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Top Nigerian commercial bank, Zenith Bank Plc has stated that it now has one of the best and strongest technology infrastructures in the finance sector following the completion of its IT migration and transformation.
Dr. Adaora Umeoji, Zenith Bank’s Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, announced this in a statement to the bank’s clients.
Zenith Bank began its migration process in early October, indicating that services will be restored within a week. Customers, however, continued to struggle to perform transactions with the app or its internet banking services.
Zenith Bank Headquarters in Lagos
Umeoji said, “While I deeply regret the inconveniences and challenges you had to endure during and immediately after our migration, I am however pleased to inform you that Zenith Bank Plc now has the best technology infrastructure in the industry and is positioned to ensure you only experience superior service delivery going forward.
“Be assured that you are our main priority and Zenith Bank will continue to innovate value-adding products and services to attend to all your banking needs quickly, safely, and conveniently.”
Adaora also thanked customers for their patience during the migration, saying, “I would like to thank you on behalf of the Board, Management, and Staff of Zenith Bank Plc for the patience and support you gave us during our IT infrastructure migration to a new and more robust operating system.
“We are indeed very grateful for the trust and confidence you have in us. The sole reason we undertook such an extensive endeavor is to better position Zenith Bank Plc for improved service delivery to all our valued customers and provide memorable banking experiences at all our touch points.”
Nigerians have reacted positively to the announcement by Zenith Bank Plc.
Looking like a more frequent occurrence for Nigerians to expect, the national grid has failed yet again for the second time in three days and the tenth time this year.
The grid collapse occurred around 11:28 a.m. on Thursday,
A check with the Independent System Operator, an autonomous branch of the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), revealed that all power plants connected to the system were not producing any electricity at 12 p.m.
This was confirmed on the website of the Nigerian System Operators and additionally confirmed by ISO, showing that electricity generation fell to zero megawatts at 11:30 a.m., affecting generation businesses throughout the country.
Some Discos have confirmed this too.
The Jos Electricity Distribution Company said, “The current outage being experienced within our franchise States is a result of loss of power supply from the national grid.
“The loss of power supply from the national grid occurred this morning at about 1128 hours of today, Thursday, 7th November 2024, hence the loss of power supply on all our feeders. We hope to restore normal power supply to our esteemed customers as soon as the grid supply is restored back to normalcy.”
The Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDP) also informed its customers of the “potential system failure”.
“Kindly be informed that at precisely 11.29 hours today, 7th November 2024, we experienced a simultaneous loss of supply across our network,” IEKEDP said.
“A potential system failure or collapse is suspected. We are currently working with our partners as we hope for speedy restoration of the grid.”
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has yet to make a statement regarding Thursday’s grid collapse. Although they initially blamed Tuesday’s grid collapse on a series of line and generator trippings that caused grid instability and, as a result, partial system disturbance.
“The data from the National Control Centre (NCC) revealed that a part of the grid was not affected by the bulk power disruption”.
Nigerians are somewhat advised to look for alternative power to run their homes, shops, and offices as it looks like there might not be an end to the grid collapsing anytime soon.
“They Called at 3 am”: BBN Angel Shares Harassment Evidence From Soma’s Ex-girlfriend, Hilda
Former Big Brother Naija star Angel Smith recently spoke out following the ongoing online drama between her ex-boyfriend, Soma, and his ex-girlfriend, Hilda.
Hilda had previously taken to Twitter, detailing the alleged abuse she experienced while dating Soma, sparking a heated reaction from fans. In the wake of these revelations, Angel found herself under fire on X (formerly Twitter), with users slamming her for not addressing the accusations more directly.
In response, Angel shared her own experience with harassment, showing proof that friends of Hilda’s had repeatedly called her at 3 a.m. According to Angel, they verbally attacked her, heightening her anxiety and making her feel cornered.
This online pressure and harassment escalated, leading Angel to express deep frustration. She shared a heartfelt note, saying she felt like the only time people would truly appreciate her was when she was no longer around.
Her post drew sympathy from fans, who urged her to stay strong despite the criticism.
Supporters of Angel took to the comments section to uplift her, with some advising her to ignore the negativity. One fan, @Amchizzy, comforted her, writing, “Don’t say that; you know deep down you have enough love around you.”
