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 Electricity: DisCos under fire as outages worsen ...Ministry accuses companies of deliberately not taking up supply from TCN ...Arbitrary billings, unauthorised disconnections, customer abuse complaints on the rise – FCCPC ...Our problem is inadequate supply of gas – EKEDC ...Adelabu summons AEDC, IBEDC, TCN over deteriorating power output Some electricity distribution companies (DisCos) are partly responsible for the incessant power outages experienced in the country, according to disclosures made by the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, yesterday. The minister alleged that such discos have deliberately not been taking up power supply from the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), thus denying would be consumers electricity supply. Power outages have worsened across the country in the last few weeks with the DisCos attributing the situation to gas shortage. Consumers are separately accusing the DisCos of arbitrary billings, unauthorised disconnections, customer abuse and disregard

 MTN Cuts Off 4.2m Customers Not Linked To NIN Due to the inability to connect the National Identity Numbers (NINs) to Subscriber Identification Module cards, some MTN users in Nigeria are currently without service. This is in response to multiple alerts from the telecom provider and the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCS) advising customers to connect their lines to their NINs. Following the NCC’s deadline of February 28, over 4.2 million lines were removed from MTN Nigeria’s network, according to the information issued by the telecommunication company on Friday. According to the telecom’s Earning Report for the fiscal year, it was revealed that on December 31, 2023, was the deadline stipulated by the NCCs. In addition, it stated that 19 million lines on its network were currently undergoing verification, with 4.3 million having completed the process as of February. MTN noted, “We also had approximately 4.2 million lines disconnected for which the subscribers did not submit their

 Sad Day for Actors Guild of Nigeria. Kate Henshaw lost her mother earlier today and Mr Ibu suffered cardiac arrest according to his manager for 24 years Mr Don Single Nwuzor.  I announce with deep sense of grief that Mr Ibu didnt make it. May his soul rest in peace. @actorsguildofnigeria @abkingyakub @k8henshaw 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭 One mor photo below. 

 CONVERGENCE OF EX-CONVICTS: RIVERS POLICE BUST GANG OF JAILBIRDS In a mindboggling turn of events that beggars belief, the Rivers State Police Command has arrested a gang of unrepentant ex-convicts. The gang has confessed that they started out with petty crimes and have now amassed weaponry to advance to kidnapping and car snatching. Their area of operation was the Ikwerre Road axis of Port Harcourt, spanning Mile 3 to Rumuokoro. The formation of the gang began within the walls of the Port Harcourt Maximum Security Correctional Facility, where members of the gang had been remanded for various crimes. The convener of the gang, Chinonso Emmanuel, 37, a native of Udi Local Government Area of Enugu State, is a father of three and had been imprisoned on charges of attempted murder. He was in prison from February 2016 to November 2023, and in that time, he rose to prominence in the penitentiary and became a ‘korofo’, i.e. a hostel leader in prison. He used his influence to assemble a group

 Hardship: Shun Church, use your offerings to feed poor, unemployed – Kumuyi tells Christians The General Superintendent of the Deeper Life Bible Church, Doctor William Folohunso Kumuyi, has advised Christians against giving their offerings to the Church but rather give it to the poor and unemployed in their communities. Kumuyi, who made the statement in a video that has gone viral, was heard telling his church congregation that Christians should not spend all their money on building churches but also help their poor neighbours who can’t afford basic life needs.  Kumuyi noted that it is good to build the church but while building, Christians must remember their neighbours dying of hunger. He said, “Look at all this offering we’re collecting. This church has silver and gold. “I learned of a preacher somewhere who was having their church service. And he said, ‘Now we’re going to collect the offering. If you have N10,000, N20,000, or N50,000, raise your hand, and they will be faithful’. “

 WE HAVE BEEN LIBERATED - FUBARA  Rivers State governor, Siminalayi Fubara says there is a renewed sense of liberty expressed by the people. They do with their organic support to his administration with their weekly organisation of thanksgiving ceremony rotationally, ongoing in the 12 Local Government Areas. Governor Fubara emphasised that this was possible because his preaching on the impotence of peace, the tenable sacrifices that he make and efforts at promoting emboldened the people. The governor Fubara spoke in Okrika at the special honour ceremony for the amanyanabo of Okochiri Kingdom, King Ateke Tom. Organised by the Okrika Council of Chiefs and the people of Okrika, the event held at the Okrika National School field on Saturday. The governor said the peace was the anchor on which every development is hinged. Governor Fubara states that nobody can ever get the best out of himself or from the society without a measure of peace. "If you love your State, you will not be any p

