The blackout

TODAY IN HISTORY: Nigeria Hands Over Oil-Rich Bakassi Peninsula To Cameroon

The settlement process began during the tenure of former President Olusegun Obasanjo but the actual handover was done by then President Musa Yar'Adua's government in 2008 having decided to obey the court judgment.

Maurizio Sarri takes swipe at Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich amid sack fears

The west Londoners suffered their heaviest defeat since 1991 at the Etihad, with Sergio Aguero bagging a hat-trick as the Premier League champions blew away the visitors in 25 frantic minutes at the start of the first half.

Social Media Access In Ethiopia Restored After 5-Month Shutdown

The northern region of Tigray, the scene of an armed conflict with the federal government, was largely deprived of telecommunications for the two-year duration of the war.

Nationwide blackout as Labour shuts down National grid

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) says the Labour union has shut down the national grid, resulting in a blackout nationwide.

FG commited to renovating Lagos Stadium like Abuja's stadium -Sports Minister Dare

We are also working on the spectators stand and the terraces "A total of 25 Solar Street lights have been fixed at the stadium which has been in total blackout for close to 20 years."

Gabon: Military takes over another African country.

President Bongo's administration had implemented a curfew and a nationwide internet blackout before the polls' closing, citing the need to prevent the spread of misinformation and potential violence.

Economic Hardship Will Be Times Three Of What We Are Experiencing Now Next Year- Primate Ayodele

The potential for civil unrest looms large, and the Primate urged the government to prioritize the welfare of its citizens to avert a crisis.

Ghana is looking to supply Nigeria with its electricity needs following power grid shutdown

Hanson Monney said This declaration follows the second national power grid breakdown in Africa's most populous country and the continent's top oil producer, Nigeria which resulted in a total blackout of homes and businesses.

Nigeria cuts power supply to Niger Republic by 42% to 46MW

Compounding the crisis, power generation companies in Nigeria, under the Association of Power Generation Companies, have issued a stark warning about a potential national blackout.

Youths Barricade Ibom Power Entrance With Eight Dead Bodies

Giving reason for the protest, the community leader of Ikot Abasi village and chairman youth President's Forum of Ikot Abasi LGA, Mr.Archibong Williams, said the people have lived in total blackout for over 15 years now, despite playing host

Fuel Scarcity Looms as Tanker Drivers Halt Loading

The action by the drivers is in protest of alleged harassment by officials of the Lagos State Government and the Federal Ministry of Transportation.

Why We Can't Restore Electricity to the North Anytime Soon - TCN

The blackout, now over four days old, began after vandals damaged the Shiroro-Mando transmission line, a key supply route for northern states.

Bobrisky sacks new gate man, Titus

He picked up the call, and discovered it was Jacob's voice.. Bob claimed the caller (Jacob) spoke in their language.

"Nigerian girls complained about my stature, looks and weight," - Actor Yomi Fabiyi

The blackmail is either sponsored or she acted alone.

10 things to do if you can't sleep at night due to heat

Keep blinds or curtains closed during the day to prevent your bedroom from heating up in the sunlight. Using blackout curtains can be especially effective. Lights and electronics like TVs and computers generate additional heat.

Enugu will generate, distribute electricity by 2026 - Peter Mbah

Recently, there has been a widespread blackout and worsening electricity supply across the country.

Woman commended for her bravery after trying to bite off attacker's penis while he repeatedly raped her

The prosecutor said she tried to stop him from raping her but then he punched her which caused her to blackout again. It was reported that Brough fled the scene with two stolen Samsung phones, bank cards, a Fitbit, alcohol and more.

Blackout looms as Nigerian electricity workers join labour unions' planned strike

Nigerians in many parts of the country including the Federal Capital Territory, suffered blackout running into days when the organised labour embarked on a warning strike earlier in the month.