The Nigeria’s national grid has again collapsed with the total of 50 Mega Watts drop, according to the report that emerged after the incident.

A breakdown of the affected states indicted that the collapse, which happened around 12:25 pm on Wednesday, September 10, affected 11 states, including the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). ...click link for full list here

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Below is the states and the affected areas according to The Cable:

1. Abuja DisCo: 20 MW

2. Benin DisCo: 10 MW

3. Eko DisCo: 0 MW

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4. Enugu DisCo: 0 MW

5. Ibadan DisCo: 20 MW

6. Ikeja DisCo: 0 MW

7. Jos DisCo: 0 MW

8. Kaduna DisCo: 0 MW

9. Kano DisCo: 0 MW

10. PHarcourt DisCo: 0 MW

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11. Yola DisCo: 0 MW

Total: 50 MW

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New developments have emerged regarding the conviction of Oba Joseph Oloyede, the Apetu of Ipetumodu, by a United States court in connection with a $4.2 million COVID-19 fraud case.

These occurrences arise amid discussions concerning the potential replacement of the beleaguered monarch, as reported by The Nation.

The absence of the ancient crown, referred to as the Aare crown, along with several royal beads, is generating considerable concern within the ancient town of Ipetumodu, which serves as the administrative center of Ife North Local Government in Osun State. Click link to continue reading.

This situation has unfolded shortly after U.S. District Judge Christopher A. Boyko imposed a sentence of 56 months of imprisonment on Oba Joseph Oloyede for his involvement in the aforementioned fraud.

Sources indicate that the removal of these significant royal items has been linked to aides and loyalists of the monarch, who allegedly orchestrated the extraction of the items from the palace.

“The ancient crown and royal beads have disappeared from his house, which doubles as a palace. He had demolished the ancient palace and moved all the paraphernalia of the stool to his home. But we learnt that a woman and some of his aides were given the task to evacuate the crown and beads. The disappearance of the items portends a grave dilemma for this town, whenever the need arises for enthronement of a new monarch to replace Oloyede,’’ a chieftain from one of the leading ruling houses said.

He said, “The crown is missing and the mastermind has no idea of what they are doing and the backlash on our town; they are looking for the fury of the deities of this great ancient community and it will be in their best interest to return the crown and royal bead before it’s too late.’’

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The Nation recalled that Oba Oloyede, who holds dual Nigerian and American citizenship, was arrested in May 2025 in the US, alongside one Pastor Edward Oluwasanmi, after which they were both jailed for fraud.

Oloyede’s conviction has stirred calls for his replacement among princes and ruling houses jostling for the throne.

When The Nation visited Ipetumodu during the week, the once-bustling community was palpably tense. Although economic life continues with no disruption, the atmosphere was heavy with disappointment and uncertainty in the community, noted for a rich royal heritage and traditional leadership.

Streets and markets were abuzz with commercial activities amid hushed conversations, as residents weighed the shame and embarrassment against their loyalty to the revered stool.

Controversy over enthronement process of Oba Oloyede

There are two ruling houses in Ipetumodu: Aribile and Fagbemokun, which comprise several royal families. After the demise of Apetu of Ipetumodu, Oba James Adedokun Adego (Akunradoye II), in 2017, intense lobbying commenced among the heirs to the throne, especially from the Aribile ruling house, which consists of five royal families, namely: Ile-Elewa, Ajiga, Kiajee, Arowoosun and, recently, they added Latimogun.

Subsequently, Oba Oloyede emerged from the Latimogun ruling house and ascended the throne on October 26, 2019. Speaking with The Nation, a traditionalist who is also an heir to the throne, Prince Olaboye Ayoola, opposed the process that led to the emergence of Oba Oloyede, saying: “No traditional rite was conducted, and an Igbo man who is a civil servant put the crown on his head contrary to tradition.”

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Ayoola said, “The disgrace we got from our jailed monarch is an indication that God comes with his judgment, and our deities are angry. This is because the process of his accession to the throne was unprecedented in this town. My grandfather, Oba Samson Ayoola Oyebode, was an Oba of this town, and he reigned between 1947 to 1970. It was written as part of the history of his emergence that once a king dies, the princes from the two ruling houses will come together and start meetings. Subsequently, the Chairman of the Local Government Council will address a letter to the next ruling house to produce the king within 14 days.”

