Electricity Hike: Customers Without 12-Hour Supply Daily Exempted
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) on Friday insisted that electricity Distribution Companies must not increase tariffs of customers enjoying less than 12 hours of power supply daily. Mr Dafe Akpeneye, NERC Commissioner, Legal Licensing and Compliance, made the clarification during the regulatory agency’s online town hall meeting with customers on the new electricity tariff […]
Mali Junta Launches ‘Consultation’ Amid Pressure Over Handover
Mali’s military junta on Thursday launched a three-day “national consultation” with political parties, unions and NGOs, facing questions at home and pressure from abroad over its plans for returning the country to civilian rule. Around 500 people are attending the forum, unfolding at a conference centre in Bamako, the capital of the impoverished West African […]
Ronald Bell Of Kool And The Gang Dies At 68
Ronald Bell — a co-founder of Kool and the Gang, the heavyweight funk group behind hits like “Celebration,” “Jungle Boogie” and “Ladies’ Night” — died Wednesday. He was 68 years old. The performer died at his home in the US Virgin Islands, the group’s publicist Angelo Ellerbee told AFP, without specifying a cause of death. […]
Israeli Ties With The Arab World
Israel, which on Friday announced an accord to normalise relations with Bahrain, has had a turbulent history with the Arab world, with which it has fought eight wars. Here is an overview of milestone events: Read Also: US-Israeli Delegation Lands In Abu Dhabi On Historic Flight – Creation of Israel and wars – Israel is […]
Police Accused In Floyd’s Death Appear Together In Court
A US policeman charged with murdering George Floyd, the 46-year-old African American whose death in May sparked nationwide protests, appeared in court for the first time Friday, along with three other officers implicated in the killing. As scores of protesters outside the Family Justice Center in Minneapolis demanded justice, the four officers sought separate […]
Imo: SA Health Releases Details Of Health Symposium
The Special Adviser on Health to the Imo State Governor Dr Okereke Marcillina has released the details of her recently announced Webinar event titled ‘Health Education In Times Of Crisis’. The event which was created by Nikky Emelike, CEO of Neasden College and Adviser to Dr Okereke Marcilinia on Communication funding and Bidding and launched by […]
‘You’re Evil’ – Lauretta Onochie Attacks Pastor Ibiyeomie
Lauretta Onochie social media aide of President Muhammadu Buhari has said that Pastor David Ibiyeomie of Salvation Ministries acted like evil and not Christlike when he attacked OAP Daddy Freeze. Ibiyeomie had threatened to have Daddy Freeze arrested for criticizing Bishop David Oyedepo of Living Faith Church who shared a sermon advising women to be […]
NAFDAC Cautions Public On Abuse Of Sachet Alcohol
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has advised the public to exercise caution in the consumption of alcoholic beverages produced in sachet form. Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, the Director-General of the agency, who gave the advice in a statement on Friday, further urged the public to avoid unregistered alcoholic products. “NAFDAC […]
Rapists In Kaduna State To Be Castrated
The punishment for people found guilty of raping children below 14 years in Kaduna State would be surgical castration. This is after Lawmakers in the state approved the punishment for suspects found guilty of such an offence henceforth. However, Nasir el-Rufai, governor of Kaduna State still has to assent the bill before it becomes a […]
Professor Of Education Elected Vice-Chancellor In UNICAL
Professor of Education, Prof Florence Obi has emerged the 11th Vice-Chancellor of the University of Calabar. Prof Obi, defeated about 12 other contestants to emerge the first female Vice-Chancellor of the 45-year-old institution. She succeeds Professor Zana Akpagu and is expected to assume office on the 1st of December 2020. Speaking after the selection, the […]
Ondo Election: INEC ‘Playing Games’ With Fire Incident – PDP
The Ondo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has expressed dismay over the fire outbreak that occurred at the state headquarters of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC. According to the party, the incident was received with “great disappointment”, emphasizing that there are questions begging for answers which INEC must clarify. PDP in […]
Ondo INEC Fire: An Act Of Desperation – Akeredolu’s Deputy, Ajayi
Following the outbreak of fire at the headquarters of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, in Ondo State, the Deputy Governor of the State, Agboola Ajayi has alleged that the inferno was an act of desperation by some persons. According to Ajayi who spoke through his Media Aide, Allen Sowore, a probe panel must be […]