Bayelsa grants 20 years electricity distribution licence to BYEDC
The Bayelsa State Electricity Regulatory Agency (BYERA) has issued a 20-year electricity distribution licence to the Bayelsa Electricity Distribution Company Limited (BYEDC), marking a major step in the state’s effort to establish a locally regulated electricity market.
Okiro bows out, thanks Nigerians
In a letter he personally signed dated Tuesday, July 21, Mr Okiro said: “I wish to cease this opportunity to convey my sincere appreciation to you for your support, assistance and encouragement to me during my two year tenure as the thirteenth indigenous Inspector-General of Police of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
“I am indeed very grateful.
S’Court orders retrial of Ife Rep’s seat
The Supreme Court has ordered the Court of Appeal, Abuja Division to hear on merit and without further delay the two-year-old legal tussle on the seat of Ife Federal Constituency of Osun State in the House of Representatives.
Anambra farmers to get N1bn loan
Awka – As part of its efforts to boost food production, the Anambra Government is to provide a N1 billion loan to farmers in the state. Mr Leo Imoka, Programme Manager, Agricultural Development Programme (ADP) in the state, announced this in Awka, yesterday, at a forum of the National Programme for Food Security. He said […]
Arik Air produces first Nigerian Airbus A340-500 pilots
THE management of Arik Air, yesterday in Lagos, said it had produced the first Nigerian pilots to fly an Airbus A340-500 aircraft.
Nigeria may not achieve MDG targets – House C’ttee on MDGs
By Emeka Mamah Kaduna – The House of Representatives Committee on Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) says Nigeria may not be able to achieve the MDG targets as earlier believed. According to the committee’s chairman, Saudatu Sani, apart from lack of political will on the part of governments at all levels in the country, the current […]
Ohakim’s exit won’t affect PPA – Nkire
By Chris Ochayi ABUJA – The Progresive Peoples Alliance (PPA) has said that plans by the Governor Ikedi Ohakim of Imo state to decamp to the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) will not affect the electoral fortune of the party in the state. A member, Board of Trustees (BOT) of the party, Chief Sam Nkire, […]
Nigeria needs visionary leadership – Jakande
First civilian governor of Lagos State, Alhaji Lateef Jakande, has urged the political class to provide service for the nation, arguing that Nigerians appreciate selfless service.
Electricity consumers decry epileptic power supply
Awka – Electricity users in Awka and its environs have expressed disappointment with the prevailing epileptic power supply by the Power Holding Company of Nigeria (PHCN). The consumers, who spoke yesterday expressed regrets that the deteriorating power supply had adversely affected their socio-economic activities. Mr Samuel Atuegbu, a businessman, said that most business operators in […]
Tompolo no longer wanted —JTF
WHAT will you do to militant leader, Government Ekpemupolo, alias Tompolo, who the Joint Task Force (JTF) on the Niger-Delta declared wanted , May 21, if you see him today (yesterday)?
Commissioner assures cattle dealers of enabling environment
By Chidi Nkwopara OWERRI – Cattle dealers in Okigwe Local Government Area of Imo state have been assured of government’s preparedness to create an enabling environment for their business to thrive. The Commissioner for Commerce and Industry, Dr. Geff Ojinika, made this known, when he played host to members of Okigwe Cattle Dealers Association in […]
NBA against death sentence for kidnappers
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), yesterday advised states proposing death sentence as penalty for kidnapping offences to drop the idea in the interest of the country.
Jos crisis: S-South community demands N2bn compensation
By Taye Obateru Jos – The South-South community in Plateau State is demanding for two billion naira compensation for losses suffered by its members during the November 28 crisis in the state capital. Presenting a memorandum on behalf of the community, yesterday, the President-General, Smart Irabor said people from the South-South suffered great losses next […]
Kano partners Chinese firm on power generation
By AbdulSalam Muhammad KANO – Kano State has concluded arrangement with a Chinese firm for the building of a 126 megawatts combustion turbine power plant in the state. The development is part of sustained effort by Shekarau-led administration in its Independent Power Project designed to boost the energy need of the state. The state Commissioner […]
Edojah wants Okada riders as amnesty ambassadors
Edojah, who was speaking yesterday when the officials of the state motorcycle riders association paid him a courtesy visit, said the state governor, Dr, Emmanuel Uduaghan, as a product of the masses, is determined to deal with issues that affect the people.
NSCDC nabs 4 fake corps members
Lafia – Nasarawa State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC) has arrested four suspected fake corps members at the ongoing Batch ‘B’ NYSC orientation exercise in Keffi. The four suspects, which included a female final year Sociology student of the Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, were yesterday detained at the state command […]
