Author: Abibat Babalola

Abdullahi Garba Ramat: Meet Man Who’ll Lead Your Next Electricity Tariff Review

Abibat Babalola

‘A year shy of 40, Local govt Chairman, PhD in strategic management, others,’ Here are 8 things to know about the new Chairman for Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC)   President Bola Tinubu has nominated Abdullahi Garba Ramat as the new Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, NERC. In a statement issued by the presidential spokesperson on Thursday, Ramat, aged 39, is described as an electrical engineer and administrator, holding a PhD in strategic management, among other qualifications. President Tinubu also nominated two individuals to…

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I Was Removed As Governor For Refusing To Make Chris Uba My Deputy – Ngige

Abibat Babalola

Former Governor of Anambra State, Senator Chris Ngige, has alleged that his removal from office in 2006 was largely due to his refusal to appoint prominent political figure Chris Uba as his deputy governor. Ngige, who also served as Minister of Labour and Employment under the administration of the late President Muhammadu Buhari, maintained that he remains a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), although he is currently on sabbatical from active party politics. In an interview in Abuja, Ngige said he had no regrets about his ousting from…

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K1 Blacklisted From Flying In Nigeria For 6 Months, NCAA Gives Reasons

Abibat Babalola

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has announced that popular Fuji musician, Wasiu Ayinde, also known as KWAM 1, will be blacklisted for six months over his behavior at the domestic terminal of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja. READ ALSO: FAAN, NCAA, ValueJet MDs Have Apologised To Me, K1 Speaks On Airport Fraca 64-Year-Old ‘Prophet’ Arraigned Over ₦247 Million Property Damage in Ondo ‘False, Malicious Attempt At Self-Help,’ Ikeja Electric, Egbin Power, FFIPL Deny Takeover Meet 17-Year-Old Yobe Student Named World Best In English Aproko Doctor And The Genetically…

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FAAN, NCAA, ValueJet MDs Have Apologised To Me, K1 Speaks On Airport Fraca

Abibat Babalola

‘This is what really happened,’ Acclaimed King of Fuji gives his own side of the story + Full statement by his media aide   Fuji star, Wasiu Ayinde Marshal popularly known as K1, has declared that the Head of Airport Security, officials from relevant agencies such as FAAN and NCAA, as well as the Chairman and Managing Director of the ValueJet Airlines have reached out personally to appeal, and tender apologies to him over the incident at the Abuja airport. Platforms Africa reports that the Eyin mama e sempe crooner…

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64-Year-Old ‘Prophet’ Arraigned Over ₦247 Million Property Damage in Ondo

Abibat Babalola

In a dramatic courtroom twist that has rocked the Ondo religious community, a 64-year-old self-styled prophet, Apostle Adefiju Boluwaji, was on Wednesday arraigned before an Akure Chief Magistrates’ Court over jaw-dropping allegations of malicious damage, criminal trespass, and breach of peace. The embattled cleric, long on the wanted list of the Zone 17 Police Command, was nabbed over the weekend and brought to the AIG’s office in Akure after being initially held at Bolorunduro Divisional Headquarters in Ondo East Local Government Area. Boluwaji’s arrest comes as his alleged accomplice, 80-year-old…

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Concerns As Your View Host, Moray Afolabi-Brown, Resigns From TVC

Abibat Babalola

Morayo Afolabi-Brown, the long-standing host of Your View and Managing Director of TVC Entertainment, has officially resigned from TVC Communications after 12 years with the network. Her resignation was confirmed in a statement issued by Edward Akintara, TVC Manager, PR, Corporate Communications & Marketing, on Tuesday, stating that her last working day will be Thursday, August 29, 2025. Morayo’s decision to step down, according to the network, is to enable her to pursue a long-held passion project she has nurtured over time. “We celebrate her for the incredible impact she…

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Grand Laureates Schools Mark One Decade Of Academic Excellence

Abibat Babalola

. Awards scholarships to three outstanding students       The Grand Laureates Schools has celebrated its 10th anniversary in Grand style, marking a decade of commitment to academic excellence, innovative teaching methodologies, and building a total child. Established in 2015, Grand Laureates Schools has evolved into a leading educational institution, nurturing the minds of students and empowering them to achieve their fullest potential. Speaking at the ceremony held in Ota, Ogun State, the Preprietress, Grand Laureates Schools, Mrs Idayat Abimbola Salau said: “Reaching this 10-year mark is not just…

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Meet 17-Year-Old Yobe Student Named World Best In English

Abibat Babalola

Nafisa Abdullah Aminu, a 17-year-old student from Yobe State, has been named the World Best in English Language Skills at the 2025 TeenEagle Global Finals held in London, United Kingdom. Representing Nigeria through the Nigerian Tulip International College, Nafisa outshone over 20,000 participants from 69 countries, marking a historic achievement that has brought global academic recognition to both her state and country. The TeenEagle competition is an internationally recognised contest that assesses English proficiency, critical thinking, and communication skills among students from both English-speaking and non-English-speaking nations. READ ALSO: Bandits…

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Bandits Abduct 20 Women In Fresh Zamfara Attack

Abibat Babalola

Bandits have abducted at least 20 persons, mostly young girls and women in Moriki town, Zurmi Local Government Area of Zamfara State. A resident of Moriki, Sufyanu Moriki, told Channels Television that the victims were abducted on Saturday while fetching firewood on the outskirts of the town. “The abduction actually happened on Saturday, they went out to fetch firewood at the outskirts of the town when they were kidnapped by the armed group.” “They are yet to contact anyone to demand ransom.” Police authorities in the state are yet to…

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Trump Threatens 250% Tariff Increase On Pharmaceuticals

Abibat Babalola

US President Donald Trump said Tuesday that upcoming tariffs on imported pharmaceuticals could reach 250 percent, after starting at a lower level, while adding he plans to also unveil fresh duties on foreign semiconductors. “We’ll be putting (an) initially small tariff on pharmaceuticals, but in one year, one-and-a-half years, maximum, it’s going to go to 150 percent,” Trump said in an interview on CNBC. “And then it’s going to go to 250 percent because we want pharmaceuticals made in our country,” he added. In the same interview, Trump said he…

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