Northern States Call for Energy Diversification Amid Blackout Crisis

…Tinubu Issues Directives for Immediate Action The governors of the 19 northern states have called on the Federal Government to diversify energy sources following widespread power outages that have crippled 17 states in the region over the past two weeks. Kaduna, Kano, Jigawa, Gombe, and Katsina are among the worst-hit states, with others like Sokoto, Zamfara, Bauchi, Borno, Adamawa, and Nasarawa also heavily affected. The power outages, attributed to vandalism of the Shiroro-Kaduna transmission line...

CBN, IFC Sign Agreement to Expand Local Currency Financing for Nigerian Businesses

The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, has signed an agreement with the International Finance Corporation, IFC, to expand local currency financing and mitigate foreign exchange risks for Nigerian businesses. The agreement, announced in a joint statement by the CBN and the IFC on Monday, aims to unlock over $1 billion in investments across key sectors of the Nigerian economy. According to the statement, the partnership will focus on sectors such as agriculture, infrastructure, housing, energy,...

Igbo-Jah’s Killer Dismissed From NPF, Charged for Murder

The Police Inspector who murdered a popular Ogene musician, Chikezie Okezie Nwamba also known as Igbo-Jah, at the Anti-Cultism Tactical Squad facility in Enugu has been dismissed from the Nigerian Police Force and remanded in Correctional Custodian Centre, Enugu. DSP Daniel Ndukwe, the Police Public Relations Officer Enugu State Command said the dismissal of the errant former Police Inspector, Ozonwanji Joseph was in line with the judgment reached at the Orderly Room Trial of the...

Nigerians Shouldn’t Die Before Benefits Of Your Reforms Are Felt, Sani Tells Tinubu

Senator Shehu Sani has told President Bola Tinubu to consider the fact that Nigerians are suffering as he implements economic reforms, saying that the citizens shouldn’t die before the benefits of the reforms would be felt. The lawmaker who represented Kaduna Kaduna Central at the Upper Chamber of the National Assembly spoke on Arise TV on Monday where he stated that the leaders’ should be seen to be making sacrifices as well. He said, “There’s...

Atiku Hails Obasanjo Over Swift Assent To WOTCLEF Bill

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has hailed former President Olusegun Obasanjo over the swift assent to the bill creating Women Trafficking and Child Labour Eradication Foundation (WOTCLEF). He also commended the National Assembly for passing the bill even as he urged that no child should be denied education and no woman should suffer from trafficking. The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 general elections stated this on Monday at the...

Erik Ten Hag Departs as Manchester United Manager

Manchester United have announced the departure of Erik ten Hag as the men’s first-team manager. Ten Hag was appointed in April 2022 and guided the club to two domestic trophies, winning the Carabao Cup in 2023 and the FA Cup in 2024. “We are grateful to Erik for everything he has done during his time with us and wish him well for the future,” the club said in a statement. The club confirmed that former...

Tinubu’s Daughter Appointed Ambassador for ‘Almajiri’ and Out-of-School Children’s Education

Folasade Tinubu-Ojo, daughter of President Bola Tinubu, has been appointed ambassador for the National Commission for Almajiri and Out-of-School Children’s Education. The commission’s executive secretary, Muhammad Idris, announced her appointment on Friday during a visit to her residence in Lagos. Idris expressed concern over the condition of Almajiri children, who he said have been “brainwashed” into engaging in activities such as begging, terrorism, banditry, and other social vices. He stressed the need for joint efforts,...

Police Who Killed Popular Enugu Ogene Musician, Igbo-Jah Revealed

The Enugu State Police Command has revealed the police inspector who shot the Ogene musician Chikezie Okezie Nwamba at the Anti-Cultism Tactical Squad facility of the Command in Enugu. Chikezie Okezie Nwamba also known as Igbo-Jah, who popularized the Igbo culture through his Ogene music was shot dead by a police inspector when he and his ogene troop were departing from the Anti-Cultism Tactical Squad facility after a friendly visit. The unprovoked killing of Igbo-Jah...

Unpaid Wages: NASU, SSANU Down Tools

Due to non-payment of four months’ withheld salaries, the Joint Action Committee (JAC) of the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) and the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU), have instructed its members to embark on an indefinite nationwide strike starting Monday. According to the leadership of both unions, the strike is scheduled to begin on the night of Sunday, October 27, 2024. In a circular addressed to all branch chairmen...

Politics: 19 Traditional Rulers Quit Their Positions In Sokoto

For their allegiance to Senator Ibrahim Lamido, nineteen traditional rulers including district and ward heads in Sabon Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State have resigned their positions. They are ward heads of Sabon Birnin Gabas, Tsilba, Sabon Garin Danbaki, Magajin Dawakin, Dan Faru, Zumbuli, Dawakin, Kanwuri, Hande, Sabon Fegi, Tudun Dankusu and Alhazzai among others. Recalled that few weeks ago, the District Head of Sabon Birni, Alhaji Abdullahi Muhammad Bawa, resigned his position as...

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