 Sadly, 13-year-old Madeline Soto who was missing from her Kissimmee, Florida home since Monday was found deceased yesterday afternoon.  Madeline Soto, who had just turned 13 on February 22, never returned home from school on Monday after supposedly being dropped of by her mother's boyfriend Stephen Stearns. In an interview with the mother, she tried to claim they both dropped the little girl off, but she quickly corrected herself instead her boyfriend dropped her daughter off. Madeline's mother also stated that video showed her daughter walking after resting at about 9:00 a.m. that morning at the church, however, law enforcement said there was no conclusive footage showing that at all.  Stearns claims he dropped Madeline of at Peace United Methodist Church which is about a half mile from her school. However video evidence gathered suggests a different and much darker story.  Police believe Stearns had already killed the girl Monday morning and was using that time to move her b

 🚨🔥Angela hires 3 lawyers and reveals her plan to get Michael deported‼️ ✍️👒.. 90 Day Fiancé franchise star Angela Deem has lost faith in love and in her Nigerian husband, after he ran away and tried to worsen her already bad reputation by telling lies and misinformation to the local Georgian police department. When telling her version of the story during a YouTube live stream started by Celebrity blogger John Yates, Angela was stuttering from stress and fuming with anger and resentment toward Michael and his family. The angry Meemaw claimed that she has 3 million dollars laying around and promised to get her husband deported at all costs, even if that means she will spend all of her money on lawyers' fees. Michael Ilesanmi already has his permanent green card. The reality TV couple got married in 2020, and any foreign spouse who comes to the United States and is married for more than two years to an American citizen gets his green card and passport stamp on the spot as soon as

 You’d be held responsible if anything happens to my kids’ – Harrysong’s ex-wife warns singer Alexer Peres Harry, the estranged wife of singer, Harrysong, has warned that he would be held responsible if anything should happen to their children. She explained that following their separation, they agreed on co-parenting but after a month, the singer refused to take responsibility. Alexer accused the singer of being a deadbeat dad. She claimed that he seized her phone and deleted “all evidence” she had against him. The ex-wife also said the singer is going about threatening her mum, adding that she would no longer keep quiet on the issue. On her Instagram story, Alexer wrote: “#iamharrysong If anything happens to my kids you’ll be held responsible. #deadbeat. “Those receipts you think you documented I have more too. You think is by blocking me. Let’s co-parent in peace you agreed for just a month and now you say you won’t take responsibility anymore. How? Seized my phone, wiped everything

 Port Harcourt-Aba train services begins operation The federal government said on Saturday that train services on the Port Harcourt to Aba route will start operation by the end of March. The Port Harcourt-Aba rail project is part of the larger Port Harcourt-Maiduguri railroad project initiated by President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration. Fidet Okhiria, managing director, Nigeria Railway Corporation (NRC), disclosed this in Port Harcourt after leading a delegation to test-run the reconstructed Eastern Narrow Gauge Rail line. He said workers were currently putting finishing touches on the tracks to ensure that full train operation could begin within the month. “I am impressed with what I saw today, especially being able to ride the locomotive and waggon on the tracks. “Last time we visited, we could not use the train because the contractor said it was not proper to run on the train due to the imbalance of the tracks. “The Minister of Transportation, Mu’azu Sambo, has directed that the

  "Today, I celebrate a remarkable milestone in the life of a man who has been a beacon of wisdom, faith, and divine guidance for countless souls across the globe.  Happy Birthday to a spiritual father, Pastor E.A. Adeboye. Your relentless dedication to spreading God's word and your unwavering faith have not only transformed lives but have also been a source of inspiration and strength to me personally.  As you mark another year of God's faithfulness, my prayer is that He continues to bless you with unwavering strength, profound peace, and boundless joy. May your days be filled with the same love and grace you've generously shared with all of us.  Happy Birthday, Daddy G.O. Your light continues to shine brightly, guiding us towards a path of righteousness and love.- Gov. Sanwo-Olu. 

