Widespread darkness engulfs Nigeria as national grid suffers major collapse during Easter season
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Widespread darkness engulfs Nigeria as national grid suffers major collapse during Easter season

During the Easter holidays, Nigeria experienced nationwide darkness as the national grid collapsed for the fourth time in 2024. Electricity distribution companies in Nigeria reported that the grid failure occurred around 4:30 pm on Thursday. News of the grid collapse was confirmed by Kunle Olubiyo, the president of Nigerian Consumer Protection Network, to NewsNow. Communities like Apo, Dawaki, and Utako lost power around the same time, leaving millions of homes and businesses in Osogbo, Osun State without electricity from the national grid. At the time of reporting, Discos noted that their feeders were inactive, leading to widespread blackouts across the country. By 6 pm, the Azura Power Plant was the only source contributing to the grid, generating a modest output of 54 megawatts. Ke...
Lagos Sunday Market to Open on Friday
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Lagos Sunday Market to Open on Friday

In a move aligned with the spirit of the Easter celebrations, Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has directed that the food discounted sales programme known as ‘Ounje Eko’ Sunday Market will be held on Friday, March 29, 2024. This directive was announced by the state Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso, on Thursday. The vendors will be present at 57 centers spread across the five divisions of the state, except the state secretariat market, offering various items at a 25% discount from the regular market prices. Amongst the items available for sale are food staples like rice, beans, pepper, bread, eggs, and garri. This discount market initiative is part of the EKO CARES progr...
Amotekun Commander: Ondo Poised for Launch of State Police
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Amotekun Commander: Ondo Poised for Launch of State Police

Adetunji Adeleye, the commander of the Ondo State Security Network Agency, also known as Amotekun Corps, has revealed that the state is fully prepared for the imminent establishment of state police. He mentioned that all necessary arrangements for the security structure have been finalized by the state government. Awaiting approval from the Federal Executive Council (FEC) and the National Assembly, Adeleye emphasized the importance of state police as a vital solution to the current security issues prevalent in the nation. During a press briefing at the headquarters of the corps in Alagbaka, Akure, the capital of Ondo state, he reiterated the significance of state police in addressing localized security concerns effectively. "We have consistently argued that State Police is the most im...
Another National Grid Collapse in Nigeria
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Another National Grid Collapse in Nigeria

Once again, Nigeria faced a national grid collapse on Thursday. Confirmation of this development came from the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company, which informed its customers through social media. At approximately 4:28 pm, the national grid collapsed, resulting in a countrywide power outage. The AEDC released a statement saying: "Dear valued customers, please note that the current power outage is due to a system failure in the national grid. This occurred at around 16:28 hours on March 28, 2024, causing the current outage in our franchise area." "We appreciate your patience as all stakeholders are working diligently to restore normal power supply," the Abuja DisCo added. The Eko Electricity Distribution ...
Commercial Banks Capital Base Increased by CBN
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Commercial Banks Capital Base Increased by CBN

Notification has been made by the Central Bank of Nigeria about the elevation of the capital base for commercial banks with international authorisation to N500bn and national banks to N200bn. On Thursday in Abuja, this announcement was made in a statement signed by Sidi Ali, the Acting Director of Corporate Communications for the apex bank. A new policy has been introduced by the CBN which necessitates significant raises in the minimum capital base for banks, with adjustments depending on the extent of their operations. Under the latest policy, commercial banks with international authorisation are now mandated to augment their capital base to N500bn. Furthermore, national authorisation commercial banks are required to reach an N200bn threshold, while those with ...
Exclusive: Julio Baptista Drops a Bombshell About the EPL Team Zidane is Destined to Coach
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Exclusive: Julio Baptista Drops a Bombshell About the EPL Team Zidane is Destined to Coach

