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JUST IN : Nigeria’s National grid collapses second time in five days

27Jan

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JUST IN : Nigeria’s National grid collapses second time in five days

Nigeria’s national power grid collapsed again on Tuesday.This is the second time in four days.Power generation dropped to just 39 megawatts at 11am, down from 3,825 MW as of 10am.Our team monitoring the situation reported that power generation had peaked at 4,762 MW as of 6am on Tuesday.This is the second grid collapse in January 2026 and the third in less than one month. The national grid previously collapsed on December 29, 2025, and more recently on Friday, January 23, 2026.As the grid collapsed on Tuesday, load allocation to the distribution companies was 0.00 MW, indicating that no Disco was supplying electricity at the time of the incident.The Nigerian Independent System Operator has yet to explain the cause of the current grid collapse.NISO confirmed that...

Anambra Loses ₦8bn Every Monday Markets Remain Closed — Commissioner

27Jan

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Anambra Loses ₦8bn Every Monday Markets Remain Closed — Commissioner

The Anambra State Commissioner for Information, Law Mefoh, has defended Governor Chukwuma Soludo’s decision to shut down the Onitsha market, blaming the action on traders’ refusal to open their shops on Mondays.Naija News reports that Mefoh made the disclosure on Tuesday while speaking on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief, where he revealed that the state loses an estimated ₦8 billion every Monday as a result of the sit-at-home practice.According to the commissioner, the state government has a duty to keep the economy functioning, insisting that those resisting the reopening of markets are acting out of mischief rather than genuine fear.“Let me emphasise that initially there was a fear factor, but that is no longer the case,” Mefoh said. “For months now, security has been...

BREAKING: Gunfire Erupts at Onitsha Main Market as Traders Clash With Security Agents {VIDEO}

27Jan

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BREAKING: Gunfire Erupts at Onitsha Main Market as Traders Clash With Security Agents {VIDEO}

Tension gripped the Onitsha Main Market in Anambra State on Tuesday after traders clashed with security operatives enforcing the closure of the market.Recall that Governor Charles Soludo had ordered the shutdown of the market on Monday, citing continued compliance with the sit-at-home directive issued by the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB).The governor questioned why traders were still keeping their shops closed despite what he described as a return of peace and normalcy across the state.Earlier on Tuesday, DAILY POST reported the deployment of armoured vehicles and heavily armed police officers to enforce the closure order.Later in the day, however, traders reportedly moved into the market area in an attempt to access their shops, defying the governor’s directive.Th...

Singer, Katy Perry urges Americans to take action against ICE amid renewed outrage

27Jan

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Singer, Katy Perry urges Americans to take action against ICE amid renewed outrage

Pop star Katy Perry has joined the growing list of celebrities speaking out against the actions of United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).The 41-year-old singer took to Instagram to urge her followers to move beyond outrage and take concrete action, following the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti by a U.S. Border Patrol officer in Minneapolis.In a post shared with her over 200 million followers, Katy wrote, “Turn anger into ACTION,” alongside slides instructing Americans to call their senators. She explained that lawmakers have until January 30 to block an additional $10 billion in funding for ICE, on top of the $75 billion already approved.She also shared a call script, urging senators to filibuster the upcoming homeland security appropriations bill, while condemn...

2027: APC denies reports VP Kashima Shettima will be dropped as Tinubu’ running mate

27Jan

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2027: APC denies reports VP Kashima Shettima will be dropped as Tinubu’ running mate

All Progressives Congress (APC) has denied reports claiming that President Tinubu will be dropping Vice President Kashim Shettima, as his running mate in the 2027 general elections.APC National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, said this in a statement released on January 26, while reacting to a recent interview the Minister of Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa, granted in which she warned that APC could drastically weaken its chances in the 2027 presidential election if it dropped Shettima or did not pick a northern Muslim to run with Tinubu in his re-election bid.Musawa’s comments came amid rising speculation that the ruling party might consider altering the Muslim-Muslim presidential ticket that powered APC to victory in the 2023 elections.“If there is n...

