$1.16bn funding takes transmission capacity to 8,700MW — TCN MD
—Records 131 vandalism cases By Obas Esiedesa, Abuja The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), Engr. Sule Abdulaziz, has disclosed that funding of about $1.16 billion from development partners helped to advance several projects in 2025, enabling the company to increase national power transmission capacity to 8,700 megawatts. In a […]
Judgment Day in Miami: Anthony Joshua punishes Jake Paul amid mixed emotions
When elite boxing finally confronted celebrity bravado, only one truth survived inside the ropes. By Paul Lucky Okoku On Friday, December 19, 2025, in a fight that stunned the combat sports world and sparked global debate, Anthony “AJ” Joshua answered the call from Jake Paul — and delivered a knockout that reminded everyone why elite […]
Bright Unegbu dazzles with music productions
By Efe Onodjae An entertainment journalist and a film/music critic, Oghenovo Egodo-Michael has assessed the work of a music producer, Bright Unegbu popularly known as Dastrings. The fast-rising music producer Dastrings is steadily making his mark in the Nigerian entertainment industry with a production style defined by clarity, intention, and restraint. Known for his clean, […]
RCCG feed 15,000 people at Love Carnival
By Olayinka Ajayi The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) has concluded plans to feed no fewer than 15,000 people at The Love Carnival 2025, a two-day Christmas outreach designed to spread love, hope, and community support during the festive season. Scheduled to take place from December 25 to 26, 2025, the event will be […]
LG Autonomy: Osun Rep urges states to obey supreme court judgement
By Gift ChapiOdekina, Abuja The Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Foreign Affairs representing Obokun- Oriade Federal Constituency of Osun State, Hon Oluwole Oke, has urged state governments across the country to comply fully with the Supreme Court rulings on Local Government autonomy, insisting that the decisions are binding and not open to […]
US firm petition IGP over MT Thor, cites vandalism
By Gift ChapiOdekina, Abuja A United States–based shipping company, NUJENIX Corporation, has petitioned the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) over a dispute involving its motor tanker, MT Thor, calling for police intervention to protect the asset and resolve what it described as a prolonged commercial and security challenge. The petition, submitted through the company’s legal representatives, […]
ShePremium unveils top 50 emerging visible African women at 2025 awards
ShePremium Africa Network has officially unveiled its Top 50 Emerging Visible African Women 2025, marking a powerful moment at the maiden edition of the ShePremium Africa Awards—a groundbreaking platform dedicated to honoring African women who are boldly shaping the future through leadership, innovation, and purposeful impact. Powered by CVO Consulting, the ShePremium Africa Awards celebrate […]
Arsenal stay top of PL with narrow victory over Everton
Arsenal restored their two-point lead thanks to Viktor Gyokeres’ penalty but failed to shine in grinding out victory on Merseyside.
NNPP re-elects Ajuji as national chairman
The New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) on Saturday re-elected Dr Ahmed Ajujia as its National Chairman. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Ajuji was re-elected unopposed through voice votes at the party’s National Convention held in Abuja. The convention, which was monitored by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), also witnessed the return […]
Mbappe matches Ronaldo record as Real Madrid beat Sevilla
The striker won the European Golden Shoe and La Liga’s top scorer award last season and leads the Spanish standings again in the current campaign with 18 strikes.
Okpebholo, Obaseki mourn ex-Edo commissioner Idahosa
Idahosa reportedly died on Saturday afternoon after his daily routine of receiving visitors in the morning at his house along Airport Road.
Tinubu arrives Lagos
On arrival at the presidential wing of MMIA, Lagos, President Tinubu was received by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu
Female LAWMA sweeper hit on duty, dies
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) says a female Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) sweeper lost her life while on duty along Meran Road, inward Iyana Ekoro axis of Lagos. The General Manager of LASTMA, Mr Olalekan Bakare-Oki, said this in a statement on Saturday in Lagos. He said that preliminary security findings indicated […]
Ogijo lead poisoning: Ogun suspends three environmental firms over negligence
By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta The Ogun State government has suspended three environmental consultancy firms over professional negligence, linked to alleged acid battery pollution from closed Used Lead Acid Battery recycling companies in the Ogijo, Sagamu local government area of the State. According to a statement made available to newsmen in Abeokuta on Saturday, the the […]
Fake kidnap: Lagos Police arrest housewife, accomplice over N2.5m extortion
In a press statement issued by the command’s spokesperson, SP Abimbola Adebisi, operatives of the Command Special Squad apprehended the suspects following investigations into a reported kidnap case that was later discovered to be staged.
Liverpool beat 9-man Spurs, but Isak limps off after scoring
Alexander Isak endured a bittersweet evening as the Liverpool striker scored before limping off injured in a 2-1 win over nine-man Tottenham
