Author: Alade Adisa

Power supply in the country on Thursday received further setback, as power generation declined by 11 percent compared to what it was at the start of the week. Data obtained from the Nigerian Independent System Operator, (NISO) showed that generation stood at 2,898 megawatts on Thursday showing a shortfall of 11 percent from 3,222MW recorded on Monday. The sharp drop forced electricity Distribution Companies, DisCos, to embark on widespread load shedding across their various business districts nationwide. In a notice issued to stakeholders and general public, the system operator attributed the continued decline in electricity generation to shortfall in gas…

Following the refusal of the Kano State Deputy Governor, Amin Abdulsalam Gwarzo, to defect with his boss, Governor Yusuf from the New Nigeria Peoples Party to the All Progressives Congress, the Kano State House of Assembly on Thursday began an impeachment proceeding against him. The Majority Leader, Lawan Husseini Dala read out the notice during Thursday’s plenary session presided over by the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Jibrin Falgore. He said 38 members have signed the proceedings, adding that the move followed allegations of gross misconduct against the Deputy Governor. He said formal notice by the Kano State House of Assembly is…

The Independent National Electoral Commission, (INEC), Thursday night said the 2027 presidential election would now hold on January 16, next year from the initial February 20 date earlier scheduled. In a statement in Abuja, the Commission explained that the new legal framework necessitated a complete review of the previously announced dates. National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, Malam Mohammed Kudu Haruna, stated that the agency has now “reviewed and realigned the Schedule to ensure full compliance with the new legal framework” introduced by the 2026 Act. Under the revised timetable, the Governorship and State Houses…

The United States Department of Homeland Security, DHS, is set to deport 79 Nigerians over criminal activities in the country. A post on the DHS website on Tuesday showed that the Nigerians were convicted of various offences including fraud, drug peddling, assault, manslaughter, robbery among others. The statement reads, “The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is highlighting the worst of the worst criminal aliens arrested by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. READ ALSO: Street beggar found owning 3 houses, 2 cars, moneylending business “Under Secretary Noem’s leadership, the hardworking men and women of DHS and ICE are fulfilling President Trump’s…

Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court, Abuja on Tuesday remanded the Chairman of Kano State Independent Electoral Commission (KANSIEC), Prof. Sani Malumfashi, and three others in prison following their alleged complicity in a N1.02 billion fraud. The other accused persons are the commission’s secretary, Anas Muhammed Mustapha, and the deputy director of accounts, Ado Garba The trio were arraigned on a six-count charge filed against them by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC. The ICPC alleged that the defendants siphoned funds from coffers of the Kano state electoral body, using bank accounts of a…

Major Hamza Al-Mustapha, the Chief Security Officer to the late Head of State, General Sani Abacha’s was on Thursday relieved of any burden regarding the murder of Kudirat Abiola, the wife of Chief MKO Abiola, the winner of the June 12,1993 presidential election. The former CSO had the murder charge against him dismissed by the Supreme Court, emphasizing the importance of judicial processes, following the inability of the Lagos State government to diligently follow up on the case. Mrs. Abiola was murdered in Lagos state during a nationwide protest that trailed the annulment of her husband’s presidential poll victory. This…

A housewife, Ramatu Abbas, is now in police net in Taraba State following her vicious attack on a 17-year-old girl, Iwasen Terhemba, which left the girl seriously injured and disfigured. Ramatu had attacked the victim with a razor severely disfiguring her face. The incident took place in Donga Town. The attack was allegedly fueled by suspicion that the woman’s husband was interested in the teenager. READ ALSO: Man jailed for 12 years for sexual assaults on two teenage girls, woman in Orkney It was gathered that the teenager, who lives with her guardian, Jemila Wanga, had been approached several times by…

For the second time, the Ogun State government has halted the selection process of a new Awujale of Ijebuland. The government, in a directive given to halt the ongoing selection process, cited rising tension and avalanche of petitions and even security concerns surrounding the process. The directive was contained in a letter dated January 20, 2026, issued by the State Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Hon. Ganiyu Hamzat, and addressed to the Chairman of Ijebu-Ode Local Government Area. READ ALSO: Osun 2026: Ogunbiyi backs APC strategy, eyes Osun West senate seat The government noted that the stature of the…

Justice Peter Lifu of the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, on Wednesday, sacked Julius Abure as the National Chairman of the Labour Party (LP). Lifu, in his judgment, said he relied on the April 4, 2025, verdict of the Supreme Court to declare a former Minister of Finance, Senator Esther Nenadi Usman, as the valid leader of the party. READ ALSO: Supreme Court removes Julius Abure as Labour Party Chairman Consequently, the court ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to forthwith, recognize the Senator Nenadi Usman-led Caretaker Committee as “the only valid authority to represent the Labour Party,” pending…

“I regret my actions, but sentence extreme” A 33-year-old man, Okon Ekpo Effiong, has been sentenced to death by a Cross River State High Court sitting in Calabar for armed robbery, rape and aggravated assault. The court was presided over by Justice Blessing Egwu. The convict, along with four others, two who were at large, was accused of raping a lady and two young girls after they violently dispossessed them of their valuables. READ ALSO: Nigeria secures $1.26bn financing boost for Lagos-Calabar coastal highway The attack occurred on 27th April 2024, along Mount Zion Street in Calabar South Local Government Area…