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FG Warns Discos To Accord Respect To States Electricity Regulators
The Federal Government, through the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, has told electricity distribution companies to treat state regulators with respect. The Vice Chairman of NERC, Musiliu Oseni, stated this at the commission’s quarterly stakeholders meeting, which ended in Lagos on Tuesday. Power distributors had repeatedly countered state regulatory commissions on matters of electricity tariffs, a development that consistently pitched the...
NDLEA Apprehends Suspect, Recovers Illicit Drugs In Kano
A 37-year-old suspect has been arrested by the operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, Kano State Command, who also recovered 8,000 bottles of Akuskura (a herbal mixture) suspected to contain dangerous drugs and 48 blocks of Cannabis sativa. The NDLEA Public Relations Officer, Sadiq Maigatari, confirmed the arrest of the suspect in a statement, a copy of which...
Atiku Slams FG Over Worsening Insecurity In Kwara Village
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has criticised the Bola Tinubu-led Federal Government over worsening insecurity, particularly in Kwara State, where bandits have reportedly sacked a community in Patigi Local Government Area. In a statement on his Facebook page on Tuesday, Atiku lamented what he described as the administration’s “monumental failure” to protect citizens, warning that violence in the North-Central had reached...
“Nigeria Unmoved By Trump’s Tariffs, Trade Policies” – Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday said his administration will remain resilient and has no fear of the trade policy direction of U.S. President Donald Trump, particularly tariffs targeting Nigerian exports. Tinubu made the remarks when he received in audience members of The Buhari Organisation led by former Governor of Nasarawa State, Sen. Tanko Almakura, who paid him a solidarity visit at...
Wike Grants 30 Day Privilege To FCT Land Use Violators
Federal Capital Territory FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike has granted a 30-day grace period for land use violators in the territory to revert to their original land uses while also paying a N5 million penalty. The penalty is alongside a 7.5% charge on the Assessed Capital Value of illegally converted properties. This was as properties in some parts of the FCT found...
“States Should Be Able To Pay Beyond N70,000 Minimum Wage” — NECA
Following the rising cost of living in the country and its impact on the people, as well as the increase in Federal allocations to all tiers of government, the Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association, NECA, has said state governments had no excuse not to pay civil servants above the N70,000 minimum wage. Director General of NECA, Adewale Smatt-Oyerinde, who stated this...
Shettima Reaffirm Tinubu’s Commitment To Gulf Of Guinea Security
The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, yesterday reaffirmed President Bola Tinubu’s unwavering commitment to the peace, security, and stability of the Gulf of Guinea, with particular emphasis on ongoing reforms in the Gulf of Guinea Commission (GGC). Speaking while receiving the Executive Secretary of the Commission, Mr. Jose Mba Abeso, and his delegation at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, Shettima stressed...
PDP Govs Warn Wike Camp Against Party Impunity
The Peoples Democratic Party governors forum has responded to Minister of Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike and his allies, pledging to enforce discipline within the party and declaring that the PDP will not yield to arrogance, impunity, or divisive tendencies. Speaking on behalf of the governors, Chairman of the PDP Governors’ Forum and Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, said during...
Super Eagles Winger Chukwueze Seals Transfer To Fulham
Nigerian winger Samuel Chukwueze has completed a move to Premier League side Fulham. Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano confirmed the deal on Monday, writing: “Samuel Chukwueze to Fulham, here we go! Deal agreed on initial loan with buy option clause not mandatory. Total package could reach fee over €25/26m, he’s now at Fulham training ground after medical already done.” The move sees...
“Power-hungry Politicians Feeling Displaced Seeking To Unseat Tinubu” — Presidency
Special Adviser to the President on Media and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, has described those calling for the removal of President Bola Tinubu from office as “power-hungry politicians” who feel politically displaced. He spoke against the backdrop of comments of former Kaduna State governor, Mallam Nasir el-ERufai, that the President would not be re-elected in 2027. The former Kaduna governor had, in...
