Author: Vincent Osuwo

The Federal Government announced on Tuesday that it will accelerate efforts to restore power to all impacted states in the country’s northern region.  This came as Adebayo Adelabu, the Minister of Power, announced that electricity would be entirely restored to the region over the next 14 days. This means that the region, which includes 17 states, will remain in blackout until Tuesday, November 12, 2024. Adelabu, when answering senators’ queries in the National Assembly, also stated that partial restoration would be finished within the following three days. Adelabu added, “We are working with security agencies to access the grid, which…

The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) has established a dedicated phone number and email address for church members and the general public to submit information as part of its investigation into allegations of homosexuality against two church officials. On Tuesday, it was reported that Pastor Ayorinde AdeBello and Deacon Oke Mayowa had been suspended due to claims of homosexual misconduct involving underage church members. The church has directed the Special Assistant to the General Overseer on Administration to thoroughly investigate the claims within two weeks. In a statement on Tuesday, signed by the church’s National Overseer, Pastor Sunday Akande,…

Real Madrid and Brazilian forward Vinicius Junior is reportedly set to miss the opportunity to win the 2024 Ballon d’Or, according to renowned football journalist Fabrizio Romano. Romano announced in a tweet on Monday that the speedy winger “will not” travel to Paris, France, for the award ceremony set for Monday night. Romano further said that none of his teammates, including Jude Bellingham, club president Florentino Pérez, coach Carlo Ancelotti, or other players, would attend. I want to win Ballon d’Or as first full-back – Alexander-Arnold The tweet read, “Vinicius Jr. will not travel to Paris, as Real Madrid know…

Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, the leader of the New Nigeria Peoples Party, said on Monday in Kano that it is past time for Nigeria to look into alternate power sources to meet its energy needs.  While speaking about the recurrent blackouts in Northern Nigeria, Kwankwaso stressed the importance of utilising the enormous resources available to this country in order to generate a far more stable and diverse source of electricity rather than relying on the current declining energy supply. “I wish to encourage all state governments and private investors to invest in alternative electricity sources, just like we did in…

The Nigerian police have begun an investigation into the assault of an Uber driver by Honourable Alex Mascot Ikwechegh, a member of the House of Representatives. Ikwechegh, who represents Aba North & South Federal Constituency, is at the centre of controversy following a viral video that appears to capture him assaulting an Uber driver at his residence in Maitama, Abuja. According to the Uber driver, the dispute began when he requested that the lawmaker personally come outside to receive a delivery. VIDEO: Reps member Alex Ikwechegh assaults delivery driver, says ‘I’ll make you disappear’ The video shows Hon. Ikwechegh, visibly…

Police have detained a 33-year-old woman for allegedly stealing jewellery worth more than $60,000 from her employer after working as a maid for less than 24 hours, as part of a wider criminal enterprise.  Ms. Alice Udey, who goes by numerous other aliases, was arrested at the Ikoyi authorities station in Lagos in connection with a theft that occurred more than a year ago, authorities said yesterday. The arrest comes after an exhaustive 16-month search following the investigation. Police arrest 14-year-old maid over murder of varsity lecturer According to police records, Udey obtained employment as a domestic servant through what…

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo asked wealthier Nigerians on Sunday to help alleviate the consequences of the current economic hardship on poor Nigerians.an Obasanjo made the call during the 25th annual Omo Olowu Day celebration at Oba Odeleye Park in Oke-Sokori, Abeokuta, over the weekend. Obasanjo also directed Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun to collaborate with the Owu Kingdom on agricultural, commerce, and economic growth to ensure development and food security. Speaking at the event, Abiodun stated that his administration is committed to maximising the state’s tourist potential. The governor said: “In support of this vision, our administration is steadfast in…

The Presidency has formally ruled out the idea of former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management Betta Edu rejoining President Bola Tinubu’s cabinet.  Bayo Onanuga, presidential spokesman, made the statement during a Sunday edition of Channels Television’s Politics Today. This revelation puts an end to months of anticipation that she would be reinstated to her prior job. Tinubu sacked the minister in January amid a nationwide outrage over an alleged $585 million fraud. Betta Edu threatens to sue BBC for $50m damages The president has ordered a thorough probe into the alleged fraud within her ministry, promising to “decisively…

The 27-year-old helicopter that crashed in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, was reportedly scrapped and deregistered by a Canadian company in 2018. According to SaharaReporters’ findings, a Sikorsky SK76c aircraft registered 5N-BQG that just crashed near Port Harcourt in Rivers State was scrapped in 2018. The aircraft, owned by EastWind Aviation, was bringing contract workers to the FPSO-NUIMS ANTAN complex when it crashed into the Atlantic. The catastrophe took place on Thursday, October 24, 2024, off the coast of Bonny Finima. The helicopter with the manufacturer’s serial number (MSN) 760486 was constructed in 1997. According to SaharaReporters, the helicopter was originally…

Omowunmi, the widow of the late artist and rapper Ilerioluwa Aloba nicknamed Mohbad, has declared her willingness to perform a Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA) test to verify the paternity of their only son, Liam.  The deceased singer’s father, Joseph Aloba, has filed a lawsuit seeking a DNA test for his child. In the application filed by the legal team to Joseph, the family requested an order to serve Wunmi by posting all originating and other processes in the matter at the respondent’s last known address. ‘Do DNA’, Mohbad’s widow urged to conduct paternity test The family’s legal team, led by Emmanuel…