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Nigeria’s electricity crisis deepened yesterday as power distribution companies received only 2,830 megawatts (MW) due to persistent gas shortages affecting thermal power plants. Operational data from the Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) showed that grid generation stood at 3,940.53MW at about 05:00 on March 5, 2026. However, between 06:00 and 08:00 hours, several generating units were forced offline because of inadequate gas supply, triggering a further 292MW drop in available capacity. The reduced output sharply constrained electricity available to the country’s 11 power distribution companies (DisCos), which collectively received only 2,830MW for distribution to homes and industries. At its lowest…

Escalating military tensions between the United States, Israel, and Iran have triggered a global economic ripple effect that could derail Nigeria’s recent progress in taming food inflation. At the centre of the disruption is the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most vital maritime trade routes linking the Persian Gulf to the Arabian Sea. The near standstill in shipping through the narrow waterway has sent oil prices surging and freight costs climbing developments that could push food and fuel prices higher in Nigeria. The crisis comes just as the National Bureau of Statistics reported early signs of relief for…

Nigeria’s electricity generation has dropped further after gas supply shortages forced several thermal power plants to shut down, the Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) has said. In a recent statement, the system operator attributed the continued decline in power generation on the national grid to persistent gas supply constraints affecting thermal generating stations across the country. According to NISO, total electricity generation stood at 3,940.53 megawatts (MW) as of 05:00 on March 5, 2026, already below expected capacity due to limited gas supply to power plants. The situation worsened between 06:00 and 08:00, when several generating units were forced offline…

Rockets targeted the complex of Baghdad International Airport on Friday evening, an area that hosts a military base and a United States diplomatic facility, Iraqi authorities have confirmed. According to Iraq’s security media cell, several rockets were fired at about 8:20 pm local time from the Abu Ghraib district, west of the capital. The statement said a number of rockets were launched towards the airport area but added that several of them landed in empty locations away from the main airport complex. Security sources earlier told AFP that drones may have carried out the attack. However, a security official later…

Reza Pahlavi, the exiled crown prince of Iran, has said he is ready to lead the country after the reported killing of Iran’s supreme leader, Ali Khamenei. Pahlavi, the eldest son of Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, said he has accepted what he described as a “mandate” from Iranians calling on him to guide the country through a transition away from the current regime. In a video message shared on his X account on Friday, the opposition figure said the Iranian people had asked him to take responsibility for leading the transition once the existing government collapses. “For nearly five decades, this…

Liverpool cruised into the FA Cup quarter-finals with a dominant second-half display against Wolves to keep alive their hopes of salvaging the season. The Reds had suffered a last-gasp defeat in the Premier League at Molineux on Tuesday but gained revenge to reach the last eight. After a forgettable first half, where they struggled for creativity and energy, the visitors then raced to a 2-0 lead within 10 minutes of the restart. Andy Robertson collected Curtis Jones’ pass and rifled into the bottom corner from 25 yards for his first goal since September, before Mohamed Salah struck 95 seconds later.…

The Oba of Benin Ewuare II has expressed concern over the presence of United States security forces in Nigeria and the escalating global tensions involving Iran, the United States and Israel. The monarch spoke on Thursday when the newly deployed 4 Brigade Commander of the Nigerian Army in Benin City, Ahmed Balogun, paid him a courtesy visit at the palace. According to the traditional ruler, American troops are currently in Nigeria assisting the military in the fight against insurgency. While acknowledging the support, he prayed for the safety of both Nigerian soldiers and the foreign forces working alongside them. “The…

Former Aviation Minister Stella Oduah and a co-defendant have begun negotiations for a plea bargain in the alleged N2.5 billion fraud case filed against them at the Federal High Court of Nigeria in Abuja. The Director of Public Prosecution of the Federation, Rotimi Oyedepo, told the court that the defendants had approached the office of the Attorney-General of the Federation to negotiate a settlement under the law. Oyedepo explained that the process had already begun and that part of the allegedly misappropriated funds was being returned to the Federal Government. “They have made moves to refund a certain amount of…

Tyler Perry, the entertainment mogul, is pushing back against a $77 million sexual assault lawsuit filed against him, with his legal team describing the claims as “frivolous” and a blatant attempt to extort money from him. On December 25, Mario Rodriguez, who appeared with Perry in the 2016 film Boo! A Madea Halloween, sued the billionaire filmmaker for alleged sexual battery and assault. Rodriguez claimed Perry subjected him to unwanted sexual advances on multiple occasions between 2014 and 2019. However, Perry’s attorneys including high-profile lawyer Alex Spiro  filed a formal response on February 27 in Los Angeles County Superior Court,…

Teddy A, the reality TV star, has once again sent social media into a frenzy of speculation about his marriage to BamBam, this time over a post that notably omitted her. The 37-year-old singer and actor recently took to Instagram to celebrate the women in his life with a carousel of seven slides. The post featured heartwarming moments with his children and a photo of his mother — but his wife was conspicuously absent from the tribute. “The month of March is for the women in my life! 😍😍😍,” he captioned the post, a message that fans were quick to…