The national electricity grid collapsed again on Friday, triggering widespread power outages across Nigeria as power generation dropped sharply nationwide. The day also witnessed the death of a young woman in Abuja after visiting her boyfriend, a fatal accident on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway that caused heavy traffic disruption, and a Federal Government directive banning electricity meter installation charges. Here are the top stories this afternoon, among others:Woman dies after visiting boyfriend in Abuja:A young woman died after visiting her boyfriend in the Dei-Dei area of the Federal Capital Territory. https://punchng.com/national-grid-collapses-again-power-generation-drops-to-24mw/FG bans meter installation chargesThe Federal Government has banned electricity meter installation charges, warning distribution companies against violating the directive and threatening sanctions for defaulters. https://punchng.com/stop-addressing-me-as-bro-or-blood-22-year-old-ondo-monarch-warns-public/Ruling house protests Awujale successionMembers of a ruling house in Ijebuland protested alleged moves to impose the next Awujale, raising fresh tension over traditional leadership succession.

Source: Punch January 23, 2026 16:17 UTC