TCN blames Gas Shortage for Poor Power Supply
The Transmission Company of Nigeria has confirmed that the poor power supply experienced by electricity consumers nationwide was caused by a shortage of gas. The TCN in a statement affirmed that there had been a gradual decrease in available power generation into the grid due to gas constraints to the power generating companies. This, the […]
Uganda Minister says People Dying of Hunger are ‘Idiots’
A Ugandan government minister is facing criticism after calling those who have died of hunger in his country “idiots”. Many have deemed Henry Okello Oryem’s comments tone-deaf. In 2022, more than 2,200 people died of starvation and related illnesses in north-east Uganda, a report by an official human rights body said. But Mr Oryem argued […]
Zvonimir Boban quits Uefa over proposed Aleksander Ceferin rule change
UEFA’s technical director Zvonimir Boban has quit in protest at Aleksander Ceferin’s intention to stay on for a further term as president. Ceferin was elected in 2016, replacing Michel Platini, and one of the reforms he put in place was a three-term limit for all executive appointments. However, he is trying to change the rule […]
Minister of Sports Development has urged the Super Eagles to step up their efforts Against Cameroon
Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh, has urged the Super Eagles ahead of their next match against Cameroon, to redouble their efforts. their opponents. The Minister delivered the message on Thursday via a zoom meeting with the team as they prepare for their Round of 16 clash on Saturday in the ongoing African […]
Police Detain Mr. Ibu’s son, Adopted Daughter for Fraud
The Nigerian Police, through its Force Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department in Ikoyi, Lagos State, has arrested Oyeabuchi Okafor and Jasmine Okekeagwu for allegedly conspiring and defrauding Mr. John Okafor, popularly known as Mr. Ibu, of N55 million. In a press statement on Thursday, the FCID disclosed that they acted on a petition from Diamond […]
Lagos Ranked 19th Best City to Visit in the World
British media and hospitality company, Time Out, has ranked Lagos as the 19th best city to visit in the world. In the rankings published on its website, Time Out said it drew its conclusion from a survey of more than 20,000 city dwellers around the world, along with its network of editors. New York City […]
Burna Boy, Asake, Rema, Tyla, nominated for 2024 Brit Awards
African music is experiencing rapid international recognition, with the superstars behind this global exportation enjoying both commercial success and critical acclaim. International superstars Burna Boy, Asake, Tyla and Rema have all earned nominations for the 2024 Brit Award. Burna Boy and Asake received nominations in the Best International Artist category, competing with American superstars Taylor Swift, Miley Cyrus, SZA, […]
Presidency Assures No Plan to Move Federal Capital to Lagos
The Presidency has dismissed insinuations that President Bola Tinubu has the intention to move Nigeria’s capital from Abuja to Lagos. Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, yesterday clarified in response to the controversy over moves by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) […]
Saudi to Allow Sale of Alcohol to Non-Muslim Diplomats
Saudi Arabia plans to allow the sale of alcohol to non-Muslim diplomats for the first time, two sources familiar with the plan told AFP on Wednesday. Prohibition has been the law of the land in Saudi Arabia since 1952, shortly after one of King Abdulaziz’s sons got drunk and, in a rage, shot dead a […]
Fulham loses to Liverpool to go to the Carabao Cup Final
Liverpool saw off Fulham in the Carabao Cup semi-finals to set up a showdown with Chelsea in the final at Wembley on 25 February. The Reds led 2-1 from the first leg and their draw at Craven Cottage was enough to get the job done. Both sides are in FA Cup fourth-round action this weekend, […]