Blackout as national grid collapses again
Nigeria was thrown into widespread blackout on Tuesday morning following another failure of the national power grid, the second in less than a week. Data released by the Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) revealed that electricity supply to all 11 distribution companies (DisCos) fell to zero megawatts by about 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 27, 2026. The sudden collapse disrupted power...
Rev. Father Muonso takes G-Wagon to traditionalist for blessings
Popular clergyman Rev. Father Ebube Muonso has drawn attention online after taking his luxury G-Wagon to a traditional ruler for blessings. During the ceremony, the ruler poured water around the car—a symbolic act intended to invoke protection, prosperity, and good fortune. Known for blending religious and cultural practices, Father Muonso appeared to show respect for ancestral customs, even as a prominent...
Security seals Onitsha Market to enforce Soludo’s order
Security agencies on Tuesday barricaded the Onitsha Main Market to enforce a one-week closure ordered by Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Soludo, following traders’ defiance of the government’s Monday sit-at-home directive. Hundreds of security personnel, including police, army, and joint task force officers, were deployed across the market, using Armoured Personnel Carriers and Hilux vans to block key access points. Barricades...
Dangote refinery increases petrol price to N799/litre
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has increased the ex-gantry price of its Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), fondly called petrol, to N799 per litre. Dangote refinery announced this in a statement issued on Tuesday, January 27, 2026. The ex-gantry price of petrol was increased by N100 from the previous price of N699 per litre, which came into effect on December 12, 2025. The refinery...
Zamfara APC debunks bandit leader Bello Turji’s membership card
The Zamfara State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) says the party membership card with the picture of notorious bandit leader, Bello Turji, is fake. The Zamfara APC Publicity Secretary, Yusuf Idris, in a statement issued on Monday, January 26, 2026, described the action as a mischievous attempt to spoil the party’s name. Idris stated that the APC membership card...
Tinubu arrives in Ankara for state visit to Türkiye
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has arrived in Ankara, the capital of the Republic of Türkiye, for a State Visit aimed at strengthening bilateral relations and exploring areas of mutual cooperation. His plane touched down at 9:03 p.m. local time on Monday, January 26, 2026. At Ankara Esenboğa Airport, the Nigerian leader was received by a Turkish government delegation led by...
Dangote Refinery reaffirms commitment to stable PMS supply nationwide
Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals has reiterated its dedication to ensuring market stability and uninterrupted supply of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) across Nigeria. During the recent festive season, the refinery implemented a temporary price support initiative to ease the burden on households amid increased spending. This marked the second consecutive festive period in which Dangote Petroleum Refinery absorbed substantial costs...
FULL LIST: DHQ names 16 officers to face court martial over coup plot
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has made public the identities of 16 personnel of the Armed Forces of Nigeria recommended for prosecution over allegations of grave misconduct, including an alleged attempt to overthrow the government of President Bola Tinubu. According to a statement issued on Monday by the Director of Defence Information, Major General Samaila Uba, a Special Investigative Panel recently...
INEC schedules by-elections in two Rivers constituencies for February 21
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has scheduled bye-elections in two Rivers State constituencies—Ahoada East II and Khana II. In a notice released on Tuesday, INEC confirmed that voting will take place on Saturday, February 21, 2026, starting from 8:30 a.m. at all designated polling units in the affected areas. The commission urged eligible voters to participate peacefully and exercise their...
Bassey’s father makes emotional plea to reunite with children after 18 years
Calvin Bassey’s father, Kingsley Ughelumba, has once again appealed for reconciliation with his four children, including the Super Eagles defender, whom he says he has been estranged from for more than 18 years. Ughelumba attributed the long separation to a rift with the children’s mother, Ebere Bassey, and described his ongoing pain in a heartfelt plea for reunion. He first went...
