Iran Disables Internet, Banking Access Iran has confirmed nationwide internet restrictions, citing national security concerns. In a statement, the Ministry of Communications accused Israel of the “misusing of the national communications network for military purposes.” Despite the clampdown, the ministry said domestic communication services and platforms “remain accessible.” Meanwhile, Nobitex, Iran’s top digital currency exchange, went offline after what local media called “a security threat.” Crypto is increasingly used in Iran as a way to preserve value and carry out transactions amid ongoing financial instability. The Nobitex outage came shortly after a cyber-attack on Sepah Bank, an institution linked to…
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TCN Launches Committee to Drive Performance Improvement Plan/Power Sector Recovery Operation (PIP/PSRO) program. The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has officially inaugurated its Performance Improvement Plan/Power Sector Recovery Operation (PIP/PSRO) Committee, effective from June 17, 2025. The Performance Improvement Plan/Power Sector Recovery Operation(PIP/PSRO) program is an Order and a critical component designed by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) to enhance the operational efficiency and financial sustainability of the power sector, in which TCN is a significant player. It aims to identify and mitigate operational bottlenecks within the transmission network, enhance the reliability of electricity transmission, and reduce system losses.…
Democracy Day: Hon. Whingan Lauds Tinubu’s Economic Reforms Member representing Badagry Federal Constituency of Lagos State, Hon. Sessi Oluwaseun Whingan, has voiced strong support for President Bola Tinubu’s Leadership, recognizing the sacrifices of Nigeria’s democratic heroes while rallying the youth behind the administration’s long-term vision for national growth. In an interview with journalists shortly after President Tinubu’s address to the joint National Assembly on Thursday , Hon. Whingan criticized those who oppose Tinubu, saying they are unable to build alternative political platforms. He praised the President’s economic strategy, particularly the emphasis on investment in technology and security. Hon. Sessi described…
From Classroom Blocks To Bridges: How Senator Abba Moro is Transforming Benue South Within Six Years — Says he does not engage in propaganda about his achievements By Peter Oriri In Nigeria’s rugged political landscape, where rhetoric often overshadows results, Senator Patrick Abba Moro (PhD) stands out—not merely as a politician, but as a relentless advocate for infrastructure development and human capital empowerment. He is a pragmatic legislator and an unwavering voice for the North Central region. From infrastructure and security to health, electricity, and education, his work in the Benue South Senatorial District has positioned him as a transformative…
Tinubu Sends Stroπg Warπing To PDP , Labour Party, Other Parties Following the recent accusations of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu being behind the current leadership crisis rocking various opposition parties in the country, and plans to turn Nigeria into a one-party state, the President has come out to urge the opposition to put their houses in order before the 2027 general election. The President disclosed this on Friday when he inaugurated the newly constructed Left-Hand Service Carriageway of Outer Southern Expressway (OSEX) Stage II from Ring Road 1 Apo Junction to Wasa Junction, in the nation’s capital, Abuja. Tinubu, who…
NYSC Members Stranded As Windstorm Wrecks NYSC Camp Some members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) have been left stranded after a violent windstorm tore through the orientation camp in Amada, Akko Local Government Area of Gombe State, damaging critical facilities and exposing them to harsh weather conditions. The disaster, which occurred on Tuesday, ripped off the roof of the camp’s multipurpose pavilion and wrecked several hostels, leaving many rooms leaking and others completely exposed. The Gombe State Coordinator of the NYSC, Chinwe Nwachuku, broke the news during the swearing-in ceremony of the 2025 Batch ‘A’ Stream II corps…
EFCC Declares MD Of Oil Firm Wanted Over N976million Fraud The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared the Managing Director of a firm, Fargo Petroleum and Gas Limited, Seun Ogunbambo, wanted for defrauding the Nigerian government in an alleged oil subsidy scam involving about N976,653,110.28. According to a statement signed by Dele Oyewale, EFCC’s Head, Media and Publicity, Ogunbambo was standing trial before the Lagos State High Court but he disappeared after being released on bail. His co-defendants, Mamman Nasir Ali and Christian Taylor, were convicted and sentenced to 14 years imprisonment each on Tuesday, May 27, 2025.…
Real Reason Tinubu Cancelled Nationwide Broadcast President Bola Tinubu has broken away from the tradition of nationwide broadcast in commemoration of Democracy Day. Earlier, the Inter-Ministerial Committee for Democracy Day had rolled out a series of events to commemorate 26 years of unbroken democracy. Among the programmes were: Presidential National Broadcast on June 12, 2025, at 7 a.m; the President’s address of a joint session of the National Assembly at 12 noon; Public Lecture on Democracy Day Celebration at the State House Conference Centre, Abuja. Time: 4 pm. But in a statement late Wednesday, the Director of Information and Public…
When You Join APC, We’ll Enjoy You Singing ‘E Dey Sweet Us’; Tinubu Tells Wike President Bola Tinubu said on Wednesday that the All Progressives Congress (APC) is ready to welcome the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, whenever he decides to join the party. The President stated this at the inauguration of Arterial Road N16 (Shehu Shagari Way), connecting Ring Road 1 (Nnamdi Azikiwe Way) to Arterial Road N20 (Wole Soyinka Way), along with accompanying interchanges and feeder roads in Maitama District, Abuja. Commending Wike for his dedication and collaborative approach to governance, the President said,…
TCN Begins The Construction Of A Turn-In Turn-Out To Connect The New Bauchi Transmission Substation to the Grid The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has commenced the construction of a turn-in-turn-out along the 330kV Jos-Bauchi-Gombe transmission line to connect the new Bauchi 330kV Transmission Substation to the grid. Work began today, June 10, 2025, and is expected to be completed by June 14, 2025. During the construction period, Gombe and Biu Transmission Substations will receive power through the Dadin-Kowa Hydro Power Plant and Maiduguri Substation, supported by the Maiduguri Emergency Power Plant (MEPP). As a result, there will be a…