Month: October 2023

DisCos Licences Valid Till 2028, Not 2023 – NERC On Decade Of Privatisation

Ganiyu Amodu

Mixed reaction as Nigeria’s 2013 power assets’ sale clocks 10 years   The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has cautioned that the licenses of the 11 electricity distribution companies (DisCos) expire in 2028, not 2023, despite President Bola Tinubu’s criticism of the performance of most of the successor utility companies ten (10) years after the privatization deal. This was made known at the 10th anniversary of the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry (NESI) Market Participants and Stakeholder Roundtable in Abuja, on Monday, reviewing the privatisation exercise after a decade. President Tinubu…

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Wike, Fubara Meet At Aso Villa Amid Impeachment Saga

Ganiyu Amodu

Siminalayi Fubara, governor of Rivers, and his predecessor Nyesom Wike, are currently attending the meeting of the police council. The police council meeting is usually attended by 36 state governors and the minister of the federal capital territory (FCT). READ ALSO Who-Won-What: Full List Of 2023 Ballon d’Or Award Winners Australia Leaves 2034 World Cup Bid For Saudi Arabia Full List Of Winners At 2023 Africa Movie Academy Awards Wike and Fubara shook hands before the commencement of the meeting at the presidential villa. Over the past few days, the…

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Who-Won-What: Full List Of 2023 Ballon d’Or Award Winners

Ganiyu Amodu

The 2023 edition of the prestigious Ballon d’Or award was held in Paris on Monday with Argentine star Lionel Messi winning the men’s prize for a record-extending 8th time. Messi beat Norway’s Erling Haaland who plays for Manchester City to win the prize in France. The 36-year-old succeeds Karim Benzema as the winner of the prize awarded for his performances last season when he inspired Argentina to glory at the World Cup. READ ALSO Australia Leaves 2034 World Cup Bid For Saudi Arabia Full List Of Winners At 2023 Africa…

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Australia Leaves 2034 World Cup Bid For Saudi Arabia

Ganiyu Amodu

Australia on Tuesday decided against bidding for the 2034 football World Cup, strengthening Saudi Arabia’s position as the favourite to host the event. Football Australia pulled its bid on the October 31 deadline after the Asian Football Confederation threw its weight behind Saudi Arabia. “We have explored the opportunity to bid to host the FIFA World Cup and — having taken all factors into consideration — we reached the conclusion not to do so for the 2034 competition,” Football Australia said in a statement. READ ALSO Full List Of Winners…

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Full List Of Winners At 2023 Africa Movie Academy Awards

Ganiyu Amodu

The 19th edition of the Africa Movie Academy Awards was held on Sunday, October 29, 2023, at the prestigious Balmoral Convention Centre in Ikeja, Lagos. Filmmakers from around the world gathered at the awards gala to honour and recognise the outstanding achievements in African cinema. The event served as a platform to celebrate the very best in the industry, bringing together talented individuals from diverse backgrounds under one roof. READ ALSO ‘DNA Is Definitely A Must’, Mohbad’s Wife, Omowunmi, Breaks Silence 57 Year-Old Arise TV Host, Reuben Abati, Unveils Third…

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‘DNA Is Definitely A Must’, Mohbad’s Wife, Omowunmi, Breaks Silence

Ganiyu Amodu

The wife of late singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba, aka Mohbad, Omowuni, says it is a must to conduct a DNA test to prove the paternity of her 6-month-old son, Liam Aloba. Following the death of Mohbad on September 12, some Netizens have called for a DNA test. James Aloba, the father of the late singer, has also made this known, stating that the test must be done in his presence or that of his representative. In a text sent to Nollywood actress, Iyabo Ojo, which was posted on her Instagram page…

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57 Year-Old Arise TV Host, Reuben Abati, Unveils Third Wife

Damilola Olonade

“The Stylist of My Heart,” You actually want to read the romantic poem the Guardian Newspaper columnist penned to mesmerise wife number 3, a broadcaster with Inspiration FM/Silverbird TV, on her birthday + PHOTOS   The Arise TV anchor and Peoples Democratic {PDP}’s Deputy Governorship candidate for the 2019 gubernatorial election. Reuben Abati, has married a third wife. The fFlormer Senior Special Assistant, Media to former President Goodluck Jonathan is in high spirits today October 31, 2023 as his wife, former Ms Kikelomo Atanda-Owo celebrates her birthday. READ ALSO: You…

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We Killed Pastor By Mistake, He’s Not A kidnapper — So Safe Corps

Gbenga Adeoti

“How Pastor Saheeb Adisa of Oke Oluokun, Ibadan, Oyo State, was gunned down at the scene of an anti-kidnap operation in Ogun state”   Ogun State security outfit, So-Safe Corps, has said that its operatives killed Pastor Adeniyi Adisa in error when they engaged in a shootout with some kidnappers on July 1, 2023 at Abule Ori community, Obafemi-Owode Local Government Area of the State. Platforms Africa reports that the Commander of So-Safe, Soji Ganzallo, disclosed this at a conference in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital. READ ALSO: “Don’t Contest…

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“Don’t Contest To Be Nigeria’s President Again,” Tinubu To Atiku

Aliyu Aliyu

President Bola Tinubu has advised Atiku Abubakar to end his ambition to rule Nigeria. Platforms Africa reports that Tinubu stated this in response to Atiku’s claim that the country is doomed following the Supreme Court ruling that dismissed his appeals. READ ALSO: INEC Gets N18bn To Conduct Imo, Bayelsa, Kogi Elections Naira Pressure Eases On $10b Forex Inflows Prospect UK Court Won’t Attend To Diezani’s £100k Bribery Case Until 2025 Messi Wins 8th Ballon d’Or, Breaks Topmost Football Award’s Record Things To Know About Ibadan Imams Caught With Human Head,…

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INEC Gets N18bn To Conduct Imo, Bayelsa, Kogi Elections

Abibat Babalola

The polls are billed for November 11, 2023, and according to the Minister of Budget and Economic Planning Atiku Bagudu, the electoral umpire will get the fund out of the N2.1 trillion 2023 supplementary budget. Bagudu spoke on Monday at the State House in Abuja following the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting which was held on the same day. “Equally, N18 billion was provided for the Independent National Electoral Commission to support them in the conduct of the Bayelsa, Kogi and Imo elections,” he noted. READ ALSO: Naira Pressure Eases…

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