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Burkina Faso scraps visa fees for Africans
The government of Burkina Faso has announced the removal of visa fees for all African nationals, as a step to strengthen Pan-African solidarity and encourage the free movement of people and goods. BBC reports that the Minister of Security, Mahamadou Sana, disclosed the policy shift on Thursday after a cabinet meeting presided over by the […]
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Hilda Baci Prepares ahead record-breaking jollof rice attempt
Celebrity chef and Guinness World Record holder Hilda Baci has reassured fans and food enthusiasts of the hygiene of the giant pot she intends to use for her record-breaking jollof rice attempt in Lagos. In an Instagram post shared on Friday, Baci said she personally washed the massive six-metre-wide pot using a branded detergent before […]
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No official notice on Nigerians’ deportation to Ghana – FG
The Federal Government said, on Thursday, it had not received any official communication regarding the deportation of Nigerians from the United States to Ghana. This followed reports that Ghana had accepted Nigerians and other West Africans deported from the US under a new arrangement. According to Reuters, President John Mahama disclosed on Wednesday that a […]
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BREAKING: Resident doctors begin five-day warning strike today
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors has commenced a five-day warning strike today, following the expiration of its fresh ultimatum to the Federal Government over unpaid allowances, salary arrears, and unresolved welfare issues. The association announced the industrial action after what it described as government inaction on long-standing demands. Resident doctors form the backbone of […]
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NUPENG, Dangote clash as tanker drivers’ deal collapses
The fragile truce between the Nigerian Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers and the $20bn Dangote Petroleum Refinery has collapsed, igniting a fierce industrial dispute that threatens fuel supply stability and tests the Federal Government’s ability to enforce labour agreements. The confrontation follows allegations by NUPENG that the Dangote Group reneged on a Memorandum […]
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Updated: FG Bars Schools Without Certified Teachers From Hosting WASSCE, NECO From 2027
The Federal Government has announced that secondary schools without properly certified teachers will lose their accreditation to serve as examination centres for public exams, including the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) and the National Examinations Council (NECO), from 2027. The Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, disclosed this in a directive issued to the […]
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INEC shortlists 14 new party applicants, disqualifies 157
The Independent National Electoral Commission has announced that 14 political associations have scaled the first hurdle in their bid for registration as political parties, while 157 others failed to meet the requirements. The decision was taken at the commission’s regular meeting on Thursday, during which it also reviewed preparations for the upcoming off-cycle governorship elections […]
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BREAKING: Air Peace crew tested positive for alcohol, drug — NSIB report
The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau has indicted an Air Peace pilot and a Co-pilot for taking hard drugs and alcohol. The accident investigators tested the crew positive for the substances after the aircraft they flew was involved in a runway incursion at the Port Harcourt International Airport on July 13, 2025. This was contained in […]
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NABTEB releases 2025 exam results, records improved performance in Mathematics
The National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB) has released the results of the 2025 June/July National Business Certificate (NBC) and National Technical Certificate (NTC) examinations. The released results show significant improvements in candidates’ performance, particularly in Mathematics. The Registrar/Chief Executive Officer, Dr Mohammed Mohammed, while announcing the results in Abuja on Thursday, disclosed that […]
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Three Candidates PDP Considering For Presidential Ticket – Abba Moro
Senate Minority Leader, Abba Moro, has revealed three Southerners the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is considering for its 2027 presidential ticket. Moro stated that the party is considering former President Goodluck Jonathan, ex-Labour Party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, and Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State. Speaking during an appearance on AIT’s programme, Focus Nigeria, he stated […]
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FG sets December to decriminalise attempted suicide
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to decriminalising attempted suicide in Nigeria, setting December 2025 as the target date for the reform. The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Pate, disclosed this on Wednesday at a press briefing in Abuja to mark the 2025 World Suicide Prevention Day, themed “Changing the […]
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UK lifts Kaduna travel ban, upgrades state to ‘amber’
The United Kingdom has officially lifted its travel restrictions on Kaduna State, upgrading it from the “Red” to the “Amber” category in its foreign travel advisory — a move that reflects renewed international confidence in the state’s security landscape. The announcement was made on Wednesday during the signing of the Kaduna Mutual Accountability Framework between […]
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Police arrest ‘Obi of Lagos’, foil installation
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a 65-year-old man, Chibuike Azubike, for allegedly parading himself as the “Obi of Lagos.” He was apprehended alongside three alleged accomplices while attempting to stage an unlawful unveiling ceremony. The arrest comes against the backdrop of growing ethnic tension, particularly among youths on various social media platforms, where […]
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FG sets up committee for Nigeria’s 65th Independence Day celebration
The Federal Government on Wednesday formally inaugurated the Inter-ministerial Committee tasked with overseeing the planning and execution of Nigeria’s 65th Independence Day celebrations. Speaking during the inauguration ceremony in Abuja, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, stressed the importance of unity and patriotism as the country prepares to mark its national […]
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Data visualisation: Yobe govt. gifts journalists 100 new laptops
The Yobe Government has distributed 100 new laptop computers to 100 journalists to aid the practice. The role of data visualisation and other new trends in journalism. News Men report that the working tools were distributed to the journalists at the end of a three-day workshop organised for journalists by the state government in Kano. […]
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PHOTO NEWS: Tinubu meets Macron in Paris
President Bola Tinubu held a private working lunch with his French counterpart, President Emmanuel Macron, at the Élysée Palace in Paris on Wednesday. The meeting was premised on ongoing diplomatic ties and discussions on strengthening cooperation between Nigeria and France. President Tinubu had earlier departed Nigeria for his annual leave in France and the United […]
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National grid collapses again

