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FEDERAL GOVT  TRANSFERS REGULATORY OVERSIGHT OF ENUGU ELECTRICITY MARKET TO STATE GOVT

Following the Enugu State Electricity Law signed by Governor Peter Mbah and the recent constitution of the Enugu State Electricity Regulatory Commission, ESERC, by the Mbah Administration, the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has, in a historic move, formerly transferred the regulatory oversight of the Enugu State electricity market to the state agency effective May 1, 2024.  The transfer was made known by NERC in  an Order  signed yesterday by the Commission’s Chairman, Sanusi […]

todayApril 23, 2024

News

SUPER FALCONS’ NNADOZIE NOMINATED FOR BEST GOALKEEPER AWARD IN FRANCE

Super Falcons goalkeeper, CHIAMAKA NNADOZIE has been nominated for the best goalkeeper award in the French D1 Akem (women’s top-flight league in France). NNADOZIE will battle Olympic Lyon’s CHRISTIANE ENDLER and KATARZYNA KIED-R-ZYNEK of PSG for the award. The 22-year-old, who was also nominated for the top prize last season, won the BRUNO MARTINI Award for Goalkeeping Revelation of the Season in the French top flight, two seasons ago. NNADOZIE has been in fantastic form for Paris FC this season, both in […]

todayApril 23, 2024

Entertainment

BOBRISKY APPEALS HIS SIX MONTHS SENTENCE

Popular cross-dresser, Idris Okuneye, better known as Bobrisky, has  filed a notice of appeal challenging the six months maximum sentence given to him by a Federal High Court, Lagos. Bobrisky, was charged by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on four counts bordering on naira abuse and was on April 12, sentenced to six months imprisonment without an option of fine. However, his counsel, Bimbo Kusanu, filed a notice of appeal, praying the Court to set […]

todayApril 23, 2024

News

IKPEAZU RESPONDS TO GOV OTTI’S ALLEGATIONS OF FUND DIVERSION 

Former Abia State governor, Okezie Ikpeazu has responded to the allegation of fund diversion raised by Governor Alex Otti against his government, describing It as one formulated to deceive his audience. Otti, during a presentation at the Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies. Washington DC, United States, had alleged that a forensic audit exposed how the immediate past government of Abia State released some funds to some contractors to handle the construction of a state-owned airport and […]

todayApril 23, 2024

National

OBASANJO URGES PRESIDENT TINUBU TO INCLUDE STUDENTS OF PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES IN LOAN SCHEME

Former President, Olusegun Obasanjo has urged President Bola Tinubu to include students of private universities among beneficiaries of the Student Loan Scheme. Obasanjo, who spoke at an event held in Ota, Ogun State, opined that the loan scheme was crucial to the development of the society and the welfare of the citizens and that excluding a group of people would be counterproductive. He however raised doubt over the running of the scheme without recording corrupt practices. This […]

todayApril 23, 2024

News

GOVERNOR MBAH OFFERS SCHOLARSHIP TO ENUGU BORN BRUTALIZED MINOR

The Governor of Enugu State, PETER MBAH, has offered full scholarship to HAPPINESS NWAFOR, the Enugu-born minor, who was brutalized by her Anambra-based guardian, ADACHUKWU OKAFOR, stating that the scholarship would cover her studies from primary to university levels. MBAH who was represented by the Commissioner for Children, Gender Affairs and Social Development, NGOZI ENIH, made this known yesterday in Enugu, during the official handover of the girl to the Enugu State Scholarship and Education Loan Board for proper documentation and continuation of her education, and also approved her continuous rehabilitation to ensure that her […]

todayApril 18, 2024

Entertainment

ANGELIQUE KIDJO PENS TRIBUTE TO BURNA BOY AFTER MAKING LIST OF 100 MOST INFLUENTIAL PEOPLE OF 2024

Multi-Grammy-winning singer,  ANGELIQUE KIDJO has penned a tribute to Nigerian Afro-fusion star, BURNA BOY, who was recognisedby Time Magazine as one of the top 100 most influential people of 2024.  In her tribute, the legendary singer described Burna Boy as a history-making artist who young people from Africa look up to, commending him for finding inspiration in African folk music and for following the footsteps of Nigerian Afrobeatoriginator, FELA KUTI. BURNA BOY is the only African musician on Time Magazine's 100 Most […]

todayApril 18, 2024

News

ARSENAL MISS OUT ON CLUB WORLD CUP SPOT AFTER CHAMPIONS LEAGUE EXIT

Arsenal will not play in the next Club World Cup after they were eliminated from the Champions League yesterday. The Gunners lost 1-0 to Bayern Munich at the Allianz Arena, to exit the competition on a 3-2 aggregate, meaning that RB Salzburg will take the one spot left in the expanded Club World Cup. The slot had been reserved for this year’s Champions League winners but since all four teams in the semi-finals have already […]

todayApril 18, 2024

National

YAHAYA BELLO REPORTEDLY WHISKED AWAY BY INCUMBENT KOGI STATE GOV, ODODO

The  former governor of Kogi state, YahayaBello, was reportedly  whisked away from his Abuja residence by the incumbent governor, Usman Ododo, hours after theEconomic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)  laid siege to arrest him.  Ododo had stormed the Bello’s Abuja home despite a heavy security crackdown by the operatives of the EFCC, and other security agencies in a bid to get the former governor arrested. Although the reason for the restricted movement in and around Bello’s house could not be ascertained at the moment, it may not […]

todayApril 18, 2024

National

PRESIDENT TINUBU VOWS TO DEAL WITH THOSE THREATENING NIGERIA’S SOVEREIGNTY

President BOLA TINUBU has cautioned those who threaten the sovereignty of the country, saying that they would have themselves to blame. The President, who stated this yesterday at the Presidential Villa Abuja,  when he met with the pan-Yoruba socio-political group, Afenifere led by its leader, Pa Reuben Fasoranti, added that  his administration is tackling the mirage of security challenges in the country, including terrorism and banditry.  He said unlike in the years past when insurgents laid claim to parts of the country, […]

todayApril 18, 2024

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