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National Grid Collapse For First Time in 2026
Nigeria’s national electricity grid collapsed on Friday, plunging large parts of the country into blackout in the first such incident recorded in 2026. Data from the…
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Nelson Ugwuagbo
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FG to Abolish Hnd-Degree Dichotomy, Allow Polytechnics to Offer Degree
The Federal Government has announced plans to abolish the long-standing Higher National Diploma (HND) dichotomy by granting polytechnics the authority to award degrees, in a major…
Business
Nigeria’s Non-oil exports hit record $6.1bn – NEPC
Nigeria’s non-oil exports rose to a record high of $6.1bn in 2025, marking the strongest performance in the sector since the establishment of the Nigerian Export…
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Fuel Tanker Overturns at Tincan Bridge Lagos
A fuel tanker conveying petroleum motor spirit (PMS) has overturned at the Tincan Liverpool Bridge in Apapa, Lagos. A video of the incident shared by Channels…
Sports
Fifa President Condemns Senegal Over Unprofessional Conduct in Afcon Final
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has condemned the conduct of some Senegal players, officials and supporters following chaotic scenes that overshadowed Sunday’s Africa Cup of Nations final…
Politics
VP Shettima leads Armed Forces Remembrance Day tribute in Abuja
Vice President Kashim Shettima on Thursday attended the 2026 Armed Forces Celebration and Remembrance Day (AFCRD) ceremony at the cenotaph of the Unknown Soldier in Eagle…
Business
FG Petroleum Imports Crashes 54% to $6.7bn After Improved Local Refining
Nigeria’s spending on the importation of petroleum products has fallen sharply by 54 per cent over the past two years, dropping from $14.58bn in the first…
Health
Lagos Government Suspends Doctor as Probe Begins Into Death of Chimamanda Adichie’s Son
The Lagos State Government has suspended the anaesthesiologist involved in the treatment of 21-month-old Nkanu Nnamdi, the son of acclaimed author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and her…
Politics
Tinubu Seeks Senate Confirmation of 21 Nominees for NUPRC, NMDPRA Boards
President Bola Tinubu has forwarded letters to the Senate seeking confirmation of 21 nominees for the boards of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority…
Sports
Manchester United Sack Head Coach Ruben Amorim
Manchester United have dismissed head coach Ruben Amorim, the club confirmed on Monday, January 5, 2026. The Portuguese tactician, who was appointed in November 2024, was…