OVER 18 TRANSMISSION TOWERS VANDALIZED IN FIVE DAYS – TCN CRIES OUT The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has disclosed that over 18 transmission towers have been vandalized between January 9 and January 14, 2025, across Rivers, Abia, and Kano States. TCN’s General Manager of Transmission for the Port Harcourt Region, Engr. Emmanuel Okpa, reported that routine patrols by linesmen …

NIGERIANS SUFFERING BECAUSE OF SOUTH EAST – ORJI UZOR KALU Abia North Senator, Orji Uzor Kalu, has said some of the challenges facing Nigeria could be solved in the South East with the right atmosphere.Senator Kalu said there was a need to restore the region to its peaceful state to fasten productivity of the country.He stated that most of the …

COURT BARS FRSC FROM IMPOUNDING VEHICLES WITH FADED NUMBER PLATES A Federal High Court in Lagos, South-west Nigeria, has barred the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) from impounding vehicles with faded number plates or imposing penalties on their owners. According to TheCable newspaper, the judge, Akintayo Aluko, handed down the decision in a suit filed against the FRSC by Chinwike …

YOU  SENSATIONALIZED MY COMMENTS – EMIR SANUSI ACCUSES FG Muhammad Sanusi II, the 16th Emir of Kano, has faulted the Federal Government’s reactions to his recent remarks about President Bola Tinubu’s policies. Sanusi said his comments was sensationalised and reduced to one paragraph. The controversy started last week when the monarch commented on Tinubu’s administration, saying he won’t advise his …

NIGERIAN MUSCIANS WHO FELL FROM FAME In the fast-paced Nigerian music industry, many artists rise to stardom only to experience sudden declines in their careers. While some make comebacks, others face challenges that prevent them from maintaining the level of success they once had. In this article, we will explore the stories of Nigerian musicians like Dammy Krane, Sean Tizzle, …

LABOUR PARTY CRISIS DEEPENS AS NENADI USMAN’S CARETAKER COMMITTEE REJECT APPEAL COURT VERDICT The Labour Party’s internal leadership crisis escalated on Saturday as the 29-member caretaker committee, led by Senator Nenadi Usman, demanded that Julius Abure cease presenting himself as the party’s national chairman.The committee, established by Abia State Governor Alex Otti and 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi, …

US PRESIDENT-ELECT, DONALD TRUMP, ARRIVES WASHINGTON AHEAD OF TOMORROW’S INAUGURATION Donald Trump landed in Washington on Saturday ahead of his inauguration, with the billionaire Republican set to attend a series of events and celebrations before reclaiming the presidency. Trump, who arrived with his wife Melania and other family members at Dulles International Airport, headed to a private event, including a …

GOV SOLUDO REPLACES OBI OF ONITSHA AS CHAIRMAN ANAMBRA COUNCIL OF TRADITIONAL RULERS The Anambra State Governor, Prof Chukwuma Charles Soludo, has appointed Igwe Chidubem Iweka, the Traditional Ruler of Obosi, as the new Chairman of the Anambra State Traditional Rulers Council (ASTRC), replacing the Obi of Onitsha, Igwe Alfred Nnaemeka Achebe. The announcement was made during the launch of …

PRESIDENT TINUBU, EMIR OF KANO IN COLD WAR There is a cold war between President Bola Tinubu and the Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi II. The strained relationship became public when the Emir declared on Wednesday that he would not assist the Presidency in explaining its economic policies. In a swift response, the Minister of Information, Mohammed Idris, stated that …

WIKE TSUNAMI: VIP RUSH TO SAVE THEIR PROPERTY IN ABUJA The Federal Capital Territory has become a battleground for real estate developers and high-profile landowners after the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, revoked land allocations in the Maitama II area of Abuja, affecting 568 prominent individuals. Amid the controversy, developers are scrambling to either pay up or protect their investments. On …

FROM RICHES TO BANKRUPTCY: FOOTBALLERS WHO Lost IT ALL The glamorous world of professional football often paints a picture of immense wealth and luxury. However, the reality for many players is a stark contrast, with financial mismanagement, extravagant lifestyles, and unforeseen circumstances leading to devastating financial ruin. This thread explores the unfortunate cases of several high-profile footballers who, despite earning …

NIGERIANS MUST AGREE ON TERMS TO STAY UNITED – EX-GOV VICTOR ATTAH A former governor of Akwa Ibom State, Victor Attah, has expressed the need for Nigeria to draft a new constitution that will be based on conditions unanimously agreed on by all regions of the country. He said that the current 1999 Constitution was forced on Nigerians by the …

SIMON EKPA STILL KIDNAPPING FOR RANSOM – SOLUDO Governor Charles Soludo of Anambra State on Saturday disclosed that arrested Finland-based self-acclaimed Biafra agitator, Simon Ekpa “has continued kidnapping for ransom”. Soludo said kidnapping is currently a business that is more lucrative than drugs and oil. The governor who spoke in Awka, the state capital, said before he became governor, eight …

OYEDELE, PRESIDENTIAL COMMITTEE CHAIR ON TAX REFORMS AGREES WITH GOVERNORS ON VAT SHARING FORMULA Taiwo Oyedele, chairman of the presidential committee on tax policy and fiscal reforms, says his committee has no objection to the newly proposed value-added tax (VAT) sharing formula by the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF). Oyedele spoke on Saturday at The Platform, an event organised by The …

60 DIE IN PETROL TANKER EXPLOSION IN NIGER Over 60 persons lost their lives in a petrol tanker explosion along Dikko-Maje road, opposite Badeggi fuelling station, in Suleja LGA of Niger State, on Saturday. Mr Kumar Tsukwam, Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, Commander in Niger State, confirmed this to the News Agency of Nigeria, NAN, in Minna. He said a …