The Transmission Company of Nigeria has disclosed that the nation’s power generation hit 5,713.60 megawatts on Tuesday, the highest since four years ago. In a statement on Tuesday, the TCN announced that the power sector had achieved a new peak generation for the year 2025, which was successfully transmitted. It stated that the feat was […]
US President Donald Trump has suspended military aid to Ukraine, heaping pressure on Kyiv to agree to peace negotiations with Russia and prompting Europe to unveil an 800 billion euro plan to shore up its defense. The move comes just days after a stunning public clash between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Trump, who is […]
There have been growing concerns about the obnoxious increasing trend of ritual killings across Nigeria. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the heightened situation of ritual killings is driven by the quest for quick wealth, poverty, unemployment, and lack of effective legislation. There have also been sustained calls for stronger laws against ritual […]
A Philippines FA-50 fighter jet and its two-man crew are missing after flying in support of ground forces fighting communist rebels in the southern Mindanao region, a military official said Tuesday. Air force spokeswoman Colonel Consuelo Castillo said the jet was flying “over land” on the way to its target area when it went missing […]
The Ondo State Police Command says it has arrested three suspects in connection with the attack on members of the National Association of Nigerian Students at Ogbese in the state. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that on Sunday, February 23, NANS members were attacked at Ogbese, Akure North Local Government Area, while traveling to […]
Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso said keeping a cool head would be the secret to making his side’s recent dominance of Bayern Munich count in the Champions League last 16. Managing in the top flight for just a second full season, Alonso may be inexperienced in coaching terms, but the Spaniard knows a thing or […]
Thai police have arrested a Singaporean man suspected of cyber attacks on more than 70 organisations in a dozen countries around the world. The 39-year-old was detained in Bangkok on Wednesday following a joint operation with Singaporean authorities, Thai police said on Thursday. The suspect, identified by police as Chia, is accused of hacking into […]
The Supreme Court has ordered the Central Bank of Nigeria CBN and the Accountant General of the Federation to stop further releasing financial allocations to the Rivers State Government with immediate effect. The Apex Court directed that the order shall be in force until the Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, stops all his illegal, unlawful, […]
Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has announced the restoration of N100 million monthly subvention to Edo State University, Iyamho. He said the monthly subvention was earlier withdrawn by former governor Godwin Obaseki. Okpebholo disclosed this on Thursday at the 6th convocation ceremony of the Edo University Iyamho located at the country home of Adams Oshiomhole […]
A widespread electricity blackout caused by technical faults in some feeders owned by the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company has affected at least 53 locations, including the Presidential Villa. The technical fault affecting the power supply to some parts of the city in the Abuja metropolis impacted transmission to the R4 Injection Sub Station at Three […]
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control in Adamawa State has warned fruit dealers against using chemicals to ripen fruits and advised consumers to be cautious. NAFDAC Coordinator in the state, Gonzuk Bedima, issued the warning in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria in Yola on Thursday. He highlighted that […]
The Federal Government has given the green light to introduce new energy efficiency standards and labeling for air conditioners. The move aims to make cooling more energy-efficient, affordable, and eco-friendly, as it will ensure that air conditioners meet certain energy efficiency requirements, while the energy labeling will provide consumers with crucial information to make informed […]