Power supply has been restored nationwide after the nation’s electricity grid suffered another setback on Monday as the National Grid experienced a system disturbance that led to a partial collapse, the Nigerian Independent System Operator has said. “This has further led to the fragility and weakness of the national grid,” the operator said. According to the statement, this intervention ensured uninterrupted power supply to Oghara, Amukpe, Benin and Efunrun 132kV substations. Since the unbundling of the power sector, successive administrations have pledged reforms to stabilise the grid, improve gas supply to power plants and strengthen transmission capacity. “NISO reassures Nigerians of its continued commitment to proactive grid management and the application of best operational practices to ensure the stability and reliability of the National Grid,” the statement concluded.

President Bola Tinubu has commiserated with Nigerian-British heavyweight boxing champion, Anthony Joshua, over a tragic road accident in Ogun State in which the boxer was injured and lost two of his associates. “I spoke with AJ on the phone to personally convey my condolences over the death of his two associates. He assured me that he is receiving the best care in the hospital”, the statement quoted the President to have said. The President also extended his concern to Joshua’s family, noting that he contacted the boxer’s mother to offer prayers and support. Tinubu said, “Additionally, I spoke to Governor Dapo Abiodun, who was in the hospital with them.

The former Rivers State Governor stated this while reacting to comments attributed to Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, who suggested that some politicians were engaging in “secret” political alliances. While addressing his supporters and residents of the community, Fubara said,“If you dey support Tinubu, no follow corner. Speaking in an end-of-the-year media chat on Monday in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital, Wike said there was nothing secretive about his support for the President. He also addressed reports of tension within Rivers State political circles, particularly over allegations that he has been interfering in meetings involving the governor and the state legislature. However, speaking in an end-of-the-year media chat on Monday in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital, Wike said there was nothing secretive about his support for the President.

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A former presidential aide, Reno Omokri, has criticised what he described as the rush by Nigerians on social media to “de-market” the country following the road accident involving ex-world heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua in Ogun State. According to Omokri, before an ambulance could arrive, Joshua was already close to a hospital, all within minutes, not an hour as widely reported online. But I will still wait for the full official statement,” he said, urging Nigerians to exercise patience before passing judgment. Omokri compared the incident to international cases, noting that emergency responders often take several minutes to reach accident scenes even in developed countries. “Please be patriotic and wait for an official statement before hastily crucifying Nigeria,” he said, urging the public not to repeat past mistakes in misrepresenting emergency response operations.

Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, on Monday assured that British-Nigerian boxing champion, Anthony Joshua, and another passenger involved in a road traffic accident along the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway are receiving the best possible medical care, as investigations into the incident commence. “As the Governments of Ogun and Lagos States, we are closely monitoring the situation and will ensure that all affected persons receive the best possible medical care. “We pray that Almighty God grants them the strength and fortitude to bear this irreparable loss,” the Ogun governor prayed. According to the governor, Joshua and another passenger were taken to a specialised medical facility in Lagos, where they were assessed by medical professionals. “Anthony Joshua and another passenger were promptly evacuated to a specialised medical facility in Lagos.

A United States congressman, Riley Moore, has defended President Donald Trump, stating that the recent US air strikes in Nigeria were intended to bring peace and security, not war, to the country. “President Trump is not trying to bring war to Nigeria; he’s bringing peace and security to Nigeria and to the thousands of Christians who face horrific violence and death. “The strikes against ISIS on Christmas, in coordination with the Nigerian government, have given hope to the Christians in Nigeria,” Moore said. Moore countered these criticisms, arguing that the action was necessary to halt attacks on Christians, stating that Trump had previously warned about the “slaughter” of Christians. The strikes follow Trump’s designation of Nigeria as a “Country of Particular Concern” over religious violence and the alleged persecution of Christians in the country.

The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has appealed to Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf to remain in the party and abandon any plans to defect to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), over growing speculation over his possible defection. The appeal was made by the NNPP chairman in Kano State, Suleiman Hashim Dungurawa, who said the plea is the collective position of party leaders and members in the state. He urged Governor Yusuf and other party members reportedly considering defection to reflect on the mandate given to them by voters during the 2023 general elections, stressing that the NNPP remained committed to the ideals on which it campaigned in Kano. The NNPP chairman also dismissed claims that some party officials were plotting to pitch the governor against Senator Kwankwaso. Governor Yusuf, who won the governorship election on the NNPP platform, is currently the party’s only serving governor nationwide.

