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Electricity: National grid restored after partial disturbance -TCN The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) says the national grid has been fully restored after a partial disturbance at about 11:21 a. m. on Sunday. Mrs Ndidi Mbah, TCN’S General Manager Public Affairs in a statement in Abuja on Sunday said that the company initiated immediate restoration of the affected part of the grid.’ ”The Transmission Company of Nigeria,  hereby states that the grid experienced a partial disturbance at about 11:21hrs with Ibom power islanded feeding Eket, Ekim, Itu and Uyo transmission substations, during the period of partial disturbance, ” she said. Mbah said that prior to the incident, total generation on the grid was 3,901.25 Mega Watts (MW) at 8 a. m, a little over three hours before time of partial collapse. According to her, It is important to note that low power generation has persisted since January to date, exacerbating daily due to the lingering gas constraint.A According to the Nat...

AFCON: No pressure – South Africa coach, Broos makes claim ahead Nigeria clash South Africa head coach, Hugo Broos has claimed he is certain that his team won’t be under pressure heading into their semi-final clash with Nigeria in the ongoing 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, on Wednesday. The Bafana Bafana had to labour hard to qualify for the semi-final for the first time in 24 years on Saturday after beating Cape Verde through penalties in the quarter-final encounter. Goalkeeper Ronwen Williams made four saves during the shootout. Speaking during the post-match press conference after South Africa defeated Cape Verde, Broos said, according to France24: “It is maybe bizarre for me to say that but for us our AFCON has already been a success. “We are in the semi-finals. Nobody thought we would do that when we left South Africa to come here. “There will be less pressure on us [when will face Nigeria], I am certain of that. That doesn’t mean we don’t want to play the final, certainly not...

Common Nigerians suffering hard times, leaders secured — Adeboye General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, yesterday, lamented that many Nigerians are suffering difficult times bedeviling the country. He, however, declared that the governors and the President are secure and unaware of the hardship in the country. He spoke during the February Thanksgiving Service themed: ‘Let The Wind Blow’, held at the Throne of Grace Parish, RCCG Headquarters, in Ebute Meta, Lagos. Adeboye, who maintained that the wind was already blowing, begged Nigerians to pray and cry to God to show mercy on Nigeria. Speaking on the value of the dollar to naira, he said: “Remember at the beginning of the year, God said that things are going to get worse before they get better. If you know the value of the naira to the dollar by January 1, if you compare the value of the naira to the dollar today; you would say, it looks like this boy knows what he was saying.” According ...

10 hospitalised as police, cult groups clash in Lagos schools There was pandemonium on Wednesday, January 31, after a fight broke out among some cult groups said to be students of Community Senior Grammar School and Ikotun High School at Ikotun in the Alimosho Local Government Area of Lagos State. The incident happened as a result of a long-time rivalry between two groups in the schools. The fight which started during the closing hour was said to have caused some policemen nearby to intervene to restore calm. On sighting the officers, the troublemakers started to hurl dangerous objects at them. The situation however degenerated when the officers called for reinforcement and after that shot teargas canisters into the premises of the school to disperse the groups. It was gathered that the incident led to a stampede as some of the students sustained varying degrees of injuries, while those said to be asthmatic reportedly slumped in the process. Speaking to our correspondent, a parent who ...

 Kidnappers reduce ransom from N100m to N40m for Kwara monarch’s wife Gunmen, who killed Oba Olusegun Aremu-Cole, Olukoro of Koro-Ekiti in  Ekiti Local Government Area of Kwara State and kidnapped his wife and other person last Thursday night have reduced the  N100million  ransom placed on the abducted victims to N40 million. Daily Sun yesterday,gathered that the gunmen had reached out to the monarch’s family at the weekend for payment of the  ransom which they said they have reduced from N100million to N40 million before  the victims  would be released. Oba Olusegun Aremu-Cole,was killed by  gunmen in his palace last Thursday’s night, while his wife and another person were abducted. Speaking with journalists yesterday,Chairman of the Transition Implementation Committee (TIC) in Ekiti Local Government Council of Kwara state,  Kehinde Bayode, also said that a suspect was apprehended in Eruku town in the LGA . However, Kwara  state Police ...

