Day: April 23, 2024

1,2,3,4,5 – 0: How Arsenal Disgraced Chelsea At Emirates Stadium

Ganiyu Amodu

Premier League table leaders, Arsenal, earned a comfortable win at the Emirates Stadium late Tuesday with a 5-0 victory over West London rivals, Chelsea. READ ALSO Osun’s Two First Ladies Welcome Remi Tinubu, Try To Outshine Each Other Naira Abuse: Bobrisky Files Notice Of Appeal, Challenges Conviction Nigerian Army Dismisses Two Soldiers For Stealing Dangote Refinery’s Cables CAC Revokes NIPOST Subsidiaries’ Certificates Two goals each from ex-Blues midfielder Kai Havertz and defender Ben White were enough to cruise the Gunners to the top of the table after an early strike…

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Shortage Of Drugs, Malnutrition Hit Benue IDPs Camps

Abibat Babalola

…moves on to tackle challenge – Humanitarian Commissioner       The Internally Displaced Persons, IDPs, camps in Benue State have been hit by shortage of essential drugs for the Persons of concern in the camps. The camps have also recorded cases of malnutrition among children and infants. This was part of the findings of the Integrated Supportive Supervision, ISS, of the United Nations Children’s Fund, and the World Health Organization, UNICEF/WHO Humanitarian Health Response (IDP) Outreach implemented by the Benue State Primary Healthcare Board, carried out Monday at the…

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NERC Transfers Regulatory Control Of Enugu Electricity To EERC

Ganiyu Amodu

Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), on Monday, announced the transfer of the electricity market oversight in Enugu state to the Enugu State Electricity Regulatory Commission (EERC). The decision has been taken in compliance with the amended Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (CFRN) and the Electricity Act 2023 (Amended). However, NERC will still continue to serve as the central regulator, overseeing inter-state/international generation, transmission, supply, trading, and system operations as outlined in the Electricity Act. “In compliance with the amended Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (CFRN) and…

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Nigerian Army Dismisses Two Soldiers For Stealing Dangote Refinery’s Cables

Ganiyu Amodu

The Nigerian Army has confirmed that two soldiers were dismissed for allegedly stealing armoured cables from Dangote Refinery in Lagos State. The soldiers involved in the incident are identified as Corporal Innocent Joseph and Lance Corporal Jacob Gani. They were immediately dismissed and handed over to other security agencies for prosecution. The incident took place on April 14, as stated by the Army’s spokesman, Major General Onyema Nwachukwu. The statement reads: “In line with the Nigerian Army’s (NA) commitment to upholding high standard of professionalism, integrity and discipline, the NA…

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CAC Revokes NIPOST Subsidiaries’ Certificates

Ganiyu Amodu

The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has revoked the certificates of incorporation of two Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST) subsidiaries, namely NIPOST Transport and Logistics Services Limited and NIPOST Transport and Logistics Services Company Ltd. Platforms Africa reports that the reason for this revocation is said to be due to the improper procurement of properties by these subsidiaries. This decision was announced by CAC in a statement released on Monday. This development comes after the discovery of an illegal transfer of N10 billion in restructuring funds, which was released by the federal…

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Nigerian Govt Begins Unbundling Of 11 Discos, Orders Sale Of Four

Ganiyu Amodu

Federal Government of Nigeria has flagged off the process of unbundling 11 electricity distribution companies to pitch them up for efficiency. This was revealed by the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, in his address, while playing host to the Senate Committee on Power, led by their Chairman, Senator Eyinnaya Abaribe, in Abuja on Monday. Adelabu stated that the privatisation of the firms would not be reversed, but stressed that the Discos would be broken into more efficient structures along state lines to be able to deliver on their mandates. He…

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EFCC Denies Disobeying Court Order On Yahaya Bello

Ganiyu Amodu

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has refuted allegations of disobeying a court order regarding the botched arrest of former Kogi Governor, Yahaya Bello. This was contained in a statement by the commission’s Head of media & Publicity, Dele Oyewale, on its X handle on Monday, April 22. Part of the statement reads: ” Against the backdrop of arguments and counter-arguments on whether the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has disobeyed a court order concerning the botched arrest of former governor of Kogi State, Mr. Yahaya Adoza Bello,…

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JUST IN: Dana Airplane Skids Off Runway In Lagos

Ganiyu Amodu

An aircraft belonging to Dana Air has skids off runway at the Muritala Mohammed International Airport in Lagos state, Southwest Nigeria. READ ALSO Osun’s Two First Ladies Welcome Remi Tinubu, Try To Outshine Each Other NAHCON Sets Friday Deadline For Pilgrim List Submission By States UNN Lecturer Caught Pants Down Inside Office With Student Naira Abuse: Bobrisky Files Notice Of Appeal, Challenges Conviction Platforms Africa reports that no casualties was recorded. More to come… Platforms Africa

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Osun’s Two First Ladies Welcome Remi Tinubu, Try To Outshine Each Other

Ganiyu Amodu

The two wives of the Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, are currently trying to outshine each other, with both of them laying claim to the Office of the First Lady of the state. The two women, Ngozi and Titilola, have printed different posters that have gone viral with their names and pictures welcoming Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, to the state. Mrs Tinubu is billed to be in Osogbo, the state capital on Tuesday for the turning of sod of the Alternative High School For Girls at Oke D.O, Ilesha…

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NAHCON Sets Friday Deadline For Pilgrim List Submission By States

Abibat Babalola

Platforms Africa reports that this directive, aimed at streamlining the visa issuance process and aligning with Saudi authorities’ requirements for group travel and ensuring a smooth and organised Hajj pilgrimage experience for Nigerian Muslims. According to a statement signed by NAHCON’s Deputy Director of Information & Publications Division, Mousa Ubandawaki, the commission’s decision comes in the wake of the official registration of 51,477 prospective pilgrims for the 2024 Hajj exercise under the government quota. However, due to fluctuations in the foreign exchange rate, an additional payment of N1.9 million was…

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