 VP SHETTIMA TO DECLARE OPEN EXPANDED NATIONAL MSMEs BUSINESS CLINICS, INAUGURATE FASHION HUB, ADIRE SHARED FACILITY IN OGUN TUESDAY Vice President Kashim Shettima will on Tuesday March 5, 2024 in the course of his one-day visit to Ogun State declare open the Expanded National Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Business Clinics which holds at the June 12 Cultural Centre, Kuto, Abeokuta. The Expanded National MSMEs Business Clinic which is an initiative of the Federal Government executed in collaboration with State governments is geared towards providing lasting solutions to the challenges hindering the development of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), help MSMEs have access to capital, formalize their businesses and also exhibit their products among others. The Clinic would afford small business owners the opportunity to meet regulatory bodies like the National Agency for Food, Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON), Corpora

 Haiti capital paralysed as gang boss vows to block PM's return from Kenya Jimmy Chérizier, a former elite police officer known as Barbecue, claimed responsibility for the attacks. Haitian police were overwhelmed by a series of coordinated violent attacks by gang members across the capital in which four officers were killed, a national police spokesman said Friday. The attacks on Thursday in Port- au-Prince were led by gunmen who opened fire on targets including Haiti’s international airport and seized control of two police stations, prompting people to flee in fear as schools and businesses closed. “The situation yesterday was horrible,” spokesman Garry Desrosiers said in an interview with Radio Caraibes. “The city center was at war.” Jimmy Chérizier, a former elite police officer known as Barbecue who now runs a gang federation known as G9 and Family and Allies, claimed responsibility for the attacks.

 Banditry: FG orders increased military operations in Zamfara, Katsina, Kaduna 2nd Mar 2024  The Federal Government on Friday, directed the military high command to increase its operations in Zamfara Katsina and Kaduna over incessant activities of bandits. The directive came a few hours many residents of Gonin Gora, Kakau Ward, Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State blocked the Kaduna-Abuja highway following the killing of two local vigilantes and abduction of several residents. It had had reported how activities of bandits increased over time especially in the three states – the developments that have led to attacks on personnel of various security agents include the military as well as loss of lives and destruction of military hardware. Speaking to journalists in Abuja, Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, said the government was directing the military to command the troops on ground and additional ones to adopt a more proactive approach in decimating the activities

 Late Access Holdings CEO, Herbert Wigwe Built State-Of-Art Private Tomb Before Death Struck – Source llionaire business mogul and late former Chief Executive Officer of Access Holdings, Dr Herbert Wigwe had already built a befitting private tomb for himself in his University, sources said. SaharaReporters had reported that Wigwe who died in a helicopter crash in the United States alongside his wife and son would be buried on March 9, 2024 after a combined funeral service at the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Lion of Judah Parish, Isiokpo. As if he had a premonition of his tomorrow, Wigwe had already built a private tomb for himself within the massive expanse of the University environment. According to Vanguard, the mausoleum is a sight worthy of a billionaire; it is stamped with concrete walkway sandwiched by a green lush leads to the ecstatic final resting place of the Wigwes. Reports noted that three tombs had been constructed with state-of-the-art Italian Carara marble an

 Dubai Police Joins GCC Traffic Week 2024 to Raise Awareness Against Using Mobile Phones while Driving   Brigadier Juma Salem bin Suwaidan, Acting Director of the General Department of Traffic at Dubai Police, confirmed that the GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council) Traffic Week 2024, under the theme "Driving Without a Phone," aims to enhance the spread of traffic culture, establish proper traffic behaviour, and unify efforts towards creating a community culture covering various aspects of traffic safety, serving the vision of police leadership in achieving the desired goals.   He mentioned that GCC Traffic Week is an opportunity to exchange information and experiences with participants, highlighting that the presence of common traffic phenomena is due to similar conditions, which makes it a shared responsibility to raise awareness, address road dangers, prepare plans and programs, and benefit from diverse experiences in making benchmark comparisons, sharing successful experiences,

 GOV. FUBARA AGREES TO PARTNER WITH AUSTRIAN GOVERNMENT IN AGRICULTURE, EDUCATION.  .... Plans to revamp the Rivers State fire service.  Governor of Rivers State, Sir Siminalayi Fubara has accepted the partnership gesture offered by the Austrian government in improving healthcare service delivery, agriculture and quality education for the people. This acceptance was disclosed after a closed door meeting between Governor Fubara and the Austrian Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr  Thomas Schlesinger in Government House, Port Harcourt on Friday. In the company of the Ambassador was a delegation of an Austrian company, Avsatel Communications Limited, which was seeking partnership between the State tertiary institutions and an Austrian University in delivering quality health education. The governor disclosed that from the expertise of Avsatel, the state government will further engage the company to revamp the State Fire Service to be more responsive to the needs of Rivers people. Speaking to newsmen