Others, like @Cassy_UF, encouraged Angel to remain true to herself, saying, “Ignore these haters and keep being you.”
The tension between Soma, Hilda, and Angel has left fans divided, with many offering their opinions on who was in the wrong. A fan, @oyinoflaylay, weighed in, saying, “The only victim in this is Hilda, and God will fight for her.”
As the story unfolds, it’s clear that Angel’s side of the tale has only added more fuel to the fire, with fans continuing to discuss every detail of this complex situation.
The Electricity Discos in Nigeria have announced a price rise for several electricity meter models, this will be the second time this is happening in four months.
Nigerians have vehemently said No to the price hike, calling it a “wicked” move in light of the present national economic situation faced by many in the country.
The price of a single-phase meter has increased from around N117,000 to as much as N149,800 indicating a 28.03% increase. The price hike was announced on their official X handle on Wednesday and is set to take immediate effect across all discos across the country.
It’s important to note that the price increment varies across different discos in the country. Price ranges from N123,130.53 to N147,812.5 for single-phase meters and N206,345.65 to N266,600 for three-phase meters.
The reason for the increase was that Meter asset providers have argued that the NERC-approved price in August was less than the meters’ landing or production costs. This resulted in the Discos’ meter application portals being shut down because vendors refused to offer the product at a lower cost.
However, a lot of Nigerians have turned against this development.
Princewill Okorie, Executive Director of the Electricity Consumers Protection and Advocacy Centre, had a lot to say about the price hike.
“What do you want me to say? They keep increasing the meter price, why are they wicked? N200bn was earmarked for the NMMP that was to be implemented in three phases. Only the pilot phase of N59bn was implemented. And what the 11 Discos could pay back was only N7bn. What did they use the rest of the money for?
“Since after that N59bn, what has happened to the rest of the money when you removed N59bn from N200bn? Are they not the same people who are paying for this meter that are paying for the shortfall as part of their electricity bills? The regulator increased the tariff, saying they wanted the Discos to get money to pay back the loan. Who are the people that got the meters?
He further added, “Let them stop taking Nigerians as fools. The meter acquisition fund, what did they use it for? So, it’s not justified at all. I don’t know why they want to keep inflicting punishment on Nigerian consumers. Let them account for the N200bn for the national mass metering programme.”
“in other countries, how much is a meter? What is the price of a one-phase meter or three-phase compared to what they are asking Nigerians to pay?”
He further emphasized that the Discos received N59bn from the N200bn allocated for the National Mass Metering Programme in 2020, saying they only paid back N7bn.
“He Pushed my Head Against The Wall”: Hilda, Soma’s Ex-girlfriend, Accuses Him of Abuse
Hilda Dirisu, the ex-girlfriend of Big Brother Naija star Soma Anyama, recently opened up about the troubling experiences she claims to have endured during their relationship.
Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Hilda shared a detailed account of the alleged abuse she faced, stirring up a wave of reactions from fans and followers.
In her posts, Hilda described how Soma’s behavior caused her immense pain and fear over the years they were together as a couple. She shared that he once pushed her head against a wall, rough-handled her, bruised her lips, and even smashed her phone during an argument.
According to Hilda, she cut off contact with him in July, but he continued to reach out, stalking and pleading with her to get back together. Hilda also opened up about the role Soma’s mother played in their relationship, saying that she too harassed her at one point.
This led Hilda’s own mother to step in and give a firm warning to Soma’s mother after Hilda confided in her about the ongoing struggles.
There’s more to the story, though. Hilda mentioned an accusation about a bracelet she supposedly stole, a topic she encouraged fans to ask Soma about directly, adding yet another layer to the drama already being stirred.
Many people online backed Hilda’s account, with fans pointing out that they’d noticed Soma displaying concerning strange behavior while on Big Brother Naija.
One commenter, @ujhairplanet_beautyaccessories, chimed in, “Watched him and Angel on Big Brother—whatever Hilda said he did, he did.” Another follower, @she_is_toni, added, “I believe everything; he showed all the signs.”
For now, Hilda’s revelations have put Soma under scrutiny, leaving fans divided and deep in discussion on what to believe or perceive.