Family Dispute Delays Burial of Bunmi Akinnaanu — Cleric Explains

27Jan

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Family Dispute Delays Burial of Bunmi Akinnaanu — Cleric Explains

The burial of late gospel singer Bunmi Akinnaanu has been delayed following a fresh disagreement between her family and members of the gospel music community over funeral arrangements.Naija News reports that Akinnaanu died on January 12 after a prolonged illness that affected her leg, prompting widespread prayers and support from fans and fellow artistes nationwide.Following her passing, gospel singer Alayo Melody had initially announced a detailed burial programme, which included a service of songs, candlelight procession and tribute night scheduled for January 20 at the LTV 8 ground in Ikeja, with a private burial planned for the following day.However, the arrangements were later suspended after a dispute reportedly erupted within the family.Another gospel musician, Lanre...

Presidency Turning Into a ‘Sickbay’ for Aging Politicians — Sowunmi Warns

27Jan

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Presidency Turning Into a ‘Sickbay’ for Aging Politicians — Sowunmi Warns

A Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain, Segun Sowunmi, has expressed concern over what he described as the continued recycling of elderly politicians into Nigeria’s highest office, warning that the presidency is increasingly resembling a “sickbay” rather than a hub of dynamic leadership.Sowunmi made the remarks on Monday at the inauguration of the National Youth Alliance (NYA) state chairmen in Abuja. The former spokesperson to ex–Vice President Atiku Abubakar said Nigeria’s political system has failed to intentionally create opportunities for young leaders to rise to positions of power.He noted that the country has previously had a president who died in office and another who spent a significant portion of his tenure receiving medical treatment.“We are paying a heavy price...

Why the Armed Forces Cannot Prosecute 16 Officers Accused of Coup Plot Against Tinubu — Lawyer

27Jan

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Why the Armed Forces Cannot Prosecute 16 Officers Accused of Coup Plot Against Tinubu — Lawyer

Human rights and development lawyer, Frank Tietie, has explained that the Nigerian Armed Forces do not have the constitutional powers to try officers accused of plotting a coup against President Bola Tinubu for treason.Tietie stated that treason is strictly a civilian offence that can only be prosecuted in a regular court of law, not by a military tribunal.Speaking on Monday during an interview on Arise News, he clarified that while the military may raise allegations of mutiny against its personnel, it lacks the legal authority to prosecute any officer for treason.The lawyer also warned against the careless use of the term “coup” while investigations into the alleged actions of some serving officers are still ongoing.“When you talk about a coup, you are referring to the ele...

BREAKING : Dangote Refinery Raises Petrol Price by ₦100 Per Litre Nationwide

27Jan

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BREAKING : Dangote Refinery Raises Petrol Price by ₦100 Per Litre Nationwide

Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced a nationwide increase of ₦100 per litre in the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS).The company disclosed the adjustment in a statement released on Monday, noting that the ex-depot (gantry) price of petrol has risen to ₦799 per litre, while the retail pump price now stands at ₦839 per litre. This represents an increase from the previous prices of ₦699 and ₦739 per litre, respectively, which had been in effect since December 2025.“Under the current pricing structure, the PMS gantry price is ₦799 per litre, while MRS retail outlets are selling at ₦839 per litre,” the statement read.The Chief Executive Officer of Dangote Petroleum Refinery, David Bird, said the refinery continues to supply about 50 million litres of petrol daily to the domes...

Wike Allies Clinch APC Tickets for Rivers Assembly Bye-Elections

27Jan

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Wike Allies Clinch APC Tickets for Rivers Assembly Bye-Elections

Supporters of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, have emerged as candidates of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the Rivers State House of Assembly bye-elections scheduled for February 21, 2026.Naija News reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) will conduct the polls to fill two vacant seats in the state legislature.The affected constituencies are Ahoada-East Local Government Area Constituency II and Khana Local Government Area Constituency II.The vacancy in Khana Constituency II followed the death of the lawmaker representing the area, Dunebari Loolo, while the Ahoada-East Constituency II seat became vacant after Edison Ehie resigned amid the political crisis in the state.Ahead of the primaries, the APC conducted con...