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The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) said work has begun on the reconstruction and upgrade of the 138 km long Alaoji–Onitsha 330 kilovolt (kV) transmission line. According to a company statement released on Monday, the project is being implemented in partnership with the African Development Bank (AfDB). The company said initial work includes implementation of the resettlement action plan (RAP), …

The Lagos State Government has announced partial road closures across major parts of the city to facilitate the implementation of major infrastructure projects on April 8 and 9, 2026 by President Bola Tinubu. According to the advisory, traffic will be affected on April 8 between 9am and 1pm during the inauguration of the Opebi–Mende Link Bridge, with disruption expected around …

Sahara Group, a leading global energy and infrastructure conglomerate, announced open enrollment for its #SaharaBeyondXXX Graduate Management Trainee (GMT) program, an accelerated talent pipeline designed to identify and develop the next generation of leaders who will drive the company’s continued transformation. The #SaharaBeyondXXX GMT program is aimed at high-potential young professionals ready to quickly move from learning to responsibility, playing …

The ruling All Progressives Congress has firmly rejected calls to grant automatic tickets to serving members of the National Assembly ahead of the 2026 primaries, insisting that all aspirants must undergo a competitive nomination process. The decision, which is in line with the party’s stance on internal democracy, followed growing pressure from some federal lawmakers calling for guaranteed return tickets. …

Reduce the font size of the article Increase the font size of articles A new day has dawned for fans of Celine Dion as the Canadian icon announced six additional dates for her Paris shows later this year. People hoping to catch one of his previously announced shows can now submit their payments for additional shows on September 18, September …

Hostilities continue in the Middle East, with continued attacks, increasing impacts on civilians, and increasing pressure on critical infrastructure and humanitarian services. Attention also turned to New York, where the Security Council is expected to vote on a Bahrain-led draft resolution on the situation in the Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, the number of refugees remains high, access to aid is …

It was really fun as holidaymakers enjoyed their Easter Sunday and Monday holidays with pomp and pageantry through the platform created by MTN Nigeria known as MTN Family Fun Fair. Thousands of families comprising adults and children flocked to Owerri Mall (Shoprite Centre) where they had fun. There was a lottery draw and lots of food, drinks and gift items …

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has expressed shock and outrage over a statement by the Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, directed at Channels Television journalist, Seun Okinbaloye. National president Alhassan Yahya Abdullahi said on Sunday that the union described the minister’s remark as reckless and dangerous. Wike had said: “If there had been a way to break the …

Serge Gasore’s childhood was a nightmare. He was a child when the 1994 genocide against Tutsis began in Rwanda and narrowly escaped death on several occasions. His mother was murdered, and he saw his grandmother killed by a grenade attack on a church where Tutsis were hiding. He spent weeks fleeing Hutu invaders but could not avoid involvement in the …

Members of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) are incensed by the de-recognition of the leadership of their party by Nigeria’s electoral umpire, INEC, relying on a March 12, 2026 judgement of the Court of Appeal in Abuja (Appeal No. CA/ABJ/145/2026) viz: Senator David Mark v. Hon. Nafiu Bala Gombe & Ors. This move by the INEC has turned out to …