Despite facing persistent power grid failures, Nigeria continues to supply uninterrupted 24-hour electricity to neighboring countries Togo and Benin, according to the Managing Director and CEO of the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), Sule Abdulaziz. During an interview on Channels TV, Abdulaziz confirmed that Nigeria also provides electricity to Niger, with all three countries paying […]
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President Tinubu’s Top Bodyguard Fasasi Replaced Amid DSS Restructuring
Details have emerged regarding the removal of President Bola Tinubu’s Chief Security Officer (CSO), Adegboyega Fasasi. Fasasi was replaced by Rasheed Atanda Lawal, a deputy director of the Department of State Services (DSS), as part of a broader restructuring led by DSS Director-General Tosin Adeola Ajayi. Reports suggest Fasasi’s removal was prompted by alleged favoritism, […]
Suspended Jigawa Commissioner to Be Arraigned in Kano Court Over Alleged Misconduct
The suspended Jigawa State Commissioner for Special Duties, Mr. Auwal Sankara, is scheduled to appear in a Kano court today following accusations of being caught with a married woman in an uncompleted building. Hisbah operatives apprehended him, but Sankara has strongly denied the allegations, calling them a plot to tarnish his political career. In response, […]
Internal Struggles Deepen in PDP as Acting Chairman Delays Crucial NEC Meeting
Tensions are escalating within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as Acting National Chairman, Ambassador Umar Iliya Damagum, faces pressure from party stakeholders to hold the National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting scheduled for October 24, 2024. Despite the constitutional requirement to hold NEC meetings quarterly, Damagum has delayed convening the gathering, prompting concerns among members that […]
Nigerian Army Refutes Reports of Chief of Army Staff Lagbaja’s Death
The Nigerian Army has debunked circulating reports that claimed the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, has passed away. Rumors suggested that Lagbaja had died in an undisclosed overseas hospital following a battle with stage three cancer. In response, the Nigerian Army, through its official X handle, labeled the report as fake news. […]
Concerns Grow Over Prolonged Absence of Army Chief Lagbaja, Last Seen in September
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, has not been publicly seen since September 13, prompting concerns about his health. Appointed by President Bola Tinubu in June 2023, his extended absence has fueled speculation. Reports suggest that Lagbaja was flown abroad for medical treatment, though the Nigerian Army has not confirmed the […]
Police Disperse #EndSARS Memorial Protest with Tear Gas, Arrest Two in Lagos
Operatives of the Nigerian Police Force reportedly fired shots and tear gas on Sunday to disperse protesters gathered at the Lekki Tollgate in Lagos State. The demonstrators had assembled to mark the fourth anniversary of the tragic #EndSARS protests against police brutality in October 2020. Eyewitnesses reported that the peaceful procession was disrupted when police […]
Vice President Shettima to Lead Nigeria’s Delegation at CHOGM 2024 in Samoa
Vice President Kashim Shettima has been appointed by President Bola Tinubu to represent Nigeria at the 2024 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Apia, Samoa, from October 21 to 26. The event, themed “One Resilient Common Future: Transforming our Common Wealth,” will gather leaders from 56 member nations, including King Charles, to discuss global […]
Burna Boy Boasts About Wealth, Claims He Could Give Millions But Chooses Not To
Nigerian Grammy Award-winning artist, Burna Boy, has made a bold statement about his wealth, claiming he could give away millions of dollars but chooses not to, expressing his dislike for Nigerians. In a post on X, he shared that he has more possessions than he needs but isn’t inclined to donate. Meanwhile, music executive Paul […]
Police Clarify Arrest of Labour Party Vice Chairman in Abia Over Impersonation Allegations
The Abia State Police Command has clarified the arrest of Labour Party’s National Vice Chairman for the South-East, Ceekay Igara, on Saturday. According to the police, Igara was invited for questioning following a petition by the party’s acting state chairman, accusing him of impersonation and conduct likely to breach the peace. Igara was questioned and […]