Mike Tyson and Jake Paul are set to make a historic heavyweight bout in boxing. The fight is now less than a week away, with November 15 approaching swiftly. This highly anticipated fight will be aired on Netflix.
This heavyweight fight was first announced in March 2024 and was originally scheduled for July 20. However, Tyson’s critical medical situation forced the battle to be postponed until November.
With little over a week left, episodes 1 and 2 of “Countdown: Paul vs. Tyson” will be available in 48 hours. This docuseries will provide a behind-the-scenes look at Paul and Tyson’s intensive preparations for the heavyweight event.
The anticipation for the Paul-Tyson boxing match grows as the day approaches, guaranteeing a thrilling fight. The event will air on Netflix at 8 p.m. ET.
Fans who want to watch the fight from the comfort of their own homes can do so via Netflix, which will host its inaugural boxing contest. This option lets viewers across the country watch the bout for a monthly fee starting at $6.99.
Mike Tyson suffered an ulcer flare-up in his stomach during a flight but was later passed medically fit to continue training.
Jake Paul (PC: Netflix)
Jake Paul’s boxing career began in August 2018 with a white-collar boxing match against Deji Olatunji, which he won via technical knockout. His professional boxing debut was against AnEsonGib in January 2020. He later faced and defeated former basketball player Nate Robinson, former MMA fighters Ben Askren, Tyron Woodley (twice), Anderson Silva, and Nate Diaz, and professional boxers Andre August and Ryan Bourland. In February 2023, Paul lost to Tommy Fury via split decision in his first fight with an active professional boxer. (Source: Wikipedia)
However, the question still remains, Is Mike Tyson ready to take on younger blood Jake Paul on November 15th?
Nigeria’s largest oil marketers asked the Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday to halt what they said was a Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE conspiracy to hold and control the nation’s energy sector.
The marketers namely; A. A. Rano Limited, Matrix Petroleum Services Limited, and AYM Shafa Limited, insisted that letting Dangote Refinery take control of the oil industry would be a disastrous move for the nation.
One of the marketers, AA Rano
This petition is a response they submitted to contest the suit filed by Dangote’s company to revoke the permits the marketers obtained to bring refined petroleum products into the nation.
The marketers were named as defendants together with the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPC) and the Nigeria Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) in the lawsuit filed under the filing number FHC/ABJ/CS/1324/2024.
Dangote Refinery had questioned in its lawsuit whether the licenses being granted to these oil marketers to import refined petroleum products on their own were appropriate given that it had not observed any deficiencies in its own business operations.
The Dangote company informed the court that the licenses granted to the defendants should be revoked based on its refinery production of AGO and Jet-A1 which exceeds the current daily consumption of petroleum products in Nigeria.
They also asked the court to grant them N100 billion in damages against NMDPRA for allegedly continuing to provide import licenses to NNPCL and the marketers for the importation of petroleum products into Nigeria.
In particular, among other things, Dangote Refinery requested a court order of injunction prohibiting the first defendant (NMDPRA) from granting and/or extending import permits/licenses to the second through seventh defendants or other businesses to import petroleum products.
Additionally, it requested a court order compelling the first defendant to close all tank farms, storage facilities, warehouses, and stations where the defendants store all refined petroleum products imported into Nigeria.
“An order of injunction restraining the 1st defendant from imposing and demanding a 0.5% levy meant for off-takers of petroleum products directly and an additional 0.5% wholesale levy in favor of MDGIF or any other levy or sum against the plaintiff.”
The three big marketers, however, informed the court in their November 5, 2024, reply to the suit that the plaintiff does not manufacture enough petroleum products for Nigerians’ daily use, claiming that there was no evidence to the contrary.
The defendants informed the court that, following Section 317(9) of the PIA, they were eligible and well-qualified to receive a license from the first defendant to import petroleum products into the nation. As they duly met all the legal requirements.
They contended that giving the plaintiff the monopoly power over Nigeria’s petroleum industry, as it was attempting to do through the lawsuit, would eliminate competitive pricing of petroleum products in the nation, worsen the already dire state of the country’s economy, and cause “and unleash untold hardship on Nigerians, all of which constitute a recipe for disaster in the polity.
