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By Akakan Umoh The National Power Grid recorded its first collapse in 2026 on Friday, barely weeks after a similar incident on December 29, 2025, which had caused widespread power outages across the country. Grid collapses have been attributed to a combination of technical faults, inadequate maintenance of transmission lines, and fluctuations in generation capacity. Electricity generation dropped sharply from over 4,500 megawatts to as low as 24 megawatts as of 1:30 pm. Checks showed that all 23 power generation plants connected to the grid reportedly lost output during the incident, resulting in zero power allocation to each of the…

By Aniefiok Christopher The Presidency is backing Governor Siminalayi Fubara as the leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State in a move aimed at dousing political tension. Special Adviser on Policy Communication to President Bola Tinubu, Daniel Bwala, who stated this, said this aligns with the position of Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, the National Chairman of the APC, on the leadership hierarchy in Rivers state, emphasising that former governor Nyesom Wike is not part of the ruling party. Bwala spoke on Channels Television’s Hard Copy on Thursday amid a political standoff in the state, which has seen the…

By Anietie Umana One recurring question in family and customary law discourse in Nigeria is whether a lady can claim compensation when a man reneges on a promise to marry her. While popular opinion often assumes that a broken engagement automatically gives rise to damages, Nigerian law takes a far more cautious and structured approach. There is a trending video on social media where a lady called out a certain pastor, claiming compensation that the pastor allegedly promised and failed to marry her. This brief article looks at the law and the issue of promise to marry. Historically, Nigerian courts inherited…

Press Release  The Center for Human Rights and Accountability Network (CHRAN) has described the construction of official residential quarters for the local government Chairmen in Akwa Ibom as a misplaced priority. Akwa Ibom Governor, Pastor Umo Eno had, on Wednesday, January 14, 2026 flagged off the construction of official residence for Local Government Chairmen across the 31 local government areas of Akwa Ibom State. Information from the Ministry of Information of and the Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs says that the features of each of the project include Meeting Hall, Boys Quarters, Security Post, and Generator House. Also…

By Akakan Umoh Akwa Ibom Government has told the people of Ikot Udo in Ika Local Government Area of the state and Akrika Obu, Ukwa East Local Government Area of Abia State to refrain from engaging in senseless feud to encourage both states to develop their areas. The Akwa Ibom Deputy Governor, Senator (Dr.) Akon Eyakenyi, made the plea at a joint peace parley at the instance of the two States in Ikot Udo Ika on Tuesday, January 21. Recall that in March 2025, the fragile relationship between the two neighbours worsened, following the construction of the road by the…

By Edi Umoh Nigerian celebrity chef Hilda Baci has broken another Guinness World Records (GWR) title,  four months after she set the record for the “largest serving of Nigerian-style jollof rice.” In September 2025, Straightnews published that GWR confirmed Baci’s jollof rice record following a nine-hour open-air cooking session at Eko Hotels and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos, where she prepared 200 portions using 20-kg bags of rice. However, on Tuesday, Baci posted on her Instagram page an email from GWR, signed by Andrew Fanning, Head of Client Partnering, Records Creative Team. The email confirmed that she broke another record during the same attempt.…

The Confederation of African Football (CAF), has listed three Nigerians — Victor Osimhen, Calvin Bassey and Ademola Lookman — in its Best XI for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).   CAF released the list, dominated by Nigerians, Senegalese and Moroccans on Wednesday morning, about three days after the tournament. Also read: AFCON 2025: Nigeria claim bronze medal After Crushing Egypt on Penalties Osimhen featured in six games for the Super Eagles as the three-time African champions won bronze in Morocco. The Galatasary forward scored four goals in the competition.   His compatriot and Atalanta winger, Lookman, had the…

By Aniefiok Christopher President Bola Tinubu, Monday, ordered a thorough investigation into the gruesome murder of a housewife, Fatima Abubakar, and her six children in Chiranci community, Kano State, describing the incident as barbaric and heartbreaking. A statement issued by Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga to the President called for diligent prosecution of those responsible for the killing, stressing that justice must be served to deter similar crimes. Tinubu commended the Nigeria Police Force for the swift arrest of the principal suspects linked to the killings. Also read: Governor directs probe into attempted murder of NYSC Doctor The…

The fishing community of Takinta in the Jomoro Municipality, Western Region, Ghana, has been thrown into shock after a respected individual was k!lled by his neighbour after he tried to convince him not to take own life.  According to Daily Guide Network, the deceased, identified as Cosmos Ndah, was k!lled by his neighbour, Nya Meah (pictured) with a machete. Sources revealed that the suspect had told some people in the area that he wanted to commit su!cide because he was fed up with life. Also read: Mother of nine children commits suicide in Delta  “So Meah went to his room…

By Aniefiok Christopher Anxiety is mounting over President Donald Trump’s threat to invade Greenland for not receiving the Nobel Peace Prize as Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre admitted that he has “clearly explained” to Trump that he has no control over the prize. This is as Trump had advocated for Greenland, a self-governing Danish territory, to become part of the United States, citing its strategic importance and mineral resources. He named Louisiana governor Jeff Landry as his special envoy to Greenland, drawing renewed criticism from Denmark and Greenland over Washington’s interest in the mineral-rich Arctic island. Last week, Trump…