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Vandals strip Lagos-Ibadan Longbridge of solar streetlights, raising fears of night attacks on motorists

Vandals have stripped the Lagos-Ibadan Longbridge of nearly all its solar streetlights, leaving only about 20 standing and raising fears of renewed night attacks on motorists.

Dangote picks power over steel with a $10 billion bet on Africa’s grid

Aliko Dangote says his group will invest more than $10 billion in electricity across Africa within four years, possibly cancelling its steel ambitions to fund it.

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Gunmen Abduct Six Nasarawa University Students After Attacking Off-Campus Lodge

KEY POINTS Six Nasarawa State University students were abducted after gunmen attacked an off-campus...

Obasanjo: Charlie Boy’s care for parents won me over

Olusegun Obasanjo said Charlie Boy's devoted care for his late parents flipped his view of the entertainer's jaga-jaga style, in a Thursday podcast interview.

Court reserves ruling on Malami’s forfeiture appeal bid

The Court of Appeal reserved ruling on former AGF Abubakar Malami's bid to challenge a Federal High Court order forfeiting 57 of his properties.

36 vessels heading to Lagos ports with fuel, food, urea

The Nigerian Ports Authority said 36 vessels carrying fuel, food, urea, fertilizer and containers will berth at Lagos ports between May 5 and 10.

3MTT Seals $10M Hello.cv Deal to Make Nigerian Tech Fellows Globally Visible

Nigeria's 3MTT programme has teamed with Hello.cv in a $10 million deal to give 20,000 tech fellows global employer visibility.

Senate Confirms Tegbe, Enikanolaiye as Ministers

KEY POINTS The Senate confirmed Joseph Tegbe as Minister of Power and Sola Enikanolaiye...

Senate Row Erupts as Akpabio, Oshiomhole Clash Over New Rules

KEY POINTS Godswill Akpabio and Adams Oshiomhole clashed during Senate plenary over the interpretation...

IPOB Declares Total South-East Lockdown For May 30 Biafra Remembrance

KEY POINTS Indigenous People of Biafra has declared a total lockdown across the South-East...

SSANU, NASU to Suspend Nationwide Strike May 11

KEY POINTS SSANU and NASU will suspend their nationwide strike from May 11, 2026. ...

Bauchi Hisbah Arrests Seven Over Alleged Wife-Swapping Group

KEY POINTS Bauchi Hisbah arrested seven suspected members of a group accused of wife-swapping...

Gunmen Attack Funeral in Plateau, Kill Mourners During Mass Burial

KEY POINTS Gunmen attacked mourners during a mass burial in Plateau State, forcing residents...

Akpabio Raises Alarm Over Alleged Killing Of Nigerian Surgeon In South Africa

KEY POINTS Senate President Godswill Akpabio condemned the alleged killing of a Nigerian surgeon...

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Vandals strip Lagos-Ibadan Longbridge of solar streetlights, raising fears of night attacks on motorists

Vandals have stripped the Lagos-Ibadan Longbridge of nearly all its solar streetlights, leaving only about 20 standing and raising fears of renewed night attacks on motorists.

Dangote picks power over steel with a $10 billion bet on Africa’s grid

Aliko Dangote says his group will invest more than $10 billion in electricity across Africa within four years, possibly cancelling its steel ambitions to fund it.

CNG rollout: States race to cut transport fares before Oct. 1 as queues and N1 million conversion costs bite

Nigerian states are racing to cut transport fares through CNG before Oct. 1, but long queues and conversion costs of up to N1 million are slowing operators.

Nigeria flood alert: 8,000 communities and 4,500 schools in 15 states at risk this week

Nigeria's hydrological agency warns that more than 8,000 communities and 4,500 schools across 15 states face flooding between Sept. 19 and 25 as rivers rise.