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has said the late former President Muhammadu Buhari was a stubborn person.

He made the revelation on Tuesday while recalling moments of disagreement with the former Nigerian leader during the formative days of the All Progressives Congress (APC).

Speaking while receiving members of The Buhari Organisation (TBO), led by former Nasarawa State Governor, Senator Tanko Al-Makura, at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, Tinubu said their debates in 2013 reflected the contrasting political cultures that shaped the merger.

“We disagreed to agree. We even argued about a symbol. He (Buhari) insisted on parliament, and I insisted on broom. He’s so stubborn,” Tinubu recounted, drawing laughter from the audience.

The President explained that despite the disputes, compromises were reached to cement the merger of the Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN), the Congress for Progressive Change (CPC), the All Nigeria Peoples Party (ANPP), and a faction of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), culminating in the registration of the APC by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in 2013.

The broom was eventually adopted as the party’s symbol. The merger would later propel the APC to power in 2015, ending the 16-year dominance of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

Among the leaders in Tuesday’s gathering were Katsina State Governor Dikko Radda and former Governor Aminu Masari.

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Buhari, who served two terms as President after the APC’s victory in 2015, died in July 2025 in London

Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has urged members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state to intensify efforts in mobilising eligible voters, particularly those yet to be registered, to participate in the ongoing voters’ registration exercise by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

The Governor made the call on Tuesday at the Unity Hall, Government House, Asaba, during an enlarged meeting of party leaders at the ward, local government, and state levels.

He emphasized that all citizens who attained the age of 18 since the last registration in 2022 should be encouraged to register in order to exercise their franchise in the 2027 general elections.

Oborevwori explained that the meeting was convened to further strengthen the bond of unity among party stakeholders, stressing that with a united front, the APC was poised for victory at all levels.

He assured of his synergy with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the collective good of the state and the nation, even as he applauded the commitment of APC leaders at the ward, local government and state levels to the growth and development of the party.

“With unity in our party, no other political party can defeat the APC. We are performing well at the federal level, and we are equally doing well here in the state. The issue of voters’ registration is very important, and we must take it seriously. From the ward level, ensure that those who could not register before are captured this time,” the Governor said.

In his remarks, Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Emomotimi Guwor, reminded elected and appointed members of the party of their duty to return to their wards and local governments to mobilise registrants.

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He noted that working as a team remained the surest way to advance the “Renewed Hope for More Agenda.”

Earlier in his remarks, the State Chairman of the party, Elder Omeni Sobotie who underscored the importance of unity, urged members of the party to continue to work together in order to enhance the electoral fortunes of the party in future elections in the state.

Also speaking, a party stakeholder, Chief Solomon Arenyeka, appealed to aggrieved members to bury their differences and work in unity for the growth of the APC and the overall development of the state.

Addressing journalists after the meeting, the State Publicity Secretary of the APC, Mr. Valentine Onojeghuo, said the gathering was primarily convened to consolidate party unity and raise awareness for the ongoing voter registration exercise.

He stressed that unity and loyalty were indispensable for the party’s success in the 2027 polls. “Our first and most important takeaway from this meeting is the unity of the party because without unity, there can be no loyalty.

“The second is ensuring that all eligible young people turning 18 are captured in the ongoing registration. Once this is done, the 2027 general elections will be a walkover for our party,” Onojeghuo added.

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Delta State Commissioner for Works (Highways and Urban Roads), Comrade Reuben Izeze, has paid glowing tribute to the late former President of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Comrade Moses Oisakede, on the 26th anniversary of his passing.

Oisakede, who died on September 1, 1999, was remembered by Izeze as “a rare breed of student leader whose life of service was marked by courage, integrity, and an unyielding commitment to the welfare of his fellow students.”

Recalling Oisakede’s 1997 handover speech as Students’ Union President of Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Izeze noted that the late activist stood out as the only union leader who boldly invited a probe of his own administration, leaving behind a financial surplus and disciplining corrupt executives.

“His moral courage and transparency remain exemplary to this day,” he said.

