NIGERIA’S national grid again crumbled twice in four days as of January 27, plunging millions into darkness and exposing the deep rot that defines the power sector. Power generation had collapsed from 3,825MW to a miserable 39MW within minutes, with Eko Electricity Distribution Company confirming the disruption. Predictably, the Nigerian Independent System Operator sought to play down the incident, describing it as a “system-wide disturbance” that caused a total outage across the interconnected network. This was the third grid collapse in less than a month, after similar incidents on December 29, 2025, and January 23. Grid failures have become a…
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Balarabe Ibrahim Sulaiman As Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s shift from NNPP to the APC was finally concluded, last Tuesday, analysts and stakeholders have identified Hon. Murtala Sule Garo Garo as a uniquely qualified candidate to stabilize and strengthen the administration, as his co-pilot. The Governor is expected to announce a full “Transition Cabinet” that will accommodate members of the APC very soon, following resignation of some members of his cabinet who choose to move along with Senator Rabi’u Musa Kwankwaso, leader of Kwankwasiyya movement. As they tendered their resignations, their vacant positions have to be filled to ensure continuity of…
Khadijah Aliyu-Nigeria Hundreds of patients at the Raoul Follereau center Pobè Benin Republic, are currently receiving treatment for a range of Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs), including leprosy, Buruli ulcer and diabetes-related complications. During a visit to the centre on world NTDs day, journalists under the media network for the promotion of health and environment REMSPSEN,toured several units in the center. At the Hospitalisation Ward A, where screened and confirmed patients are admitted for wound care and treatment. A nurse on duty explained that patients undergo daily dressing, while those with severe or heavily soiled wounds receive treatment twice daily. According…
The Kano State House of Assembly, under the leadership of Speaker Rt. Honourable Jibril Ismail Falgore, recorded remarkable achievements during the 2025 fiscal year, reinforcing its commitment to good governance and improved service delivery. Thi was contained in a statement signed by th Chief press Secretary Kano State House of Assembly,Kamaluddeen Sani Shawai made available to newsmen. Acvording to him,the 10th Assembly, comprising 40 lawmakers representing the 44 local government constituencies of the state, remained vibrant and proactive throughout the year. The leadership team, including the Speaker, Deputy Speaker, Majority Leader, Deputy Majority Leader, Chief Whip, Deputy Chief Whip, Minority…
Radio Nigeria’s correspondent in Kano, Khadijah Aliyu, has been honoured with the 2025 Michel Sidibé Award for Outstanding Health Reporting by the African Media Network for the Promotion of Health and Environment (REMAPSEN). The award was presented at the Forum of Media Professionals on Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) held in Cotonou, Benin Republic, bringing together journalists, health experts, policymakers, and development partners from across Africa. The Michel Sidibé Awards, presented annually, recognise Africa’s most impactful journalists in the fields of health and environmental reporting, across radio, television, print, and online media. Other recipients of the 2025 Health Reporting Award include…
The Commissioner of Police in Kano State, CP Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, has commissioned the first-ever table tennis board of the Correspondents’ Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Kano State Council, describing the initiative as a symbol of the strong and cordial relationship between the police and the media. The commissioning ceremony, held at the NUJ Press Centre in Kano, attracted journalists, security personnel and other key stakeholders. CP Bakori commended members of the Correspondents’ Chapel for their professionalism and balanced reportage, stressing that effective policing depends largely on constructive engagement with the media. BUK Pledges World-Class Sports Infrastructure…
Ado Salisu Stakeholders in African golf have lauded Otunba Olusegun Runsewe, President of the Nigeria Golf Federation (NGF), for transforming the sport in Africa through strategic investment, innovation, and youth-focused development. Golf enthusiasts and international experts noted that Runsewe’s initiatives have positioned Nigeria as a regional hub for golf, anchored by the Golf and Health Signature, West Africa’s first indoor digital golf facility. The Abuja-based centre integrates technology, health, training, and youth development under one roof, setting new standards for the continent. South Africa’s leading golf instructor, Mpoh Kelosiwaag, described Runsewe as “a rare blessing” after touring the hi-tech facility.…
The Royal Organizing Committee (ROC) for the Gombe Emirates and Chiefdoms Unity Football Competition, popularly known as the Gombe Emir’s Unity Cup 2026, has been formally inaugurated, marking the official commencement of preparations for the highly anticipated tournament. The inauguration took place during the committee’s first official meeting, where members received their service letters, followed by a media briefing attended by representatives of major news organisations. Speaking at the briefing, Ahmed Shuaibu-Gara Gombe, the sponsor of the competition, said the tournament is designed to promote unity, peaceful coexistence, and youth development through football across the emirates and chiefdoms of Gombe…
Ado Salisu Jumai Hajara Adamu has been elected the new Lady Captain of Tukur Yusuf Buratai (TYB) International Golf Resort and Country Club, following a decisive election held at the club house on Saturday. Adamu secured an overwhelming 129 votes, defeating her closest rivals, Rose Abus Nyam, who received 22 votes, and the incumbent Lady Captain, Maureen Apute, who garnered 26 votes. The landslide victory was met with applause from club members, who described it as a clear endorsement of Adamu’s leadership vision and commitment to unity within the club. Speaking after the announcement, Adamu credited her victory to divine…
The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) has praised the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) for significant progress in developing a regulatory framework for the establishment of Community Networks across Nigeria. In a statement signed by its Executive Director, YZ Ya’u, and made available to newsmen, CITAD lauded the NCC’s public acknowledgment of ongoing collaboration with CITAD and other stakeholders to advance the initiative. The development marks an important milestone in efforts to address persistent connectivity gaps, particularly in underserved and unserved communities. Community Networks, CITAD explained, are a critical solution for expanding affordable, inclusive, and locally-driven access to communication…
