Saleh Mamman, minister of power, has directed the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) to halt the implementation of the reviewed tariff. On Tuesday, the commission approved an increase in electricity tariff across the country. In a statement on Thursday, the minister said the tariff…
Unclaimed dividends and bank account balances unattended to for at least six years will available as special credit to the federal government through the Unclaimed Funds Trust Fund According to the Finance Act 2020 recently signed into law by President Muhammadu Buhari, the trust fund will be a sub-fund of the Crisis Intervention Fund. “Any…
The Commander of Oyo State Security Network Agency also known as Amotekun, Col. Olayinka Olayanju (retd.), has said some of the aides of Governor Seyi Makinde are indirectly backing hoodlums terrorising the people of some areas in Ibadan. The Amotekun commander disclosed this on Tuesday while speaking during a programme on Fresh FM, Ibadan. Three…
Veteran Yoruba actress, Folake Aremu, popularly known as Orisabunmi, is dead, reports The Gazelle News.com. The news of her demise was broken by the President of the Theatre Arts and Motion Pictures Practitioners Association of Nigeria (TAMPAN), Bolaji Amusan,…
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has approved an increase in electricity tariff across the country. According to a directive issued on December 31, 2020, and signed by Sanusi Garba, NERC chairman, the new tariff will take effect from January 1….
Two suspected members of a three-man armed robbery gang, have been gunned down by a team of police operatives at Ughelli, headquarters of Ughelli North local government area of Delta State during a failed robbery operation. It was gathered that the hoodlums had laid siege at the Automated Teller Machine, ATM of one of the…
For any man of means, who desires to be accorded respect and recognition in any society, being first recognized and celebrated by his kinsmen should be the foundation of that acceptance by the larger society. So it is with the man who has been chosen by his people to be the 9th Osi of Egba…
…Lagos schools not reopening now —Ministry …Vaccine cannot undo years of damage —UN Sec. Gen Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has extended the stay-at- home order for public, servants on levels 14 and below to January 18, 2021 to stem the tide of the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. Meanwhile, Public and private…
There are indications that the Nigerian Police Council may nominate a new Inspector-General of Police by February. It is unclear if the current Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, will get a tenure extension but unconfirmed sources said his successor may be announced. The council, which is chaired by the President, comprises the 36 state governors…
Urge President to give citizens New Year gift by relieving security heads of positions Task him to appoints security chiefs that represent federal character Northern elders have expressed disappointment in the New Year message of President Muhammadu Buhari, saying the inability…
