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Egbin Power Plc has shut down operations following a fatal industrial accident involving a contractor during an underwater maintenance exercise. The incident, which occurred on April 28, led to the shutdown of the plant, a major contributor to electricity supply on the national grid. Confirming the development to the News Agency of Nigeria on Thursday, the company’s Head of Corporate …

African Democratic Congress (ADC) says it will review the court judgment sacking its state executives before taking a position. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the party was reacting to Wednesday’s Federal High Court judgment sacking its elected but yet-to-be inaugurated state executives. NAN reports that the judgment barred INEC from recognising them, citing the David Mark-led NWC’s …

The Chief of Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sunday Aneke, says traditional institutions are key to peace building and security in the country. He said this on Wednesday while paying homage to the Emir of Bauchi, Rilwanu Suleiman Adamu. Aneke highlighted that traditional rulers play a vital role in ensuring peace and security in the country. “Traditional rulers remain indispensable …

Nigeria’s digital transformation faces risks as nearly 40 per cent of states lack local Internet Service Providers (ISPs), widening the digital divide, stakeholders warned. The concerns were raised on Wednesday at the fifth IoT West Africa Conference and Exhibition 2026 in Lagos, where experts examined connectivity gaps and infrastructure challenges. The panel focused on ‘From Connectivity to Cognitive Infrastructure: How …

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Rilwan Olutunji Disu, has ordered immediate disciplinary action against officers of the Nigeria Police Force involved in the fatal shooting incident in Effurun, Delta State, which led to the death of a civilian, Mene Ogidi. The IGP made this known during a press briefing at the Force Headquarters, Abuja, on Wednesday, where he described the …

WASHINGTON (AP) — King Charles III marked the 250th anniversary of American independence from Britain with gratitude that the two countries united to build “one of the most consequential alliances in human history” while urging “that we ignore the clarion calls to become ever more inward-looking.” Speaking Tuesday to a joint session of the U.S. Congress, Charles repeatedly highlighted the …

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Wednesday sided with a faith-based pregnancy center that raised First Amendment concerns about an investigation into whether it misled people to discourage abortions. According to report by the Associated Press, the high court’s unanimous ruling is a procedural victory for First Choice Women’s Resource Centers, which is challenging a New Jersey investigation of …

  The gunmen reportedly stormed the church located on the outskirts of the community during a crusade, killed the presiding pastor and abducted several worshippers Residents of Eda Oniyo Ekiti in Ilejemeje Local Government Area of Ekiti State were thrown into confusion on Tuesday evening as gunmen invaded a church during an open-air crusade service. It was learnt that the …

  Justice Joyce Abdulmalik, in a judgment, also barred former Senate President, David Mark, and other senior figures in the party from interfering with the functions and tenure of duly elected state executive committees. The Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday restrained the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from recognising or participating in any congress organised by a disputed …

  Osifo Stanley, an Edo indigene, purchased the APC presidential forms on Tuesday, becoming one of the first aspirants to signal interest in the 2027 ticket despite widespread endorsements of President Bola Tinubu for a second term. A trader from Edo State, Osifo Stanley, has joined the 2027 presidential race on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), after …