Bidemi Grace Ebunoluwa Aluko-Olaseni, who peacefully departed after 8years valiant battle with Cancer. In her lifetime, she graced the field as an accomplished goalkeeper:     Former Falconet Goalkeeper     Former Rivers Angel Keeper     Former Ekiti Babes Goalkeeper     Former Sunshine Queens Goalkeeper     Former Olgar Queens Goalkeeper     FCT Babes Alumna     Former Makbet Queens Goalkeeper. Thank you for your service to Nigeria. May your gentle soul rest in peace (Amen).  More photos below. 

Eguavoen To Replace Peseiro As Super Eagles Coach.  Following the exit of Jose Peseiro as the Super Eagles Coach, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has appointed ex-Super Eagles head coach and Super Eagles legend, Augustine Eguavoen, to serve as the Super Eagles Interim Coach. Jose Peseiro has left his role as the coach of the Super Eagles after taking the team to the final of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The team lost to Cote d’Ivoire in the final of the competition. His contract with the team expired in February. Although there were reports that the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) was negotiating with the Portuguese to renew his contract, Peseiro is leaving the post. Yesterday, we concluded our contract with the NFF. It was a pride and honor to coach the Super Eagles. It has been 22 months of immense dedication, sacrifice, emotion, and enormous enthusiasm. We feel a sense of fulfillment. Yesterday, we concluded our contract with the NFF. It was a pride and honor to c

 Sisi Quadri: “Stop forming news breaker on top people’s pain” Wumi Toriola fumes as she sends a message to her colleagues Nollywood actress, Wumi Toriola has sent a message to her colleagues following the death of their colleague, Sisi Quadri. We reported on Friday that Sisi Quadri’s untimely demise was announced by his colleague Tunde Olayusuf on Instagram. According to the report, the young actor died of kidney-related issues. The revelation was made known by blogger, Seun Oloketuyi via his Instagram page. Following the news of his demise, photos, and videos of him on his deathbed made rounds on the internet and this left Wumi Toriola enraged. Taking to her Instagram page, she told her colleagues to respect the dead and not show his family’s vulnerable moments. She told them to be civil, especially during the burial, and not form new breakers on top of their pain. Wumi revealed that she is in deep pain and can transfer that aggression to anyone to angers her. Expressing love for the

 Nigerians call for investigation into Sisi Quadri’s death as video of him complaining bitterly over his health in a hospital surfaces online A viral video of Nollywood actor, Tolani Quadri Oyebamiji better known as Sisi Quadri, complaining about his health before his untimely death is making rounds online. The disturbing video, which has left many calling for investigation over his death, captured the actor venting out in a hospital over the situation of his health. He could be heard talking about the series of tests they did for him. He stated that nothing was wrong him till they carried out tests and when he complained, they didn’t take him serious. “Nothing was wrong with me till you carried out your test and when I complained you didn’t take me serious”.

 How I found out my husband was 51years old and not 38years like he told me” Mr Ibu’s daughter, Jasmine opens up on her crashed marriage Jasmine Okafor, the adopted daughter of John Okafor better known as Mr Ibu, has opened up about her crashed marriage. The socialite, in an interview with Chude Jideonwo, revealed that her marriage fell apart over her husband’s numerous lies. She claimed that her husband had lied to her that he was 38 years old, meanwhile, he was 51 years old. She further revealed that during their courtship, her husband told her that he had never married nor had he gotten any lady pregnant, but all these were lies. Jasmine said she found out about his real age on their wedding day. “Mr Ibu’s daughter, Jasmine has revealed that her husband told her he was 38 yrs old but she found out he was 51 yrs old on their wedding day. “This guy told me he has never married in his life, or gotten a lady pregnant, in fact, he told me he was 38 years old. The day I found out that my

