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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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Dangote, NUPENG face-off: FG reschedules meeting
Minister of Labour and Employment, Muhammadu Dingyadi, has rescheduled the tripartite meeting summoned to resolve the dispute between the management of Dangote Group and the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers, NUPENG, over alleged anti-union practices. The meeting, earlier fixed for 3 pm, was brought forward to 10 am in what Vanguard gathered […]
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IPMAN, NUPENG shut Delta stations; ₦1m fine for defaulters
Fresh fuel scarcity is set to hit Delta State as members of the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) and the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) have announced an indefinite strike beginning Monday, September 8, 2025. The decision followed an emergency meeting held on Saturday, September 6, 2025, where both […]
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JAMB Panel Uncovers 4,251 Finger Blends in 2025 UTME
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Special Committee on Examination Infractions (SCEI) has presented its report to the examination body, exposing how technology-driven malpractice is undermining Nigeria’s admission process. Presenting the report in Abuja to the Registrar of the Board, Professor Ishaq Oloyede, Chairman of the Committee, Jake Epelle, said the team uncovered 4,251 […]
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BREAKING ‘No Fix, No Work’ – Abuja Resident Doctors Commence Seven-Day Warning Strike
The Association of Resident Doctors, Federal Capital Territory (ARD-FCT), has commenced a seven-day warning strike, demanding urgent reforms in the faltering healthcare system of Abuja’s hospitals. In a communique issued on Monday morning, ARD-FCT President Dr George Ebong and his executive team described the FCT health sector as a long-standing systemic failure that “requires comprehensive and immediate reform.” […]
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FG Speaks On ASUP, ASUU Embarking On Strike
The Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, has assured Nigerians that the Federal Government is working to prevent a fresh wave of strikes in the nation’s tertiary institutions. Speaking in an interview with The Nation on Sunday, Alausa disclosed that the government was engaged in “holistic negotiations” with various unions, stressing that it would be unnecessary for […]
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Oyo landlord, associate arrested over tenant’s death during rent fight
The Oyo State Police Command has arrested a landlord and his associate in connection with the death of a tenant, identified as Olayeni, in the Oriyangi area of Ibadan, the state capital. Olayeni was reportedly struck during a dispute over his inability to pay rent on Wednesday. The attack, allegedly carried out by the landlord’s […]
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No plan to shut petrol unit — Dangote refinery
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has denied a report that it could shut its petrol unit for two to three months. The spokesman of the Dangote Group, Anthony Chiejina, described the report as “fake”. Reuters had reported that the petrol unit at the 650,000 barrel-per-day Dangote refinery may be shut for two to three months for […]
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Accountant General plots to preempt Supreme Court, set to pay Osun LG funds to court-sacked APC chairmen, councillors, NULGE cries out
The Nigerian Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE), Osun State chapter, has disclosed that the office of the Accountant-General of the Federation is plotting to “preempt the Supreme Court” by allegedly preparing to pay withheld local government allocations in Osun into the accounts of court-sacked All Progressives Congress (APC) chairmen and councillors. In a press […]
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Naira strengthens to 1,514/$, nears five-month high
The naira traded near a five-month high at 1514.86/$ on the official window at the close of last week, according to data from the Central Bank of Nigeria. This indicates a strong start to September for the domestic currency, which started the month at 1,526.09/$ before closing at 1,514.86/$ on Thursday at the Nigerian Foreign […]
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CBN hints at lower lending rates amid easing inflation
The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Mr Olayemi Cardoso, has hinted that lending rates may decline in the coming months as inflation continues to ease, raising hopes for improved access to credit and stronger investment flows. Cardoso gave the indication at the European Business Chamber (Eurocham Nigeria) C-Level Forum in Lagos on Saturday, […]
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