The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has attributed Saturday’s power fluctuations in some parts of the country to transmission line trippings, dismissing claims of a national grid collapse. In a statement released by the TCN spokesperson, Ndidi Mbah, it was clarified that the grid remained stable, but the Ihovbor transmission …
Read More »Fire Razes Seven Shops In Ilorin Market
By Ekpenyong Emmanuel A devastating fire swept through the Olusola Saraki Market in Ilorin, Kwara State, on Friday night, destroying seven shops and goods worth millions of naira. The fire, which was caused by a surge in power supply, started around 9:36 pm and was brought under control by the …
Read More »Lakurawa Bandits Kill Three Airtel Workers, Other in Kebbi
Suspected Lakurawa bandits have killed four people, including three Airtel Communications staff, in Gumki village, Arewa Local Government Area of Kebbi State. The Kebbi State Police Command confirmed the attack in a statement issued on Saturday by its spokesperson, CSP Nafiu Abubakar. According to the statement, the victims were working …
Read More »Akwa Ibom Gov Warns Against Lobbying for New Commissioners Appointment
By Ekpenyong Emmanuel In a surprise move, Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has dissolved his cabinet, effective immediately. The dissolution was announced at a valedictory dinner held for the outgoing cabinet members at the Government House in Uyo on Friday night. Governor Eno, who expressed gratitude to the …
Read More »