Following a breakdown of negotiations between the leadership of the Senate and the Federal Government over the 45 per cent increase, the Senate a few days ago stopped the implementation of the new electricity tariffs expected to take off on February 1. In the same vein, a Federal High Court in Lagos also ruled that going ahead with the implementation would amount to contempt. This was as a result of public outcry that greeted the announcement of the increase. The Labour unions had held mass protests across the country recently to register their displeasure over the new electricity tariffs, shutting down major cities including Abuja for several hours. The argument of the indigenous companies managing the distribution of electricity was that the hike would guarantee steady supply of electricity. Previous hike in the past never translated into stable power.

Upon assumption of office as the 18th indigenous Inspector -General of Police, on April 22, 2015, Mr Solomon Ehijiator Arase, came up with a six- point strategic policy designed for what the police would be now and in future. Going by his intimidating resume and experience, Crime Guard decided to put the performance of the scholar of police history on scale , with a view to ascertaining whether his words were matching with action.

The suspects, Usman Ahmed Danmallam and Nura Shehu Lawal Giwa (aka Marafan Zazzau) were arrested on 17th February, 2016 at Unguwar Sarki, Kaduna North LGA of Kaduna State, while Hussaini A. Monguno (aka Colonel) was arrested in Abuja. Parading the suspects in Abuja, an operative of the Service, Mr. Abdullahi Garba, said the suspects were also to misinform President Muhammadu Buhari and the Nigerian public that the DGSS had acquired choice properties in Maitama and Asokoro areas of Abuja.

The peace experienced at 2nd Francis Ware house in Ajao Estate area of Lagos was Tuesday truncated following an uproar caused by the death of one Ifeanyi Eke. The lifeless body of Ifeanyi was dropped right in front of the gate of a building believed to be that of the assailant’s boss, with the aggrieved protesters spoiling for a fight . Crime Guard’s investigation revealed that late Ifeanyi Eke (29), from Owerri West local government area of Imo state , was allegedly stabbed to death by one Raphael Nwonye during an argument over off loading of goods.

THE Bank of Industry, BoI, yesterday, emphasised the need for the government to establish industrial parks in the six geopolitical zones in order to stimulate growth and development of Small and Medium Enterprises, SMEs.