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Tcn Boosts National Grid With New Transmission Lines In Ihovbor Corridor

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TCN Boosts National Grid With New Transmission Lines in Ihovbor Corridor

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has strengthened the national electricity grid with the commissioning of new transmission line connections at the Ihovbor corridor. The project is aimed at improving power evacuation and enhancing overall grid stability across the country. According to a statement from TCN’s General Manager, Public Affairs, Ndidi Mbah, the new infrastructure includes turn-in-turn-out connections for the Ihovbor/Benin and Ihovbor/Ajaokuta 330kV transmission lines. The lines were successfully commissioned at about 7:05 pm on Wednesday, April 23, 2026. TCN explained that the development will help increase the amount of electricity that can be safely transmitted from power plants to the national grid. The company said the new system provides additional evacuation capacity for the Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC) and the Azura Power plant. Currently, the Ihovbor/Benin line is transmitting about 200 megawatts of electricity, while the Ihovbor/Ajaokuta line carries around 90 megawatts. TCN noted that the project will help reduce transmission bottlenecks in the corridor and improve the reliability of electricity supply in affected regions. The company described the upgrade as an important step toward strengthening Nigeria’s power infrastructure and ensuring more efficient distribution of generated electricity. It added that the initiative is part of ongoing efforts to modernise the national transmission network and support the country’s growing demand for electricity. With this development, TCN says it remains committed to improving grid stability and expanding capacity to better serve homes, businesses, and industries across Nigeria.

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Uber Driver Nabbed After Running Off With Iphone 16 In Lagos

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Uber driver nabbed after running off with iPhone 16 in Lagos

An Uber driver has reportedly been traced and apprehended after allegedly absconding with an iPhone 16 meant for delivery in Lagos. The incident came to public attention after an X user identified as Ashake, with the handle #Molayoo_, raised an alarm online and tagged Uber with details of the trip. According to her, the package containing the phone was picked up in Egbeda for delivery to Ikeja before the driver allegedly cancelled the trip midway and became unreachable. “Uber, one of your riders in Lagos, Nigeria, picked up a package (an iPhone 16) from Egbeda to be delivered to Ikeja, and he cancelled the ride midway, and he’s been unreachable ever since. “His name is Augustine Adimabua. This is someone’s business, fgs! We need the package,” she wrote. In an update shared on Thursday, Ashake claimed the driver had been found and handed over to authorities. “He has been caught and handed over to the right authorities. Thank you to every single one of you who made this possible. “He sold iPhone 16 of over 1m, he sold it for 400k,” she wrote. Videos circulating online showed the driver admitting he received the phone. “I agree he gave me an iPhone 16, 256 GB, worth 1.2 million naira,” he said. When asked where the device was, he claimed it had been stolen. “The phone was stolen,” he responded. The confrontation reportedly became tense, with the driver accused of dishonesty, while a woman, said to be his wife, appeared shocked by the development. The incident has since gone viral online, with many users sharing similar complaints about stolen or missing package deliveries. The case has renewed concerns over delivery theft and accountability in Nigeria’s growing logistics and ride-hailing sectors.

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Court Bars Police, Frsc From Imposing Third-party Insurance Fines On Motorists

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Court bars police, FRSC from imposing third-party insurance fines on motorists

