Residents of Tsafe Local Government Area in Zamfara State and Yankara area of Faskari Local Government Area of Katsina State have demanded military actions against bandits. According to some of the residents in the two areas, the call has become imperative, considering the rate at which bandits are terrorising them. They also said farming activities have been grounded by the ravaging hordes. According to Muhammad Ishiaku who lives in Tsafe, they are afraid of going out as bandits have been laying siege to the areas. Ishiaku said persistent bandits’ attacks have brought farming to its knees in the two affected…
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The Oweikorogha community in Bayelsa State is set to experience a transformative shift in energy access with the commissioning of a new 80kWp solar mini-grid developed by Ceesolar Energy Limited. The project, financed by All On through the Niger Delta Electrification Programme, aims to bridge the energy gap in underserved and unserved communities in the Niger Delta region. The Oweikorogha mini-grid, with its 80kWp capacity, 60kW inverter system, and 120kWh energy storage, is designed to provide reliable and sustainable electricity to approximately 2,000 people. The project will directly benefit 430 new connections, including 380 residential households, 39 commercial enterprises, 5…
Lagos, Nigeria – October 7., 2024 – Coronation Insurance Plc and Coronation Life Assurance Limited have unveiled their latest promotional campaign, ‘Insure and Win’, offering customers an unparalleled opportunity to win exciting prizes, including a brand-new car. This nationwide campaign, running from October 8th to December 22nd, 2024, is open to both new and existing customers of Coronation Insurance Plc and Coronation Life Assurance Limited. With prizes worth over ₦30 million up for grabs, the promo provides participants with the chance to secure their future while enjoying valuable rewards. To participate, customers must purchase at least two insurance products –…
The Ogun State Government has commenced reconstruction and renovation works on the MKO Abiola International Stadium and the Alake Sports Centre, Ijeja, Abeokuta, ahead of the National Sports Festival (NSF), tagged “2024 Gateway Games.” Speaking after inspecting the two facilities, the Commissioner for Sports Development, Hon. Wasiu Isiaka assured that the renovation works would be completed within the stipulated time and would be tested before the games. The scraping of the pitch at the main bowl of the stadium, the removal of the tartan tracks, as well as the roofs at the indoor hall of the Alake Sports Centre, Ijeja,…
The President of the Nigeria Labour Congress, Joe Ajaero, has queried the decision of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL, to decide the fuel pricing for Dangote Refinery. Ajaero remarked while condemning NNPCL for increasing the pump price of fuel. NNPCL had increased the retail price of petrol to N1,030 from N897 per litre in the Federal Capital Territory, FCT. Speaking in Abuja on Wednesday, Ajaero said: “As we are sitting down here, they have gone to increase the pump price of petroleum again. Now what do you do in such instances? “They expect us to buy it. Even,…
In a bid to enhance ease of doing business, the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), on Wednesday, launched an Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD) Code *829# specifically targetted at improving taxpayers’ satisfaction. FIRS chairman, Zacch Adedeji, launched the code at the Revenue House in Abuja as part of activities making this year’s Customer Service Week which has the theme Above and Beyond. The initiative makes Nigeria the sixth African country to deploy USSD code for simplifying tax payment processes. . A statement by Dare Adekanmbi, Special Adviser on Media to the FIRS chairman said taxpayers on any mobile telecommunication network…
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory Nyesom Wike has pledged the support of FCT Administration for the successful hosting of the African Military Games scheduled to take place in November. Wike pledged when a delegation from the Defence Headquarters, led by the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, paid him a courtesy visit in his office in Abuja on Wednesday, October 9, 2024. The minister described the event as a welcome development, saying it will provide an opportunity to showcase Nigeria and its Federal Capital Territory, FCT, to Africa and the world. He further stated that the games would…
Chaos erupted at the Niger State Government House in Minna as approximately 4,000 political appointees gathered for a screening exercise. The appointees, whose salaries were halted over alleged unauthorised appointment letters, arrived early Wednesday morning but were left unattended until 2:30 pm, a development that sparked widespread agitation. The situation escalated to the point where Deputy Governor Yakubu Garba had to intervene while urging them to be calm and patient to ensure the success of the screening exercise. However, the screening chairman, Kabiru Shehu Bacci, faced severe backlash when he arrived at the venue and addressed the angry political appointees.…
The Speaker of the Nigerian House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has solicited stronger ties and better cooperation between Nigeria and the United States. This is just as Abbas assured the new American ambassador to Nigeria, Richard Mills, of support by the 10th House of Representatives and the National Assembly by extension. Ambassador Mills led a delegation of US Embassy officials on a courtesy call to the Speaker. On his entourage were Cassandra Carraway and Melissa Jones. The Speaker said it was his pleasure to have the “newest ambassador of the United States of America visiting us today.” He thanked the…
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, and the office of the Resident Electoral Commissioner for Edo State have reacted to the allegations suggesting that some political parties have been prevented from accessing and inspecting the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System, BVAS, devices and other election materials used during the recent elections. In a statement he signed in reaction to the claims, Dr. Anugbum Onuoha, Resident Electoral Commissioner for Edo State, said the allegations are baseless, misleading, and completely devoid of truth. He said INEC, under his leadership in Edo State, remains committed to upholding the highest standards of transparency, fairness, and…