 We weren’t close but I loved your craft and wanted to reach out to you” Iyabo Ojo mourns Sisi Quadri, makes an appeal to the industry Nollywood actress, Iyabo Ojo has been left heartbroken over the death of her colleague, Sisi Quadri. The death of the comic actor has no doubt taken a toll on the industry as many have been left devasted by the shocking news of his demise. Taking to her Instagram page, Iyabo admitted that though she wasn’t close to him, she loved his craft as he was so funny and talented. She stated that she particularly appreciated his efforts for Toyin Abraham as she revealed that she wrote a movie script role for him and insisted he be cast. Iyabo disclosed that she told her production manager a day back to reach out to him, and unfortunately, she got the news of his demise from Toyin Abraham. Noting how life is short, she told him to rest in peace and prayed for his family to have the fortitude to bear the loss. Iyabo used the opportunity to appeal to the industry t

 General Overseer Of OPM, Apostle Chibuzor Chinyere, Becomes Traditional Ruler Of Abia Community, Ikwuorie Autonomous Community In Ohanku; Gets Staff Of Office From Gov Otti.  The Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, has presented a staff of office to Apostle Chibuzor Chinyere as the  traditional Ruler of Ikwu Orie Ohanku Ndoki Autonomous Community in Ukwa East LGA. Speaking while presenting the staff of office and letter of recognition to Apostle Chinyere   who is also the General Overseer of Omega Power Ministry (OPM), the Governor represented by the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Prince Uzo Nwachukwu, said the event followed the overwhelming acceptance and presentation of Apostle Chinyere as the Eze elect by the entire people of Ikwu Orie Ohanku Ndoki Autonomous Community. The Governor while congratulating him on the new position as the Traditional Ruler of lkwu Orie Ohanku Ndoki challenged him to justify the confidence reposed in him by his people, and also urged th

 God is going to arrest Asake before the end of 2024” Popular pastor, Prophet Gideon reveals  A popular pastor, Prophet Gideon has revealed a prophecy on music star and wave of the moment, Asake. In a video making rounds on Twitter now known as X, the clergyman revealed that God wants to use the singer to preach the gospel across the word. He claimed that God told him, He would turn Asake into a pastor, so he would preach the gospel around the world. The pastor further revealed that before Asake was given birth to, his mother went to a Celebrity pastor, who prayed for her and told her, she would conceive a baby boy and he would be great. His mother made a promise to allow Asake work for God in any area, but unfortunately, he backslides. However, God still wants him and according to the pastor, before the end of 2024, he would arrest Asake.

 A young girl found a severed arm in a Babylon, New York park yesterday. Her discovery led police to find mutilated bodies of 2 different people today. A young girl was walking to school Thursday morning when she made a gruesome discovery. The girl had cut through Southards Pond Park when she found  a severed left arm on the parks Eastern side. The minor called her father after the shocking discovery, who in turn called 911. Once on scene, officers located a right arm around 20 ft from the scene of the original discovery. Both arms were tattooed and belonged to male. Later in that day, a woman's leg was found in a pile of leaves by a cadaver dog on the opposite side of the park. Friday morning police discovered the severed head of a woman and a female arm as well. The arm of the female was not tattooed.  Police believe there are only 2 victims at this time although the investigation continues.  Officers are asking absolutely anyone with any information about these discoveries to ca

 A Brinks security guard was forced to take off his pants at gunpoint while the thief takes off with the cash. A Brinks security guard was robbed at gunpoint in Irving, Texas around 9:45 a.m. this Friday morning. In harrowing footage of the ordeal, you can see the suspect pointing a gun at the security guard as he lies on the ground. The suspect can then be seen stripping the guard of his pants before taking off with an undisclosed amount of cash. He can be seen getting into a black Chevy Malibu, with a black bag.  Investigators are asking for the public's help in identifying the suspect.  I'm sure this was a terrifying ordeal for the Brinks security guard.

Hoodlums loot truckload of spaghetti in Zaria ... Police arrest five suspects Hoodlums, on Friday, attacked a BUA truck conveying cartons of spaghetti at the Dogarawa axis of Zaria-Kano expressway. Dogarawa is a settlement located on the outskirts of Zaria along the expressway. This is coming barely one week after hoodlums hijacked trailers loaded with foodstuffs in the Suleja area of Niger State, carting away bags of rice and other food items amidst widespread hardship in the country. The trailers were said to be heading for Abuja from Kaduna when the thugs blocked the road and made bonfires on the highway. It was learnt that the Friday incident occurred around 3.15pm after the driver of the truck parked by the road side to observe prayer. Immediately after the driver parked, the hoodlums were said to have started to cart away cartons of spaghetti. An eyewitness, who described the incident as unfortunate and regrettable, said such act had never occurred around the area since he had be