Power is back in Taraba after a major transmission line fix. The Transmission Company of Nigeria restored electricity supply to Jalingo and surrounding areas following the completion of upgrade works. All required pre-commissioning tests and a mandatory soak period concluded successfully, allowing full restoration.
A planned outage was necessary for contractors to perform critical activities like line stringing. Work focused on energizing newly installed power transformers at two transmission substations. The project involved temporarily opening another line to facilitate extension and transfer works safely.
Upgrades will enhance the substations from a lower to a higher voltage capacity. This improvement aims to significantly boost...
A governor just formed a super-committee to settle land use wars. Gombe State Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya approved a high-powered group to implement a white paper on grazing and forest reserves. The committee will also assess cattle routes across the state, aiming to address longstanding tensions.
The Secretary to the State Government, Professor Ibrahim Abubakar Njodi, conveyed the approval. Representatives from key security agencies, ministries, and traditional institutions will sit on the committee. Farmer and herder associations are also included, along with technical bodies.
Retired police assistant inspector-general Babaji Sunday will chair the group. Key members include the state commissioner of police, the director of state...
Drug agents just hauled in a massive weed shipment mid-load. NDLEA operatives in Ogun State arrested three suspects with 115 bags of cannabis sativa at a residence in the Mowe area. Benedict Joseph Theaddues and two others were caught loading the illicit substance into a Toyota Sienna and a Hummer bus.
The seizure weighed approximately 1,600 kilograms. Command spokesperson Haris Musa stated the interception resulted from an intelligence-driven operation. He said the bust demonstrates the command's operational vigilance and uncompromising enforcement posture against drug trafficking networks.
Musa emphasized the feat sends a clear message of no safe haven for traffickers. The command recently revealed broader annual statistics...
Locals are protesting a community trust they call a total scam. People from Eket raised alarms about alleged fraud and fund mismanagement within the EMOIMEE Host Community Development Trust. They staged a peaceful demonstration at the trust's office, calling for a full investigation into its activities.
Protesters came from all communities in the area, demanding accountability and transparency. Their placards accused the trust of being fraudulent and asked for village heads to be included. They called on a major oil joint venture to probe the organization and dismantle its controlling cabal.
One protester, Bassey Iyaha, stated the action followed failed attempts to get clear information from trust management. He claimed the amount of...
A knight just publicly quit Christianity over a massive cathedral snub. Sir James Louise, known as Ebube Anaedo, renounced his faith after the Catholic church failed to acknowledge late Senator Ifeanyi Ubah's work building a cathedral. The ornate edifice was recently inaugurated for use, attracting numerous personalities to the event.
The project was initially spearheaded by the late senator, who funded it to most of its completion. A newly posted bishop later ordered Ubah to abandon the construction, creating tension. Many believed the senator deserved recognition for his foundational financial contribution and effort.
During the inauguration ceremony, Louise protested the glaring omission. He noted the senator's name appeared...
An artist is calling out the industry for keeping diaspora creators on the sidelines. Singer Young Game highlighted the major hurdles facing African artists abroad trying to break into Afrobeats. He argued that physical distance from Nigeria creates a massive disadvantage, denying them key connections and opportunities.
He stated that gatekeeping and location bias often ignore consistent work from overseas. Artists invest heavily in production and promotion only to be sidelined. Young Game explained that these musicians face an identity dilemma, seen as too foreign locally and not African enough internationally.
Their authenticity constantly comes under question despite solid roots. He stressed that diaspora artists remain vital for...
A critic just fired back after being called a dirty boy and a relationship wrecker. VeryDarkMan responded to reality star Phyna's claims that he caused her fallout with actress Iyabo Ojo. The social media influencer expressed deep disappointment over the accusation, insisting his support for Phyna was always genuine and unconditional.
He listed ways he showed up for her, like promoting her movie projects and offering guidance. VDM stated he made himself available for advice or promotional help whenever she asked, often assisting with personal or family matters. He questioned what personal benefit he ever received from their association, emphasizing his loyalty came without strings attached.
The influencer hinted that greed and certain...
A reality star just called out a veteran actress for social media ghosting. Phyna claims Iyabo Ojo unfollowed her after a misunderstood comment on a critic's post. The Big Brother Naija winner made this statement during her own livestream, addressing the sudden shift in their online interaction.
Phyna explained that Ojo previously engaged with her content regularly, liking and commenting on posts. This support vanished after Phyna replied to a statement made by the popular online critic Verydarkman. The critic is known for frequent disputes with various public figures, including the actress herself.
Phyna believes her comment was mistaken in its intention, leading to the fallout. She accepted the situation as a consequence of engaging...
The gospel world just lost a powerful voice with a legendary track. Nigerian singer Bunmi Akinnanu, famous for her hit Omije Ojumi, has died after a long health struggle. A source close to her family confirmed the passing, though official statements are still pending.
Her death followed months of public appeals for healing from a severe leg condition. A video showing the singer seated with her leg extended during a prayer session recently circulated online. In the footage, a cleric mentioned persistent bleeding from her leg, sparking widespread concern.
This prompted fans to organize prayer vigils and flood social media with support. The exact nature of her illness was never fully disclosed. Akinnanu began her musical journey very...