Julio Baptista, the former Brazilian star, has revealed his prediction that former Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane will eventually take the reins at Manchester United. Currently, Manchester United is under the management of Erik ten Hag, whose future at the club remains uncertain following a challenging season. Despite finishing third last season and clinching the Carabao Cup, Ten Hag's team has suffered 16 defeats in various competitions this term, sparking doubts about his tenure. Amidst speculation, Zidane has emerged as a frontrunner for the managerial position at the iconic Old Trafford. Expressing his strong belief, Baptista shared with Ladbrokes (as reported by Metro) his admiration for Zidane, stating, "Zidane was not just a teammate but the epitome of excellence. Having share...
Nigeria Plunged into Darkness as National Grid Fails Again
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Nigeria Plunged into Darkness as National Grid Fails Again

At approximately 4:30 pm on Thursday, the central management point of the national electricity grid in Osogbo, Osun State, suffered a collapse, leading to a nationwide blackout. This marks the fourth occurrence of such a collapse within the first quarter of the year. Following the grid failure, numerous distribution companies have reported that their feeders became inactive, resulting in extensive power outages across the country. The grid's initial output of 2984 megawatts at 4 pm rapidly dropped to zero within an hour, causing all 21 connected plants to cease operations by 5 pm. This event represents yet another setback for Nigeria's struggling electricity sector, which continues to face challenges despite privatization efforts aimed at its improvement. Since privatization efforts be...
Delta Monarch on Wanted List Denies Involvement 
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Delta Monarch on Wanted List Denies Involvement 

Shocking to the traditional ruler of the Ewu kingdom, Clement Ikolo, was finding his name listed as a wanted individual in relation to the Okuama killings. A tragic incident occurred on March 14, 2024, when some enraged youths killed officers and soldiers of the 181 Amphibious Battalion during a peacekeeping mission in the Okuama community, as reported by NewsNow. The Defence Headquarters, on Thursday, announced the search for eight individuals connected with the recent killing. Among the wanted persons are Prof. Ekpekpo Arthur, Andaowei Dennis Bakriri, Akevwru Daniel Omotegbo (known as Amagben), Akata Malawa David, Sinclear Oliki, Clement Ikolo Oghenerukeywe, Reuben Baru, and Igoli Ebi. In a video that went viral, the monarch, speaking from his undisclos...
Premier League: Chris Sutton Provides Matchday 30 Predictions for Man City vs Arsenal, Liverpool, Chelsea, and Other Fixtures
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Premier League: Chris Sutton Provides Matchday 30 Predictions for Man City vs Arsenal, Liverpool, Chelsea, and Other Fixtures

Analysis from former Chelsea player Chris Sutton on the upcoming Premier League fixtures set for this weekend. Newcastle goes up against West Ham United at home on Saturday afternoon. Stamford Bridge will witness Chelsea taking on Burnley on Saturday evening. A highly anticipated match awaits as Manchester City welcomes Arsenal to the Etihad Stadium on Sunday evening. Here are Sutton's predictions as shared with BBC Sport: Result for Newcastle vs West Ham: Newcastle 2-1 West Ham Prediction for Bournemouth vs Everton: Bournemouth 1-1 Everton Outcome expected for Chelsea vs Burnley: Chelsea 2-0 Burnley Predicted winner of Nottingham Forest vs Crystal Palace: Nottingham Forest 1-0 Crystal Palace Expected result for Sheffield United vs Fulham: Sheffield United 0-2 Fulham Forecast for Tott...
Delta State Implements Sanitary Measures with Mobile Courts
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Delta State Implements Sanitary Measures with Mobile Courts

Expressions of disappointment were issued by the Delta State Capital Territory Development Agency, DSCTDA, in response to the behavior of individuals who dispose of waste in drains and road medians. During an inspection of residential and commercial properties in the capital territory and surrounding areas, the Director General of the agency, Patrick Ukah, spoke out about the obstruction of water flow, particularly during periods of rainfall. A stern warning was delivered to residents and business operators against littering on road medians and in drains, as the agency has initiated measures to apprehend and prosecute any offenders. The commencement of legal proceedings against landlords, occupants, and business proprietors who violate sanitation regulations has already begun at the O...