IBEDC announces prepaid meter upgrade to align with global standards
The Management of Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) plc, has announced an upcoming upgrade for its Standard Transfer Specification (STS) prepaid meters to enhance efficiency and align with global standards. This is contained in a statement by the Managing Director, Mr Kingsley Achife on Thursday in Ilorin. He said the upgrade, known as Token Identification […]
Nollywood Actress, Cynthia Okereke Is Dead
The Nigerian movie industry, Nollywood has again been thrown into another season of mourning as veteran actress Cynthia Okereke announced dead. Her death was announced by her colleague, Joseph Okechukwu, in a post on his verified Twitter handle on Wednesday. Sharing a photo of the actress, Okechukwu wrote, “REST IN PEACE, Nwanyi oma. I’m shattered […]
Zulum names ex-Minister, Tijani, SSG, re-appoints Marte as Chief of Staff
Gov. Babagana Zulum of Borno State has approved the appointment of a former Minister of State for Agriculture and Rural Development, Malam Bukar Tijani as Secretary to the State Government (SSG). The governor also approved the re-appointment of Prof. Isa Marte as his Chief of Staff. The two appointments were announced by the governor’s Spokesman, […]
Benue Gov denies witch-hunting predecessor
Gov. Hyacinth Alia of Benue said he was focused on governance and service delivery to the people and not after his predecessor, Mr Samuel Ortom. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) had reported that Mr Terver Akase, a media aide to Ortom and the State Publicity Secretary of the PDP , Mr. Bemgba Iortyom, had […]
Shop attendant docked for allegedly stealing employer’s N203,000
A shop attendant, Juliet Ali was on Wednesday docked in a Kado Grade I Area Court Abuja, for allegedly stealing N203,000 from her employer. The police charged Ali, who resides in Idu, Abuja with criminal conspiracy, breach of trust and theft. The Prosecution counsel, Stanley Nwafoaku, told the court that the matter was reported at […]
Govt to amend Cybercrime Act, says Ribadu
The National Security Adviser, Mr Nuhu Ribadu, on Wednesday said the Federal Government is currently putting measures in place to amend the 2015 Cybercrimes Act. He disclosed this at a two-day conference by the Cyber Security Experts Association of Nigeria (CSEAN) in Abuja, under the theme “Cybersecurity: A Digital Transformative Tool in Achieving Sustainable Development […]
Nigerian Leaders: O Wrong Nau!
By Toyin Falola Na only God fit save us from this kontry. Which kain wahala be this? Cried Ejiro, a forty-year-old commercial road transport worker. To unsuspecting individuals, his outcry could have passed for the cries of a lazy person—one who perhaps works little and cries more. But to the majority around the park, Ejiro […]
Hajj: Nigeria, Ghana to collaborate on service delivery
Nigeria and Ghana have agreed to collaborate on improved service delivery to pilgrims during the annual pilgrimage to Mecca, Saudi Arabia. The Chairman of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), Alhaji Zikrullah Hassan, made this known when he received the Chairman of the Ghana Hajj Board and Presidential Coordinator, Ben Banda on a familiarisation […]
I’m in touch with my boss, he is recuperating well, says Ondo Ag. Gov
The Ondo State Acting Governor, Mr Lucky Aiyedatiwa, says he is in constant touch with Gov. Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, who is recuperating in a hospital abroad. He made this known on Tuesday in Akure, while reacting to some media reports he tagged: ‘faceless writers to fan ember of unity in the state” The acting governor urged […]
2023 Hajj: First batch of Lagos pilgrims departs Makkah for Nigeria
No fewer than 380 Lagos State pilgrims who participated in the just-concluded 2023 Hajj in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia flew out on Monday for home. According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the pilgrims who departed King AbdulAzeez International Airport, Jeddah, aboard a Flynas airline at 11.30 am Saudi time, are expected to […]
