2 h. ago Lagos deputy governor slams Eko DisCo for hiking his electricity bill to N29m in 1 month

By Chinelo Obogo Lagos State Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat has condemned the exorbitant electricity bills given to consumers by distribution companies (DisCos). Speaking at a roundtable between the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) and the Lagos State Government on Monday, Hamzat who represented Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, cited his own household bill which he said surged from […] The post Lagos deputy governor slams Eko DisCo for hiking his electricity bill to N29m in 1 month appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Kwara court remands Portable over failure to fulfil bail conditions

An Upper Area Court sitting in Ilorin, Kwara State, has remanded Habeeb Okikiola Badmus, controversial Nigerian singer, popularly known as read more Kwara court remands Portable over failure to fulfil bail conditions

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15 h. ago Portable Remanded In Kwara Prison Over Unmet Bail Requirements

Controversial singer Okikiola Badmus, better known as Portable, has been remanded at the Oke Kura Correctional Centre in Ilorin, Kwara State, after failing to meet the strict bail conditions set by an Upper Area Court in the state. This comes after the singer appeared in court on Monday over allegations of defamation filed against him […] The post Portable Remanded In Kwara Prison Over Unmet Bail Requirements appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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15 h. ago GenCos Raise Alarm Over N4trn Unpaid Invoices, Says Shutdown Imminent

Nigeria’s electricity generation companies (GenCos) have raised the alarm over an impending collapse of their operations due to the crippling debt of over N4 trillion owed to them by the federal government. The debt, comprising legacy obligations and unpaid subsidies for 2024, was severely undermining the power sector’s ability to function optimally. The Board of […]

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17 h. ago Goldman Sachs profit exceeds expectations, tech shares rally, lifting US stocks

Tech shares led US stocks early Monday following Trump administration tariff exemptions as Wall Street equities began the week on a positive note after last week’s volatility. US officials have listed tariff exemptions for smartphones, laptops, semiconductors and other electronic products for which China is a major source for optimism, lifting shares of Apple, Nvidia Read More

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17 h. ago Portable remanded in prison after failing to meet bail conditions

Nigerian singer Okikiola Badmus, better known as Portable, has been remanded in the Oke Kura Correctional Centre in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital, after failing to meet his bail conditions. Daily Sun reported that the controversial artiste was granted N1 million bail, conditional upon the provision of two sureties in like sum. Portable appeared in […] The post Portable remanded in prison after failing to meet bail conditions appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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17 h. ago Eight Candidates Shortlisted For TESCOM Job In Kwara Fail Drug Test

At least eight candidates shortlisted for teaching jobs under Kwara State Teaching Service Commission have been disqualified after testing positive for banned substances. It was gathered that the applicants, who were among the 1,800 candidates selected for final screening, lost their slots following a drug test conducted by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency. In […] The post Eight Candidates Shortlisted For TESCOM Job In Kwara Fail Drug Test appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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17 h. ago Portable Granted N1m Bail In Kwara Court Following Osupa’s Petition

Controversial musician Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, was charged by the Kwara State Police Command on Monday at an Upper Area Court in Ilorin, Kwara State. Notably, Portable was arrested on Saturday by the Kwara State Police in Abeokuta, Ogun State, following a petition from fuji musician Saheed Osupa Akorede. As confirmed in a […] The post Portable Granted N1m Bail In Kwara Court Following Osupa’s Petition appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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18 h. ago Controversial Singer Portable Remanded In Kwara Prison Over Unmet Bail Conditions

Controversial singer Habeeb Okikiola Badmus, popularly called Portable, has been remanded in the Oke Kura Correctional Centre in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital, over his inability to meet stringent bail conditions imposed by an Upper Area Court in the state on Monday. LEADERSHIP recalls that the singer appeared in court on Monday following charges of […]

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18 h. ago JUST IN: Portable remanded in Kwara prison over inability to meet bail conditions

Controversial singer, Okikiola Badmus, popularly known as Portable, has been remanded in the Oke Kura Correctional Centre in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital, over his inability to meet stringent bail conditions imposed by an Upper Area Court in the state. This follows the singer’s appearance in court on Monday on the charges of defamation character Read More

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18 h. ago UPDATED: Portable remanded in Kwara prison over inability to meet bail conditions

