Former presidential candidate and political commentator, Peter Obi, on Monday criticized the abandonment of the National Grid by the Presidential Villa, calling it a “gross neglect” and a failure to lead by example. Obi shared his concerns on his X platform, highlighting the unfulfilled promise of steady electricity during the current administration.

A weekend attack by suspected jihadists on a strategic town in northern Burkina Faso killed around 10 civilians, including seven Ghanaians, according to officials and locals.

Former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, may spend the night at the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) headquarters in Abuja, where investigators are questioning him over allegations of financial misconduct involving about N432 billion.

Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique dismissed any suggestions of dressing room disharmony as the reigning European champions prepared to put their continental title on the line this midweek against domestic rivals Monaco.

About 100 United States military personnel, along with associated equipment, have arrived at Bauchi Airfield to support the Nigerian Armed Forces in training, technical assistance, and intelligence cooperation, the Defence Headquarters (DHQ) announced on Monday.