The Federal High Court in Abuja has restrained the Nigeria Police Force and the Federal Road Safety Corps from imposing fines on motorists over third-party motor vehicle insurance without a court order. The ruling followed a suit marked FHC/ABJ/CS/291/2025 filed by activist-lawyer Deji Adeyanju against the Inspector-General of Police, the Attorney-General of the Federation, and the FRSC. Delivering judgment on Friday, Justice Hauwa Yilwa held that while the police and FRSC have powers to enforce compliance with third-party motor insurance laws, they do not have the legal authority to impose fines on alleged offenders. The suit was brought under provisions of the Motor Vehicles (Third Party Insurance) Act 1950, the Insurance Act 2003, and the Federal Road Safety Commission (Establishment) Act 2007. Adeyanju had asked the court to determine whether the police could enforce third-party insurance, impose fines without judicial backing, and whether such enforcement during routine stop-and-search operations violated constitutional rights. He also sought a declaration on whether the authority to enforce third-party insurance lies exclusively with the FRSC. According to counsel to the applicant, Marvin Omorogbe, the court distinguished between enforcement powers and punishment powers. He said the court upheld the authority of both agencies to ensure compliance, but ruled against their power to fine motorists directly. “The police and the road safety may enforce compliance but outrightly lack the powers to impose fines on third parties or vehicle owners,” he said. He added that the court restrained the Inspector-General of Police, officers of the Nigeria Police Force, and the FRSC from imposing such fines on Nigerians. Reacting to the judgment, Adeyanju said the key objective of the case had been achieved. “The sole reason why we came to court is that we wanted the court to make a positive declaration that the police and the road safety do not have the right to impose fines on any Nigerian over motor vehicle insurance. And we have succeeded,” he said. He argued that the decision would help reduce extortion by enforcement agencies and improve motorists’ confidence. However, counsel to the defendants, Victor Okoye, said the judgment was only partly favourable to the police and indicated plans to challenge it at the Court of Appeal. He said the defence had raised objections over the court’s jurisdiction and argued that the case was wrongly initiated through an originating summons. Okoye also maintained that the suit was improperly filed because the Inspector-General of Police was named instead of the Nigeria Police Force as a corporate entity. Despite this, he acknowledged that the judgment affirmed the concurrent powers of the police and FRSC to stop vehicles, conduct searches, and verify compliance with third-party insurance requirements. 

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China Slaps Export Ban On European Firms Over Taiwan Arms Sales

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China slaps export ban on European firms over Taiwan arms sales

China has imposed export restrictions on seven European defence-related entities, accusing them of involvement in arms sales or cooperation with Taiwan. The Chinese Commerce Ministry announced the measures on Friday, saying they took immediate effect. According to Beijing, the restrictions are necessary “to safeguard national security and interests and fulfill international obligations such as non-proliferation.” Among the affected organisations are Belgian firearms manufacturer FN Herstal, German defence electronics company Hensoldt, and the Czech Republic’s aerospace research centre, VZLU Aerospace. Under the new measures, exports of “dual-use items” to the listed entities are banned. China also prohibited foreign organisations and individuals from transferring Chinese-origin dual-use products to them. “Any ongoing related activities must be immediately ceased,” the ministry stated. However, it added that applications may be submitted in special cases where exports are considered necessary. China considers self-governed Taiwan part of its territory and has repeatedly vowed to bring the island under its control, by force if necessary. In a separate statement, a spokesperson for the ministry said the sanctions target only a limited number of European Union entities involved in military-related dealings with Taiwan. “Law-abiding and trustworthy EU entities have absolutely no cause for concern,” the spokesperson said. China has steadily tightened export controls in recent years, creating challenges for overseas access to Chinese technology and strategic materials. In February, Beijing imposed export controls on 20 Japanese entities amid tensions over comments on Taiwan by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. Last year, China’s restrictions on rare earth exports also triggered global concerns over supply chains and increased Beijing’s leverage in trade discussions with the United States. Earlier this month, the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China warned that stricter Chinese export controls, especially on rare earth materials, pose a long-term business risk. 

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Give Kidnappers My Number, Oyedepo Tells Members To Call Him If Abducted

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Give kidnappers my number, Oyedepo tells members to call him if abducted

The Founder of Living Faith Church Worldwide, Bishop David Oyedepo, has told members of his church to give abductors his phone number if they are kidnapped. Oyedepo said he possesses the spiritual authority to secure their release. He made the statement during a church service at the Canaanland headquarters of the church in Ota, Ogun State. A video clip of the sermon went viral on Thursday. “If anybody picks you, give them my number, give them my number,” he said. The cleric supported the statement with two testimonies he described as divine intervention in previous kidnapping incidents involving church members. In the first account, he said one of the church pastors was kidnapped, and the abductors handed the phone to him. According to Oyedepo, he warned the kidnappers that they would die within 24 hours if the pastor was not released. “One time, one of our pastors was carried by kidnappers. “I said, give them the phone. I said, in 24 hours, if you don’t take him out, you are dead. “The place was vibrating. On the spot,” he said. In another account, he said a female church member was abducted but declared in faith that she would regain freedom by 7 a.m. He said the kidnappers did not receive any call from him, but began injuring themselves before eventually releasing her. “She said, my father said, I’m getting out of here by 7 a.m. They didn’t call. They started cutting themselves,” he said. Oyedepo told worshippers that they also carry spiritual authority and only need to recognise and use it. “You have been raised far above the devil. If the church does not conquer these devils, God has left heaven,” he added. The sermon clip was shared under the hashtag #SupersonicSunday by church social media platforms before spreading widely online.

