NERC Slams N200m Fine On AEDC For Violation Of New Tariff

For violating the New Tariff Order, the Nigeria Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has fined the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) N200 Million. According to a Statement by the Commission, the electricity regulatory body has also directed an immediate refund to Customers who have been overcharged The commission stated it has taken enforcement action against AEDC for non-compliance with the Supplementary Order to the April 2024 Multi-Year Tariff Order. “AEDC is to pay the sum of N200...

IGP Appoints Police Public Relations Officers and Deputies

The Inspector General of Police, Olukayode Egbetokun, has approved the posting of Police Public Relations Officers, PPROs, and Deputy Public Relations Officers at the Force Headquarters, Abuja. The Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi in a statement on Saturday said the appointments were meant to strengthen community engagement and strategic communication. Adejobi added that the newly posted officers have been “tasked to be professional in their dealings and foster unalloyed relationships with members of the...

Over 50,000 Nigerians To Perform 2024 Pilgrimage In Saudi Arabia

No fewer than 50,000 Nigerian intending pilgrims will perform the 2024 hajj in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has allocated 95,000 Hajj slots to Nigeria for the 2024 pilgrimage. Malam Jalal Arabi, Executive Chairman of NAHCON, disclosed this at a news conference while breaking the Ramadan fast with Journalists on Friday held at Hajj House in Abuja. Malam Arabi noted that Nigerians should celebrate the milestone at a...

Chairman Kano Anti-Graft Agency Suspended

The Chairman of the Kano State Anti-Corruption and Public Complaints Commission, Muhuyi Magaji, has been suspended. He was suspended by the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) based on a 10-count corruption accusation against him by the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB). Veronica Kato, the CCB’s Chief Press Secretary, in a statement in Abuja, says the suspension became necessary to avoid interfering with the ongoing trial against him. In his ruling, the Chairman CCT, Justice Danladi...

Nigerian Government Sets To Enhance Cooperation With Other Countries

The Nigerian government is committed to enhancing cooperation with other countries in education, mining, culture, and tourism. President Bola Tinubu stated this in Abuja while receiving Letters of Credence from the High Commissioner of Jamaica, Lincoln Downer; and that of Australia, Leilani Bin-Juda; and the Ambassador of Romania, Florin Talapan. President Tinubu in separate meetings assured them of Nigeria’s support for a rewarding stay and re-affirmed his government’s commitment to maintaining an open door policy...

Anti-Bomb Squad Reveals Six Signs To Identify Explosives

The commandant of Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) of the Nigeria Police, Sylvanus Ntul has provided six signs to avoid risk as to mitigate the loss of lives and property. Ntul who spoke at a conference to mark the International Mine Action and Awareness Day 2024, organized by the United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS) in Maiduguri emphasized the importance of self-reliance and community awareness in ensuring safety in areas affected by mines and explosives. “As...

Electricity Tariff Hike: Northern Elders Rebukes Tinubu

The recent decision by President Bola Tinubu’s government over the increase in electricity tariff has been described as a “reckless move” and a complete disregard for the well-being and welfare of the Nigerian people. The Director of Publicity and Advocacy of the Northern Elders Forum (NEF) Abdul-Azeez Suleiman in a statement on Thursday said the breakdown of the new tariffs revealed an alarming burden that the average Nigerian will face in affording electricity daily. The...

Hon. Agbese Escapes Assassination Attempt

The Deputy Spokesperson of the Nigerian House of Representatives, Hon. Philip Agbese who represents Ado/Okpokwu/Ogbadibo Federal Constituency of Benue State on Thursday allegedly escaped an assassination attempt. He was attacked in Igumale, the headquarters of his local government area of Ado, during a constituency outreach organized to mark the Easter celebration, but was saved by personnel of ‘Operation Whirlwind’ of the Nigerian Armed Forces on a peacekeeping mission in the area. An eyewitness said some...

Taraba State Government To Assist Victims Of Windstorm

Taraba state government will soon assist victims of the devastating windstorm that occurred on Tuesday in Takum that rendered many families homeless. Emmanuel Bello, Special Adviser on Media and Digital Communication to Taraba State Governor, Agbu Kefas, made the pledge on Wednesday said the administration of Kefas would find ways to support victims in rebuilding their homes destroyed by a storm. He said the high-powered delegation was mandated to take stock of all the damages...

Military Released Identities Of Some Top Terrorists’ Commanders Killed

The full identities of some top terrorists’ commanders, who were killed in the Northern region of the country during various operations across all theatres between January and March 2024 have been released on Thursday by the military high command. Among those killed by the troops attached to different operations included the Head of Is-Al Furqan Province (ISGS and ISWAP), Abu Bilal Minuki popularly known as Abubakar Mainok among his criminal gang members as well as...

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