Minister announces FG plan to settle GenCos and gas suppliers’ debts in April
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Minister announces FG plan to settle GenCos and gas suppliers’ debts in April

Revealing a significant development, Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, shared that the Federal Government will commence payments towards the debts owed to power generating companies and gas suppliers starting in April. During a recent visit to Egbin Power Plc in Lagos State, Adelabu mentioned plans to collaborate with the Central Bank of Nigeria to prioritize foreign exchange allocation to enhance the power sector's capacity for generating output. In discussions about the debts within the power sector, Adelabu mentioned seeking understanding from GenCo stakeholders during his visit to Egbin. He emphasized the importance of addressing the owed debts to ensure the uninterrupted operation of power assets like Egbin Power plant. Adelabu assured that the gover...
APC’s Challenge to Fubara: Validate Your Popularity by Holding LG Elections
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APC’s Challenge to Fubara: Validate Your Popularity by Holding LG Elections

A call has been made by the All Progressives Congress, APC, for Rivers State governor, Siminilayi Fubara, to demonstrate his popularity through the conduction of local government elections in the state. Following a peace meeting convened by President Bola Tinubu to address the political crisis in Rivers State, it was agreed upon as part of the resolutions to proceed with conducting local government elections. Furthermore, the APC has criticized the show of support for Tinubu by some members of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, who remain loyal to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, labeling it as hypocritical. Notably, members of the defunct PDP Presidential Campaign Council in Rivers State threw their support behind Tinubu and Fubara on Thursday, led by former national chairman of ...
Call from Manufacturers to the Federal Government to Support Local Production through Subsidies
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Call from Manufacturers to the Federal Government to Support Local Production through Subsidies

Urging the Federal Government to subsidize the production sector to counter the impacts of increasing production costs is a key request from manufacturers in Nigeria. They propose that rather than simply providing resources as a one-time palliative that could leave people worse off in the long run, the Government should redirect these resources as incentives for local producers to stimulate domestic production and enhance the country's economic prospects. This appeal was made during a stakeholders engagement forum hosted by the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) in Anambra State over the weekend. The forum also delved into discussions on facilitating fund accessibility for small businesses. Themed 'Access to Finance and Cheaper Funding for SMEs in Nigeria', the Forum highlighte...
INEC: 19 political parties set to participate in Ondo gubernatorial election
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INEC: 19 political parties set to participate in Ondo gubernatorial election

Confirming the lineup for the November 16 governorship election in Ondo State, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the participation of 19 political parties. Ondo State Resident Electoral Commissioner, Mrs Oluwatoyin Babalola, revealed that these political parties have indicated their readiness to take part in the upcoming poll. In a meeting with representatives of the political parties in Akure, Babalola emphasized that the parties have duly informed the Commission about the scheduling of their primaries for the governorship election. The list of political parties includes the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Accord Party, Action Alliance, African Action Congress, African Democratic Congress (ADC), African Democrat...
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Female Strike Force for School Protection in FCT Inaugurated by NSCDC
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NSCDC Female Strike Force Inauguration Female Strike Force for School Protection in FCT Inaugurated by NSCDC

An initiative by the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, has led to the inauguration of a female strike force dedicated to safeguarding schools in the Federal Capital Territory, FCT. Announcing this development was the FCT NSCDC Commandant, Olusola Odumosu, through a statement released on Thursday by Samuel Idoko, the Command’s spokesperson. Following a three-day training program to equip the members with essential skills and capabilities, Odumosu emphasized the significance of the initiative in ensuring the security of students and staff. Regular patrols, surveillance, and security awareness programs were highlighted as crucial measures to deter threats and attacks on educational institutions. In addition, Odumosu encouraged schools in the FCT to enroll...
Chris Sutton on Romelu Lukaku’s Struggles at Chelsea
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Chris Sutton on Romelu Lukaku’s Struggles at Chelsea

