Three transmission towers collapse in windstorm, 165MW load lost as TCN reveals ongoing repairs

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) on Friday confirmed the collapse of three high-voltage transmission towers following a windstorm-induced incident along the Ikeja West–Osogbo 330kV line, resulting in the loss of 165 megawatts of electricity. According to a statement issued by the company’s General Manager of Public Affairs, Ndidi Mbah, the incident occurred at approximately…

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Does he have wicked and envious brothers? – Nigerian widow lists questions single ladies should ask their boyfriends before marriage

A Nigerian widow, Uba Chidinma Ugoji, has listed questions single women should ask their men before marriage.     Chidinma had earlier accused her brothers-in-law of taking over her late husband’s house, leaving her and her children homeless.      Dear young lady who desires to get married soon. Please make sure you ask your…

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Ishiba exploring possibility of phone talks and meeting with Trump over tariffs

Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is exploring the possibility of a telephone conversation with U.S. President Donald Trump, calling his imposition of reciprocal tariffs a “national crisis” that requires an “unprecedented” response. Ishiba told parliament Friday that the government should determine the most effective response to the planned 24 percent tariff on Japanese goods, leaving the…

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Umahi says 30km of Lagos-Calabar coastal highway ready for May commissioning

The Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, has affirmed that 30 kilometres of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway will be ready for commissioning by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on May 25, 2025. Speaking during an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Friday, Umahi expressed satisfaction with the pace and quality of construction, praising the efforts…

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