The Transmission Company of Nigeria has said 90 per cent of its substations have received bulk power supply following efforts to recover the grid which suffered another collapse on Tuesday. It said the ongoing restoration of the national grid which collapsed for the sixth time this year is ongoing and almost completed. The Public Affairs General Manager of TCN, Ndidi Mbah said in a press statement that it has restored supply to Abuja. On Monday, the grid collapsed at about 6:18 p.m., plunging many into darkness. Checks by our correspondent confirmed that power generation dropped from 3.87 gigawatts at 5…
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The Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party announced on Monday that it has filed a petition to challenge the outcome of the September 21 governorship election. Speaking at a press conference in Benin, the party’s state chairman, Tony Aziegbemi, confirmed that the PDP successfully filed the petition on Saturday, narrowly beating the deadline, despite facing obstacles. Aziegbemi accused the Independent National Electoral Commission of attempting to frustrate the PDP’s right to contest the election results at the tribunal but reassured members that the party would reclaim its “stolen mandate.” He urged the people of Edo to remain hopeful,…
The Edo State Government has written to the Governor-elect, Monday Okpebholo, to begin the formation of his transition team, which is expected to interface with the transition team of the outgoing administration. In a letter dated October 10, 2024, the Secretary to the State Government, Joseph Eboigbe, said setting up the team would allow both parties to begin meaningful discussions and share vital information that would ensure a seamless transfer of responsibilities and continuity of governance. Recall that in July 2024, the Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, inaugurated a 20-member transition committee chaired by Joseph Eboigbe to pilot the smooth…
The Ondo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party has alleged that the All Progressives Congress-led state government denied its members permission to a venue to start their campaign ahead of the November 16 governorship election. The opposition party said it had earlier applied for the usage of the popular Democracy Park, Akure, the state capital, for the kick-off of its campaign slated for October 15, 2024, but it was later denied by the state government. This was contained in a statement issued on Saturday, by the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity of the PDP Campaign Organisation, Mr Ayo…
Super Eagles interim head coach, Austin Eguavoen, has offered insights into Victor Boniface’s current form, emphasising the striker’s potential while acknowledging his challenges in front of goal for the national team. Speaking after Nigeria’s narrow 1-0 victory over Libya in their AFCON 2025 qualifier, Eguavoen said, “You know, Boniface is a clinical striker, clinical finisher, but he is struggling in national colours. You see, sometimes these chances don’t come.” Eguavoen noted that decision-making in key moments has been a factor for the young forward. “I remember in Rwanda, today also, when you get half a chance, likes like Romario, they…
The Federal Government, through the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, has signed an agreement to begin sales of gas to the methanol-manufacturing project of the $3.3bn Brass Fertilizer & Petrochemical Company Ltd. The gas sales-and-purchase agreement was signed with Shell, TotalEnergies and Agip on Friday in Abuja, nine years after the project was first announced. Speaking at the signing ceremony held at the Ministry headquarters, the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Ekperikpe Ekpo said the signing represented “a significant milestone in ongoing efforts to monetise Nigeria’s vast gas reserves.” He said the agreement indicates a significant milestone in efforts…
The attacks and counter-attacks between Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State and the Senator representing Delta North Senatorial District, Ned Nwoko, have taken the front burner in the state, writes MATTHEW OCHEI The current attacks and counter-attacks between the Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori and the lawmaker representing Delta North Senatorial District, Ned Nwoko, have continued to generate crisis in both the politics and social circle in the state. Nwoko had, some weeks ago, called for state funding of the Okpai Independent Power Project, asking the governor to fund the project meant to supply 100MW of electricity to local communities.…
The Federal Government of Nigeria and Google have announced a partnership aimed at training 2,500 young creatives nationwide, with plans to expand this number to 10,000. According to Google, the initiative will be delivered through a dedicated programme by the Del-York Creative Academy. In a statement on Wednesday, the multinational technology company said the collaboration marks a significant milestone in advancing the FG’s Creative Leap Acceleration Programme, designed to promote skills development, foster innovation, and enhance public-private partnerships in Nigeria’s creative sector. The programme will be executed through the National Council for Arts and Culture, leveraging its extensive network and…
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has raised concerns over the escalating crisis in Rivers State, urging President Bola Tinubu to intervene in resolving the dispute between the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, and Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara. In a statement on Tuesday by her media aide, Israel Arogbonlo, she called on the President to ensure that the minister focuses on his duties in the FCT, allowing his successor to govern Rivers State as mandated by the constitution. Akpoti-Uduaghan noted that the crisis, marked by violence, intimidation, and alleged electoral malpractices, poses a serious threat to the peace and…
The Federal Ministry of Youth Development has announced the launch of its Compressed Natural Gas e-portal for youths in the commercial transport sector, particularly those interested in operating CNG-powered tricycles across the country. The Minister of State for Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, disclosed this at a press conference in his office on Monday. The PUNCH reports that on October 1, 2024, the Federal Government, through the Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative (PiCNG) and the ministry, unveiled the distribution of 2,000 CNG-powered tricycles to empower Nigerian youths. In his address during the event, the Project Director of PiCNG, Michael Oluwagbemi, said…