Chris Sutton, a former Chelsea striker, believes that Romelu Lukaku's difficulties at Chelsea can be largely attributed to his own fitness levels. Sutton suggests that the Belgian striker may have struggled to maintain the necessary physical condition required for Premier League football. Despite high expectations upon his return to Stamford Bridge in the summer of 2021, Lukaku's second spell with the Blues was short-lived. He departed for Inter Milan after just one season following reported conflicts with former manager Thomas Tuchel. During an episode of Mail Sport’s It’s All Kicking Off podcast with co-host Ian Ladyman, Sutton expressed his surprise at Lukaku's decline in performance, especially after an impressive start that saw him scoring on his debut against Arsenal. Sutton stat...
EFCC takes legal action against two individuals for N20.5m fraud in Kano
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EFCC takes legal action against two individuals for N20.5m fraud in Kano

Charged before Justice Ibrahim Karaye of the Kano State High Court by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) are Sufiyanu Yahaya and Mudassir Idris. The charges against them revolve around the misappropriation of funds totaling N20,500,000. Yahaya is accused of misappropriating N11,500,000 meant for the supply of rice on behalf of a petitioner, while Idris is alleged to have misappropriated N9,000,000 intended for the purchase of 360 pieces of solar panels. In response to their charges, both defendants, as indicated in a statement by EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale, pleaded not guilty. Following their pleas, prosecution counsels A.H El-Badawi and Sadiq Kurawa requested a trial date from the court. Y.A Dauda, representing Yahaya, submitted a bail affidavit on behalf of the ...
Police in Zamfara Nab Seven Suspects in Connection with Murder of Sheikh Abubakar Hassan Mada
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Police in Zamfara Nab Seven Suspects in Connection with Murder of Sheikh Abubakar Hassan Mada

Following the tragic death of Sheikh Abubakar Hassan Mada, Zamfara State Police Command has taken into custody and displayed seven individuals suspected to be involved in the crime. The incident, which saw the killing of the Islamic cleric, occurred within Zamfara State. The suspects were presented to the public by the State Commissioner of Police, CP Muhammad Dalijan, at the Command headquarters located in the state's capital, Gusau. CP Dalijan revealed that among those arrested was Kabiru, who allegedly participated in the destruction of a police operational vehicle and the assault on the home of the former Chairman of the National Union office Road Transport Workers, NURTW. Additionally, “The law enforcement authorities have also taken into custody two individuals who were allegedl...
NIN-SIM Linkage: NCC Orders Telcos to Block Non-Compliant Subscribers
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NIN-SIM Linkage: NCC Orders Telcos to Block Non-Compliant Subscribers

Confirmation from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) indicates that the deadline to restrict individuals with more than four SIM cards, whose SIM registration details do not match their National Identity Number (NIN) information, will not be reconsidered. A reliable source within the Commission clarified that the decision was made to cleanse the country's SIM ownership database and prevent criminals from exploiting multiple unlinked SIMs for illicit activities. "We are resolute in our stance. March 29th is non-negotiable. Our priority is to eliminate the misuse of multiple SIM cards with unverified NIN data. There have been instances of individuals having over 10,000 lines connected to a single NIN. What is the purpose of such a large number of lines?" "Our preliminary inves...
Bill Passed by Anambra Assembly to Prohibit Touting
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Bill Passed by Anambra Assembly to Prohibit Touting

In a recent development, the Anambra State House of Assembly has successfully passed a bill that prohibits touting and related activities within all sectors of the state. The bill was introduced to the House by Ikenna Ofodeme, who serves as the Majority Leader and represents the Ekwusigo constituency. Following a detailed review by the Committee of the Whole, the proposed legislation was approved after it was presented for its third reading by the Majority Leader, Mr. Ikenna Ofodeme. The motion to pass the bill was supported by the Minority Leader, Mr. Johnbosco Akaegbobi, a member representing Nnewi South Constituency 1. After the session, Ofodeme, the Majority Leader, emphasized that the enactment of this bill into law would grant authorities the power to crack down on individ...