Archive April 21, 2025

Over 20 Abuja Communities Thrown Into Darkness As Christians Celebrate Easter

More than 20 communities in the Federal Capital Territory have been hit with power outages as Christians all over the world celebrate Easter.

The Federal Government declared Monday and Tuesday as public holidays to celebrate the season.

A Sunday statement by the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) attributed the cause of the outages to a technical fault and explosion on some feeders.

The areas affected include Keffi Garage, Bank Road, Angwan Rama, Tsohon Kasuwa, CRDP, Makwala, Low-cost, Dadin Kowa, Angwan Ninzo, Tudun Amama, Angwan Kwano, Angwan Tsarin Mada, Gunduma, Gitata, Gangaren Tudun, Angwan Wake, and the surrounding environs.

The outage is due to an explosion on the 11kv incomer CT, which the DisCo said impacted the feeders supplying these locations.

In addition, customers in Pyegl, Kurudu, Gidan Mango, Orozo, Karshi, and neighbouring communities are currently experiencing power outages due to a technical fault.

The power distribution firm, however, said its technical teams are working diligently to resolve both issues and restore supply as quickly as possible.

The development comes as the Power Minister, Adebayo Adelabu, said the Federal Government was working to boost Nigeria’s grid capacity by an additional 4,000 megawatts (MW) by the end of 2026.

The country currently generates about 5000 MW for its over 200 million population. Experts have said the country needs at least 30,000mw MW to reach sufficiency.

A statement by Bolaji Tunji, Special Adviser on Strategic Communications and Media Relations to the minister, disclosed that the FG has engaged reputable Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) companies to expedite the process under a new strategic direction approved by President Bola Tinubu.

He said the president approved the distribution scope to be delivered by other reputable engineering procurement and construction (EPC) companies with the requisite technical, financial, and financing capacity.

“The strategic decisions aim to increase grid capacity by an additional 4,000mw by the end of 2026, with an aspirational target of an additional 2,000mw, as directed by the Economic Management Team in 2024.

“Noteworthy is the fact that the implementation of the PPI commenced with the installation and inauguration of 10 power transformers and 10 mobile substations across the country under the Pilot Phase of the PPI, which was manufactured and delivered in October 2023. ”

Adelabu noted that the current administration’s commitment has not only reinvigorated the Siemens Power Project, officially known as the Presidential Power Initiative (PPI), but also created a pathway for improved power supply to key sectors of the Nigerian economy.

READ ALSO: FG Targets 4,000MW Grid Expansion By 2026, Says Adelabu

“The inception of the present administration in 2023 brought about renewed vigour to the Siemens Power Project as an accelerated contract was signed to ensure visible progress in the project,” Adelabu said.

He emphasised that “no significant progress was made on the project until the present administration came into office,” adding that the achievements recorded since May 29, 2023, are testaments to a focused and determined government agenda.

Ulster play-off chase like ‘three finals’ – Murphy

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Head coach Richie Murphy says Ulster face “three finals” in their bid to reach the United Rugby Championship play-offs.

Their defeat by Leinster on Saturday leaves Murphy’s side in 10th place in the standings, two points outside the all-important top eight.

Ulster host the Sharks in Belfast this weekend and finish their campaign away to Munster and Edinburgh.

“Yeah, it definitely is,” Murphy said when asked if Saturday’s final home game of the season was a must-win for his side.

“It’s very hard to know what you need to get into the top eight but 47 or 48 points will probably do it.

“We’re on 37 at the moment, so we’d be pretty happy with 10 or 11 points. Whether that be three wins or picking up a couple of bonus points, it’s going to be very tight. “

After three consecutive league wins, Ulster had moved into sixth place heading into last weekend but have dropped to 10th after the 41-17 defeat by runaway leaders Leinster at the Aviva Stadium.

Murphy will also have to contend with a number of injury concerns heading into the final stretch of the regular season, with backs Stuart McCloskey, Stewart Moore and Michael Lowry all injured in Dublin.

Props Callum Reid and Andrew Warwick were also injured in the defeat, while hooker Rob Herring was replaced at half-time.

“We always said we would take each game as it comes,” Murphy added.

“Our big worry is what state our troops are going to be in.

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Chris Hughes breaks down over Celebrity Big Brother jibe after JoJo Siwa suspicions

Chris Hughes broke down in tears on Celebrity Big Brother after he was accused of playing a game with his friendship with JoJo Siwa amid growing speculation

Chris made his feelings clear(Image: ITV)

Chris Hughes broke down in tears as he was accused of ‘game playing’ by his Celebrity Big Brother co-stars. Before he exited the house, Daley Thompson dropped a bombshell about game players.

Before his exit, Daley spoke to Ella Rae Wise about his suspicions about JoJo Siwa and Chris Hughes playing a game with their friendship. Ella then shared her concerns with both Danny and Donna.