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Middle East Crisis Driving Global Food Price Surge, Wfp Warns

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Middle East crisis driving global food price surge, WFP warns

The World Food Programme has warned that the widening crisis in the Middle East is driving up global food, fuel, and transport costs, raising fears that millions more people could face hunger if disruptions continue. In a statement released on Friday, the agency said households across Africa and Asia are already experiencing the effects of higher prices caused by strained supply chains, increased shipping costs, and delays in the movement of food, fertilizer, fuel, and medicines. In Abuja, a market trader identified as Mummy Christiana said the rising cost of living has made daily survival more difficult. “It’s affecting me a lot. With my 5,000 naira, I can hardly buy anything,” she said. In Somalia, residents also reported rising transport and food costs, while in Myanmar, staple foods such as rice have become more expensive, worsening conditions in remote and conflict-affected communities still recovering from the 2025 earthquake. According to the WFP, nearly two months into the crisis, global supply chains remain under pressure, forcing longer shipping routes and increasing logistics costs that are ultimately passed on to consumers. “The impact is clear. When supply chains are disrupted, it’s felt when people cash out at the supermarket. Delays and higher transport costs push up food prices, and families who spend 50 to 70 percent of their income on food are the first to go without,” said WFP Director of Supply Chain, Corinne Fleischer. The agency estimated that up to 45 million additional people could be pushed into hunger if the crisis persists, bringing the global total to about 363 million people, one of the highest levels ever recorded. It said nearly two-thirds of those at risk are in Africa and Asia. The WFP also warned that humanitarian operations are becoming more expensive, limiting the reach of food assistance just as needs continue to rise. “Keeping humanitarian supply chains moving is not optional. They are literal lifelines for millions of people already on the brink of hunger,” Fleischer added. The crisis is also affecting agriculture and trade. In East Africa, fertilizer supplies and livestock exports are under threat, while farmers in parts of Asia are reportedly reducing planting because of rising production costs. In Myanmar, fuel shortages and rising diesel prices have led to long queues at filling stations, while farmers struggle to access fertilizer ahead of the planting season. The WFP said it is adapting operations in several countries by sourcing food locally, extending distribution cycles, and increasing cash-based support where possible. However, the agency warned that without additional funding, its ability to respond to growing humanitarian needs may be severely constrained. It added that the current trend shows global price shocks are hitting the poorest households hardest, pushing millions closer to acute food insecurity.

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Kaduna Senator Announces Re-election Bid

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Kaduna senator announces re-election bid

The Senator representing Kaduna South Senatorial District, Sunday Katung, has officially declared his intention to seek re-election in the 2027 general elections. Katung also endorsed President Bola Tinubu and Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani for expected second-term bids. The declaration was made during a meeting with All Progressives Congress local government chairmen from Kaduna South, held in Abuja. According to a statement issued on Friday by his Special Adviser on Media and Communications, Midat Joseph, the senator said his decision was motivated by the need to build on achievements already recorded and complete ongoing projects across Southern Kaduna. “I am seeking a second term to consolidate on the gains we have made, complete ongoing initiatives, and continue to provide quality representation to our people,” he said. Katung linked his ambition to the policy direction of both the Federal Government and the Kaduna State Government. He said the Renewed Hope agenda of President Tinubu and the development plans of Governor Uba Sani require experienced lawmakers who can help drive implementation at the grassroots level. The senator urged party leaders and members to intensify mobilisation efforts ahead of the 2027 elections. “The task before us requires unity, commitment, and strategic mobilisation. Southern Kaduna must remain firmly aligned with the APC to safeguard and expand the developmental strides already recorded,” he added. He also assured party stakeholders of his commitment to inclusive governance, unity, and continued development across the eight local government areas in Kaduna South Senatorial District. Katung is currently serving his first term in the Senate and has been involved in legislative and constituency projects focused on infrastructure and social services in the district.

