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Fawaz Adebisi The Nigeria Electricity Regulatory Commission, NERC has told the Federal Government and National Assembly that a sum of N3.2trn needs to be provided to subsidize electricity in the country. The NERC chairman, Sanusi Garba, on Thursday, made this statement in Abuja at a stakeholders meeting convened by the House of Representatives Committee on Power. According to the Garba, the increment of electricity tariff for some users is necessary, except if the government can provide a sum of N3.2trn to subsidize power supply. In his words, the recent review in tariff, distribution companies were only obligated to pay 10…

The 13th Gateway International Trade Fair is set to commence at the M.K.O Abiola Trade Fair Complex in Laderin, Abeokuta, starting from Friday, April 19, 2024, and will continue until Monday, April 29, 2024. According to a statement signed by the Commissioner for Industry, Trade, and Investment, Mr. Adebola Sofela, the fair, organized by the Ogun State Government in collaboration with the Ogun State Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines, and Agriculture (OGUNCCIMA), will provide a platform for both local and international exhibitors to showcase a wide array of products. This year’s edition, themed “Achieving Economic Prosperity Through Business Connection, Trade,…

Daud Olatunji A day-old baby boy has been  discovered abandoned in a polythene bag on Alhaji Masha Road, located in the Surulere area of Lagos State. According to reports, a yet-to-be-identified social worker attached to a hospital in Surulere stumbled upon the distressing scene while on her way to a destination. She heard the sound of a crying baby emanating from the polythene bag and quickly investigated. Upon opening the bag, the social worker found the newborn baby boy and wasted no time in rushing him to the Randle General Hospital for urgent medical attention. Fortunately, the baby was found…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has officially declared the former governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, wanted for alleged offences relating to economic and financial crimes. According to a notice posted on the commission’s official Facebook page on Thursday, Bello is wanted for alleged economic and financial crimes amounting to N80.2 billion. The notice issued by the EFCC reads, “Former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, is wanted by the EFCC for offences relating to economic and financial crimes to the tune of N80.2 billion.” The EFCC has urged anyone with information regarding Bello’s whereabouts to report immediately to…

A Federal High Court in Kano has issued an ex parte order restraining the All Progressives Congress (APC) from suspending Abdullahi Umar Ganduje as a member and national chairman of the ruling party. The court order, with suit number FHC/KN/CS/122/2024, was issued by Justice A.M. Liman.  It mandates all parties to maintain the status quo ante before the alleged emergency meeting of the APC Ganduje Ward’s executive members.  The court further directed a halt to all actions regarding the matter pending the hearing and determination of the substantive application.  The order, signed on April 17th, 2024, is set to be…

Daud Olatunji In a bid to ensure the integrity of the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) 2024, the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has issued a directive to all Computer-Based Test (CBT) centre owners to arrest any parent found near their facilities during the examination period. This directive was issued during the final briefing of CBT centre owners, conducted virtually on Wednesday.  According to Fabian Benjamin, the spokesperson for JAMB, the decision was prompted by the intrusive behavior of some parents during previous examinations. Benjamin stated that JAMB Registrar, Is-haq Oloyede, emphasized the need to enforce this directive rigorously. …

Daud Olatunji  The Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed an application filed by the immediate past governor of Anambra State, Willie Obiano, challenging the jurisdiction of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to prosecute him for alleged N4 billion fraud. In a ruling delivered by Justice Inyang Ekwo on Thursday, the court deemed Obiano’s application lacking in merit and subsequently dismissed it. Justice Ekwo rebuffed all grounds presented by Obiano, emphasizing that the trial must proceed in accordance with the law to determine whether the former governor is linked to the alleged offenses. Regarding the contentious issue of…

Daud Olatunji  The Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) is gearing up to catalyze Nigeria’s economic and reputation Renaissance with the inaugural Nigeria Public Relations Week (NPRW 2024).  Chairman, PR and Stakeholders Sub-Committee, Akin Okudero, in a statement issued said the event  set to unfold from Monday, April 22 to Friday, April 26, at the iconic June 12 Cultural Center in Abeokuta, Ogun State is supported by the Ogun State Government. He added that  the historic event, themed “Leveraging Public Relations as a Critical Asset for Nigeria’s Economic and Reputation Renaissance,” is poised to unite public relations professionals, policymakers,…

Fawaz Adebisi The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC has threatened to use the military on the former governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello if he fails to face his trial in court. The EFCC had earlier gotten the verdict to arrest and arraign Bello over an alleged fraud of N84bn. However, Bello has reportedly went into hiding ever since the verdict was given. As gathered, the commission and the former governor have been playing hide and seek over the previous two weeks. Reports also have it that the former governor may have been hiding in the Kogi State Government…

Sodiq Mojibola In less than 24 hours after the debut of Osun State’s new official logo, the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) and online users have voiced dissatisfaction with both the design and the government’s endorsement. Unveiled via a news release on the X app from the Osun State Government’s verified account, the logo was hailed as a “signal of new rebirth for Osun state.” At the time of reporting, the post had attracted 64 reposts, 799 quotes, and 174 likes. According to the news release, Governor Ademola Adeleke expressed his delight in signing the logo into law, emphasizing its…