Electricity consumers demand reversal of new tariff hike
The recent increase in electricity tariff by power distribution companies, as approved by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, shows that the Federal Government and Discos are taking Nigerians for granted, power sector experts and consumer groups have said. Speaking on the issue on Sunday, they demanded the Federal Government to order the power distribution […]
We never denied Labour Party venue for rally, says Delta
The Delta State Government has said contrary to reports, it never denied the Labour Party venue for their Presidential Campaign rally in the state. The Commissioner for Information, Mr Charles Aniagwu in a statement on Sunday said the party never applied officially for any venue and was denied. He said a representative of […]
Ayo, Omo Olukotun, O dabo!
By Olu Obafemi Ore re ti gbo Oba re re Aghoin bo. No matter for how long The wanderer of the forest Will roam and roam But return it must. Ore re tigbo. Ayo, You have crossed numerois brooks, Bare- footed, you have allowed the weeds, Blown by the gentle caress of the […]
Lagos-Ibadan highway: FRSC warns one-way drivers
The Ogun Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps has warned motorists against route violations as construction work resumes on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway on Monday. The Ogun Sector Commander of the FRSC, Mr Ahmed Umar, gave the warning while speaking to the News Agency of Nigeria on Sunday in Ota, Ogun State. Umar […]
Obi promises to raise power distribution to 20,000MWTs in four years
The Presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi has promised to raise Nigeria’s electricity distribution to 20,000 megawatts within the first four years of his administration, if elected President on February 25th. Obi disclosed this while speaking at the People’s Town Hall meeting hosted by Channels Television on Sunday. The current […]
Ayo Olukotun: Everything Will Rest
By Toyin Falola Prof Olukotun The yellow ball of the sky sits on the clouds, watching mortal affairs Some say the sun has blessed their day when it shines Others complain it is too harsh It retreats and goes home into the skies after its job is done. The silvery pageant of the night; […]
TF at 70: A Heart Full of Appreciation
By Toyin Falola For many people, age 70 is a point of celebration. They invite several individuals to felicitate with them for what they have been through, what they have achieved, and all that has happened in seven decades. It is worth the celebration. Casting one’s mind back to every single moment and drawing out […]
NEMA distributes relief materials to 8,000 Borno households
The National Emergency Management Agency on Thursday said it had commenced the second phase of food distribution from items donated by King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre for 8,000 households of Internally Displaced Persons in four camps and host communities i hi LL oon Borno State. Director-General, NEMA, Mustapha Ahmed, who flagged off […]
Zamfara police rescue 15 kidnap victims
Zamfara State Police Command has rescued 15 people kidnapped by bandits along the Gusau-Tsafe Road in the state. Addressing journalists in Gusau on Thursday, the spokesperson for the command, SP Mohammed Shehu, said, on January 5, 2023, the command under the leadership of CP Kolo Yusuf rescued 15 kidnap victims that comprised seven women, […]
Buhari to join Tinubu’s campaigns
President Muhammadu Buhari is to join the All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Council in its nationwide rallies ahead of the February 25 presidential election. The council in a revised timetable released on Friday by its spokesman, Festus Keyamo, said President Buhari has indicated his readiness to be physically present in the tour of 10 states […]
