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The FirstPower Electricity Distribution Company Ltd has confirmed the electrocution of a suspected vandal, yet to be identified, at one of its facilities in Awka, Anambra State. The company’s Head of Communications, Izunna Okafor, confirmed the incident in a statement issued in Awka and made available to reporters in Awka on Tuesday. Mr Okafor stated that the incident occurred in the early hours of 24 February, at Ogechukwu Street, Awka. “Preliminary reports indicate that a heavy explosion was recorded at a transformer substation within the area. “Upon further assessment, it was discovered that the explosion resulted from unlawful tampering with…

…As External Reserves hit $50.4 b …20 banks cross recapitalization threshold, mobilise N4.05 trn Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), yesterday, reduced the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR), the benchmark interest rate   by 50 basis points from 27 per cent to 26.5 per cent. The Governor of the CBN, Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, disclosed this at the end of the 304th meeting of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) in Abuja. According to him, the bank also retained the standing facilities corridor at +50 to -450 basis points and kept the Cash Reserve Requirements, CRR unchanged (deposit money banks 45%,…

News » Premier League news » Chelsea newsFebruary 24, 2026 21:00 GMT (UK), by Sri Aswin Branthwaite on Chelsea radar Chelsea are preparing a fresh approach for Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite at the end of the campaign, according to journalist Simon Phillips. The Blues are expected to bolster their central defensive department during the summer transfer window, and have already been linked with numerous names.Branthwaite has now re-emerged as a potential target for the west London giants amid his impressive run of form for the Merseyside outfit.The 23-year-old has spent most of the campaign on the sidelines with a hamstring injury, but he has…

In the ever-evolving world of cinema, the writer and the Executive Producer Temitayo Boroffice stands out distinctively. A proud alumnus of the renowned New York Film Academy, his approach to storytelling combines the exacting nature of computer engineering with the evocative realm of visual narrative.  “Greenwave,” a cinematic movie is a vivid representation of this unique blend. Set in the colorful and bustling landscapes of Nigeria, this crime comedy captures the essence of humor intertwined with suspense, offering audiences a refreshing yet thrilling experience. The film, featuring the talents of Ivie Okujaye Egboh, Kevin Ikeduba, Segun Arinze, and…

Through expressing their hopes for peace in art, poetry and models that they have made from rubble created by the war, thousands of young people across the enclave have taken part in The Gaza We Want initiative. With support from the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF), the initiative has engaged children aged five to 18 to share their vision for rebuilding the territory that’s been largely destroyed since war erupted between Hamas and Israel in October 2023. The initiative helps “reinforce the importance of meaningful, ongoing child participation in decisions about Gaza’s future,” said Jonathan Crickx, UNICEF’s head of communications in the Palestinian Occupied…

Flutterwave has grown from a Lagos startup into one of Africa’s most valuable financial technology companies, processing billions of dollars in transactions each year across multiple continents. Founded in 2016, the company set out to solve a basic but stubborn problem where moving money across Africa was slow, expensive and usually unreliable. Businesses struggled with fragmented payment systems, limited interoperability between banks and mobile money operators, and high failure rates on transactions. Cross-border payments were even more difficult. Nearly a decade later, Flutterwave operates in more than 30 African countries and supports payments in over 150 currencies, serving global enterprises,…

US Lawmakers have submitted Nigeria Religious Persecution Report to Trump after CPC Redesignation.   NewsOnline Nigeria reports that a group of United States lawmakers has presented a detailed report to President Donald Trump outlining findings on alleged genocide and religious persecution in Nigeria. The submission followed Nigeria’s redesignation as a Country of Particular Concern (CPC) by the US administration. Congressman Riley Moore confirmed the development via his official X account, stating that the document sets out “concrete actions to end the persecution of Christians in Nigeria and counter growing extremist violence.” Bipartisan Fact-Finding Mission   Moore disclosed that he led…

***The Case for Informal Sector Pensions in Nigeria***A Crucial National Conversation By Timi Olubiyi, PhD In Nigeria today, the phrase “pension” evokes many different mixed reactions. For many civil servants and people in the corporate world, it conjures a bit of hope, but for the majority in the informal sector, who are in the majority in Nigeria, it is bleak. Millions of Nigerians are facing old age without any financial security due to a lack of retirement plans and a stable pension plan. Particularly, the millions who operate in markets, corner shops, transportation, agriculture, and loads of the nano and…

By Juliet Umeh As Nigeria intensifies efforts to grow its creative economy and unlock new frontiers of opportunity, the Minister of Arts, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy, Hannatu Musa Musawa, has declared that technology, particularly Artificial Intelligence, will play a defining role in shaping the nation’s future. Speaking at the fourth edition of the Cavista Technologies Hackathon themed “From Data to Prevention: AI as Your Health Partner,” the Minister commended the initiative for creating a platform where young Nigerians are building practical solutions to real-world problems. She said, “Platforms like this hackathon empower young Nigerians to transform their talents…

In response to escalating violence along the Ebonyi–Benue border, senior government officials, community leaders, and development coordinators convened an emergency peace and security summit under the leadership of CP Adaku Uche-Anya, Commissioner of Police, Ebonyi State Command. The meeting was prompted by the recent killing of at least 11 individuals in a cross-border assault linked to the protracted Effium–Ezza crisis. The high-level summit, held Tuesday at Police Headquarters, Abakaliki, brought together representatives from affected communities, security agencies, and state authorities to strategise on preventing retaliatory attacks, curtailing communal unrest, and stabilising the fragile border region. Security briefings presented at the…