroad
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the posting of four ambassador-designates to key countries, following their confirmation by the Senate in December. According to a statement issued on Thursday by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the approved postings are as follows: France: Ambassador Ayodele Oke – Ambassador-designate to France United States of America: Colonel […]
Makinde Dismisses Defection Rumours After Tinubu Meeting
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Thursday visited President Bola Tinubu at the Aso Rock Villa, Abuja, clarifying that the meeting was centred on governance issues and not political realignment. The visit, coming amid intensified political consultations ahead of the 2027 general elections, triggered speculation due to recent defections of opposition figures to the All Progressives Congress (APC). However, Makinde firmly dismissed any […]
Electoral Act Delay Aimed at Rigging 2027 — Atiku
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has accused the National Assembly of deliberately stalling amendments to the Electoral Act as part of a calculated effort to rig the 2027 general elections. Atiku, who was the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate in the last election, said shortcomings in the Electoral Act 2022 played a major role in the conduct of the 2023 polls, which he described as deeply compromised. […]
Former Uvalde School Officer Acquitted in Robb Elementary Shooting Case
A jury on Wednesday acquitted former Uvalde, Texas, school police officer Adrian Gonzales of all charges related to his response to the Robb Elementary School shooting in May 2022. After more than seven hours of deliberations, jurors returned not-guilty verdicts on all 29 counts of child endangerment. As the verdict was read in court, Gonzales […]