The Commissioner described Oisakede as a visionary who championed affordable education, resisted exploitative practices, improved students’ accommodation and welfare, advanced transportation options, and ensured uninterrupted academic calendars through constructive, non-violent resistance.

He also recalled Oisakede’s role in hosting the 14th NANS Convention and honouring fallen comrades with monuments.

Izeze, who was an acolyte of Oisakede during their NANS years, disclosed that he and other friends remained close to the late leader’s family in Otuo, Edo State, ensuring that his mother has never lacked care since his passing.

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“Twenty-six years after his death, Moses Oisakede remains not just a leader of his time but a timeless symbol of selfless service, visionary unionism, and ethical leadership.

“His memory will forever inspire generations of Nigerian students and leaders to come,” Izeze declared.

The Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos, on Wednesday, has issued an arrest warrant against a promoter of Reaprite Global Limited and Agrorite Limited, Ayodele Toyosi, for failing to appear in court for his ongoing N600 million and $50,000 investment fraud trial by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

Justice Olubunmi Abike-Fadipe issued the bench warrant according to a statement by the EFCC on Wednesday.

Toyosi, alongside his two companies, are said to be standing trial on an 11-count charge bordering on obtaining by false pretence and stealing to the tune of N600 million and $50,000.

EFCC Case
According to the Commission, the investigation revealed that the defendant allegedly defrauded a number of persons on the pretence that he had an interest-yielding investment in agricultural export.

One of the counts reads: “That you, Ayodele Toyosi, Reaprite Global Limited and Agrorite Limited, sometime in June 2023 in Lagos, within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court, dishonestly converted to your own use the aggregate sum of N200,000,000.00 (Two Hundred Million Naira only) belonging to one K. C. Akoson Investment Limited and Kenneth C. Maduakor by dishonestly representing to them that you will help them transfer the said money to their importers in China whereas you expended the money for your personal use and committed an offence contrary to Sections 278(1) (b) (f) of the Criminal Law of Lagos State 2011.”

Another count reads: “That you, Ayodele Toyosi, Reaprite Global Limited and Agrorite Limited, sometime in June 2023 in Lagos, within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court, by false pretence and with intent to defraud, obtained the aggregate sum of N300,000,000.00 (Three Hundred Million Naira only), belonging to one K. C. Akoson Investment Limited and Kenneth C. Maduakor by dishonestly representing to them that you will help them transfer the said money to their importers in China, whereas you used the money to purchase a property known as Plot 17 Pinnock Beach Estate, Anyiran Town, Eti Osa Local Government Area, Lagos and committed an offence contrary to Section 1(1)(a) and punishable under Section 1(3) of the Advance fee Fraud and Other Fraud Related Offences Act, 2006.”

The defendant had pleaded not guilty to the offence during their arraignment on August 19, 2024.

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The court then adjourned for trial.

Legal Dispute
At the court sitting on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, the prosecution presented its first witness, James Emadoye, a chartered accountant and IT expert, who told the Court that he had found out that he and his family had been defrauded in the agribusiness investment scheme.

Emadoye, led in evidence by the prosecution counsel, Deborah Ademu-Eteh, told the court that the defendant approached him and his wife with an offer to invest in agronomy.

“We committed a total of N40m and $50,000 across three investments. However, issues arose when we needed to pay the school fees of our daughter, who is studying abroad,” he said.

Under cross-examination of the witness by the defence counsel, Olalekan Ojo, SAN, Emadoye confirmed he understood the nature and risks of investment and that the terms were clearly outlined in the certificates.

The defence counsel, then, applied for an adjournment to enable him to conclude his cross-examination of the witness, and the Court consequently adjourned till Wednesday, May 21, 2025, for continuation of the trial.

What transpired in court
When the matter resumed on Wednesday, the case, according to the EFCC, was stalled due to the absence of the defendant and his lawyers on the grounds of a medical emergency.

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Justice Abike-Fadipe, consequently, “ordered the arrest of the defendant, and also ordered that he should show cause why his bail should not be revoked at the next adjourned date.”

The judge also ordered EFCC to investigate the alleged medical report tendered in the absence of the defendant.
The judge adjourned the case till July 8, 2025, for the continuation of the trial.