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Nigeria’s perennial power outage has been a longstanding issue, and former Vice President Atiku Abubakar is condemning the recent blackout in the Southeast, Northwest, and Northeastern regions. Atiku, the 2023 Peoples Democratic Party presidential candidate, took to X to express his concerns, stating that the affected areas have been in complete darkness for three weeks ¹. “In particular reference is the situations in both the Southeast and the entire states of the Northwest and Northeast that have been in complete blackouts in the past three weeks,” Atiku wrote. “Every government department responsible for addressing the problem must be quick in…

Former President Goodluck Jonathan shared his experience of losing the 2015 presidential election, describing it as a challenging moment in his political career. He credited Raymond Dokpesi, chairman of Daar Communications, for playing a fatherly role during that time. At the first Raymond Dokpesi Annual Diamond Lecture in Abuja, Jonathan recalled Dokpesi’s words of encouragement before handing over to President Muhammadu Buhari. “It’s not easy to lose an election as president… But Dokpesi invited me and said things that gave me hope,” Jonathan said. Jonathan highlighted Dokpesi’s impact on his transition and spiritual life, also referencing his book, “My Transition…

The world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, Binance, has announced that its Head of Financial Crime Compliance, Tigran Gambaryan, has been released from detention in Nigeria and has returned home to his family. Gambaryan’s ordeal lasted eight months, during which his health significantly deteriorated. In a statement, Binance expressed relief that Gambaryan is now free and can receive the medical attention he desperately needs. His wife, Yuki, echoed this sentiment, describing the past eight months as a “living nightmare” and thanking the US government and supporters for their efforts in securing his release. Gambaryan’s release follows a Federal High Court ruling in…

The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has revealed that essential food items have experienced significant price hikes in September 2024. According to the NBS’s Selected Food Prices Watch report, the average price of 1kg of brown beans skyrocketed by 281.97% to N2,738.59, up from N716.97 in September 2023. – _1kg Brown Beans_: Up 281.97% to N2,738.59 – _Medium-sized Agric Eggs (12 pieces)_: Up 137.43% to N2,487.04 – _Sliced Bread_: Up 115.74% to N1,528.19 – _1kg Local Rice_: Up 152.92% to N1,914.77 – _1kg Boneless Beef_: Up 99.99% to N5,633.60 – _1kg Tomato_: Up 152.94% to N1,430.87 The report also highlighted…

A devastating collision occurred on Wednesday along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, resulting in the death of a driver after his white Mazda bus crashed into a moving truck near Car Park C in the Lotto area. The bus, loaded with bags of potatoes, was headed to Lagos when the incident happened. According to Babatunde Akinbiyi, Public Relations Officer of the Ogun State Traffic Enforcement and Compliance Agency, excessive speed and possible fatigue were the primary causes of the accident ¹. Eyewitnesses reported that the driver may have dozed off behind the wheel, losing control and crashing into the truck from the…

Italian football giant Juventus was forced to issue a swift denial on Monday after its English X account was hacked, spreading false news of the signing of Real Madrid’s Turkish sensation, Arda Guler. A surprise post on Juventus’ English X account read, “Welcome to Juventus, Arda Guler! The rising star of football is now part of the Juventus family,” accompanied by a photo of Guler. This sudden announcement left fans of both Juventus and Real Madrid stunned. The Serie A club promptly addressed the situation, stating, “Our Juventus English account has been compromised. Please ignore the false information being published…

The Lagos State Government has issued a warning about a heightened risk of flash flooding due to the intense rainfall experienced last Thursday, described as the heaviest in months. Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, explained that the release of water from Oyan Dam, combined with the heavy rainfall, has caused major rivers to rise, making it difficult for drainage channels to discharge. Wahab stated that the latest advisory became necessary due to the high average and maximum values recorded at weather monitoring stations in the state. “In the past few weeks, the overall conditions observed show…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has emerged victorious in the Kogi State local government elections, winning all 21 chairmanship seats and 239 councillorship positions. This was announced by the Kogi State Independent Electoral Commission (KOSIEC) Chairman, Mr. Mamman Nda-Eri, in Lokoja. – The election was described as peaceful, free, fair, and credible by Mr. Nda-Eri. – A woman secured the chairmanship position in Ogori-Magongo Local Government Area. – The APC won all chairmanship and councillorship positions, leaving nothing to the other 18 participating political parties. “The APC performed excellently, winning all chairmanship and councillorship positions, leaving nothing to the other…

A minor fire incident occurred at the Federal Ministry of Works headquarters in Abuja on Friday, causing panic among staff and visitors. The incident happened shortly after workers resumed for the day and was attributed to a spark from a faulty circuit breaker on the ground floor. According to Mohammed A. Ahmed, Director of Press and Public Relations, the fire was quickly contained, and no significant damage was done. “A minor fire incident occurred at 11:30 am at Block A of the Ministry. The incident was a result of a spark from a faulty circuit breaker in the electrical control…

Tragedy struck in Jigawa State last Thursday night when a petrol tanker explosion claimed over 100 lives in Majiya town, Taura Local Government Area. In response, Atiku Abubakar, the 2023 Peoples Democratic Party presidential candidate, has urged the Nigerian government to consider transporting fuel via rail across the country. Atiku expressed his condolences on X, saying, “I am saddened by reports of the death of scores of people in a petrol tanker explosion in Majiya town in Taura Local Government Area of Jigawa State. The incident in Jigawa is one too many involving tragic petrol tanker explosions in the country.…