Author: Seyi Godwin

Nigeria has been plunged into darkness as the national power grid collapsed at 3 pm on Saturday, July 6, 2024. This is the third grid collapse in 2024, a year that has seen a fair share of power outages ¹. The Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC) has confirmed the development in a statement. According to the statement, all interface stations at the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) are out of supply, leaving the company unable to provide services to customers in Abia, Anambra, Ebonyi, Enugu, and Imo States ². The EEDC statement read in part: “The Enugu Electricity Distribution Company…

German football legend Toni Kroos has penned a heartfelt message to fans following his team’s quarter-final exit from the 2024 European championships. Germany was defeated 2-1 by Spain on Friday, marking Kroos’ final game in professional football. In an emotional Instagram post, Kroos expressed his gratitude to fans and reflected on his return to the national team last year. He wrote: “29.09.2023 my phone rang. Caller: Julian Nagelsmann Request: return to the national team. First thought in my mind: I’m not stupid! The first thought in my heart: fuck yeah! The heart decided to know.” Kroos praised the team’s progress,…

Senator Adams Oshiomhole, representing Edo North, has clarified that the All Progressives Congress (APC) is not involved in the crisis surrounding the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) primary election in Edo State. Oshiomhole stated that the law prohibits APC from interfering in PDP’s internal conflicts, emphasizing that the issue is purely an intra-party matter. He made this statement while speaking with journalists in Abuja yesterday. “This is purely PDP intra-party, and I think the lesson is very clear, namely that parties must be encouraged to obey the laws that regulate the conduct of primaries,” Oshiomhole said. He further explained that another…

Afrobeats superstar Davido’s legal battle with his first baby mama, Sophia Momodu, over their daughter Aurora Imade Adeleke’s custody has taken a new turn. Momodu has filed a 102-paragraph counter affidavit through her legal team, Anthony Idigbe SAN and Dr Bimpe Ajegbomogun, in response to Davido’s lawsuit seeking joint custody and unrestricted access to their daughter. Davido had claimed he has consistently fulfilled his financial responsibilities towards their child’s well-being, despite Sophia’s alleged unreasonable demands aimed at harassing and frustrating him. However, Momodu’s legal team has debunked these allegations, stating that Davido has chosen not to see their daughter since…

The black market dollar to naira exchange rate for July 4th, 2024, has been revealed. According to sources at Bureau De Change (BDC), the exchange rate at Lagos Parallel Market (Black Market) stands as follows: – Buying rate: N1515 – Selling rate: N1520 It is important to note that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) does not recognize the parallel market (black market) and has directed individuals seeking to engage in Forex transactions to approach their respective banks. Meanwhile, the official CBN rate stands at: – Buying rate: N1510 – Selling rate: N1511 Please be aware that forex prices can…

Manchester United has announced that manager Erik ten Hag has signed a contract extension, keeping him at the helm until June 2026. This development comes after intense speculation surrounding his future following a disappointing 2023/24 Premier League campaign. Despite the poor league performance, Ten Hag led the team to FA Cup victory against Manchester City, a feat that seemingly secured his position. The club’s new part-owner, Jim Ratcliffe, had reportedly conducted a review that concluded Ten Hag was the best man for the job. “I’m proud of what we’ve achieved so far, but I’m also aware that there’s still much…

The Labour Party (LP) has called for disciplinary action against the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, over his threat to prevent the re-election of Senator Ireti Kingibe in 2027. Wike, who is also a presidential appointee, had criticized Kingibe for speaking out against his developmental works in the capital city. LP Chairman in the FCT, Peter Dugwu, stated that Wike’s remarks were an attack on the party and its representative, Senator Kingibe. Dugwu emphasized that the LP would respond to Wike’s threats during the upcoming Area Councils’ election in the FCT, setting the stage for the…

As the United Kingdom prepares for its general election, Nigerian political figure Peter Obi has thrown his weight behind the Labour Party, urging voters to “Vote Labour on Thursday 4 July.” Obi’s endorsement comes as polls predict a landslide victory for Labour, led by Sir Keir Starmer. Starmer has campaigned on a promise of economic growth and fiscal responsibility, with a focus on wealth creation. The Conservative Party, led by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, is fighting to maintain power after 14 years in government. Sunak has urged voters to support the Conservatives to avoid a sweeping Labour majority. The election…

The 2024 Copa America quarter-final line-up is taking shape, with six teams already booking their spots in the next round. However, the USA’s campaign came to an abrupt end following a 1-0 defeat to Uruguay on Monday night. The loss, combined with Panama’s 3-1 victory over Bolivia, relegated the Americans to third place in Group C, ensuring their elimination from the competition. Uruguay topped the group, while Panama progressed as the second qualifier. The quarter-final fixtures are taking shape, with Argentina set to face Ecuador and Venezuela clashing with Canada. Panama awaits the winner of Group D, while Uruguay will…

Kogi State has recorded only two confirmed cases of cholera, with one discharged and the other receiving treatment, according to the State Commissioner for Health, Abdullazeez Adam. Adam attributed the low number of cases to the state’s preparedness and measures taken to prevent the spread of the disease. Similarly, Niger State has reported no confirmed cases of cholera, with the Director of Public Health, Dr. Idris Ibrahim, attributing this to the state’s proactive measures, including surveillance and sensitization. In Nasarawa State, 29 suspected cases of cholera have been recorded in two local government areas, with one mortality. The State Commissioner…