A Nigerian hotel owner has reported that three of his staff were hospitalised after debris from munitions fell on his hotel following US airstrikes targeting militants in northwest Nigeria. The federal government had acknowledged that debris from the munitions fell in various locations, including “in Offa, Kwara State, near the premises of a hotel,” but stated that there were no civilian casualties. “It landed inside the hotel building, caused a little bit of damage, injured three staff,” he added. Kwara State police told AFP that “as of this moment, there are no details yet. On Saturday, presidential spokesman Bwala told AFP that the strikes targeted Islamic State militants working with the Lakurawa jihadist group and “bandit” gangs.

“Seyi Makinde has never called me Wike. “Why did Seyi Makinde not come up all this while to tell the party, see what Wike is doing? “I have told everybody, frustration — if you can see it, if you watch Seyi Makinde, you can see frustration. According to Makinde, Wike voluntarily pledged to undermine the PDP to aid Tinubu’s re-election bid, without any prompting from the president. “Wike said he was going to hold the PDP down for President Tinubu,” Makinde claimed during a public address, explaining the root of their fallout.

Photo: FRSCThe Federal Road Safety Corps has confirmed that excessive speed and wrongful overtaking led to the crash involving British-Nigerian boxing champion, Anthony Joshua, along the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway on Monday. The Corps Public Education Officer, Assistant Corps Marshal Olusegun Ogungbemide, stated this in a statement made available to PUNCH Online on Monday. The statement disclosed that one sustained injuries, while two others escaped unhurt., noting that Joshua was rescued alive with minor injuries. The statement added, “The injured victim was evacuated for medical attention, while the remains of the deceased were conveyed to Livewell Morgue, Ajaka, Sagamu. It als reaffirmed its commitment to safer highways through enforcement, rescue operations and public education.

SummaryBandai Namco Filmworks confirms One-Punch Man Season 3 Part 2 will air in 2027Despite animation criticisms, J.C. Staff remains the production studio for the next phaseNew teasers highlight the long-awaited showdown between Saitama and GarouImmediately following the finale of One-Punch Man Season 3 Part 1 on December 28, Bandai Namco Filmworks announced that Part 2 is scheduled to air in 2027. Season 3 Part 1, which aired from October 12 to December 28, unfortunately faced criticism from fans regarding inconsistent animation quality and potential production hurdles at J.C. Staff. Despite these concerns, it has been confirmed that J.C. Staff will remain the production studio for Part 2. However, the 2027 release window—a relatively long production timeline—suggests that Bandai Namco may be prioritizing more time to address the technical issues that hindered Part 1. Both of them are pointing to the long-awaited showdown between Saitama and Garou, a definitive clash that fans of the series have been eagerly anticipating.

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Wike also dismissed the notion that Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC) automatically confers party leadership on him in Rivers State, arguing that there are exceptions to political conventions. Wike described the allegation as a “blatant lie,” stressing that no such meeting ever took place. Why did Makinde not come out to tell the party that this is what Wike said? Wike clarified that the only meeting involving Makinde and some PDP governors after the 2023 general election was a courtesy visit to President Tinubu, not a political negotiation. “Myself, former Benue State governor, Samuel Ortom; former Abia State governor, Okezie Ikpeazu; former Enugu State governor, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi; and Seyi Makinde went to see the President after the elections.

Anthony Joshua after being rescued from the car crash | Photo redit: Adeniyi OrojoWorld-renowned boxer Anthony Joshua was involved in a road accident today in Makun, Ogun State. Watch videos below:The vehicle carrying Joshua, a Lexus Jeep with the number plate, KRD 850 HN, reportedly collided with a stationary truck under circumstances that are still being investigated. “It was a two-vehicle convoy: a Lexus SUV and a Pajero SUV. The passenger beside the driver and the person beside Joshua died on the spot,” he said. Joshua, born to British-Nigerian parents, attended a boarding school in Ikenne, just a few miles from where the crash occurred.