“That if Nigeria puts all her energy eggs in one basket by stopping the importation of petroleum products and allowing the Plaintiff to be the sole producer and supplier of petroleum products in Nigeria, with liberty to determine the prices at which it supplies the products, the prices of petroleum products in Nigeria will continue to rise and energy security will elude Nigeria.
“That in the event of any breakdown in or obstruction to the production chain of the plaintiff which stops it from producing Nigeria will be thrown into energy crises as Nigeria does not have the reserves that would last it for the at least 30 days that it would need to order, pay for, freight and import refined products into tanks in Nigeria.
“That amid the glaring absence of any credible and demonstrable proof that the Plaintiff refines and supplies adequate petroleum products for the daily use/consumption of Nigerians, giving the plaintiff judicial imprimatur to be the sole supplier of refined petroleum products to Nigerians, thereby encouraging monopoly in a major aspect of Nigeria’s oil industry, is a recipe for disaster in Nigeria’s energy sector,” the defendants added.
They further said, “The import licenses lawfully and validly issued to them did not in any way whatsoever, cripple the Plaintiff’s business or its refinery. “The import licenses issued to the defendants by the 1st defendant are in line with the provisions of the Petroleum Industry Act, 2021, the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Act, 2018, and other relevant laws.”
THIS CASE HAS BEEN ADJOURNED TO 20th JANUARY 2025 TO ALLOW OUT-OF-COURT SETTLEMENT BETWEEN BOTH PARTIES.
Tragic! Plane crashes over airport barrier and collides with car in US, killing 5 people, including children
Tragic! Plane crashes over airport barrier and collides with car in US, killing 5 people, including children | VIDEO
According to Aviation International News, the HondaJet attained speeds of more than 153 mph on a 5,100-foot runway before taxiing 1,300 feet from the end. The jet then decelerated to approximately 118 mph as it approached the runway’s end.
A 12-year-old child was among five persons killed in the horrific crash of a small business plane near a suburban Phoenix airport, police said Wednesday. According to preliminary information, the six-seater HondaJet HA-420 aircraft was on its way to Provo, Utah, when it aborted takeoff from Mesa’s Falcon Field airfield on Tuesday afternoon. According to authorities, the plane smashed through the airport’s metal barrier before colliding with a vehicle driving on a road west of the airport.
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According to Aviation International News, the HondaJet reached speeds of over 153 mph on a 5,100-foot runway before taxiing approximately 1,300 feet from the end. The jet then slowed to around 118 mph by the runway’s end. Ian Petchenik, a spokesman for Flightradar24, a real-time air traffic monitoring service, said the HondaJet was traveling at 78.25 mph at its last reported position before the collision.
It wasn’t immediately evident why the jet couldn’t take off. The National Transportation Safety Board is handling the inquiry, with assistance from the Federal Aviation Administration and Mesa authorities.
Four of the five passengers on the jet perished on the scene, Mesa police confirmed Wednesday. The unidentified pilot was hospitalised with significant burns injuries. Graham Kimball, 12, was on the plane with his 44-year-old father, Drew Kimball.
'What INEC cannot achieve does not exist.' Adeyanju asks Yakubu to preserve. Kamala
‘What INEC cannot achieve does not exist.’ Adeyanju asks Yakubu to preserve. Kamala
Adeyanju’s most recent tweet reinforces his continuous criticism of Nigeria’s voting methods, employing comedy to highlight global perceptions of election reliability.
In an unusual twist in the US presidential race, Nigerian lawyer and outspoken critic of Nigeria’s electoral system, Deji Adeyanju, took to X (formerly Twitter) to sarcastically assert that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Nigeria could somehow “save” Democratic candidate Kamala Harris from her expected defeat to Republican rival Donald Trump.
Adeyanju’s message, which included an image of INEC Chairman Mahmood Yakubu and the commission’s emblem, stated, “INEC can still save Kamala. What INEC cannot do does not exist. They can turn off the server or edit the results on IREV.
This remark attempted to mock Nigeria’s handling of the 2023 presidential election, which was heavily criticised both domestically and globally for alleged rigging.
Several electoral observers, including the European Union, judged the Nigerian election tainted, with claims of prejudice against the ruling party.
Adeyanju, who is known for his critical attitude on INEC’s transparency, expressed doubts about the organization’s trustworthiness.
