Despite widespread electricity shortages across Nigeria, neighbouring West African countries supplied with power from the national grid are owing the country millions of dollars in unpaid electricity bills. According to the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), Togo, Niger and Benin currently owe Nigeria $17.8 million (about ₦25 billion at the prevailing exchange rate) for electricity …
Nigeria kept their 2026 World Cup hopes alive with a nervy 2–1 victory at Polokwane City, yet the manner of the result exposed problems that could prove decisive when Group C reaches its final day. A Troost-Ekong penalty and a Victor Osimhen-created assist for Akor Adams secured three points, but they did not settle the …
In a ruling that deals a major blow to Nigeria’s World Cup 2026 aspirations, FIFA has decided not to sanction South Africa over the eligibility of midfielder Teboho Mokoena during the African qualifiers. The Disciplinary Committee has cleared Bafana Bafana of any wrongdoing, extinguishing hopes in Abuja and Cotonou for an administrative rescue. What Was …
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) crisis in Edo State deepened on Thursday after police operatives sealed off the union’s state secretariat, popularly known as the Adams Oshiomhole Labour House, in Benin City. The security clampdown came just hours after the NLC national leadership inaugurated a Caretaker Committee headed by Prof. Monday Igbafen, despite a resolution …
By Esther Ososanya Security forces have stepped up patrols in Benin City and across Edo State after receiving intelligence on planned cult activities. The alert follows reports that the Black Axe confraternity intends to mark its annual 7/7 celebration. To prevent unrest, officers have been stationed at black spots and other sensitive locations. Edo State …