“Daley just basically said that you’ve got to be careful. There are two reality stars in here that do reality every single day,” she said, “He said they know what they’re doing, if they pair up, they’re going to take a lot of air time from people. And it’s going to be very fixated on them both. And just to be mindful. “

In a clip shared on Late and Live, Chris cried as he admitted he felt down about the comments. He said: “I’m literally in here, I’m just living, I’m just being me. I had toxic stuff and I had bad energy, it just brings you down. “

Chris and JoJo have become firm friends
Chris and JoJo have become firm friends(Image: ITV)
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Later, his brother Ben called in to Late and Live and insisted it wasn’t an act. Asked if their friendship would remain out of the house, he said: “I think their friendship has threatened the other housemates bit.

“I think they have a mutual energy and Chris repeated that in the Diary Room. I think they will keep their friendship. ” It was then that the others joked that they only spells good news for Chris’ followers.

Speaking about his own feelings towards it, Chris said: “Does Daley think I’ve become friends with certain people in here to benefit? Daley would be referring to mine and JoJo’s friendship. I’m fine with that. I know that mine and JoJo’s friendship is genuine.

“I’m fine with other people looking at it from that perspective. When you’ve been somewhere for two weeks, naturally you’re going to gravitate towards people. That’s just life. “

Chris Hughes and JoJo Siwa
Fans have been puzzled about the nature of their friendship(Image: ITV)

Ella then replied: “What we’ve got to take into consideration is that there’s people in here that have caring sides, and there’s people in here who wouldn’t want you to be used for your platform. That’s why I feel it struck a chord in Daley because he felt for you – he doesn’t want anyone to use you as a stepping stone. “

In a rare admission about his feelings about JoJo, Chris described them as “two peas in a pod”.

“If she left the house ever and I’d be stuck in here that would genuinely be crushed. I guess she’s like my person in here. When you walk into a party you don’t know anyone, there’s someone you want to see in the room that makes you want to feel at ease,” he said.

“It makes me feel happy it makes me feel comfortable and it allows me to be me, it really brings out me, I like me, I like being me and I’ll always be me and it takes someone to get you. We’re like two peas in a pod. “

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‘Marks & Spencer’s tapered linen trousers are my office go-to – they’re comfy and pair with shirts’

Marks & Spencer’s £28 tapered linen trousers are a spring/summer essential, and Mirror shopping writer Grace’s go-to for office days thanks to their comfort and versatility

M&S linen trousers are perfect for summer(Image: M&S)

In my eyes, linen trousers are a spring/summer essential. Thanks to their versatility, they can be worn for so many different occasions, from beach trips to office days and alfresco dinners. And now spring is here and summer is on the horizon, it’s definitely the time to add a new pair to the wardrobe.

Marks & Spencer has one of the best selection of linen trousers in right now, but you’ll have to be quick if you want to get your hands on a pair as they can sell out super fast. A few ofour favourite’s at the moment include: the Linen Blend Wide Leg Trousers in Blue, £27.50; the Linen Rich Wide Leg Cropped Trousers, £27.50; and the Per Una Linen Blend Striped Drawstring Wide Leg Trousers, £45.

I tried out their Linen-Rich Drawstring Tapered Trousers and was so surprised with the softness. They felt amazing on the skin, and gave a smarter look than some of the wider-leg styles I’ve tried.

READ MORE: ‘I tried 5 pairs of linen trousers and a £28 pair that had no show-through came out on top’

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Grace Salmon wearing M&S linen trousers
M&S’ tapered trousers are ideal for spring(Image: Grace Salmon )

I paired the trousers with trainers so they looked more casual; however, they could easily be teamed with a pair of mules or Mary Janes to look more office-appropriate. They also pair amazingly with shirts, which is not always the case when it comes to linen trousers.

The tapered leg is what makes this pair a little different than the classic wide leg linen trousers, as it provides a more professional, and less beachy look. The neutral styles are selling out fast, but the navy and khaki colourways are still in stock in most sizes. However, we predict this won’t last for much longer.

I tested a few other linen trousers out and considering the affordable £23 price tag, I was really surprised with the fit and quality of this Bershka pair. They probably fit me the best out of all the others in terms of leg length and around the waist. I love the neutral sand colour, and they’re also available to purchase in three other colours: white, black, and a spring-ready pale pink.

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Additonally, the barrel leg silhouette is the trendiest trouser shape of the season, and I love how the shape of this ASOS pair immediately made this pair look slightly different from the linen trousers we often see.

Kristen Stewart is married as she ties knot with actress Dylan Meyer

Kristen Stewart and Dylan Meyer have tied the knot. The Twilight star, 35, and the 37-year-old actress and screenwriter said their vows in the garden of their home in Los Angeles on Easter Sunday, surrounded by close friends and family.

In pictures seen from the couple’s special day, Kristen can be seen in a causal matching two piece, while Dylan wore a sheer white blouse and gold skirt and held a white and blue bouquet. Kristen is pictured placing a ring on Dylan’s finger and the loved-up duo making their first kiss as a married couple.

Guests include Pretty Little Liars star Ashley Benson and her husband Brandon Davis According to US outlet TMZ, Kristen and Dylan obtained their marriage license in Los Angeles County on April 15. The pair got engaged in 2021 after two years together.

