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FG Begins Crucial Grid Servicing Over Blackout Alert
The Nigerian Independent System Operator has stated that as the Federal Government steps up efforts to stabilise the national grid through planned outages, electricity consumers may experience blackouts throughout the nation. This comes as at least six states in the North-East remain without electricity due to an ongoing outage coordinated by the Transmission Company of Nigeria to enable critical transmission...
Dangote Retires From Dangote Sugar Refinery After 20 Years
The company's 20-year leadership has come to an end with Aliko Dangote's retirement as Chairman of the Board of Dangote Sugar Refinery Plc. His retirement takes effect from June 16, 2025, according to a statement signed by the company’s secretary, Temitope Hassan, on Wednesday. Dangote, who has been at the helm of leadership since 2005, is credited with steering Dangote Sugar...
Three Police Inspectors Detained Over Alleged Extortion In Anambra
The police command in Anambra has ordered the detention and orderly room trial of three police inspectors accused of extorting an unsuspecting member of the public. The command’s Public Relations Officer (PRO), SP Tochukwu Ikenga, revealed this in a statement on Thursday in Awka. Ikenga stated that the State Commissioner of Police (CP) Ikioye Orutugu condemned the actions of the officers...
Security Tightens In Abuja As June 12 Protesters Commence Demonstrations
A protest has broken out in the Federal Capital Territory as citizens gather to voice their frustration over increasing economic hardship and worsening insecurity across the country. Ahead of the demonstration, security agencies had deployed heavily armed personnel to key areas throughout Abuja. Strategic locations, including major junctions and the National Assembly, were under heightened surveillance as authorities anticipated possible...
Air Peace Refutes Oshiomhole’s Claims, Seeks Airport CCTV Footage
Air Peace has strongly denied recent accusations made by Senator Adams Oshiomhole, rejecting his claims of extortion and flight overbooking as false and unfounded. In a statement issued by the airline’s management and shared on Thursday via X, Air Peace stated, “The Senator lied blatantly when he accused Air Peace of extorting its passengers. We challenge Senator Oshiomhole to bring...
Otti Urges Citizens To Protect Abia’s Public Infrastructure
Governor Alex Otti has called on Abia State residents to safeguard public facilities being established by his administration and to prevent any acts of vandalism. The governor issued the directive on Wednesday while addressing a crowd at the Ibeku High School field in Umuahia, shortly after commissioning a range of projects executed across three local government areas within the Abia...
Democracy Day: Hon. Amobi Ogah Felicitates With Nigerians, Constituents
Member representing Isuikwuato/Umunneochi Federal Constituency of Abia State in the House of Representatives, Hon. Amobi Godwin Ogah, FCE, has extended warm felicitations to Nigerians, particularly his constituents, on the occasion of the 2025 Democracy Day.. In a goodwill message released by his media team, the lawmaker celebrated Nigeria’s democratic journey and the resilience of its people in safeguarding the nation's...
SEC Urge Companies To Honour Unclaimed Dividend Requests
The Securities and Exchange Commission has ordered all publicly traded companies and registrars to cease considering unclaimed dividends that are more than 12 years old as "statute-barred", particularly if they were paid prior to the Finance Act 2020's passage. The Commission noted that the directive reaffirms the provisions of Section 60 of the Finance Act, which mandates that dividends unclaimed...
Nigeria’s First Lady Conferred Igbo Chieftaincy Tittle
The Enugu State Traditional Rulers Council has bestowed the esteemed chieftaincy title of "Ugosimba 1 of Enugu" upon the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu. The title, which means jewel/eagle from another kingdom, was conferred on her on Tuesday, during her two-day working visit to the state. According to the Chairman of the Council, Igwe Ikechukwu Asadu, the title recognised her love...
Aba To Become Global Investment Magnet — Governor Otti
Governor Alex Otti has projected that Aba will soon become a global magnet for investors beyond its traditional manufacturing and commercial appeal. During his address at the commissioning of 14 roads on Tuesday, Otti outlined a vision where Aba attracts firms targeting global markets in technology, remote services, and hybrid business platforms. “We are building an independent energy supply system and...
