Darkness In Nigeria As National Power Grid Collapses By Shalom Oludele   Nigerians may have to suffer another period of darkness as the nation’s power grid has suffered a system collapse, leaving many parts of the country without electricity. The outage occurred just after 11:00a.m. on Wednesday, disrupting power supply across various regions in the country. Efforts made by journalists …

Invest in job creation for youths, US-based Pastor Ibitoye charges FGN A call has been made for the Nigerian government to prioritise job creation for the nation’s youth, recognising them as the backbone of the country’s future. In an interview with Ebony Herald International, Pastor Francis Ibitoye of Christ Apostolic Church (CAC) Mirror of God, Rhode Island, USA, urged the …

On this day, the 11th of February, 1990, exactly 35 years ago, Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela walked out of Victor Verster Prison, a free man after 27 long and grueling years. His release marked the dawn of a new era for South Africa, a nation battered by the storm of apartheid but now clinging to the hope of a brighter, unified …

As February 2025 unfolds, the first showers of rainfall could arrive at any moment, signalling the start of the farming season across Nigeria. This seasonal transition is no surprise, as it has traditionally marked the beginning of agricultural activities. To maximise productivity, both seasoned farmers and aspiring agriculturists must prioritise the adoption of modern farming practices. Strategic planning is crucial, …

Governor of Cross River State, Senator Bassey Otu, on Monday, inaugurated the Road 24 High Profile Road, Okaka in Yenagoa, the state capital, as Governor Douye Diri began his fifth anniversary celebrations. The Bayelsa governor also flagged off medical outreaches as part of the anniversary activities. Senator Otu, who is vice chairman of the South-South Governors Forum, said considering the …

  The Ekiti State Waste Management Agency has set up a special task force to apprehend and prosecute residents who habitually dispose of waste in unauthorised places. The Director General of the Waste Management Agency, Sukanmi Onipede, confirmed this to newsmen in Ado Ekiti, explaining that despite the provision of waste bins, some residents continue to dump waste on road …

The Kebbi State Government has relieved all 21 Local Government Education Secretaries (ES) in the state of their appointments. The Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Alhaji Yakubu Bala-Tafida, announced this in a statement issued to newsmen in Birnin Kebbi on Monday. According to the SSG, the decision takes immediate effect. He stated that all 21 Education Secretaries had been …

  For struggling and refusing to be raped, a sixteen year old girl has been gruesomely murdered by two men in Emure Local Government, Ekiti State. The girl who went to farm with her brother was accosted by the two men suspected to be herders. The brother of the girl was said to have escaped from the scene but she …

  The immediate past Governor of Ekiti State, Dr Kayode Fayemi, on Sunday, reaffirmed his cordial relationship with the incumbent Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji, emphasising that their bond is rooted in mutual love, respect, and a shared commitment to the development of the state. Speaking during a thanksgiving Mass marking his 60th birthday at St. Martins’ Catholic Church, Isan-Ekiti, Dr …

The first part of this piece was published in this column on Wednesday, October 30, 2024. At that time, I only knew Yayale through newspapers and news media. Nevertheless, I wrote about his responsibilities, background, risks, and potential challenges related to his assignment. This assignment involves two demanding tasks: leading the government delegation to resolve the over-a-decade-long FGN-ASUU crisis and …

Can Buni tame the Lake Chad curse?, by Hassan Gimba That is the question. Perhaps we should first take a look at Lake Chad and Mai Mala Buni, the governor of Yobe State and current chairman of the Lake Chad Basin Governors’ Forum. The Lake Chad Basin is an area of about 2,434,000 square kilometres (940,000 square miles), roughly 8 …

Tension Heightened In Borno Community As Boko Haram Commander Issues Fresh Threat By Shalom Oludele   Residents of Banki, a border town in Bama local government area of Borno State, are living in fear following a deadly threat issued by a suspected Boko Haram commander identified as Mulwuta. According to local sources, Mulwuta warned that if the people of Banki …

In a decisive show of strength, Nigerian troops have hoisted the national flag in former bandit strongholds in Zamfara State, marking a significant victory in the ongoing fight against insurgency. Soldiers from the Nigerian Army’s Operation FANSAN successfully seized control of the notorious Tungan Fulani Hills two days ago. The operation resulted in the death of over 50 terrorists, dealing …

  The Nigerian government has announced plans to receive and reintegrate Nigerian deportees from the United States following the enforcement of President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown. Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, revealed that the government is fully prepared to support the affected individuals, with arrangements in place to ease their transition back into the Nigerian society. Approximately 3,690 Nigerians are …

Former Minister of Special Duties and Inter-Governmental Affairs, Kabiru Turaki, has appeared before a Magistrate’s Court in Abuja’s Zone Two, facing charges of false marriage, adultery, and other related offences. Turaki pleaded not guilty when the First Information Report (FIR) was read to him before the presiding Magistrate of Court Nine, Abubakar Jega. The ex-minister denied the allegations, which, according …