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The Abia State government has received formal approval from the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) to independently regulate its electricity market, marking a major milestone in the ongoing decentralisation of Nigeria’s power sector. The announcement, made on Wednesday via NERC’s official X (formerly Twitter) page, confirms that regulatory oversight of the electricity market in Abia … [Read more…]

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has been stripped of his traditional title as the Waziri Adamawa, following a sweeping directive by the Adamawa State government mandating that all kingmakers and council members of emirate and traditional councils must be indigenes of their respective chiefdoms. Atiku, who was turbaned as the seventh Waziri of the Adamawa … [Read more…]

Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi has condemned the alleged illegal demolition of his brother’s company property in Ikeja, Lagos, describing it as a reflection of Nigeria’s slide into lawlessness under President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Peter Obi, in a statement on Thursday, said the demolition of his brother’s property was carried out without a … [Read more…]

The National Youth Service Corps has denied extending the service year of a Lagos corper, Rita Uguamaye, also known as Raye, for criticising the administration of President Bola Tinubu. Raye became an Internet sensation following her public criticism of the present administration, which she described as worsening economic conditions. Uguamaye had, in a viral video … [Read more…]

The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has announced the arrest of 28 persons suspected to be masterminds of the killings in Yelewata, Benue State. Addressing a news conference in Abuja on Tuesday, the IGP said the police were on the heels of other suspects who participated in the Yelewata killings that led to the … [Read more…]

…Calls For Expanded Cooperation on Livestock Development and Education  President Bola Tinubu has emphasised the importance of expanding Nigeria’s dairy and livestock economy, noting that with the country’s growing population, the sector holds enormous potential for job creation, rural development, and food security. The President spoke on Tuesday at the State House, Abuja, while receiving … [Read more…]

The Akwa Ibom State Government has approved the recruitment of 3,000 workers across various sectors in the state. Of the said 3,000 positions, the mainstream civil service, healthcare, and teaching sectors have each been allocated 1,000 slots. This was disclosed to the press on Monday by the State’s Head of Civil Service (HOCS), Elder Effiong … [Read more…]

…Seeks an to end illegal mining Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, has called for more state inclusion in the exploitation of the nation’s solid minerals to enable the nation actualise the sector’s huge potential and help diversify the nation’s economy. Mbah also decried the nation’s huge losses to illegal mining. The governor spoke … [Read more…]

In line with the strategic and proactive crime-fighting approaches of the Commissioner of Police, Enugu State Command, CP Mamman Bitrus Giwa, psc, operatives of the Command have arrested seven male suspects and recovered seven firearms, one expended and two live cartridges, as well as other incriminating exhibits, during multiple operations guided by credible information and … [Read more…]