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Missing National Open University Student Found Dead in Abuja Woods

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The lifeless body of Blessing Karami, a National Open University of Nigeria undergraduate who went missing on September 11, 2023, has been discovered in the Karimo area of the Federal Capital Territory. The police are focusing on conducting a comprehensive and impartial inquiry into the circumstances surrounding her tragic demise. Blessing Karami had been reported missing after leaving her workplace in the Garki area of Abuja on the aforementioned date. Subsequently, one Aminu, alleged to be her boyfriend, was detained by the Durumi Divisional Police Headquarters, Abuja, after being questioned…

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Nigeria Faces Third National Grid Collapse in a Month, Plunging Nation into Darkness

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Nigeria experienced another crippling national grid collapse on Tuesday, with power generation plummeting from a midnight high of 3,594.60 megawatts to a worrisome low of 42.7MW by midday. By noon, only the Delta Power plant was functioning on the grid, contributing just 41MW, with Afam generating a mere 1.7MW. This grid failure had a significant impact on Lagos, the commercial heart of the country, where power was lost at 11:32 am. The incident is attributed to a nationwide system breakdown. This unfortunate event marks the third grid collapse in less…

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Elon Musk Considers Monthly Fee to Battle Bots on Platform X

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Elon Musk, the owner of the online platform X (formerly Twitter), announced on Monday his consideration of implementing a monthly fee for all users to combat the issue of bots on the platform. Since acquiring X for $44 billion in October last year, Musk has enacted significant changes, including employee layoffs, the introduction of a premium paid option, reduced content moderation, and the reinstatement of banned accounts, including that of former US President Donald Trump. In July, Musk revealed that X had experienced a substantial decline in advertising revenue. The…

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Special Investigation Team Launched to Probe Mohbad’s Mysterious Death

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Lagos State Police Commissioner, Mr. Idowu Owohunwa, has appointed a 13-member Special Investigation Team to uncover the circumstances surrounding the untimely death of Nigerian singer and former protege of Naira Marley, Ilerioluwa Aloba, known as Mohbad, on September 12 in Lagos. Simultaneously, Nigerian celebrities and passionate fans of Mohbad have taken to the streets in various locations across the country to demand justice for the late singer. These protests, which initially began in Akure, Ondo State, yesterday, are anticipated to spread to other states. The team, led by Assistant Commissioner…

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Controversy Erupts as Former President Obasanjo Orders Yoruba Traditional Rulers to Stand Up and Greet Him

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Former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s recent actions at the commissioning of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology’s College of Agricultural Science and Renewable Natural Resources in Iseyin, Oyo State, have sparked controversy. In a video circulating online, he ordered Yoruba traditional rulers to stand up and greet him, chastising them for failing to do so earlier. This has drawn criticism from some prominent figures in the South-West, including the Oluwo of Iwo, who condemned Obasanjo’s actions and called for an apology. Additionally, a socio-cultural group, Ebedi Frontliners, Iseyin, has urged Obasanjo to…

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Suspected Thieves Target Naval Officer’s Genital at Nigerian Navy Barracks in Calabar

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Over the weekend, male private part thieves, who have been causing trouble in Calabar, Cross River State, for the past three weeks, targeted the Nigerian Navy Barracks in Akim. They allegedly snatched the genital of an unnamed naval officer. The officer was on duty at the barracks’ entry point when a young man named Samuel entered and was directed to the security checkpoint. As Samuel conversed with the sentry officer, an unexpected sensation struck the naval officer’s genitals, leaving him in shock. Upon inspection, he realized his private part had…

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NURTW National President and Members Arrested for Public Disturbance and Homicide Charges

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The FCT Police Command has arrested Tajudeen Baruwa, the national president of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), along with more than 20 other members due to their involvement in public disturbances and breaches of peace. They are set to face charges in court, including criminal conspiracy, culpable homicide, and actions likely to incite public unrest. Following a conflict within the union at the Garki 2 office, the FCT Commissioner of Police, Haruna Garba, confirmed the arrest of 23 male suspects and the recovery of weapons, including three…

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Lagos Government Takes Swift Action Against Oshodi-Apapa Truck Congestion

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The Lagos State Government has given truck drivers along the Oshodi-Apapa Expressway a 24-hour ultimatum to leave the road or face consequences. They have also stated their intention to seize vehicles and take legal action against violators after the ultimatum expires. The Head of Operations for the Lagos State Special Committee on Apapa Gridlock, Mr. Hassan Adekoya, emphasized that they have engaged with stakeholders in meetings to stress the importance of keeping the Oshodi-Apapa Expressway and Apapa Road clear of trucks. Adekoya assured that their enforcement team would restore order…

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University of Jos Students Stage Protest Against Fee Hikes, Demand Reversal

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Students from the University of Jos in Plateau State protested on Tuesday, blocking campus roads due to increased school fees and additional service charges.Organized by the Students Union Government, they demanded an immediate rollback of these fee hikes.Holding placards with messages like “If your children can afford the money, we can’t” and “We don’t want to drop out of school,” the students emphasized that Nigerians were already facing significant hardships, urging authorities not to worsen the situation with more fee increases. Share on: WhatsApp

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Osun State Polytechnic, Iree Shuts Down Amid Rectorship Dispute

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The Osun State Government has ordered the immediate closure of the State Polytechnic, Iree due to a rectorship dispute. This dispute arose when Dr. Tajudeen Odetayo, who had been suspended as the Rector, obtained a court injunction to prevent the government from taking further action against him. He resumed his duties with the support of one faction of the Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP).   In response to the situation and to maintain peace on the campus, the state government has directed both staff and students to go on…

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