The Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC), has commended The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), for its support in ensuring network stability and improved service quality to its customers across the South East. The commendation was made by the Deputy Managing Director of EEDC, Dr. Ernest Mupwaya, during the second quarter interface meeting between EEDC and…
A preliminary investigation into the School building collapse in the Busa Buji area of Jos, Plateau State, in North Central Nigeria, has shown that the structure was defective. The Director General of the Nigerian Building and Road Research Institute (NBRRI), Samson Duna, at a press briefing on Tuesday in Jos, said there were several defects…
The Federal High Court sitting in Lagos on Tuesday dismissed a suit challenging the use of Arabic inscriptions on Naira notes. Justices Yellin Bogoro held that Section 53 (1) of the Banks and Other Financial Institutions Act (BOFIA) empowers the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to print, design and issue the currency and compels the…
The Rivers State House of Assembly led by Victor Oko-Jumbo, has condemned the resolution by the Martin Amaewhule-led House, barring Governor Siminalayi Fubara from spending public funds. The Speaker, Victor Oko-Jumbo stated this in his opening remark during plenary on Tuesday. He said what Amaewhule and 24 others whom he described as former members of…
Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano state has signed the State Emirate Council Establishment Bill 2024 into law. The legislation, passed by the State House of Assembly, aims to bridge the gap between the grassroots and the government while sustaining the rich cultural values and norms of the people. The new law establishes second-class Emirate…
A spokesman for the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has called for some electoral reforms to make the recent financial autonomy granted to local governments (LGs) by the Supreme Court effective. Felix Morka said though financial autonomy has been granted to the third tier of government, Nigeria cannot be said to have formidable LG administrations…
England manager Gareth Southgate has resigned from his post His resignation comes two days after a second consecutive European Championship final defeat. The Three Lions lost 2-1 to Spain in Berlin on Sunday, having been beaten on penalties by Italy at Wembley three years ago. The 53-year-old managed his country for 102 games in eight…
Inline with Anambra State Governor, Professor Charles Soludo’s vision to improve the learning condition of the pupils and students in the state, the Transition Committee Chairman of Idemili South local government area, Hon. Mrs Amaka Obi(Iyom Ife-Abata), has embarked on renovation and reconstruction of schools in the council area. Hon. Obi yesterday inspected the newly…
The Governor Of Imo State And Chairman of The APC Governors’ Forum And South East Governors’ Forum, Governor Hope Uzodimma, has stated that The Ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) at The National level has acknowledged that The South East Geopolitical Zone is marginalized in the scheme of things. He promised that the party has initiated…
Plateau State Governor, Barr. Caleb Mutfwang, has expressed deep appreciation to the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and other search and rescue organizations for their prompt intervention following the collapse of the Saint Academy building, which tragically claimed the lives of some students. Governor Mutfwang conveyed his gratitude when the Director General of NEMA, Mrs….
