By Audu Tukur Musa For decades, Nigeria has grappled with one of the world’s most persistent electricity crises despite being Africa’s largest economy and one of the continent’s leading producers of oil and natural gas. With an installed electricity generation capacity exceeding 13,000 megawatts (MW), the country rarely delivers more than 4,000–6,000 MW to the
…as CSOs Partner NNRA on Nuclear Energy Awareness Campaign By Comrade Dominic Ogakwu Nigeria’s quest for sustainable development and energy security extends beyond expanding electricity generation, it requires strong institutions, informed citizens and effective regulatory oversight. As the country explores the wider application of nuclear science and technology in healthcare, agriculture, industry, research and future
Victor Osimhen has spoken publicly for the first time about Nigeria’s failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, admitting that the disappointment has been difficult for both him and his Super Eagles teammates.The expanded 2026 tournament, which features 48 teams for the first time in history, got underway last week, bringing together nations
Neymar has said his international career with Brazil is “over” following the team’s elimination from the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a 2-1 defeat to Norway in the Round of 16.The 34-year-old came on as a 67th-minute substitute with Brazil already trailing 2-0 but was unable to prevent the five-time world champions from exiting the
Nollywood actor, Olanrewaju Omiyinka, popularly known as Baba Ijesha, and his celebrity stylist partner, Luminee, have welcomed a baby boy, King Kagar Omiyinka, together.The actor announced the arrival of their son in an Instagram post on Monday, June 15, 2026.Baba Ijesha thanked God for the birth of the child, describing him as a blessing.He wrote,
“But of course, I have anchors, whom I listen to; preachers like Apostle Joshua Selman. When you understand the kind of preachers I listen to, you will understand where I am coming from. I am not your typical Nigerian Christian, and I don’t want to be. I have my own mindset just like Jesus,” she
By Aishat M. Abisola Menopause is the natural and permanent end of menstrual periods, marking the conclusion of a woman’s reproductive years. Most women experience menopause between 45 and 55 years of age. It is officially diagnosed after 12 consecutive months without a menstrual period, provided there is no other medical cause.Before a woman goes
Diezani Alison-Madueke, the former minister of petroleum resources, says her acquittal on bribery charges has ended years of “unjust vilification”.Alison-Madueke was acquitted by the Southwark Crown Court in London, United Kingdom (UK), of all six charges after hours of deliberation on Wednesday, June 17, 2026.The former minister’s bribery allegations started when she was first arrested
President Donald Trump signed an agreement with Iran on Wednesday that calls for Tehran to dilute its stockpile of highly enriched uranium and waives U.S.-backed sanctions on the country, immediately allowing Iran to sell its oil freely in a major concession from Washington, according to details released by both countries.The initial deal to end the
President Bola Tinubu says the Presidential Power Sector Task Force has been authorised to raise N4 trillion through bond programme to settle verified legacy debts in Nigeria’s power sector as part of ongoing reforms to stabilise electricity supply.Tinubu spoke during his Democracy Day address on Friday, June 12, noting that the initiative is being driven