TCN restores power to Benin-Egbin 330kV transmission line
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) said it has restored the Benin–Egbin 330kV transmission line following a power system disturbance that disrupted electricity supply across Lagos and its environs on Thursday morning. TCN disclosed that the Benin–Egbin line, which was…
State Police Gains Momentum as 36 State Assembly Speakers Back Constitution Amendment Bill
The push to establish state police in Nigeria received a major boost on Thursday as the Speakers of the 36 State Houses of Assembly pledged to support the Constitution Amendment Bill passed by the National Assembly. The Speakers said they…
EFCC files charge against Miyetti Allah president over $2.53m terrorism financing, money laundering
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has filed a 12-count charge against Bello Abdullahi Bodejo before a Federal High Court in Abuja, accusing him of alleged terrorism financing and money laundering involving a total of $2.53 million. According to…
Anti-Migrant Protesters Say June 30 Deadline for Migrants to Leave South Africa Still Stands
Leaders of anti-migrant movements and several civil society groups, including the March and March movement, have insisted that the June 30 deadline for undocumented foreign nationals to leave South Africa remains unchanged. At a press conference on Wednesday, June 24,…
UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves Backs Andy Burnham for Prime Minister
UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves has publicly backed Andy Burnham to become the next Prime Minister, giving a significant boost to his leadership bid within the governing Labour Party. Reeves said Burnham has been clear about supporting fiscal responsibility and maintaining…
World Cup 2026: 8 countries eliminated from tournament
Czechia and Qatar have become the latest teams to be eliminated from the World Cup tournament.They have been sent packing after losing their final group game matches against Mexico and Bosnia and Herzegovina. Mexico defeated Czechia 3-0 today, while Bosnia…
EU alarmed by latest executions in Jordan, Kuwait
The European Union has expressed concern over the latest executions in Jordan and Kuwait, reiterating its unequivocal opposition to the death penalty in all cases and under all circumstances.A statement issued on Wednesday pointed to the June 21 execution of…
NSC increases NPFL prize money to N1bn, sets N2m minimum wage for players
The champions of the next season of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) will receive a minimum prize money of N1 billion — up from the previous amount of N200 million. According to NAN, Shehu Dikko, the chairman of the…
France Announces First Ebola Case
France on Wednesday announced its first confirmed case of Ebola identified on its territory, a doctor who had flown back from the Democratic Republic of Congo, which is fighting a major outbreak. The case is the first of the deadly…
Bail Revocation: Sowore to Remain in Custody Until June 30
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday fixed June 30 for ruling on a motion filed by Omoyele Sowore, the presidential candidate of African Action Congress (AAC), seeking to vacate an order for his bail revocation. Justice Mohammed Umar…