Nationwide blackout as power grid collapses – first time in 2026
Nigeria was plunged into widespread darkness on Friday following the collapse of the national electricity grid, the first such incident recorded in 2026.
TikTok establishes joint venture to end US ban threat
TikTok announced Thursday it has established a majority American-owned joint venture to operate its US business, allowing the company to avoid a ban over its Chinese ownership.
One dies in multiple truck crash at Otedola Bridge
Operatives of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) Rescue Team, while on routine nocturnal surveillance and incident monitoring, professionally extricated the trapped victim and immediately transferred him to personnel of the Lagos State Ambulance Service (LASAMBUS), who conveyed him to the General Hospital, Ikeja, where he was pronounced dead.
Coalition talks against Tinubu’s 2027 re-election will soon collapse — Lagos APC
The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) says opposition coalition moves against President Bola Tinubu’s re-election will soon collapse.
Carney answers Trump: ‘Canada doesn’t live because of US’
Trump appeared to shoot back later Thursday on his Truth Social platform, withdrawing an invitation for Canada to join the “Board of Peace” — his self-styled billion-dollar body for resolving global conflict.
Kaduna abductions: US raises fresh concerns, tasks FG on stronger action
“We are concerned about recent reports that gunmen kidnapped more than 170 Christians in Kaduna State on January 18. The Government of Nigeria must do more to protect Christians and their right to practice their faith freely and safely.”
