Geometric Power laments gas shortage
The management of the Geometric Power Plant has decried the acute shortage of natural gas supply to its 188-megawatt plant in the Osisioma Industrial Estate in Aba, Abia State, saying it is affecting the state’s economic growth. In a press…
FCTA Director Losses Wife
The Director of the Department of Information and Communication Technology, (ICT), Mr. Austin Ugafor, has lost his wife, Mrs. Irene Ugafor. The sad incident occurred in the early hours of Thursday, 29th August 2024, at a private hospital in Gwagwalada Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja. Mrs. Ugafor, until her death was a staff…
Meter payments to be spread over 10 years
The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has clarified that electricity consumers who get free prepaid meters will have up to 10 years to repay the cost. Adelabu’s statement contradicts claims that customers who pay for meters would be refunded through…
UK-Based Nigerian Woman Relocating Back To Nigeria For ‘Better Quality Of Life’
A Nigerian woman living in the UK has announced plans to move back to Nigeria, citing a better quality of life in the country. In a viral video, she explains that living in London has become too expensive, especially with…
Nigerians, others react as Okon wins gold for South Africa in 400m at world championships
South Africa’s Udeme Okon won gold in the 400m final at the 2024 World Athletics U20 Championships in Lima, Peru, with a remarkable comeback, clocking in at 45.69 seconds. The victory, shared on social media, highlighted Okon’s dual ties to…
JUST IN: Fire Breaks Out At Lagos Govt Staff Quarters In Ogba
A fire broke out at the Lagos State Government Staff Quarters on Odunsanmi Street, off WEMPCO Road in the Ogba area of Lagos State, causing significant damage to the residential complex. The fire incident which reportedly occurred in the early…
Approves 50% Electricity Subsidy For Hospitals
The Federal Government has approved a 50 per cent subsidy for the electricity consumed in hospitals across the nation. This followed a promise by the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, that the Federal Government would subsidise electricity in hospitals and…
Former vice president yemi osinbajo gets New Appointment
Former Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo, has been appointed as the Chairman of the Board of Advisors for Museum of Modern and Contemporary African Art London (MoMCAAL). The Advisory Board has among its members, Mr. Franklin Kilbourn, Executive Chairman of Strauss…
New DSS DG assumes office, unveils agenda
The newly appointed Director General of the Department of State Services, Mr Adeola Oluwatosin Ajayi, assumed office on Thursday with a pledge to refocus the Service towards covertness and studied silence. This was according to a statement by the Director of…
Ayra Starr set to make acting debut
Afrobeats global sensation, Ayra Starr has joined the growing list of pop stars to venture into the Nigerian movie industry, Nollywood. The 22-year-old Grammy-nominated diva is set to make her acting debut in Prime Video’s original ‘Christmas In Lagos’. The…