Attempt by the Federal Government to end arbitrary electricity billing is facing a fresh challenge, as stakeholders, yesterday, faulted the viability of the announcement by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) to mass-meter over five million Nigerians. The James Momoh-led commission had in a release, said President Muhammadu Buhari “directed that there should be a […]

The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, has said the commission is ready for the September 19 governorship election. He spoke on Thursday in Benin, the Edo State capital, at a meeting of members of the Inter-agency Consultative Committee on Election Security (ICCES). Yakubu said: “This is the first major […]

Ogun State Government has ordered recognition of the Caretaker Committee of the state branch of the National Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE). This followed a petition to the state government by members of the Caretaker Committee led by Comrade Seyi Ilori, who complained that the former Executive Council led by Comrade Ayuba Olatunji had […]

A huge crowd yesterday besieged the Ilorin International Airport to welcome the Emir of Kano, Alhaji Aminu Ado-Bayero. The monarch is on a three-day official visit to the ancient city. Some dignitaries from the palace of the Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari and notable sons of Ilorin were at the airport to receive him. […]

Osun State Governor Adegboyega Oyetola yesterday inaugurated Osun Security Network Agency code-named Operation Amotekun Board and Amotekun Independent Complaints Board. The governor, speaking at the inauguration, said the two bodies were products of the Osun Security Network Agency and Amotekun Corps (Establishment) Law 2020. He said the 15-member Osun Security Network and Amotekun Corps Board […]

Lagos State Government says it has paid over N1billion retirement benefit bond into the Retirement Savings Account (RSA) of 218 retirees under the state public service for August. The Director-General, Lagos State Pension Commission (LASPEC), Mr. Babalola Obilana, made the disclosure yesterday at the 78th Batch Retirement Bond Presentation in Lagos. He said N1.01 billion […]

Osinbajo hints on revival plan at NBA Confab Why our economy is bankrupt, by Moghalu A survival fund to support small businesses, artisans and private school teachers is underway, the Federal Government said on Thursday. Vice President Yemi Osinbajo said data compilation for those eligible is ongoing while the criteria for would-be beneficiaries are already […]

President Muhmmadu Buhari on Thursday congratulated the re-elected President of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Akinwunmi Adesina, saying his hardwork and commitment to Africa’s growth gave him victory. His re-election was also welcomed by Senate President Ahmad Lawan; House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila;Governors Babajide Sanwo-Olu (Lagos) and Kayode Fayemi (Ekiti). The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), […]

Until recently, the events leading to the October 10, 2020 governorship election in Ondo State were believed to be devoid of rancour that could stoke violence among the 17 political parties in the contest. This was due to the peaceful atmosphere that pervaded the pre-primary election preparations. Though there were some internal wrangling within the […]

Cleric canvasses support for governor’s re-election Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki has said that the 12 House of Assembly members-elect, who refused to show up for inauguration, and two others were deceived by the sacked national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Adams Oshiomhole. According to Obaseki, who will fly the Peoples Democratic Party […]

• 42.74 billion metric tonnes of asphalt untapped • Nigeria loses N1tn to bad roads yearly • Ondo woos local, foreign investors as Ogun joins fray Although Nigeria has one of the largest bitumen deposits in the world with over 42.74 billion metric tonnes (bmt), it has continued to waste its scarce foreign exchange earnings […]

Gov. Babagana Zulum of Borno on Thursday inaugurated the Tukur Buratai Institute for War and Peace built as part of the concerted efforts to overcome the challenges of insurgency in the Northeast. Speaking at the event, Zulum lauded the foresight of the Nigerian Army in building the institute, located in Buratai, Biu Local Government Area […]