Unending ripples over unbundling of PHCH
LIKE other sectors of Nigeria’s socio-economic existence, the story of the country’s energy sector since the Electricity Corporation of Nigeria, ECN, ordinance No. 15 of 1950, has been punctuated by operational failures. Although, those in charge of the nation’s power sector can claim otherwise owing to some distant and recent reforms in the sector.
PHCN: Preferred bidders and current realities
By CHARLES KUMOLU THE journey to the current state of affairs in Nigeria’s energy sector, it was gathered, could be traced to the 2005 power sector reforms by President Olusegun Obasanjo. That reform, which came about through the enactment of Electric Power Sector Reform Bill, EPSRB, started the process of privatising PHCN. In line with […]
PDP S-South youth leaders back Jonathan for 2nd term
By Samuel Oyadongha Yenagoa—The youth leadership of Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, South-South zone, yesterday, threw its weight behind the resolution of the South-South leaders to back President Goodluck Jonathan for a second term if he decides to run in 2015. Led by Mr. Izuagie Francis (Edo), Edodi Ejekor (Cross River), Major Jack (Rivers), Emmanuel Bassey […]
Plateau CP urges Berom, Fulani leaders to maintain peace
Jos(NAN)—The Commissioner of Police in Plateau, Mr. Chris Olakpe, has urged Berom and Fulani leaders to sustain the peace currently existing between them.
Oil theft: Army hands over vessel, 25 suspects to EFCC
The Nigerian Army, yesterday, handed over a vessel suspected to have been used for oil theft and 25 suspects to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, for prosecution.
Evil in the land!
W allahi, if God does not punish Nigeria severely, then He will have to apologise to Sodom and Gomorrah afterall, their own was just sodomy There’s so much evil in the land; it’s unbelievable,” said Gani this Monday morning in the CMS-bound commuter vehicle.
