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In a statement, the Electricity Supply Commission (Escom), said South Africa has not experienced load shedding (planned blackouts) in over 500 days, reflecting the cumulative impact of improved fleet performance, lower unplanned outages, increased generation capacity and reduced reliance on emergency generation resources. On 04 October, Eskom said South Africa had recorded 504 consecutive days […]
Continue ReadingNigeria’s passport has again plunged from 90th position in July 2026 to 181st out of 196 countries in the latest IziVisa Passport Ranking Index, reflecting a significant decline in the number of destinations Nigerian passport holders can access without obtaining a visa in advance. According to data published on IziVisa.com, Nigerian passport holders can travel […]
Continue ReadingBuying Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) in Nigeria has become a major expense for car owners, commercial drivers, and everyday citizens. Because petrol takes a significant portion of household budgets, getting full value for every naira spent at the pump is necessary. Yet, many motorists leave filling stations with tanks that drop faster than expected. While […]
Continue ReadingVeteran Nigerian actor, Jide Kosoko, has disclosed that he gets scared whenever actress and filmmaker, Funke Akindele offers him an acting role because of her demanding approach to filmmaking. The septuagenarian actor made the disclosure during an interview on the African A-List podcast, describing Akindele as a perfectionist who can shoot a single scene up […]
Continue ReadingOne bright day in February 2017, Robert Mugabe’s wife, Grace, told a rally of her husband’s Zanu-PF party: “One day when God decides that Mugabe dies, we will have his corpse appear as a candidate on the ballot paper. You will see people voting for Mugabe as a corpse. I am seriously telling you – […]
Continue ReadingFormer governor of Delta State, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan, has passed away. He died at the age of 71 after a brief illness. The Uduaghan family announced his death in a statement signed by Toju Andre Uduaghan on Monday. Late Uduaghan was born on October 22, 1954. In the statement titled, “Announcement of the passing of […]
Continue ReadingTeach the older men to be temperate, worthy of respect, self-controlled, and sound in faith, in love and in endurance. Titus 2 2: It is not the old who are wise, nor the aged who understand what is right. Job 32 :9 The African Democratic Congress, ADC, presidential candidate and former Vice president of Nigeria, […]
Continue ReadingNigerian youths in Abuja are calling for change by ditching the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC). Instead, most of them Northerners and Southerners are rallying behind Peter Obi-Kwankwaso and a rally was organised in Abuja on Friday morning to show support for Obi-Kwankwaso and send a message to minister Wike who said he already won […]
Continue ReadingNigeria’s Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has defended his remarks on the proposed suicide bill, insisting on his position amid growing criticism from psychiatrists, who have demanded an apology. The psychiatrists faulted Akpabio’s comments, warning that they could reinforce stigma against people experiencing suicidal thoughts and discourage those struggling with mental health challenges from seeking professional […]
Continue ReadingNigeria’s intended constitutional amendment to establish State Police has suffered a setback, with only five of the 36 State Houses of Assembly having approved the bill as of Thursday, October 15, despite a 30-day deadline set by the National Assembly for the state legislatures to communicate their positions. Only Assemblies of Edo, Osun, Oyo, Rivers […]
Continue ReadingOn Thursday, barely a day after official campaigns began for the 2027 presidential election, Atiku pledged to restore petrol subsidies if Nigerians elect him president. That pledge, more than anything he has done lately to dislodge Tinubu, is the clearest signal yet that he is prepared to wrest power from the president. Before now, Atiku […]
Continue ReadingNigerian gospel singer, Olayemi Bolaji, popularly known as Toluwanisings, has passed away. His family announced his death on Wednesday. The announcement, posted on the singer’s TikTok account on Wednesday, noted that he died in the early hours of October 14, 2026. The statement read: “With deep sorrow, the family announces the passing of Minister Olayemi […]
Continue ReadingInternational Monetary Fund (IMF) has advised Nigeria against restoring broad petrol subsidies, recommending targeted financial assistance and social protection programmes to cushion vulnerable households against rising energy costs. The fund said blanket fuel subsidies were fiscally expensive, disproportionately benefited higher-income consumers and could worsen pressure on public finances amid rising borrowing costs. Rodrigo Valdés, director […]
Continue ReadingTemitope Chigbue, simply called Temi Nkem, has emerged as the winner of Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) Season 11, bringing the reality show’s latest edition to a closure. After weeks of competition, evictions and intense drama among the housemates, Temi Nkem was crowned winner during the grand finale on Sunday, October 4, 2026 night. The victory […]
Continue ReadingA domestic cooking gas explosion claimed the lives of a 39-year-old Nigerian woman, Amarachi Georgina Mmadu and her 18-month-old son, Akachukwu. The victims’ brother and uncle, Promise Mmadu, announced their passing in an obituary shared on Facebook on Sunday, October 11, 2026. Mother and son are scheduled to be laid to rest on Tuesday, October […]
Continue ReadingThere is trouble in the compound. Not the type where you call elders and everybody sits under the mango tree. This one is more complicated. The husband says there is no problem. His wife says there had better not be a problem. And one very confident family friend has moved his slippers under the matrimonial […]
Continue ReadingAmerican rapper Nicki Minaj has disclosed that her Nigerian pastor and reports of violence against Christians in Nigeria inspired her to speak publicly about religious persecution. The rapper made the remarks during an X Takeover event at Tesla’s Giga Texas facility in Austin, Texas, over the weekend, where she discussed her personal connection to Nigeria […]
Continue ReadingRetired Deputy Inspector-General of Police (DIG) Frank Mba has said he opened a law firm after leaving the Nigeria Police Force because he wants to keep serving society in a different capacity. Mba retired from the force in March 2026 after 34 years of service. He spoke at the unveiling of his firm, Frank Mba […]
Continue ReadingPenelope Schofield, a coroner in the United Kingdom (UK), has ruled that three British-Nigerian sisters who drowned off Brighton beach on May 13 took their own lives. A senior coroner for West Sussex, Brighton and Hove, Schofield said Jane Adetoro, 36; Christina Walters, 32; and Rebecca Walters, 31, committed suicide at the beach. BBC reported […]
Continue ReadingThe voice of Northern Nigeria, Daily Trust newspaper, reported on Wednesday last week that more than 1,000 Islamic clerics met in Kano and warned Muslims against re-electing President Bola Tinubu next year unless his administration changed its economic policies. They cited hardship, unemployment, killings and kidnappings and blamed everything on the Lion of Bourdillon. The […]
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