Burna Boy, Davido, Tems, Olamide, Asake Fail to Win at 2024 Grammy Awards None of the 10 Nigerian artists nominated in five categories in the 66th edition of the Grammy Awards held yesterday, was considered worthy of the global awards that holds annually in the United States. The Nigerian afrobeats stars that were nominated were Burna Boy, Davido, Tems, Ayra Starr, Olamide and Asake, lost the inaugural ‘Best African Music Performance’ trophy to South-African singer Tyla who earned the prize with her 2023 track, “Water”. Burna Boy and Davido lost to Shakti as the world fusion band won with the album, “This Moment”, ahead of Burna Boy’s “I Told Them”, Davido’s “Timeless” albums, and others. Also, they both were not considered for the Best Global Music Performance category,  which was won by Indian composer Zakir Hussain for the track “Pashto” featuring Bela Fleck and Edger Meyer.Lil Durk’s collaboration with J Cole, “All My Life” dashed Burna Boy’s hopes of winning any trophy out of ...

 Wake up, Nigerians are heartbroken – Mbaka tackles Tinubu Fiery Enugu priest, Rev Fr Ejike Mbaka, on Sunday, tackled the President Bola Tibubu administration over the level of insecurity and hardship in Nigeria. Mbaka, who said there were many obstacles on Tinubu’s way to becoming the president, including the Naira redesign policy, said he succeeded by an act of providence. He, however, said the president was yet to exhibit political will towards solving the country’s problems. He singled out corruption in the oil sector, which he said was under a certain cabal, but regretted that President Tinubu was yet to go against them. The charismatic priest said these while delivering a homily at his Adoration Ministry in Emene, Enugu State. He asked the President to wake up, stressing that God was watching him. “Mr President, you can do it; to fix Nigeria is not difficult if the leader has the will power. “I know that this one will make national news but let it be. “What is happening in th...

 Why I don’t like romantic roles in movies - Laide Bakare Actress Laide Bakare has opened up on her reservations to taking up romantic roles that involve kissing and touching sensitive parts of the body. Bakare, in a recent interview said kissing on set is quite a task for her, especially when the cast has to balance the script’s demands. She said: “Portraying romantic roles, especially scenes involving kissing and touching, pose unique challenges for me. Navigating the authenticity required for such moments while maintaining professionalism can be intricate. “Balancing the demands of the script with personal comfort adds complexity to these roles, requiring a nuanced approach to ensure a convincing, yet respectful performance.” Speaking about her challenges, Laide said it has been difficult navigating relationships and finding true love, adding that many people are more focused on her job as an actress rather than her personality. She said: “As an actress and filmmaker, my primary...

 Why first fruits, tithes belong to church leaders – Ituah Ighodalo Ituah Ighodalo, the senior pastor of Trinity House Church, has asserted that leaders of the church are meant to receive the first salary of members. He shared this perspective during an interview with Punch, discussing tithes, harvests, and the concept of first fruits. According to him, the first fruit represents the initial offering obtained when embarking on a new venture. Ighodalo emphasized that the first fruit is meant for the pastors of the church, highlighting that failure to give this could result in loss of harvests and subsequent struggles. He said: “The first fruit is the first of the offerings that you get in the course of the harvest year or when you begin a new venture. Exodus chapter 23 verse 16 says, ‘The feast of harvest, the first fruit of your labour, which you have sown in the field’. Traditionally, in biblical times, when you get into a new field, you plant corn, yam, barley, or wheat. “At the ...

 Mr. Ibu was my father’s friend, says adopted daughter Jasmine Jasmine Okafor, the adopted daughter of veteran actor John Okafor, popularly known as Mr. Ibu, has revealed the story of how she came to know the movie icon. Recently, Jasmine and Mr. Ibu’s son, Daniel Onyeabuchi, were arrested in Lagos for allegedly defrauding the actor of N55 million. In a widely circulated video on the internet, Jasmine addressed the allegations and shared her side of the story. She recounted how she met Mr. Ibu, who became a father figure to her after the death of her own father. Jasmine shared her perspective on the incident on her YouTube channel, shedding light on the circumstances leading up to the arrest. Despite facing challenging times, Jasmine expressed gratitude to God for her journey over the past three months. She explained that while she initially hesitated to speak out, she felt compelled to share her truth as she believed she had been abused and used. She stated: “I want to say thank y...

