Oluwatamilore Akinkuolie

The National Economic Council (NEC) has resolved to intensify the implementation of the National Electrification Strategy in response to the persistent collapse of Nigeria’s power grid. Vice President Kashim Shettima, who chairs the Council, emphasized that access to energy is a fundamental right, not a privilege, describing electricity as the “oxygen of economic growth.” To …

The Federal High Court sitting in Akure, Ondo State capital, has dismissed the suit challenging the qualifications of Lucky Aiyedatiwa and his deputy, Olayide Adelami, both candidates of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the November 16 governorship election in the state. The suit was filed by the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party(PDP) in …

Former President John Dramani Mahama has made a historic comeback as Ghana’s president, defeating Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia of the ruling National Patriotic Party (NPP) in Saturday’s election. Although the Electoral Commission has not officially announced the results, Mahama is reported to have secured 56% of the vote, compared to Bawumia’s 41%. Despite the delay …

The Lagos State Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja has fixed December 12 for the hearing of an application filed by the former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, challenging the jurisdiction of the court. Justice Rahman Oshodi fixed the date after his attention was drawn to a Court of Appeal …

The High Court of the Federal Capital Territory in Abuja has issued an interim injunction restraining Lagos-based lawyer, Dele Farotimi, from publishing or distributing his book titled Nigeria and Its Criminal Justice System. Justice Peter Kekemeke granted the order following an ex-parte application filed by Kehinde Ogunwumiju, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) and managing …

Nigeria has experienced yet another national power grid collapse, marking the first in December 2024 and the fourth such incident in the past three months. The collapse occurred at approximately 2:09 p.m. on Wednesday, as confirmed by a tweet from the official handle of Nigeria’s National Grid. The tweet read, “The major grid setback has …

An Allied Air Cargo aircraft experienced a tyre burst and skidded off Runway 22 at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja on Wednesday, temporarily shutting down the airport’s operations. The incident, which occurred at approximately 10:05 a.m., involved an aircraft with registration number 5N-JRT carrying five passengers. According to a statement by the Federal …

The House of Representatives has announced plans to summon the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, and the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja, over allegations of unlawful military operations carried out by the 177 Battalion in Nasarawa State. This decision follows growing outcry from residents and civil society groups …

The Edo State Government has issued a 72-hour ultimatum to former officials, including former chairman of the revenue board, Ighodalo, to return government vehicles and other state assets still in their possession. The directive was announced in a statement by the Secretary to the State Government, Osarodion Ogie, who described the retention of state-owned property …

A Magistrate Court in Ibadan has ordered the remand of Principal Hamzat and ex-Queen Naomi in connection with the stampede that claimed several lives at a school event. The tragic incident, which occurred earlier in December, has sparked widespread outrage and calls for justice from affected families and advocacy groups. During the hearing, the prosecution …