The Nigerian Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (NIEEE) has blamed aging infrastructure and poor maintenance culture for frequent Nigeria national grid collapse. It added that instability, facilities tripping system operator effectiveness was also affecting adequate monitoring, forecasting accuracy, and technical issues on equipment-devices, causing supply and mismatches, load shedding or generation ramp down across Nigeria. The President of NIEEE, Mr. Felix Onu stated this during a webinar engagement with members of the Institute, with the theme: “Understanding the Nigerian Electricity National Grid, Its Architecture, Operations, Challenges and Possible Solutions”. He said: “We are here not just to discuss…
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The former Group Chief Executive Officer of Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Mele Kyari has described the reports about his purported arrest by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) as mischievous and a calculated attempt by the newspaper and its sponsors to achieve a desired outcome. TheHintsNews reports that the media was on Saturday saturated about the purported arrest of Kyari by the EFCC of alleged fraud. However, Kyari in a post on his verified X account said he was ready and willing to give his account of stewardship. The former NNPCL boss, however, urged the media…
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Council (FCCPC) has described Meta threat that it might be forced to exit Nigeria due to FCCPC’s recent order as a calculated move aimed at inducing negative public reaction and potentially pressuring the FCCPC to reconsider its decision. Its Director, Corporate Affairs, Ondaje Ijagwu in a statement issued Saturday said the agenc investigated Meta Platforms and WhatsApp (jointly referred to as “Meta Parties”) for allegedly violating the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Act (FCCPA) and the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR). Ijagwu said the Commission found that Meta Parties engaged in multiple and…
The troops of Combat Team 6 have neutralised several insurgents, including five high-profile bandit kingpins named Auta Jijji, Dankali, Sagidi, Kachallah Rijaji and Kachallah Suza. Acting Assistant Director Army Public Relations, 1 Brigade Nigerian Army, Capt. Suleiman Omalein a statement issued. Saturday said the troops while on a fighting patrol engaged a large heavily armed terrorists who had invaded Mai Kwanugga village in Talata Mafara LGA of Zamfara state. He added that the terrorists, who had unleashed mayhem by attacking innocent civilians and razing homes, were decisively engaged in a fierce and well-coordinated firefight. The encounter resulted in…
The Abia State government has inaugurated the Main Organising Committee (MOC) and the Local Organising Committee (LOC) for the upcoming 1st Abia Para Badminton International Championship and the Africa Para Badminton Championships 2025. The inauguration ceremony was held on Friday in Umuahia ahead of the Championship scheduled to take place between September 30 and October 5, 2025 and it would be followed by the All Africa Para Badminton Championship scheduled to take place between October 6 and 12, 2025. President, Badminton Federation of Nigeria (BFN), Francis Orbih commended Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, for his significant investment in…
Kenyan Runner, Koros Ken has emerged the winner of the first edition of the Enugu City International Marathon, going home with $15,000 as Prize Money, in a total Kenyan dominance in both the male and female categories. Another Kenyan, Steve Rasway finished second with a prize money of 10,000 dollars while his countryman, Bernard Sang went home with $5,000 for finishing third. It was a similar story in the women’s category, Shauline Chepkiru Koech of Kenya won the first prize. Nigerian runner, Davou Ezekiel from Jos finished first amongst the Nigerian runners winning the three million Naira Prize…
It was the French novelist, Marcel Proust, who subliminal observed that “Let us be grateful to the people who make us happy; they are the charming gardeners who make our souls blossom.” In counting my blessings, Dan Akpovwa, the Great Publisher, ranks amongst the Top5! Since meeting him about 18 years ago in extraordinary circumstances, it has been about counting my blessings and naming them one by one. Akpovwa is not just another publisher to his staff, but a father, brother, uncle, counsellor and an inspiration. This Edo College ‘boy’ is a blend of the polished, not-so-polished and toughie…
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted a large consignment of fake, expired, and unregistered pharmaceuticals, along with controlled equipment, including drones and telecommunication devices, valued at ₦921 million. The Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC) Adewale Adeniyi disclosed this during a press briefing at Apapa Port on Wednesday, 30 April 2025, warning importers to comply strictly with import regulations. He revealed that the operations conducted between January and April 2025 led to 11 seizures involving five 40-foot containers, two 20-foot containers, and four additional consignments containing expired margarine, sexual enhancement drugs, 60 units of warrior drones, and 10 professional FM…
As usual, there’s little introspection on why Nigerians are always singled out for cruel treatment by the usual suspects reacting to this thread—denied a passport privilege extended even to countries like Djibouti, Mali, Guinea, Chad, Gabon, Niger, and Algeria. What we get here instead is the usual mob reaction. As this thread has shown, even countries with weaker economies than ours are not subjected to the same level of scrutiny. That leaves an obvious explanation: nationality profiling. Some Nigerians who have transited or settled in these countries have left behind troubling reputations, and that’s a bitter pill to…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has urged President Bola Tinubu to call his son, Seyi, to order, alleging physical assault and abduction of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Comrade Atiku Isah. Atiku in a statement issued Friday said Seyi appeared determined to purchase political loyalty for his father by any means necessary, including coercion, violence, and intimidation. He noted: “The serious allegations made by the President of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Comrade Atiku Isah — alleging physical assault, abduction, and inducement at the hands of Seyi Tinubu — are deeply alarming and strike at…