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Ogun Community Accuses IBEDC Of Diverting Power To Private Companies
Residents of the Mogede community in Ibafo, Ogun State, have accused the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company of diverting electricity meant for their community to nearby companies, leaving them in darkness for months. The residents also decried what they called an “astronomical increase in billing” despite the prolonged blackout. According to them, the situation has crippled businesses and made life unbearable for...
2023: Presidential Election Now A Spiritual Battle – Pastor Enenche
The General Overseer of the Dunamis International Gospel Centre, Abuja, Pastor Paul Enenche, has said the battle for who emerges the president of Nigeria in the upcoming presidential election has gone from the physical to the spiritual. Enenche made this known on Sunday during the church’s January 2023 combined service at Glory Dome in Abuja. He urged his church members to...
Abia North: Bende Traditional Rulers Host Sen. Kalu, Applaud Developmental Projects (Photos)
Members of Bende Traditional Rulers Council of Bende Local Government Area of Abia State are about now hosting the Senator representing Abia North, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu in continuation of his Mid-Term Constituency report tour. Kalu and his entourage are being hosted at the Royal Palace of Eze Uwakwe O. Ukaegbu ,Ofufe II of Amaofufe Autonomous community, Item, Igbere. Members...
Sallah: Tinubu Promises Economic Recovery, Calls For Prayers For Soldiers
President Bola Tinubu has urged Nigerians to exercise patience with the reforms being implemented by his administration, assuring them that "the toughest days are behind us". Tinubu, who gave the assurance in his message to mark the 2025 Eid-el-Kabir celebration on Thursday, said that though the journey had not been easy, his economic reforms had already started yielding positive results. “We...
PDP Condemns Canada For Labeling Nigerian political Parties As Terror Groups Unjustified
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has condemned the decision of a Canadian court declaring Nigeria’s two major political parties, the PDP and the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, as terrorist organisations. The party described the claim as ‘misinformed, biased, and lacking evidence,’ urging that it be dismissed outright. Also, former Chief Corporate Communications Officer of NNPC Ltd, Mr Olufemi Soneye decried...
Reps Urges IGP To Deploy Security Officers To Edo Communities
Due to the recent killings of innocent people by suspected herdsmen, the House of Representatives has urged Inspector General of Police Kayode Egbetokun to send more security officers to the Okpekpe community in Edo State's Etsako East Local Government Area. The resolution of the Committee followed the adoption of a motion of urgent public importance, sponsored by a member of...
FG Budgets N336m To Fight Hate Speech And Fake News
The Federal Ministry of Information and Culture has budgeted N336 million to campaign against hate speech and fake news. This is contained in the 2021 budget proposal presented to the National Assembly by the President, Muhammadu Buhari, on Thursday. It reads in part, “ERGP9124023 Special enlightenment campaign on government policies and programmes; testimonial series to gauge the impact of government policies...
FG Launches Task Force To Tackle Boat Accidents In Nigeria
A Special Committee on the Prevention of Boat Mishaps in Nigeria was established by Mr. Adegboyega Oyetola, Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, in an effort to improve safety on the country's inland waterways. Speaking at the ceremony in the Ministry’s conference room, Oyetola emphasized the urgent need to stem the tide of tragic boat mishaps that have resulted in...
CAN Donates Relief Items To Victims Of Plateau Attacks
Relief supplies have been given to survivors of the recent attacks in Plateau State's Bokkos and Bassa local government areas by the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) leadership. On Thursday, the Vice President of CAN, Rev. Stephen Panya, led the CAN delegation to visit the people, convey condolence messages, and offer material support to those affected by the separate incidents. Speaking,...
Reps Cautions Against Rising Insecurities
The House of Representatives, yesterday, held a special plenary session on Nigeria’s escalating insecurity, with lawmakers issuing some of the strongest self-indicting speeches heard in the chamber in recent years. Members warned that the country was “slipping,” institutions failing, adding that parliament must take responsibility to rescue the nation. Minority Leader of the House, Kingsley Chinda, who lamented that insecurity could...
