Peter Obi Condemns Nigeria’s Power Grid Collapse as “National Shame”
Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has strongly denounced the recent national power grid collapse, describing it as a “national shame.” The grid collapsed twice in 24 hours, plunging millions into darkness. Obi attributed the recurring disaster to leadership failure and poor policy implementation. He emphasized the critical need for reliable power supply to […]
Nigerian Senate Unanimously Condemns Libya’s Mistreatment of Super Eagles, Demands Apology
The Nigerian Senate has strongly and unanimously condemned the Libyan government’s inhumane treatment of the Super Eagles, Nigeria’s national football team, during their recent 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier match in Libya. The Senate urged the Libyan authorities to tender an unreserved apology to the Nigerian government and people for the ill-treatment meted out […]
National Grid Collapses Again in 24 Hours
For the second time in 24 hours, Nigeria’s national electricity grid has collapsed, leaving millions without power. Electricity distribution companies (DisCos) announced the collapse, which occurred at 9:17 am on Tuesday. Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) and Kaduna Electricity Distribution Company confirmed the incident, apologizing for the inconvenience and promising swift restoration. “This is as […]
CAF Removes Nigeria-Libya Qualifier from Schedule
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has dropped the second-leg fixture between Nigeria’s Super Eagles and Libya’s Mediterranean Knights from the 2025 African Cup of Nations qualifier schedule. This decision follows a tumultuous series of events, beginning with Nigeria’s 1-0 victory in the first leg at Uyo’s Godswill Akpabio Stadium. The return leg in Libya […]
Five Killed in Latest Attack in Plateau State’s Bokkos Local Government
A devastating attack occurred in Rafut village, Kwatas district, Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State, leaving five people dead. The incident took place on Monday night. According to eyewitnesses, gunmen ambushed four young men guarding their family homes, killing them on the spot. The attackers then stormed the compound, killing an elderly man. This […]
Nigerian Government Proposes 25% Tax on Earners of N100M and Above
The Federal Government has unveiled plans to introduce a 25% income tax on individuals earning above N100 million per month. Taiwo Oyedele, Chairman of the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee, disclosed this at the 30th Nigeria Economic Summit in Abuja. The proposed tax reform aims to create a fairer and more efficient tax […]
“I was Broke” – UFC Star Israel Adesanya Reveals Dark Period in His Career
Israel Adesanya, the Nigerian-born Kiwi UFC star and former middleweight champion, has shared a shocking tale of hardship during his kickboxing days in China. On The JRE podcast, Adesanya recounted how a loss to Alex Pereira led to a sudden halt in fight opportunities, leaving him financially strained. After being the highest-paid foreign fighter in […]
Manchester United Ends Sir Alex Ferguson’s £2.16m Annual Deal
Manchester United has terminated its annual commitment to former manager Sir Alex Ferguson, reports The Athletic. This decision is part of INEOS’s ongoing cost-cutting measures, led by Sir Jim Ratcliffe. Ferguson, who managed the club for 26 years, had been receiving an annual salary of £2.16 million since his 2013 retirement. He was retained as […]
“I can’t eat eggs anymore” Former Benue Governor, Gabriel Suswam, Speaks on the Economic Hardship
Former Benue State Governor Gabriel Suswam has expressed concern over Nigeria’s escalating cost of living, citing the alarming price hike of eggs as a stark example. A crate of eggs now costs N10,000, up from less than N1,000, making basic food items unaffordable for many Nigerians. During an interview on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily, Suswam […]
Presidency Directs Head of Service, other Agencies to Comply with Senate Invitations
The Nigerian Presidency has instructed the Head of Service, Mrs. Didi Esther Walson-Jack, and heads of Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) to honor Senate invitations. This directive, issued by President Bola Tinubu’s administration, emphasizes cooperation between government bodies and the National Assembly. Senator Basheer Lado, Special Adviser on Senate Matters, stressed that responding to Senate […]