Power Output Drops to 4,300MW as Gas Supply Shrinks 57% – NISO
National electricity transmission lines and grid infrastructure in Nigeria amid reduced power generation due to gas supply shortage. Nigeria’s electricity generation has dropped sharply to an average of 4,300 megawatts (MW) following a 57 per cent shortfall in gas supply to thermal power plants, according to the Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO). The system operator […]
Paramount Set for $111bn Warner Bros Takeover After Netflix Backs Out
Paramount Skydance is poised to take over Warner Bros. Discovery in a blockbuster $111bn (£82.2bn) deal after Netflix officially withdrew from the bidding war. Warner Bros confirmed that Paramount’s revised offer of $31 per share was “superior” to Netflix’s proposal. Netflix declined to raise its previous $82bn offer, with co-chief executives Ted Sarandos and Greg […]
Magda Szubanski in Remission After Stage Four Mantle Cell Lymphoma Battle
Australian actress and comedian Magda Szubanski has announced she is in remission following treatment for stage four mantle cell lymphoma, a rare and aggressive form of blood cancer. The 64-year-old performer shared the encouraging health update on social media, revealing she has completed chemotherapy. While remission is not considered a cure, Szubanski said doctors are […]
Heavy Metal Legend Neil Murray Returns to the Stage with Local Theatre Group
At 75, rock veteran Neil Murray is proving that passion for music never fades. The former bassist of Whitesnake and Black Sabbath has swapped global arenas for community theatre, joining Selkirk Musical Theatre Group’s production of We Will Rock You in the Scottish Borders. Murray, originally from Gattonside near Melrose, rose to international fame in […]
JAMB Warns Centres Against Charging Above ₦8,700 for 2026 UTME
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has directed candidates registering for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) to report any Computer-Based Test (CBT) centre charging above the officially approved fees. In a statement signed by its spokesperson, Fabian Benjamin, the board dismissed claims that it had increased the 2026 UTME registration fee. JAMB […]
Army, NUJ Deepen Civil-Military Cooperation in Sokoto
The General Officer Commanding (GOC), 8 Division of the Nigerian Army, Major General Bemgha Koughna, has reaffirmed the military’s commitment to stronger collaboration with journalists in Sokoto State to enhance security operations and build public confidence. Speaking during a courtesy visit by executives of the Correspondents’ Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Sokoto […]
Katsina Water Board MD Tukur Tingilin Dies in Auto Crash; Governor Radda Expresses Deep Condolences
The Managing Director of the Katsina State Water Board, Tukur Tingilin, has tragically passed away following an auto accident on Thursday. His sudden death has sent shockwaves across the state, with Governor Mallam Dikko Radda expressing profound sorrow over the loss of a dedicated public servant. In an official condolence statement issued by his Chief […]
CAF Hails Gianni Infantino’s 10-Year Impact as FIFA President
The Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) has commended Gianni Infantino for his remarkable 10-year tenure as FIFA President, recognizing his contribution to the growth of football globally and within Africa. In an official statement on the CAF website, President Patrice Motsepe praised Infantino’s leadership and commitment to advancing football worldwide. “African football and world football […]
Indian Court Acquits Arvind Kejriwal in Landmark Corruption Case
In a significant legal development, an Indian court has acquitted former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in a long-running corruption case. Kejriwal, who led the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), had previously described the investigation as a “political conspiracy” orchestrated by the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The 57-year-old politician, who spent several months in jail […]
Adamawa Governor Ahmadu Fintiri Defects to APC With Entire PDP Leadership
In a major political development, Governor Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa State has officially defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The announcement, made in a statewide broadcast on Friday, revealed that the governor’s entire cabinet and PDP officials across the state have also joined APC. Governor Fintiri explained […]