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Lagos CP sacks drunken policeman, orders ban of beer parlours in police barracks
The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Edgal Imohimi, has dismissed a policeman who got drunk and had his video going viral on social media.
Ikeja Electric customers fret over prepaid meters, billings
For some consumers under the Ikeja Electricity Distribution Company, IKEDC, this may not be the best of times for them as days without lights, crazy bills and endless antics on supply of prepaid meters have become new normal.
Two men allegedly impersonate EFCC staffers, bolt with N800,000
Two men, who allegedly impersonated the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) staffers and stole N800,000, were on Tuesday brought before an Ikeja Magistrates’ Court.
Ikeja Electric commences distribution of 850,000 prepaid meters
The management of Ikeja Electric says it has commenced distribution of over 850,000 prepaid meters to its consumers in its six business units in Lagos.
Lagos government alerts public of unauthorised enforcement officers
The Lagos State Government has urged members of the public to be wary of the activities of unauthorised law enforcement officers.
Winifred Oyo-Ita blames DisCos for power failures
The Head of Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs. Winifred Oyo-Ita, on Monday heaped the blame for persistent power failures in homes across the country on the electricity distribution companies.
Power supply: TCN inaugurates 100MVA transformer
The management of Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), on Monday inaugurated 100 MVA transformer at Alimosho substation, Lagos to boost electricity supply to residents within Ikeja Disco.
Police arrest 27 suspects, recover arms in Lagos
The Police Command in Lagos State has arrested 27 suspects for various crimes in the state.
NUJ visits journalists whose wife had quadruplets in Lagos
The Lagos State Council of the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) on Saturday promised to rally support for the set of quadruplets born to Mr and Mrs Peter Ejiofor.
Uncaring parents’ll be prosecuted – IGP Ibrahim Idris
The Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, says failure by parents to cater to their children is an offence.
NCC clamps down on 3 telecom companies
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) said on Wednesday that it has clamped down on three companies for operating illegally in the country’s telecommunications market.
Lagos unveils roadmap to fix potholes, tackle flooding
The Lagos State Government yesterday unveiled its roadmap targeted at maintaining and rehabilitating roads across the state as well as comprehensive drainage maintenance and flood control programme between August and December 2017.
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NBCC targets increased membership in 2019
The Nigeria-British of Chambers and Commerce (NBCC) recently held its 41st Presidential dinner and awards in Lagos.
Babatunde Fashola: Implementation of electrification plan delayed for 10 years
Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, has said the implementation of the Strategic Rural Electrification Plan (SREP) was delayed for 10 years, leading to the setback in supplying rural communities with efficient power.
UN: 30 milliom babies are born premature yearly
Nearly 30 million babies are born too soon, too small or become sick, requiring specialised care to survive beyond the first month of life, according to a new UN-backed report.
UN: One in every nine people suffers hunger globally
UN Deputy Secretary-General, Ms Amina Mohammed, has told a top panel on humanitarian aid that maintaining a “fire-fighting approach is not sustainable” in the long term.
Supreme Court fixes date to decide on Patience Jonathan’s accounts
The Supreme Court has reserved judgment till March 8, 2019, in the appeal lodged by wife of former President Goodluck Jonathan, Patience, contesting the powers of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to size funds in bank accounts that were linked to her.
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Why many Nigerians are scared of the year 2019
Though the tell-tale signs are there, considering the unusual electoral malpractices in Ekiti, Osun, Kwara and other places where voters have allegedly been brazenly intimidated, disenfranchised and disillusioned.
Mo Salah scores hat-trick to send Liverpool to top of Premier League
Liverpool delivered a clear sign they intend to push Manchester City all the way in the Premier League with an emphatic 4-0 victory at Bournemouth on Saturday that was capped by a hat-trick from Mohamed Salah.
NSF: Kaduna men’s cricket team beat Edo by 8 wickets
Kaduna state’s male cricket team on Monday beat their Edo counterparts by 8 wickets at the ongoing 19th National Sports Festival (NSF) in Abuja.
Federal government blasts critic of Trademoni scheme
Speaking in Ilorin, Kwara State, when he came to formally launch the scheme, Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, said the scheme was duly approved by the National Assembly since 2015 but that federal lawmakers also delayed its implementation till now.
Senate leader back Muhammadu Buhari’s stance on electoral bill
Senate majority leader Ahmad Lawan has backed President Muhammadu Buhari’s refusal to assent to the Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill, saying there was nothing to worry about.