 I was called ‘runs girl’ for wearing revealing outfits - Ashmusy Popular Instagram skit maker and social influencer, Amarachi Amusi popularly known as Ashmusy has revealed why she stopped wearing revealing outfits. The content creator while speaking on Spill with Phyna podcast, said adjusted her mode of dress to fight being seen as a prostitute. Quoting the phrase ‘You’re addressed the way you dress’, Ashmusy said she had to rebrand herself and stop wearing costumes that revealed her body after being mistaken for a ‘runs girl’. She said displaying her body in her videos caused people to perceive her as a sort of ‘runs girl’. According to her: “Before I rebranded a few months ago, I used to wear sexy outfits. As a young girl, one would want to show one’s body. I did not know that I was being perceived as a prostitute. “Meanwhile, I knew how much I was working behind the camera, running a business, and shooting adverts every day. With all of that, I was able to buy a car and house. ...

 Hage Geingab, Namibia’s President, Dies at 82 Namibia’s  President, Hage Geingob, has passed on at the age of 82, a presidential release said on Sunday. The statement signed by the Acting President, Nangolo Mbumba, said: “It is with utmost sadness and regret that I inform you that our beloved Dr. Hage G. Geingob, the President of the Republic of Namibia has passed on today.” Geingob who had been in the US briefly for “treatment therapy” for cancerous cells died late Saturday, a few days after he returned to continue receiving treatment in Namibia. He was reported to have died at Lady Pohamba Hospital with his wife and his children by his side. The statement by the Acting President further read: “His (Late Pesident’s) medical team, as I informed the nation only yesterday, has been trying its utmost best to ensure that our President recovers. Regrettably, notwithstanding the team’s spirited effort to save his life, sadly, fellow Namibians, President Geingob passed on.” Mbumba d...

 Bukar Ibrahim, ‘three-term’ ex-Yobe governor, dies in Saudi Arabia Bukar Ibrahim, the first civilian governor of Yobe state, has died in a Saudi Arabia hospital. Mai Mala Buni, governor of Yobe, confirmed the death of Ibrahim, a three-term governor of the state. In a statement, Mamman Mohammed, the governor’s spokesperson, said Ibrahim died on Sunday and would be buried in Saudi Arabia. He said condolences are to be received by the governor at the government house in Damaturu, the state capital. Ibrahim first served as the governor of the state from January 1992 to November 1993 before the military took over the government. Following transition to civilian rule, he contested again for election and became governor serving from May 1999 to May 2007. After his term as governor, he was elected to the senate to represent the Yobe east constituency. He ran for re-election in the April 2011 senatorial contest on the ANPP platform and defeated Lawan Zarami at the polls. In 2017, the forme...

 Automatic switchover had challenges’ — FAAN confirms blackout at Lagos int’l airport The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) says efforts are being made to fix and restore power supply at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Lagos. The aviation agency spoke in a post on its official X handle while confirming the incident on Saturday evening. On Saturday, TheCable had posted a video on the microblogging platform, capturing the sudden power outage at the airport. The incident had left travellers in the dark for three minutes, eliciting several reactions from travellers and store owners who mocked the state of infrastructure at the facility. Responding to TheCable’s post, FAAN explained that the incident happened during the process of switching power sources after losing electricity from the national grid. The agency said it is working hard to restore the supply, adding that alternative sources are currently being used. “We experienced a 2-3 minute outage at ...

 Nigeria Experiences First Grid Collapse In 2024 Nigeria is currently witnessing a national blackout as national grid has collapsed. The grid collapsed at 11:21am on Sunday. The situation led to shut down of all 20 power plants, except Ibom Power with 31 megawatts. While confirming the incident the Management of Abuja Electricity Distribution Plc (AEDC) said the power outage was as a result of a system failure from the national grid “at 11:21 hours today, 4th February 2024 which has led to a nationwide power outage.” While appealing for patience among its customers, it assured that it is working with the relevant stakeholders to restore power as soon as the grid is stabilized.

 How Native Doctor Punished Me With Stroke Over N50K Debt – Corper She narrated: “This was 15th December 2023. I went to collect my posting letter. While I was going there I hit my leg against a stone and I felt it was normal. Though the pain was intense as at when I hit it and I cried. “Later I went to the bank to collect my ATM to the account NYSC open for me and I started feeling pain in my right leg. That’s when stroke happened to me. “Before I knew it it was getting worse to the extent I could not stand. They had to help me to the car. The woman said maybe I dislocated an ankle. “So I headed to the bone doctor that was taking care of me during the stroke period when it was very intense. “I got here and you will not believe it. The man said he sent the leg pain through the stone that I hit my leg on so I can pay him his remaining N50,000. “Guy! I was shocked but I was still pained because I was the one that didn’t pay him his remaining money but guys this happens for real.”

 STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE  PRESIDENT TINUBU CONDOLES WITH NAMIBIA OVER THE PASSING OF PRESIDENT HAGE GEINGOB On behalf of the government and people of Nigeria, President Bola Tinubu extends deep condolences to the government and people of Namibia over the passing of His Excellency, President Hage Geingob. President Tinubu mourns the painful loss of this veteran in the struggle for democracy; proponent of good governance, and advocate of economic, social, and political solidarity among African peoples.  The President notes that this tragedy comes at a time when Africa needs more visionary leaders who believe in the common destiny of the continent, and who can strengthen bonds across borders and spread the tendrils of cooperation across all fields of human endeavour. As Namibia mourns, President Tinubu assures the Republic that his thoughts and prayers, and indeed those of Nigerians, are with them. Chief Ajuri Ngelale  Special Adviser to the President  (Media ...

 NDLEA intercepts 14.5 tons of Ghanaian Loud linked to wanted drug baron in Lagos . Arrests deaf and dumb, others for dealing in illicit substances; recovers 546,700 pills Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, have intercepted large consignments of Ghanaian Loud, a strong strain of cannabis sativa, smuggled into Lagos from Ghana loaded in two trucks and a J5 bus with a total weight of 14, 524.8 kilograms. The three vehicles conveying jumbo bags of the psychoactive substance were trailed and intercepted at Ojuelegba area of Lagos in the early hours of Sunday 28th January 2024. In the process of blocking the vehicles, two of the drivers jumped off on motion while the third driver, 66-year-old Nasiru Ojomu, who works with wanted Akala, Mushin based drug baron, Suleiman Jimoh (alias Olowo Idi Ogede, also known as Temo) was arrested.  In the last three years, NDLEA operatives have seized several shipments of same psychoactive substance worth billions of nai...

 Why killers of Kwara monarch released me – 83-year-old victim An 83-year-old man, Pa Adeyemi Simon Aremu, has narrated how the kidnappers who gunned down the Olukoro of Koro in Ekiti Local Government of Kwara State, General Segun Aremu (rtd), released him. The monarch was shot dead during the invasion of his palace two days ago. After killing the monarch, the kidnappers abducted his wife and two others. Aremu, who was among those abducted, said they were whisked into the forest amid sporadic shooting. Speaking on the issue, Pa Aremu, a retired pastor, said, “I was having my dinner when suddenly six armed men entered my house and ordered me to follow them. It was while they were taking me away that they saw Olori under an Orange tree where she hid alongside a girl called Feranmi. They dragged the three of us inside the forest, shooting heavily in the process. “It was a terrible and frightening situation for us. When I lost the energy to run, they began to drag me on the ground unti...

 TROOPS DESTROY BANDITS HIDEOUTS, RESCUE KIDNAP VICTIMS IN TARABA STATE In the continued fight against banditry  and kidnapping in Taraba State, troops of 114 Battalion (Rear) of 6 Brigade Nigerian Army in conjunction with other security forces, successfully destroyed multiple bandits hideouts and  rescued 4 kidnap victims.  The swift and decisive operation to flush out Bandits and Kidnappers disturbing the peace in Yorro LGA and its environs commenced on 2nd February 2024. Troops came in contact with bandits at Gampu hills and Ban Yorro area and exerted superior fire power which made the bandits to flee the location leaving behind their abducted victims. The operation is still ongoing to ensure that other kidnapped victims who fled the area during the exchange of fire are found and reunited with their loved ones. The rescued kidnapped victims are Genesis M Samuel age 24 from Ganku village, Benard Denis age 28 from Fulfualgon village, Esther Titus age 35 from Kosanai...

Market Chairman To Mount Security Cameras By Juliana Nwachukwu The Chairman, Old Motor Spare Parts Market, Mgbuka Obosi,  Idemili North Local Government Area, Anambra State, Chief Samuel Ifunwa, on 1st February, said that the market would by this february 2024 install security cameras in the market to help ward off criminals from the market. He made this known while fielding questions from newsmen, adding that the cameras would also be installed at the entrance/exit gates so that identities of anybody could be easily discovered. "Also in no distant time our roads will be tarred since our working Governor has started it from Mgbemena Street, so it will come down to our market. We have also embarked on the repair of our tipper for evacuation of refuse, we are trying to fix it, change the engine and repaint it. "Our toilets are perfectly working since I constructed more to the three we had before and we weekly clean our market to make sure that everywhere is neat," he furth...

