Nigeria’s National Grid Suffers First Collapse of 2026, Triggers Nationwide Blackout Nigeria was plunged into darkness on Friday following the collapse of the national electricity grid, marking the first system failure recorded in 2026. Data obtained from the Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) revealed that power generation dropped to zero megawatts (MW) at the peak…
Police Arrest Three Suspects for Keke Theft in Enugu, Recover Vandalised Vehicle Operatives of the Enugu State Police Command have arrested three male suspects for theft and vandalism of a commercial tricycle popularly known as keke, recovering the vehicle in the process. The suspects, identified as Chuka Nwanze, 23; Arinze Anyansi, 24; and Miracle Anyadiegwu,…
Afghan Woman Faces Death By Stoning For Teaching Girls Taekwondo A 22-year-old Afghan woman has been arrested by Taliban authorities in the western city of Herat after secretly teaching girls taekwondo, prompting fears among activists that she could face execution by stoning. Khadija Ahmadzada was detained on 10 January after morality police discovered she had…
Tinubu Approves Posting of Four Ambassadors-designate President Bola Tinubu has approved the posting of four ambassadors-designate from the list of 68 nominees earlier confirmed by the Senate in December, marking the first tranche of ambassadorial deployments under his administration. The appointments, which cover key diplomatic missions, are aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s bilateral relations and advancing…