Controversial singer, Okikiola Badmus, popularly known as Portable, has been remanded in the Oke Kura Correctional Centre in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital, over his inability to meet stringent bail conditions imposed by an Upper Area Court in the state. This follows the singer’s appearance in court on Monday on the charges of defamation of Read More

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19 h. ago 8 Shortlisted Applicants Fail Kwara TESCOM Drug Test, Lose Slots

At least eight of the 1,800 shortlisted applicants for the Kwara State Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM) jobs have tested positive to outlawed drugs. They have therefore automatically lost their slots to the next best candidates in the highly competitive exercise. TESCOM chairman, Bello Abubakar disclosed that the eight shortlisted candidates tested positive to hard drugs […]

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19 h. ago 2026 World Cup Qualifiers: “Don’t Give Up Yet, Anything Can Happen” –Utaka Charges Super Eagles

Former Nigerian international, John Utaka has urged Super Eagles players to maintain their determination and positive mindset in the remaining games to qualify for 2026 World Cup. Bafana Bafana of South Africa lead group C with 13 points, while Nigeria have just 7 points, a point behind Rwanda and Benin who have 8 points each. […] The post 2026 World Cup Qualifiers: “Don’t Give Up Yet, Anything Can Happen” –Utaka Charges Super Eagles appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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19 h. ago Controversial Singer Portable Docked In Kwara Court, Gets N1m Bail

The Kwara State Police Command, on Monday, arraigned controversial singer, Badmus Habeeb Okikiola, popularly called Portable, before a Upper Area Court in Ilorin, Kwara State. LEADERSHIP reports that Portable was earlier on Saturday arrested by men of the Kwara State Police Command in Abeokuta, Ogun State capital, following a petition written against him by a […]

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19 h. ago JUST IN: Singer Portable granted N1m bail in Osupa defamation suit

An Upper Area Court in Ilorin, Kwara State, has granted singer Portable bail in the sum of N1 million. Portable, who is known for continuously courting controversy, was arraigned for criminal defamation, intimidation, inciting public disturbance, and cyberstalking. It was also determined by the court that Portable’s bail is conditional upon the provision of two […] The post JUST IN: Singer Portable granted N1m bail in Osupa defamation suit appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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20 h. ago BREAKING: Court grants Portable N1m bail in Saheed Osupa defamation suit

Controversial singer, Okikiola Badmus, popularly known as Portable, has been granted bail in the sum of ₦1 million by an Upper Area Court in Ilorin, Kwara State. This followed his arraignment on charges including criminal defamation, intimidation, inciting public disturbance, and cyberstalking. The court also ruled that his bail is conditional upon the provision of Read More

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21 h. ago TCN restores power to Bayelsa, Rivers after vandalised line repair

The Transmission Company of Nigeria has restored bulk electricity supply to Bayelsa and parts of Rivers State following the repair of its vandalised 132kV Owerri–Ahoada transmission line TCN’s General Manager, Public Affairs, Mrs Ndidi Mbah, in a statement in Abuja on Monday, said that the line was connected to the grid on April 11 at Read More

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22 h. ago Vehicles, Shops Destroyed In Fresh Fuel Truck Explosion In Oyo

Another tanker exploded on Saturday at the Lead City University road, near the Ibadan Toll Gate end of the expressway, destroying properties worth millions of Naira, including vehicles and shops. The incident at 2:45 p.m. had thrown owners of the affected shops into bankruptcy, even as the fire razed several cars and motorcycles parked along […]

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22 h. ago UNILAG plans seminar on managing Nigeria’s yearly 32m tonnes of waste

Speakers from University of Lagos (UNILAG), Coca-Cola Company, Lafarge Africa and Polysmart Group are set to lead brainstorming on decarbonisation read more UNILAG plans seminar on managing Nigeria’s yearly 32m tonnes of waste

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24 h. ago Police arrest Portable for alleged criminal defamation, threat to life

By Seyi Babalola Controversial musician, Habeb Okikiola Badmus, better known as Portable has been arrested by the Kwara State police for suspected criminal defamation and other related offences. The arrest was carried out in Abeokuta, Ogun State, on Saturday by command personnel acting on a plea by one Okunola Saheed, also known as ‘Osupa’. SP […] The post Police arrest Portable for alleged criminal defamation, threat to life appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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