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Fg Approves ₦10bn Housing Loan Scheme For Civil Servants

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FG approves ₦10bn housing loan scheme for civil servants

The Federal Government has approved a ₦10 billion housing loan scheme to help civil servants access home ownership. The announcement was made on Friday in Abuja by the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Didi Walson-Jack, during a press briefing. She said the programme will be implemented through the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria and the Federal Government Staff Housing Loans Board. “The Federal Government has approved a ₦10 billion housing loan scheme to improve access to home ownership for civil servants. This loan will be facilitated through the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria and the Federal Government Staff Housing Loans Board,” she said. Walson-Jack explained that the initiative is expected to improve stability, morale, and productivity across the civil service. “There is a saying that a person who owns their own home stands differently. When a civil servant knows that their family has a place they can call their own, they come to work with a different swagger with more stability, more focus, and more purpose,” she added. She described the housing programme as part of a broader reform strategy by the administration. “What you are witnessing is not simply a welfare package; it is a philosophy. It is the operating belief of this administration that a well-supported civil servant is a more effective civil servant, and a more effective civil service delivers a stronger Nigeria,” she said. The Head of Service also said the government is working to modernise the public service through digital transformation and improved efficiency. “We are simultaneously building the civil service of tomorrow, a service that is digital and paperless, efficient and transparent, accountable and innovation-driven,” she stated. Walson-Jack reaffirmed her commitment to improving the welfare and professional growth of workers. “As Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, I am committed to ensuring that every civil servant earns better and grows better with the skills, tools, and institutional support to reach their full potential,” she said. She credited the progress made so far to collaboration among ministries, departments, and agencies. According to her, institutions involved include the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, the Budget Office of the Federation, and the Office of the Accountant General of the Federation. She urged all MDAs to continue working together to improve service delivery and policy implementation. Looking ahead to Workers’ Day on May 1, Walson-Jack said this year’s celebration would be especially meaningful for civil servants. “For the first time in a long time, civil servants can point to concrete, contemporaneous evidence that their contributions are valued at the highest levels,” she said. She praised public servants for their dedication and resilience, saying their sacrifices had not gone unnoticed.

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Lagos Ag Dismisses Claims Of Shielding Owode Onirin Killers

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Lagos AG dismisses claims of shielding Owode Onirin killers

The Lagos State Government has denied allegations that it is protecting suspects connected to the killing of six traders at Owode Onirin, stating that its decision not to prosecute was based solely on insufficient evidence. In a statement issued on Friday, the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Lawal Pedro (SAN), described claims that the state was shielding the suspects as false, misleading, and unsupported by facts. The controversy relates to the August 27, 2025, incident involving Inspector Manu Bala and four other police officers. Pedro explained that the Lagos State Police Command forwarded the case file to the Ministry of Justice in line with the law for legal advice after initial investigations. He said the ministry carefully reviewed witness statements, suspect statements, and other documents but found no direct evidence linking the suspects to the deaths. “For instance, there was no eyewitness account in the case file confirming that the policemen shot the deceased, despite the incident allegedly occurring in a busy market,” he said. According to him, evidence in the file indicated that traders attacked the police team when they arrived at a disputed land location and seized the rifle of Inspector Jibrin, which was allegedly used by a trader to fire shots. Pedro said the assaulted officer had to be rescued and taken to the hospital, while the only civilian suspect arrested was later found not to have been present at the scene. He added that because of the seriousness of the case, the ministry initially refused to issue a no-case advice and instead requested more evidence from the police on October 30, 2025. The requested materials included post-mortem reports, ballistic analysis, and examination reports of the rifles assigned to the officers involved. However, he said the police did not submit the materials within 45 days, despite a reminder sent on December 17, 2025, while the suspects remained in custody and their bail applications were denied. “It was only after about six months of incarceration and no response from the police that the ministry issued its legal advice on March 3, 2026, concluding that no prima facie case had been disclosed against the suspects,” he said. Pedro noted that charges of conspiracy and involuntary manslaughter were recommended for withdrawal because of lack of evidence. He stressed that the decision is not final and that prosecution would follow if fresh evidence emerges. “If any new evidence emerges linking any suspect to the crime, the ministry will not hesitate to prosecute,” he said. The Attorney-General also disclosed that provisional post-mortem and ballistic reports were submitted only after the legal advice had been issued and are now under review. He defended the ministry’s position, saying that refusing to prosecute without sufficient evidence is both an ethical and constitutional responsibility. “The decision not to prosecute where evidence is insufficient is not an act of protection; it is an ethical and constitutional obligation to prevent wrongful prosecution,” he said. Pedro reaffirmed Lagos State’s commitment to fair, impartial, and evidence-based justice in the matter.

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