The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has reported the destruction of 31 transmission towers by vandals in Edo State. In a statement issued on Friday, Ndidi Mbah, TCN’s Director of Public Affairs, confirmed that the attacks occurred in Okada and Ofosu communities, affecting the 330kV Benin-Egbin and Benin-Omotosho transmission lines.   Mbah explained that the damaged towers, which had critical …

New Manchester United manager, Ruben Amorim has warned the fans that he shouldn’t be compared to Jose Mourinho. The Portuguese international, told the club’s website on Friday that he received a message from Jose Mourinho a former coach of the club but that he wants to be himself and build a team capable of challenging for titles. “He sent me …

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has announced the suspension of all recruitment into the state’s civil service until further notice. The decision, disclosed on Friday, includes a directive for a comprehensive review of all recruitment exercises conducted by the Godwin Obaseki-led administration between May and November 2024.   In a statement issued by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Fred …

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed the arrest of Mr. Simon Ekpa, a Nigerian-Finnish citizen and a prominent leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), by Finnish authorities on Thursday, November 21.   The ministry disclosed this in a statement released by Kimiebi Ebienfa, the Acting Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, on Friday, November 22, …

Nigerian singer Bloody Civilian has stirred controversy on social media by making shocking allegations against movie producer turned Pastor, Helen Ukpabio.  The claims surfaced after Bloody Civilian accused the prominent Akwa Ibom-based preacher of inciting extreme actions, stating she “literally made people burn their children alive.” This revelation came in response to a celebratory post highlighting Pastor Ukpabio’s 60th birthday, where Bloody …

A video has shown the performance displayed by the military from different African countries at the opening ceremony of the Africa Military Games 2024.   The second African Military Games started on Wednesday 20th November 2024 with the opening ceremony at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja.   There was a military parade, with soldiers from the different countries performing.   A video …

The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja has nullified the Federal High Court judgment seeking to stop the Rivers State Local Government election conducted on October 5, 2024.     The three-man panel of the appellate court, in its judgment, ruled that the Federal High Court presided over by Justice Peter Lifu lacked the subject-matter jurisdiction to entertain the suit …

      Bayer Leverkusen and Nigeria striker, Victor Boniface will miss the rest of the year as a result of injury.   The 23-year-old sustained a muscle fiber tear in his right thigh in the Super Eagles 2-1 home defeat against the Amavubi of Rwanda at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo on Monday and he missed training on …

A Florida man has been arrested after impersonating tech billionaire Elon Musk in a bid to scam an elderly woman out of $250,000. Jeffrey Arthur Moynihan Jr. was arrested at his Bradenton home on Tuesday night, November 19, and charged with grand theft.  While reportedly operating under the guise of the Tesla and SpaceX CEO, the 56-year-old businessman befriended the victim, a 74-year-old Texas resident, …

European natural gas prices hit €46/MWh in November, spiking 16% on the month due to a cold snap, reduced wind output, and Russia-Ukraine tensions. LNG supply delays and high heating demand intensify risks, with analysts raising 2025 TTF forecasts amid tightening markets. ADVERTISEMENT European natural gas prices have surged in November, with the Dutch Title Transfer Facility (TTF) benchmark climbing …