 Abscondment From Duty: Anambra Government Stops Salaries Of 2 Medical Officers  By Chukwudi Nwauba The Anambra State Government through the State Ministry of Health has stopped salaries of two medical officers for absconding from their duty posts. The State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Afam Obidike said that the decision was as a result of discovery made from the biometric devices (Clock in) installed across government owned facilities by Gov. Chukwuma Soludo’s administration to monitor activities of health workers. Dr. Obidike expressed regrets at the nonchalant attitude of some health workers, especially those in hospitals for their inability to discharge their duties accordingly. ``What we are doing as regards monitoring of health workers activities is never meant to witch-hunt anyone but it is our duty and responsibility as government to ensure that our people have access to quality, affordable healthcare in all our hospitals. ``When I went to Awkuzu Comprehensive Health ...

 Anambra Assembly Passes Revenue Administration Bill Into Law By Chizoba Okeke/Anastasia Agunwa/Gloria Abugu A bill for a law to provide for the consolidation, administration and collection of all revenue due to the State and Local Government in Anambra State, establish the relevant administrative structures and provide for related matters, have been read for the third time and passed into law by the Anambra State House of Assembly. The member representing Ihiala I constituency, Mr. Jude Ngobili who is the Chairman, Committee on Internal Generated Revenue (IGR), said that the objective of the law is to provide for the administration and control of all revenue lines including tax and non tax revenues as stated in all regulations made under the law. According to Ngobili, who is the Chief Whip of the 8th Assembly, the law will provide for the status of the internal revenue service as agent of a local government of the state for the administration and control of relevant revenue lines....

 Housemaid Battered With Hot Iron, Knife By Her Madam Is Currently In Stable Condition— Health Commissioner  By Chukwudi Nwauba The Anambra State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Afam Obidike has informed the public that the housemaid, Happiness Nwafor, aged 11, battered with hot iron, knife by her madam, Mrs. Adachukwu Chukere Okafor is currently in a stable condition after receiving adequate medical attention in one of the government owned facilities in the state. Dr. Obidike thanked the doctors managing the child for their professionalism in handling the patient who sustained serious injuries after the barbaric act from her madam. The Commissioner said, "the State Government and the wife of the Governor, Dr. Mrs. Nonye Soludo through her Non-Governmental Organization, Healthy Living are collaborating with his ministry to ensure her treatment. ``The first day I saw this poor child, I felt so bad that a human being can actually inflict such injuries to her fellow beings and it is...

 STILL IN FOCUS - LAW TO CONTROL BURIAL/FUNERAL CEREMONIAL ACTIVITIES IN ANAMBRA STATE OF 2019 By Paul Nwosu In case we have forgotten so soon, it’s necessary to restate that Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo’s  election campaign manifesto was hinged on Governance, Rule of Law and Value System among others. And it was on the basis of this manifesto that he was resoundingly elected into office by Ndi Anambra. Being a man of his words, he has dutifully continued to keep faith with the promises in the manifesto. When his promises materialize in terms of the plethora of infrastructural amenities, provision of massive employment in education and healthcare delivery, youth empowerment, etc, we are happy. But when it comes to compliance with the Law, some people are unhappy and recalcitrant. And when government decides to enforce the Law, political hypocrites surface to defend the indefensible, to brazenly support lawlessness. “No pain, no gain” is a saying, but it appears some selfis...

 Florida officers respond to call of unresponsive children, mother jumps from overpass when they arrive. Florida highway patrol were alerted to a medical emergency by a passers-by who witnessed the drama unfolding. There have also been reports of a 911 call from the scene and cpr being administered by an unidentified person and 2 children being unresponsive.  As police arrived on the scene, a woman identified as 42- year-old Shirlene Alcime, got out of the stalled vehicle and jumped off of the overpass and to the railroad tracks below. She was last listed as being in critical condition.  Police discovered a 3 year old male and 3 year old female unresponsive. The two were fraternal twins. The children were rushed to a local hospital where they later passed away.  Police are still trying to understand exactly what happened that led to the children being found in that state, and causing the mother to attempt to take her life. The children have been identified as Milindd...

 Texas man poses as child to lure and kill predator.  Authorities in Texas are alleging that 22-year-old James Spencer shot and killed 37-year-old Sean Showers in May of 2023. Police are saying Spencer pretended to be a minor online to lure Showers to a specific location. They go on to say Showers approached a vehicle for the potential meet up with a minor when he was shot several times by the occupant. Showers was later found deceased in a ditch with multiple gunshot wounds. Showers was a convicted sex offender.  Spencer has not entered a plea in the case yet.