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By Femi Alabi Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) attributed the current state of the power supply within its franchise area to several factors, including non payment by customers because they have not received the preferred hours of supply. Spokesperson for IBEDC, Busolami Tunwase, in a statement issued on Sunday in Ibadan, added that the low supply of gas to generating companies had resulted in gradual decrease in available generation into the grid. According to her, the development has contributed to the disruptions and inconveniences currently being experienced by residents and businesses within its franchise area, namely: Oyo, Ogun, Osun,…

Agency Report The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted sunshine and haziness from Monday to Wednesday across the country. NiMet`s weather outlook released on Sunday in Abuja, forecast sunny and hazy atmosphere on Monday over the northern region throughout the forecast period .According to it, cloudy skies with intervals of sunshine are expected over the North Central states with prospects of localised thunderstorms over parts of Benue state during the morning hours. “Later in the day, localised thunderstorms are anticipated over parts of Benue and Kogi.“Increased cloudy condition is anticipated in the morning hours over Inland states of South and…

Agency Report Gbenga Ogunbote, the Head Coach of Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC), on Sunday in Ibadan said that the team was not comfortable with its current position on the league table. Ogunbote spoke during the post-match news conference, after the team defeated the visiting Akwa United FC of Uyo 3-0 in a 2023/2024 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Match Day 24 fixture, held at Lekan Salami Sport Complex, Ibadan. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Oluyole Warriors currently occupy the ninth position, with 34 points, after securing maximum three points against Akwa United. Ogunbote said…

Agency report Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp has gushed about Sunday’s breathless 1-1 Premier League draw with Manchester City, calling it the best his squad has ever played against the reigning champions. He was, however, adamant his team were robbed of a penalty. Alexis Mac Allister fired home a second-half penalty as Liverpool claimed a point against City at Anfield that left Arsenal top of the table in the tight title race. Liverpool are second on goal difference, while City are third with a point separating the top three teams. But just before the final whistle Liverpool were screaming for a…

By Femi Alabi For the fifth time in two months, one of the critical infrastructure of the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), the Shiroro-Katampe 330 Kilo Volt (kV) transmission line has been vandalised The TCN General Manager, Public Affairs, Ndidi Mbah made the revelation in a statement in Abuja on Sunday. According to Mbah, this is the fifth of such incident between February and March. Mbah said that, “At approximately 9 a. m. on Sunday, the Shiroro-Katampe transmission line experienced a trip. She said that following initial investigations, TCN engineers attempted to restore operation but were unsuccessful. ”Subsequently, efforts…

By Yetunde Yekini-Oropo A woman has ended it all after she jumped into the river from a boat she was traveling on Sunday. The woman, identified as Folasade Nimotalahi, had reportedly boarded a boat from Igando in Lagos State and going to Ogun allegedly jumped into the river from the moving boat to the amazement of other passengers in the boat. The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, while confirming the incident on Sunday, said that rescue teams were already searching for the woman. Hundeyin said that one Rasaq reported the case to the Igando Police Division on Sunday…

By Halimah Olamide No fewer than nine persons have been confirmed injured in a gas explosion on Saturday at a steel company in Ogijo, Sagamu Local Government Area of Ogun State. The explosion reportedly occurred at the Phoenix Steel Mills in Ogijo. State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Omolola Odutola, who confirmed the incident , said that victims of the blast were factory workers. Odutola added that the victims were taken to Rolayo Private Hospital in Ikorodu, Lagos State. ” There was a case of an industrial accident that occurred at Phoenix Metal Company in Ogijo on March 9…

By Femi Alabi Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has charged Muslim faithful in Nigeria to extend their charity to the less privileged as they begin the Ramadan fasting. Abubakar, in a statement by his Media Office in Abuja on Sunday, advised Muslims to assume the month of Ramadan by seeking Allah’s mercy and forgiveness. He said that by the sighting of the Ramadan moon, Muslims across the world, especially in Nigeria, should spend more time supplicating to God for His mercy on the country and on individuals. “The month of Ramadan is a mercy from God upon humanity and…

By Femi Alabi President Bola Tinubu has urged wealthy individuals to assist the indigents in the society to alleviate their suffering particularly during the Ramadan fast. Tinubu made the call on Sunday in Kano while inaugurating the distribution of 140 truck-loads of rice donated by Sen. Abdullahi Yari in honor of the president. The President who was represented by his Senior Special Assistant on Print Media, Abdulaziz Abdulaziz, Tinubu commended the gesture, saying that it was aimed at supporting individuals who were in need at this critical time. “All over the world, leadership belongs to more than one…

By Halimah Olamide The Sultan of Sokoto, Sa’d Abubakar, Sunday evening declared the sighting of the moon signifying the beginning of the month of Ramadan.NPO Reported earlier that the Saudi Arabian authorities had announced the sighting of the moon late Sunday afternoon. The Sultan, who is the leader of the Muslim community in Nigeria declared late Sunday that the moon had equally been sighted in Nigeria urging Muslims to begin fasting tomorrow, Monday.He said, “We got the information from Muslim leaders across the country and we accept the sighting of the moon accordingly.” Abubakar called on the entire Muslim community…