Dylan Meyer and Kristen Stewart are married! (FilmMagic)

The couple were in no rush to get hitched and had a “loose” plan for their wedding. Kristen recently told the ‘Not Skinny But Not Fat’ podcast: “We’re both, like, really casual people, and so we did this sweeping, tradition thing where we were like, ‘Marry me! You marry me! ‘.

“And then we just never planned a wedding because we were like, ‘We kind of did it. ‘ But we’ll do it. I think we have a very loose plan, which is appropriate to us. “

Meanwhile, Kristen and Dylan have frozen their eggs in a bid to start a family in the future.

Kristen said: “We’ve done really annoying things like freeze our eggs and stuff. So if we want to we can. ” The ‘Charlie’s Angels’ star recently admitted she is looking forward to having children one day.

Kristen Stewart dated Robert Pattison at the peak of their Twilight fame
Kristen Stewart dated Robert Pattison at the peak of their Twilight fame

She told Rolling Stone magazine: “I don’t know what my family’s going to look like, but there’s no way that I don’t start acquiring kids. And also, ideally at some point soon I go, ‘I want to have a kid. ’ I really want that to happen. ”

However, the ‘Spencer’ star admitted she is “scared” of the idea of giving birth because she doesn’t like the idea of feeling out of control.

She said: “I’m not scared of being pregnant. I’m not scared of having a kid. But I’m so scared of childbirth, it’s crazy. I hate that. I mean, I smoke a lot of weed — I obviously self-medicate — but I don’t like hard drugs. And I’ve tried — a lot. I just can’t deal. ”

Kristine and Dylan met on a movie set six years ago. Dylan has written and co-starred in multiple films and TV shows. She co-wrote and executive produced the 2016 Netflix movie XOXO, starring Sarah Hyland. She also wrote the short films Loose Ends (2015) and Rock Bottom (2019), As for her acting credits, Meyer has appeared in short films including The Death and Return of Superman (2011), Wrestling Isn’t Wrestling (2015), and Jem Reacts to the New Jem and the Holograms Trailer (2015).

Kristin and Dylan got together with the former split with model Stella Maxwell. They went Instagram official in 2019 and spent lockdown together in the US.

Katie Price reveals sad reality of Harvey’s weight battle as he struggles with simple tasks

Katie Price has opened up about her son Harvey Price’s health and she admits he is struggling with his weight – but she has vowed to help him through

Katie Price shared an update with fans(Image: Dave J. Hogan/Getty Images)

Katie Price is “heartbroken” over Harvey Price’s health battles as she gave fans an update. The reality star and former model has been open about her son’s health and recently revealed he was close to being 30 stone.

Katie shares Harvey with her ex Dwight Yorke and her son, 22, has a rare genetic disorder called Prader-Willi syndrome, which causes symptoms such as slow growth and constant hunger. In a new update, Katie admitted Harvey’s weight was “life-threatening”.

“I’m so heartbroken and gutted that his weight is just going up. I just googled it in stones, 188kg is just a few kg of being 30 stone. It’s so life-threatening now, I’m still waiting for the doctors to get back to me starting on the mounjaro and his journey to a healthy life. It’s so sad his quality of life at the moment where he’s so big,” she said.

“He just can’t really do much. It’s just another thing I have to deal with because he’s at high risk of having a heart attack, he struggles to put his trainers or struggles to walk anywhere but I love him and I’m going to help him through this. “

Katie Price Harvey Price
Harvey Price lives with various health conditions, including Prader Willi syndrome – a genetic condition that causes a constant feeling of hunger(Image: @katieprice/Instagram)
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Katie had previously explained his health was really serious as she admitted they had turned to the doctors for support.

Speaking about his health, she had said: “It’s really, really serious and life-changing for Harvey. He’s at risk of a heart attack and because of his condition, he’s not getting any smaller. He’s putting on weight. It doesn’t matter what we do.

“He can’t put his shoes on without sweating. He can’t walk far because he gets out of breath. It’s because of all the weight. So the doctors are doing it to give him a better, longer life, and for his health. “

Katie described his Prader-Will syndrome as “cruel” and admitted it can be “hard work”.

She said: “It’s a cruel and horrible illness where he feels hungry all the time – and if he doesn’t get food, he gets angry. It’s hard work. He’ll smash things up if you say no. I’ve had to re-plaster my walls because he’ll bash holes in them with his head. “

Katie recently took Harvey back to college, but admitted it was a feat to get him back there as he was upset about going.

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She said: “It’s always hard taking Harvey back to college,” as she says: “Harvey’s upset, aren’t you Harv? It’s okay. ” Talking to camera, she then added: “Now that was very difficult, it was really upsetting. Harvey just did not want to go back to college …

“I’m surprised I’ve still got a car left, he was literally gonna go for the car. It is so sad when your son just doesn’t wanna go to college and just wants to be with you all the time. That’s why I can’t wait for him to come home near us but the place we have got for him is not ready yet – maybe in May. So yeah, it is heartbreaking. “