The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC’s) threat to revoke the licences of some power generation companies otherwise known as gencos is hardly surprising. Although there has been noticeable improvement in electricity supply in the country in recent time, this however, cannot obscure the fact that the power generation and supply targets envisaged under the privatisation arrangement has not been met, four years after its introduction.

ANYONE who knows that his hands are dirty,” says Professor Itse Sagay, “should come out and confess. I am sure certain lenient terms can be obtained by him.”Sagay made this “altar” call as chairman of the recently constituted Presidential Advisory Committee Against Corruption. A Christian he is, and a gentleman, too, but he does not suffer criminals gladly, certainly not the heartless breed of social vampires that have sucked Nigeria dry to bare bones.

IT was too obvious to be overlooked, but I first noticed the relative improvement in power supply right from the weekend Muhammadu Buhari assumed office as president. I made alternative power supply plans to watch the live streaming of the president’s inauguration even though I ended up seeing just the tail end of it.

The Police in Bauchi have advised parents to caution their children on the dangers of accepting “sweets, chocolates and biscuit” gifts from unknown persons.

Sen. Lanre Tejuoso has attributed the rising cases of corruption in the country to poor oversight by lawmakers.

President Muhammadu Buhari Wednesday in Abuja directed the management of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) to work more closely with the indigenous oil producers boost domestic refining capacities.

A photo posted by the National News Agency after the arrest revealed that Mr. Al Assir had recently adopted a new look, shaving his long, unkempt beard and trading his usual religious robes and headwear for a more inconspicuous jacket and sweater. Some local news outlets suggested Mr Assir had also had plastic surgery to alter his appearance.

No fewer than 10 persons were injured yesterday, while three others have been declared missing, at Ipetoro/Lowa in Sagamu Local Government Area of Ogun State, following invasion of the community by suspected land grabbers, popularly called Ájagungbale.

The Super Eagles’ Head Coach, Sunday Oliseh, on Wednesday in Abuja allowed the duo of David Obiazor and Nelson Ogbonnaya to leave the team’s camp owing to injuries.

The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, detained a total of 63 substandard vessels on account of structural and operational deficiencies in 2014. The agency also inspected a total of 726 vessels under the Port State Control regime making Nigeria one of the enforcers of the convention in Africa.

Nigeria will host the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying match between reigning African champions Cote d’Ivoire and the Leone Stars of Sierra Leone.

Head Coach of the U-23 National Team, Dream Team, Samson Siasia has cried out to the Nigeria Football Federation to come to his aid by talking to clubs in the Nigeria Professional Football League to release their players for preparation for next month’s All -Africa Games in Congo Brazzaville.

Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State, Wednesday, approved the termination of the concession granted by the Lagos State Development and Property Corporation (LSDPC) to Afriland Properties for the redevelopment of the Falomo Shopping Centre, Ikoyi.

A 52-year-old man, Maxwell Ekwueme, was on Wednesday arraigned in a Yaba Chief Magistrates’ Court, Lagos, for allegedly touching the breast of a 10-year-old girl without her consent.

South African Paralympian Oscar Pistorius, serving a five-year prison term for killing his girlfriend, may not walk free as expected this week because the decision to release him was “premature”, the justice ministry said Wednesday