NERC announces tariff reduction for Band A customers

Nigeria’s electricity distribution companies (DisCos), on Monday, announced the downward review of electricity tariffs for Band A customers. The downward review takes effect from 6 May, some of the nation’s distribution companies disclosed in statements posted on their X handles on Monday. Last month, the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) ordered the immediate upward review of … [Read more…]

Assailants Murder Traditional Ruler in Ebonyi 

The Umuihe autonomous community, Akaeze in the Ivo Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, has been thrown into a state of trauma, following the killing of their traditional ruler, HRH Umazi Ibo Ubani, by suspected gunmen. Vanguard learnt that there were heavy shootings in the community by the gunmen during an invasion last Friday, which … [Read more…]

Atiku Alleges Conflict of Interest as He Claims Tinubu’s Son is on CDK Board, Faults Rushed Coastal Road Contract

Former vice president Atiku Abubakar claims Seyi Tinubu, President Bola Tinubu’s son, is a director on the board of CDK Integrated Industries, a subsidiary of the Chagoury Group, faulting the award of contract for the Lagos-Calabar coastal road. The Federal Government recently started the construction of the 700km Lagos-Calabar coastal road which is being done … [Read more…]

NECO Digitizes Recruitment of Examination Supervisors

The National Examinations Council (NECO) has digitalized the recruitment process for Examination Supervisors and Assistant Supervisors for the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) and the Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) Internal and External. Acting Director Information and Digital Communication of NECO,  Azeez Sani in  statement noted that the digitalization is to check sharp practices in … [Read more…]

NAF airstrikes kill terrorists in Borno, Niger

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Sunday said the air components of Operations Hadin Kai and Whirl Punch in the North East and North Central killed many terrorists in airstrikes in Borno and Niger. The Director, Public Relations and Information, NAF, AVM Edward Gabkwet, disclosed this in a statement. Gabkwet said the air components had continued … [Read more…]

EFCC Dissociates Self From List Of Former Govs Under Investigation, Says It’s False

Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has dissociated itself from a trending list circulating in sections of the media claiming it has released a full list of ex- governors being investigated for alleged corruption. Recall that over the weekend, there was a report with the headline, “EFCC Releases Full List of 58 Ex- Governors that … [Read more…]

Enugu Police Arrest Three Suspects Over Murder of Policemen, Neighbourhood Watch Members 

…as CP Kanayo orders sustained manhunt of assailants, warning against misinformation peddling on the incident The Enugu State Police Command wishes to inform the public of the unprovoked and unwarranted attack and gruesome murder of two (2) Policemen and three (3) Neighbourhood Watch Group members by harboured criminal members of the Igga Community in Uzo-Uwani … [Read more…]

Cheers as Gov. Mbah joins 2024 Coal City Marathon, promises world-class marathon

BREAKING NEWS: PDP’s Peter Mbah declared Enugu State Governor-Elect by INEC

…Says it’s opportunity for talent discovery, sports, fitness …Participants win big Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, has received cheers and commendations from residents of the state for actively participating in the 2024 Coal City Half Marathon held in the state’s capital on Saturday. This was even as the governor promised that his administration … [Read more…]

AfDB, FG Set to Partner Enugu Gov’t on Development of Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones

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The African Development Bank (AFDB) and the federal government through the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security and the Ministry of Finance, on Thursday, disclosed its readiness to partner with the Enugu State Government in the development of Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SPAZ) in the state. This was in line with the promise made to … [Read more…]