Sani Dutsinma The Kebbi State Government has constituted a high-powered committee to coordinate relief assistance for residents displaced by insecurity in Yauri, Shanga, Ngaski and Koko Besse Local Government Areas of the state. The decision was announced in a statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Alhaji Yakubu Bala Tafida, and made available to journalists in Birnin Kebbi. According to the statement, the move is part of the state government’s deliberate efforts to address the humanitarian challenges arising from recent security threats in the affected communities. The committee has been directed to immediately commence operations and begin…
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has reaffirmed its commitment to technology-driven border management and stronger international cooperation as the 2026 World Customs Organisation (WCO) Technology Conference and Exhibition opened on Wednesday, January 28, in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The three-day conference, held at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC), is organised by the WCO under the theme “Customs Agility in a Complex World: Securing and Facilitating Trade through Innovation.” It brings together Customs administrations, policymakers, technology providers and industry leaders from across the world to explore how innovation can enhance border security while facilitating legitimate trade. Nigeria’s participation…
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has called on Nigerian youths to take advantage of the opportunities created by ongoing national reforms, describing them as critical pathways for personal development and sustainable nation-building. Idris made the call while delivering the 2026 Convocation Lecture at the 34th Convocation Ceremony of the Federal University of Technology (FUT), Minna, Niger State. Edun Reflects on Service, Commends Tinubu’s Economic Reforms The lecture, titled “Youth and Nation Building: Navigating Opportunities in an Era of National Reforms,” was delivered to graduating students and members of the academic community. Addressing the graduates, the Minister…
Musa Abdullahi Sufi, Borno, Nigeria In a powerful demonstration of humanitarian leadership and commitment to inclusive education, the Adamu Abubakar Gwarzo Foundation has extended life-changing educational support to orphaned and underprivileged children in Borno State, one of Nigeria’s most conflict-affected regions. Through a targeted education intervention, the Foundation sponsored twelve orphaned students at Ibra Foundation School, Miringa, located in Biu Local Government Area, covering their full school fees for one academic year. Beyond tuition support, the intervention provided each beneficiary with complete school uniforms, writing materials, school bags, and footwear, ensuring that the children are fully equipped to learn with…
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), in collaboration with the Child Rights Information Bureau (CRIB) under the Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation, organized a media dialogue aimed at strengthening Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) services in schools and healthcare facilities across Jigawa State. The engagement focused on evaluating the state of WASH services in selected schools and primary healthcare centres, paying close attention to the presence, functionality, or absence of facilities. CARE, FAcE-PaM, KBSG Marks 2025 Global Handwashing Day As part of the programme, journalists conducted a media tour of several schools and healthcare centres to observe firsthand…
The Indigenous People of Biafra IPOB has dared the governors of the South-East, declaring a complete lockdown of all economic activities across the region on Monday to protest the closure of the Onitsha Main Market by the Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo. The pro-Biafran group called on traders, transporters, banks, schools, civil servants and every sector across Anambra, Abia, Imo, Enugu and Ebonyi states, and beyond, to observe the solidarity lockdown peacefully. Igboho Seeks FG Approval for Iru Ekun Security Network Meanwhile, Soludo has ordered the immediate remodelling of the market following the one-week closure. The directive followed the…
The Partnership for Agile Governance and Climate Engagement (PACE) is a 48-month programme funded by the United Kingdom’s International Development and managed by DAI Global UK in collaboration with specialist partners, including The Policy Practice, Women Environmental Programme, The International Centre for Energy, Environment and Development, Accountability Lab, Integrity, and Bridge that Gap Nigeria. PACE aims to support partnerships that advance Nigeria’s governance and climate objectives, ensuring that poor and vulnerable citizens benefit from accountable institutions, stronger climate resilience, improved public services, and inclusive economic growth. The programme focuses on strengthening governance and climate systems as foundations for inclusive economic…
Ministan babban birnin tarayya Abuja, Nyesom Wike, ya yi barazanar fasa Filin Wasan Yakubu Gowon da ke Port Harcourt idan Gwamnatin Jihar Rivers ta ci gaba da hana shi da magoya bayansa damar gudanar da gangamin siyasa. Wike ya yi wannan furuci ne a ranar Juma’a yayin ƙaddamar da shugabannin sanatoci da ƙananan hukumomi na ƙungiyar Renewed Hope Ambassadors, wacce ke goyon bayan Shugaba Bola Ahmed Tinubu gabanin zaɓukan 2027. Jaridar Vanguard ta rawaito Wike na cewa ƙungiyarsa ta nemi izinin amfani da filin wasan amma aka ƙi amincewa, yana mai cewa hakan ba abin yarda ba ne. Ministan ya…
Some Nigerians have gone into hiding and others are returning home secretly over the intensified deportation campaign led by President Donald Trump’s Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Saturday PUNCH learnt that many immigrants had stopped going to work as Trump reiterated his support for ICE actions. The sweeping actions, which include house-to-house enforcement raids, have stirred panic, debate and protest, particularly following a series of high-profile deadly incidents involving the federal immigration officers. The US president kick-started an immigration policy to arrest and remove illegal immigrants immediately after he was inaugurated into office in January 2025, However, his policy has been…
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has charged officers of the Customs Intelligence Unit (CIU) to effectively apply intelligence gathered during training to real-life field operations, stressing that the true value of intelligence lies in its practical use beyond the classroom. The charge was reiterated on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at the Nigeria Customs Command and Staff College (NCCSC), Gwagwalada, during the closing ceremony of the Basic Intelligence Course, where more than 450 officers successfully completed a three-week intensive training programme. Speaking on behalf of the Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, the Assistant Comptroller-General of Customs in charge of Headquarters, Muhammad…