Category: Odd news

‘What Vandals Got To Do With It,’ Abuja Suffers Power Supply Disruption

ADEOLA YUSUF

Suspected vandals have again attacked the 330kV Lokoja – Gwagwalada transmission line 1, disrupting power supply to Abuja     The Transmission Company of Nigeria, TCN, in a statement on Sunday said the attack which took place in the early hours of Saturday 9th November 2024 affected three of its transmission towers. Early on Saturday, TCN engineers attempted to re-energize the 330kV Lokoja–Gwagwalada transmission line 1, but the line tripped. After efforts to reclose the line failed, a patrol team of TCN linesmen was dispatched to physically trace the line…

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End Your Politics Of Illusions, Fantasies, Presidency Tells Atiku

ADEOLA YUSUF

Since his defeat in the last election, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has shown more interest in undermining President Bola Ahmed Tinubu than in addressing his party’s implosion. We suspect he is envious of Tinubu’s position—an office he has unsuccessfully sought six times. It is perplexing that he would elevate his untested, hypothetical proposal, which Nigerians soundly rejected during the 2023 Presidential Election, and seek to present it as a superior alternative to the multi-faceted reform programmes implemented by the Tinubu administration. If his plan lacked popular appeal, he must…

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113 Foreign Hackers Enjoyed Police Escorts Before Arrest – Abuja Residents

ADEOLA YUSUF

On November 4, 2024, the Nigeria Police Force reported the arrest of 130 suspects linked to high-level cybercrimes, hacking, and activities threatening national security. The group included 113 foreign nationals—87 men and 26 women—mainly from China and Malaysia, as well as 17 Nigerian collaborators (four men and 13 women). SOLOMON ODENIYI visited the residence and discovered that the suspects had been living under police protection The road leading to the house where 113 foreign nationals and their 17 Nigerian collaborators were recently arrested by the Nigeria Police Force for cybercrime…

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Hunger Crisis ‘ll Hit 133.1m Nigerians In 2025 — Report

ADEOLA YUSUF

The Cadre Harmonisé report on food and nutrition insecurity analysis said no fewer than 133.1 Nigerians would face a global hunger crisis in 2025. The Food and Agriculture Organization, FAO, disclosed this in a statement yesterday. It said the report was prepared by the federal government and supported by partners, such as the World Food Programme, WFP, and the United Nations Children’s Emergency Fund, UNICEF, among others. The statement read: “The food and nutrition insecurity analysis, Cadre Harmonisé, led by the government of Nigeria and supported by partners, alerts on…

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Lagbaja, Other Army Chiefs Who Died In Office (FULL LIST)

ADEOLA YUSUF

Nigeria is in mourning following the sudden death of the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, who passed away on Tuesday in Lagos after a brief illness. His death comes barely a year after he was appointed by President Bola Tinubu, marking a tragic blow to the nation’s military leadership. Lagbaja’s death also marks the third time a Chief of Army Staff has died in office, adding to a list of tragic losses among Nigeria’s military heads. Below are the ex-COAS who died in office: Joseph Akahan (August…

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Chief Of Army Staff, Lagbaja Is Dead

ADEOLA YUSUF

The Nigeria Chief of Army Staff Lt. General Taoreed Lagbaja has been announced dead after a brief illness. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, through his SA on Information and Strategy Bayo Ononuga, announced Wednesdays. He said that the Lt. passed away on Tuesday night in Lagos after a period of illness. Born on February 28, 1968, Lt. General Lagbaja was appointed Chief of Army Staff on June 19, 2023, by President Tinubu. READ ALSO: ‘No, Never, APC Elders Not Sponsoring Us,’ Group Punctures Lagos Lawmaker’s Claim ‘9th Time In 11 Months,’…

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Cleric Bags Life Imprisonment For Defiling Minor

ADEOLA YUSUF

An Ikeja Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court on Monday sentenced an Islamic cleric, Alani Rafiu, to life imprisonment for defiling a 14-year-old year girl (name withheld). In his judgement, Justice Rahman Oshodi held that the prosecution proved each of the ingredients of defilement against Rafiu. Oshodi said that the gravity of the convict’s offence could not be overstated as he betrayed the trust placed on him as a religious instructor and family friend. He said the convict’s conduct represented a profound violation of secular and religious principles. READ ALSO:…

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‘Hungry’ Minors: Tinubu Orders Immediate Release Of #EndBadGovernance Protesters

ADEOLA YUSUF

President Bola Tinubu on Monday directed the immediate release of all minors who were arrested over their alleged participation in August’s #EndBadGovernance protests. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, announced this to State House correspondents during an emergency briefing at the Aso Rock Villa, Abuja. Idris said, “The President has ordered the immediate release of all the minors who have been arrested by the Nigeria Police without prejudice to whatever legal processes they are undergoing. He has directed that they be released immediately. “Secondly, the President has…

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Why, How I Almost Committed Suicide – Eniola Ajao

ADEOLA YUSUF

Nigerian actress, Eniola Ajao, has revealed why she almost poisoned herself and refused to eat for seven days. According to the filmmaker, the incident occurred at a time she was handling a project, adding that it almost crumbled. Ajao said: “I almost poisoned myself because there was news about me online that was far from true. READ ALSO: Craziest Thing I’ve Ever Done For Love, Work -Tiwa Savage Dotun Oladipo Elected IMPCMS President ‘October To December’, Abdulrazaq Okays Bonus for Kwara Workers African Atlantic Gas Pipeline: Regional Cooperation Key To…

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Craziest Thing I’ve Ever Done For Love, Work -Tiwa Savage

ADEOLA YUSUF

Popular Nigerian musician, Tiwa Savage, has revealed the craziest thing she has ever done for love and work. Savage revealed her love side in an interview she granted Beat FM for the promotion of her latest single: “Forgiveness.” She said about the craziest thing she has ever done for love: “If I’m into someone, I’m really into that person. “I’ve pulled up at a guy’s house unannounced. READ ALSO: Dotun Oladipo Elected IMPCMS President Police Arrest 130 Chinese, Nigerians For Alleged Cybercrime Police Arrest 130 Chinese, Nigerians For Alleged Cybercrime…

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