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Senator Omo-Agege: Nigerian government‘ll end estimated billing syndrome in nation’s power sector
Sen. Ovie Omo-Agege, Deputy President of the Senate, on Saturday said the Federal Government was committed to ending the estimated billing syndrome in the nation’s power sector.
Watford in talks with Chelsea over Ike Ugbo
Recently-promoted Watford have begun talks with Chelsea over the signing of striker Ike Ugbo,
NDPHC, BEDC sign agreement on 250MW
The Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC) has signed a framework agreement with the Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC) to deliver additional 250 megawatts from stranded power to customers within the franchise area.
Eintracht Frankfurt open talks with Chelsea for Ike Ugbo
Cercle Brugge striker of Nigerian descent Ike Dominique Ugbo is being chased by Eintracht Frankfurt.
Akwa Ibom, Abia border crisis claims seven lives
No fewer than seven indigenes of Ikpanya clan in Ibiono Ibom Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State have been reportedly killed after days of attacks launched by assailants from Ugbo community, Arochukwu in Abia State
Police confirm killing of two officers by gunmen in Cross River
The Police Command in Cross River has confirmed that two officers were killed, on Wednesday, by unknown gunmen in Obubra Local Government Area.
Southwest governor: Nigeria must stop foreign herdsmen, states manage their forests
Rising from a security meeting in the Oyo State Government House in Ibadan, the Chairman of the South-West Governors Forum and Governor of Ondo State, Rotimi Akeredolu, told journalists that in line with NEC position, all the states should be in charge of their forests.
Southwest governors declare support for NEC decision on forest management
The Chairman of the Southwest Governors’ Forum, Rotimi Akeredolu, SAN, on Saturday, said that the forum and the traditional rulers in the region supported the decision of the National Economic Council (NEC) that state governments have statutory jurisdiction over forest reserves.
Ike Ugbo scoops Cercle Brugge goal of the month award for December
Ugbo’s second goal in Cercle Brugge’s 4-3 home defeat against Sporting Charleroi on December 15 , was picked as the best for the month.
Chelsea forward Ike Ugbo snubs England for Nigeria
The young striker, who is currently on loan at Belgian Pro League club Cercle Brugge has represented England at the U-17 and U-20 level.
Olugbo condemns killing of Oba Adeusi, commiserates with family
The Olugbo of Ugbo, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Dr. Frederick EnitiOlorunda Akinruntan (CON), Chairman, Ondo State Council of Obas, has condemned in strong terms the murder of the Olufon of Ifon, Oba Israel Adeusi, by unknown armed bandits at Elegbeka along Owo/Ifon Highway last Thursday.
Ike Ugbo: My ambition is to play for Chelsea first team
Ugbo told the Athletic: “The ambition is to play for the first team, but if that doesn’t work, the best option, the next step, is to join a club where I can settle in.
Nigerian government addressing job creation for youths – minister
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, on Sunday in Lagos said that the Federal Government will continue to address the issue of job creation for the youth.
Residents lament as sea incursion washes away two Ondo communities
Two communities in Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State have been washed away by Sea incursion.
Anxiety in Ondo as ‘thugs’ lay siege to state assembly
Suspected political thugs have laid siege to the Ondo State House of Assembly, causing anxiety across the state capital.
Enugu by-election: APC conducts primary, vows to resist electoral manipulation
Ahead of the October 31 by-election for Isi-Uzo State Constituency, the Enugu State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has vowed to resist all forms of electoral manipulation.
Northern governors salute Sultan of Sokoto at 64
The Northern Governors Forum has commended the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, for the peace initiatives and efforts to address illiteracy in Nigeria’s Northern region.
APC sweeps Ondo local council elections
The Ondo State Independent Electoral Commission (ODIEC) has declared the All Progressives Congress (APC) winner of all the 18 chairmanship seats in Saturday’s local government election in the state
Ondo council poll: Candidates commends voters’ turnout, election process
Mrs Oladunni Odu, the Chairperson, Ondo State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) on Saturday in Okitipupa commended the turnout of voters for the local government election in spite of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Ondo fumigates schools ahead of resumption
The Ondo State Government has commenced the fumigation of its schools across the 18 local government areas of the state as part of safety measures ahead of the partial resumption of schools amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Abia governor inaugurates board of shoe factory, to begin production soon
Governor Ikpeazu, while Inaugurating the committee in Umuahia, said shoe factory was established to put Abia in the mainstream of a competitive global shoe market and to consolidate the position of Aba in particular and Abia State in general as a global hub for shoe manufacturing and other leather products.
Enugu demolishes sinking three-storey building
The Enugu State Government has demolished a sinking three-storey building within the Maryland Layout axis of Enugu South Local Government Area, Enugu metropolis.
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Manchester United have identified Alexander Isak as an alternative target to Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Haaland this summer, The Star reports.
Naira appreciates at N493 to dollar in parallel market
The naira, on Thursday, appreciated by 1.8 percent to N493 to a dollar at the parallel market as the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) increased forex supplies to banks.
White House considering talks between Joe Biden and China’s Xi Jinping
The White House will consider arranging talks between President Joe Biden and his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, as the two countries spar over issues including human rights, a top U.S. official said on Thursday.
President Buhar: We won’t rest until peace is fully restored in Borno
President Muhammadu Buhari Thursday in Maiduguri, Borno State, assured citizens of the federal government’s presence in fighting terrorism to the end, and ensuring that Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) are fully returned to continue normal lives, commending Governor Babagana Zulum for resilience and relentless efforts in rebuilding the state.
Lagos begins plea bargain session for Kirikiri inmates
In an effort to decongest correctional centres, the Lagos State Ministry of Justice on Thursday held a plea bargain session for some inmates at...
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ISWAP fighters attack military base in Borno
Insurgents suspected to be members of the Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) overran a military formation in the southern part of Borno State on Tuesday and cart away weapons after a fierce gun battle with the troops.
Aisha Buhari: African child must be heard
The First Lady of Nigeria, Aisha Buhari, has stated that there is urgent need towards making the voices of African children heard.
NBS: Internet subscribers drop 6% in Q1 2021
The number of active internet subscribers reduced by 6.06 percent in the first quarter of 2021 (Q1 2021).
June 12 protest: Police arrest Agba Jalingo
A right activist and a newspaper publisher, Agba Jalingo, has been arrested by the police in Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria’s South-south.
Plane crash in eastern Congo kills three – governor
A small plane crashed shortly after take-off in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo on Wednesday, killing all three people on board, the region's governor said.