According to current US election forecasts, Trump leads with 266 electoral votes, only four short of the 270 required for victory, while Harris lags with 219 electoral votes. Adeyanju’s remarks echo claims made during Nigeria’s recent elections, implying an ironic ‘intervention’ by INEC to shift outcomes in Harris’ favor.
Adeyanju’s most recent tweet reinforces his continuous criticism of Nigeria’s voting methods, employing comedy to highlight global perceptions of election reliability.
Crvena Zvezda vs Barcelona, Champions League: Final Score 2–5.
Crvena Zvezda vs Barcelona, Champions League: Final Score 2–5.
Barcelona has won their third consecutive League Phase encounter and will finish Matchday 4 in the Top 8 of the Champions League standings for the first time this season after a 5-2 victory over Crvena Zvezda in Belgrade on Wednesday night. Barça played a mature game to deal with one of the toughest environments in world football and gain three more points in Europe, and Hansi Flick’s side has now won seven consecutive games in all competitions.
FIRST HALF
Barça made a strong start, dominating the ball and creating early opportunities through good passing and movement. Lamine Yamal and Raphinha missed early chances, but Iñigo Martínez’s header from a free kick put the Blaugrana ahead 13 minutes in.
Red Star responded well to falling behind, using the crowd’s passion to press them forward in search of an equalizer. They struggled to beat Barça’s offside trap, but Silas eventually kept onside and lobbed Iñaki Peña on the half-hour mark, tying things up and sending the Marakana into frenzy.
The hosts dropped back to try to avoid conceding a second before halftime, while Barça continued to play well, but it appeared that the visitors would not score again until the 43rd minute, when Raphinha fired a rocket against the post and Robert Lewandowski was first to the rebound and scored an easy tap-in to put the away side back in front.
The halftime whistle signaled the end of a great period dominated by Barça, but Red Star remained in contention, and the second half promised to be highly interesting.
Second half
Barça improved their passing pace and intensity without the ball in the final period, and it was enough to seal the victory: two perfectly crafted attacks down the right wing resulted in two assists by Jules Kounde, the first for another Lewandowski tap-in and the second to find Raphinha, who scored a stunning goal to make it 4-1 shortly before the hour mark.
Barça faced a dangerous moment when Pau Cubarsí was kicked in the head by Red Star captain Uros Spajic. His teammates appeared concerned for a moment, but the young center-back walked off under his own power and was substituted by Sergi Domínguez took over with about 20 minutes remaining.
The Blaugrana had secured the victory and looked to stay firm at the back and maybe add additional goals on the counter, while the hosts had more possession and tried to find a second to spark an unexpected comeback. Barça’s lead was quadrupled after Kounde assisted Fermín López with a toe poke finish, despite their inability to create chances.
Red Star pulled one back with 10 minutes to go thanks to a spectacular curling attempt by Felicio Milson, but that was all the hosts would get in the dying seconds as the final whistle rang to secure Barça’s victory by a three-goal advantage. This was a strong, mature performance to manage the tough environment and win on the road. Barça stepped on the gas when necessary, and the fact that they can now manage and win games without having to play at full effort for 90 minutes is a positive development as Flick’s team evolves.
Arsenal suffers its first Champions League defeat as Inter Milan snaps the Gunners unbeaten streak.
The Gunners were hoping to regain their confidence after losing to Newcastle in the Premier League over the weekend.
Arsenal, however, failed to capitalise on their dominance, losing 1-0 to Inter Milan.
Matteo Darmian started for Inter, although Henrikh Mkhitaryan, a former Manchester United player, is among the replacements.
Martin Odegaard returned from injury tonight, starting on the bench after being sidelined for four weeks.
Inter Milan started the game well, hitting the woodwork within the first five minutes.
Arsenal later regained possession but did not generate anything. However, it was not until the first half injury time when the home team took the lead.
Inter received a free kick in the Arsenal half, and the ball was blasted into the box by Piotr Zielinski, who flicked it off Mikel Merino’s arm, prompting the referee to signal to the spot.
David Raya misfired, and Hakan Calhanoglu blasted the ball down the middle to put Inter up.
Arsenal maintained their dominant first-half performance but were denied any chance to get back into the game.
Arsenal’s perfect streak was halted in a 1-0 defeat, with the Gunners losing their first goal of the competition.