National grid collapses again

September 10, 2025

The megawatt (MW) generated dropped from 2,917.83 (MW) to 1.5 (MW) between 11 am and 12 pm on Wednesday. “Disco load” is the amount of power (in megawatts, MW) allocated from the national grid to each Electricity Distribution Company (DisCo). Confirming the development in a statement, the Abuja DisCo assured its customers that efforts are […]
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Health Minister Collapses During Press Conference
There was panic on Tuesday, after Sweden’s newly appointed Health Minister, Elisabet Lann, collapsed during her first press conference. The video of the incident shows Lann had just finished speaking, and while the other speakers were sharing a lighthearted laugh, the Minister suddenly collapsed. The Minister’s lectern fell, with people scrambling to check on her. Lann, […]
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FG bars foreign firms from road contracts below N20bn
The Federal Government has announced that road construction projects valued below ₦20 billion will no longer be awarded to expatriate firms, in line with its “Nigeria First” policy to strengthen indigenous participation in the construction sector. Minister of Works, David Umahi, disclosed this on Tuesday during an inspection of the ongoing dualisation of the East-West […]
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‘Dialogue Not Weakness’: Northern Elders Defend Talks With Bandits
Speaking at a press briefing in Kaduna on Tuesday, the group’s Zonal Coordinator, Yusuf Abubakar, said non-kinetic approaches being explored by the NSA and other stakeholders had already started yielding results. Abubakar, who recently travelled through Sokoto, Gusau, Funtua, and Zaria, noted visible improvements in security and commuter safety. Compared to previous months, there is […]
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Doctors to decide on nationwide strike today
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors will hold its National Executive Council meeting today (Wednesday) to determine its next line of action regarding a pending ultimatum to the Federal Government. The association had earlier issued a 10-day ultimatum to relevant government agencies, warning that members would embark on a nationwide strike if their demands were […]
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BREAKING: NUPENG suspends strike
The Nigerian Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers has suspended its two-day strike following a meeting with the Dangote Group on Tuesday. The National President of NUPENG, Williams Akporeha, confirmed this. According to him, the Dangote refinery team, led by Sayyu Dantata, agreed to unionise its drivers. He said the meeting was summoned by […]
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FG Releases Approved Subject List For New Curriculum
The Federal Government has released the authentic and approved subject offerings for the newly revised Basic and Senior Secondary Education Curriculum, warning schools, teachers, and parents against fake versions being circulated. In a statement on Monday, the Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council (NERDC) said only the officially approved list signed by its Executive Secretary, Professor […]
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After Medical Break, Peter Obi Resumes Public Activities
A former 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has returned to public engagements following a brief medical rest. The medical rest led to the suspension of his scheduled appearances over the weekend. Recall that the former Anambra State Governor on Saturday announced the medical break in a statement posted on his official X (formerly […]
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No resumption yet, Senate replies Natasha
The Senate has formally rejected the Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s plan to resume legislative duties. The Red Chamber stated that her six-month suspension remains in force pending the outcome of a Court of Appeal case instituted against the Senate by Akpoti-Uduaghan. In a letter issued by the Acting Clerk to the National Assembly, […]
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Wike Appoints Nathan As FCTA Acting Head Of Service
Mrs Nancy Sabanti Nathan has been appointed as Acting Head of Service of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA). According to a statement on Tuesday by the Senior Special Assistant to the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, on Public Communications and Social Media, Lere Olayinka, the appointment takes immediate effect. She had served as the Director of Finance […]
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Dino Melaye: Tinubu’s Government May Soon Turn To Opay For Loan
Dino Melaye, a former senator, has taunted the government of President Bola Tinubu, saying it may soon turn to Fintech operating in Nigeria for loans. The Tinubu administration has come under intense scrutiny over borrowing. Recently, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) said the new wave of borrowing will drive Nigeria’s public debt beyond N200 trillion […]
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Kaduna violence: El-Rufai, ADC leaders shun police invitation
Former Kaduna State governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, on Monday, submitted a petition against the state’s Commissioner of Police, Muhammad Rabiu, over what he described as “unprofessional conduct, abuse of office, and serial violations”. The petition was a fresh twist in the face-off between the leadership of the African Democratic Congress in Kaduna State and the […]
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Fuel Scarcity Looms As FG, NUPENG, Dangote Talks End In Deadlock
The much-anticipated consultative meeting between the Federal Government, the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG), Dangote Group, and other key stakeholders ended in a stalemate on Monday, September 8, 2025. This development has left many Nigerians anxious as the union pressed ahead with its strike. The meeting, convened by the Minister of Labour […]
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DSS summons Sowore over post on Tinubu
The Department of State Services (DSS) has summoned activist and publisher of Sahara Reporters, Omoyele Sowore, over what it described as a “false and malicious” social media post against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. In a letter dated September 7, 2025, by Uwem Davies on behalf of the Director-General of the Service, Sowore was asked to retract his […]
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