Why DISCOs Agreed to Postpone Tariff Hike Implementation After NASS Intervention

BusinessNigeriaPowerWhy DISCOs Agreed to Postpone Tariff Hike Implementation After NASS Intervention

Adeola Oladipupo (Correspondent)June 30, 2020

The National Assembly has prevailed on electricity distribution companies to postpone the tariff increase which was due to be implemented on July 1. The resolution was reached at a meeting between the National Assembly leaders, including the President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan; the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila; Chairmen of the of the Committees on Power from the Senate and House of Representatives; other principal officers of the two...

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‘You Neither Called Nor Sent a Text, What Politics Are We Playing?’ – Ajimobi’s Widow Blasts Governor Makinde

NewsPeoplePolitics‘You Neither Called Nor Sent a Text, What Politics Are We Playing?’ – Ajimobi’s Widow Blasts Governor Makinde

Adeola Oladipupo (Correspondent)June 29, 2020

It was a weekend of confrontation and ‘setting the record straight’ by Florence Ajimobi, the widow of Senator and former Governor of Oyo State, Abiola Ajimobi, who accused her husband’s successor, Governor Seyi Makinde of neither calling nor texting her following the death of the late Senator. The Deputy Governor of the state, Rauf Olaniyan, had led a condolence visit to the residence of Senator Ajimobi when Mrs Ajimobi spoke against playing politics with her...

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Nigeria’s Arduous Campaign to End Wild Polio Virus and the New Battle to Stay Polio-Free

HealthSpecial ReportNigeria’s Arduous Campaign to End Wild Polio Virus and the New Battle to Stay Polio-Free

Adeola Oladipupo (Correspondent)June 29, 2020

It took Nigeria longer than other African countries to have its documents accepted by the Africa Regional Certification Committee — a step towards wild polio-free certification for the entire African region. But it is not a total victory, yet, as the battle against polio has only taken a new dimension which would require doing more to maintain a wild polio-free status. Adeola Oladipupo, The West African Pilot News Assistant Editor, writes from Lagos. LAGOS –—...

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NewsPowerIBEDC: Ogun, Osun, Oyo, Kwara, Ekiti to Get New Tarrif on July 1

Adeola Oladipupo (Correspondent)June 27, 2020

Seven states and 22 business hubs under the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) would get new tarrif as the IBEDC begins the implementation of the tariff review from July 1. The Chief Operating Officer of the IBEDC, John Ayodele, said that the review was in line with current economic realities and needed for the financial sustainability of the company in the power sector. ”The objective of the review is to ensure that IBEDC adjusts its...

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Ikeja, Eko Discos to Charge Customers More from July 1

NewsPowerIkeja, Eko Discos to Charge Customers More from July 1

Adeola Oladipupo (Correspondent)June 27, 2020

The electricity distribution companies operating in Lagos have said they would commence the implementation of upward review of tariffs from July 1. The Ikeja Electricity Distribution Company’s Head of Corporate Communications, Mr. Felix Ofulue, said in a statement that end-users would pay based on the level of service — including availability and reliability – provided to a cluster of customers. “The different service levels to all categories of electricity consumers will also be accompanied by...

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300 Awaiting Trial, Inmates Get Legal Advice from Lagos Agencies

Law & JusticeNews300 Awaiting Trial, Inmates Get Legal Advice from Lagos Agencies

Adeola Oladipupo (Correspondent)June 27, 2020

The Lagos State Directorate for Citizens Rights together with the Office of the Public Defender (OPD) and the Community Service Unit has concluded visits to three correctional centres in Lagos as part of executing its mandate of ensuring that inmates awaiting trial get legal representation. The team visited the Badagry, Kirikiri and Ikoyi Correctional Centres and counseled 300 male and female inmates. Speaking at the correctional centre in Badagry on Thursday, Oluwatoyin Odusanya, the Director...

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Watch Out for ‘Ikorodu Bois’: When Little Means More

EntertainmentNewsWatch Out for ‘Ikorodu Bois’: When Little Means More

Adeola Oladipupo (Correspondent)June 27, 2020

Before the Ikorodu Bois started getting attention and admiration from big music and movie stars in Hollywood, a quick google search of Ikorodu – a suburb of Lagos, Nigeria – would return search results which would include a poorly developed town and crime-prone. But that’s one side of the story. The other side of the story of the bustling Ikorodu town is the emerging cultural and entertainment phenomena known as the Ikorodu Bois. Since 2019,...

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Ajimobi’s Burial to be Held on Sunday

CoronavirusNewsAjimobi’s Burial to be Held on Sunday

Adeola Oladipupo (Correspondent)June 27, 2020

The body of the late Senator Abiola Ajimobi will be laid to rest on Sunday, June 28. The late Senator died of multiple organ failure due to COVID-19 complications on Thursday in Lagos. The burial which had earlier been scheduled to hold last Friday was postponed after consultations with the Lagos and Ogun States governments. Bolaji Tunji, the special assistant on media to the Senator, announced the new date, adding that COVID-19 guidelines will be...

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28-Year-Old Oyo Commissioner Tests Positive for COVID-19

CoronavirusNews28-Year-Old Oyo Commissioner Tests Positive for COVID-19

Adeola Oladipupo (Correspondent)June 27, 2020

The Oyo State Commissioner for Youth Development and Sports, Seun Fakorede has contracted COVID-19. According to the Punch, Fakorede said that he did not know how he contracted the virus as he took all precautions. “I tested positive for COVID-19 and I want you to know that there’s no cause for any panic as I’m very well, safe and sound without any symptoms/breakdown. “Before the test result came in, I had no inkling that I...

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UPDATE: Why Ajimobi Did Not Survive – Lagos Government

CoronavirusNewsUPDATE: Why Ajimobi Did Not Survive – Lagos Government

Adeola Oladipupo (Correspondent)June 26, 2020

The Lagos State government has said the late Abiola Ajimobi, who was a Senator and former Governor of Oyo State, had multiple organ failure caused by COVID-19 complication. The Commissioner for Health in Lagos, Professor Akin Abayomi disclosed this in a tweet. “We regret the death of immediate past Governor of Oyo State, Senator Abiola Ajumobi who passed on today, June 25, 2020, at First Cardiologist Consultant; a private COVID-19 approved care facility in Lagos...

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