Your essential update on major news from Nigeria today, covering a nationwide blackout, a high-profile accident, political realignments, and security challenges.
1. National Grid Collapse Plunges Cities into Darkness: Nigeria’s power grid collapsed again on Monday, causing a widespread blackout across several cities. Generation dropped sharply from over 2,600 megawatts to less than 140 MW within an hour.
2. Boxer Anthony Joshua Involved in Fatal Road Accident: Nigerian-British world champion boxer, Anthony Joshua, was involved in a road accident on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway that claimed two lives. His vehicle reportedly collided with a stationary truck.
3. Kano Governor Set to Dump NNPP for APC: Barring any last-minute changes, Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, is set to defect from the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), with or without the blessing of his mentor, Rabiu Kwankwaso.
4. Wike Attacks Makinde, Criticizes Fubara’s Late Defection: The Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike, attacked Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde over a political claim and criticized Rivers Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s “late” defection to the APC, stating it lacked a supporting political structure.
5. Peter Obi Touts Business Acumen for 2027 Presidency: The 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has described himself as better prepared to tackle Nigeria’s economic and security challenges, citing his proven record of building a business from scratch.
6. Three Killed in Katsina Clash Over Drug Peddler Arrest: A clash between security operatives and suspected drug peddlers in Katsina metropolis led to the death of three persons. The violence erupted during an attempt to arrest a suspect known as ‘Kuda’.
7. Army Recovers N150m in Petroleum Products, Arrests 19: The Nigerian Army has recovered petroleum products worth over N150 million and arrested 19 suspected oil thieves in ongoing operations against crude oil theft in the Niger Delta region.
8. PH Refinery Supplied Diesel Despite Shutdown: Fuel marketers confirm that the Port Harcourt Refining Company supplied them with about 15 trucks of diesel daily even after it was officially shut down for maintenance in May 2025.
9. Coordinated Attacks Kill Eight in Kebbi, 16 Abducted in Zamfara: Gunmen killed eight persons in coordinated attacks on three villages in Kebbi State. In a separate incident in Zamfara, 16 women were abducted and two others killed.
10. Seven Journalists Killed in Gombe Auto Crash: Seven journalists have been confirmed dead in a lone crash in the Gombe South area of Gombe State on Monday. They were returning from a wedding ceremony when the accident occurred.
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