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Gunmen attack TCN facility in Kogi
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has said that armed men invaded its construction site at Obajana in Kogi State A statement by TCN’s General Manager on Pubic Affairs, Ndidi Mbah, said its 330/132/33kV transmission substation was attacked Tuesday night. She stated that according to reports from security personnel at the site, the assailants opened
Ogun PDP: Judge handling suit against our LG candidates was Abiodun’s appointee
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ogun State on Wednesday alleged that Justice Sunday Adeniyi, a State High Court Judge, presiding over a suit seeking to disqualify the party’s candidates in the Saturday’s council poll, was a card-carrying member of the All Progressives Congress (APC). The party also said Adeniyi was the campaign Director General
Reps query NAHCON over N90bn Hajj subsidy disbursement
The House of Representatives Ad-hoc Committee investigating the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) and the FCT Muslim Pilgrims Board has raised concerns over inconsistencies in the disbursement of N90 billion subsidy granted to Nigerian pilgrims during the 2024 Hajj exercise. The committee chairman, Rep. Sada Soli questioned the commission’s handling of the subsidy for
Bad roads: Gov Okpebholo orders contractors back to site
Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has ordered contractors to return to sites and immediately fix failed portions within the Benin metropolis. Okpebholo gave this directive during an inspection tour of the Upper Mission Extension Road by Aduwawa Junction and the Ramat Park axis in Benin. At Aduwawa Junction, Okpebholo said his administration, in line
24hrs in office: Edo Gov sacks Perm Secs, others, dissolves boards
Barely 24 hours after assuming office as the Governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has sacked all permanent secretaries appointed from outside the state public service and other political appointees in the state. Senator Okpebholo also approved the dissolution of executives of all boards, agencies and parastatals in Edo State Public Service with immediate
FG: Power sector needs $10bn investment for 24-hour electricity
The Federal Government says it needs $10 billion Public-Private-Partnership investment in the power sector, in the next five to 10 years, to achieve 24 hours power supply. Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu disclosed this when the Director-General, Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC), Dr Jobson Ewalefoh, paid him a courtesy visit. A statement on the visit
Newly installed transformer vandalised, looted in Jos
A newly installed transformer in Rikkos Yarkasu community, Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State has been vandalized and looted. The transformer was vandalised days after its installation by Jos Electricity Distribution (JED) staff. The community stated that the transformer was meant to enhance power supply efficiency but vandals took advantage of power outage
Navy takes delivery of 3 Augusta helicopters
The Nigerian Navy has taken delivery of three newly acquired Agusta Westland 109 Trekker Helicopters from the Ministry of Defence. This is contained in a statement by the Director, Naval Information, Commodore Aiwuyor Adams-Aliu, on Wednesday in Abuja. Adams-Aliu stated that the three helicopters were handed over in a brief ceremony on Tuesday at the
How Anambra govt transferred dollars to my account, BDC operator testifies in ex-Gov. Obiano’s trial
A Bureau De Change (BDC) Operator, Ayuba Tanko, says between April and December 2017, a total sum of N416 million was paid into a company account he used, by proxy, when former Governor Willie Obiano was in charge of Anambra State. Ayuba told Justice Inyang Ekwo of a Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday
ALPSPN speaks on Pinnock Estate’s Incident
The Association of Licensed Private Security Practitioners of Nigeria (ALPSPN), Lagos State Zone, has expressed deep concern over the tragic loss of a security guard’s life in a dog attack at Pinnock Estate, Lekki, Lagos , few weeks ago. The Association through its Lagos State chairman, Mr. Babatunde Mumuni, the executive committee, the national president,
Electricity: Enugu DisCo vows to end estimated billing
Mainpower Electricity Distribution Limited (MEDL), a subsidiary of Enugu Electricity Distribution Company, has vowed to eliminate estimated billing with the roll-out of comprehensive metering for all customers in Enugu State. The Managing Director of the company, Ernest Mupwaya, made this known on Wednesday during a stakeholders engagement in Enugu to outline the company’s vision for
Electricity: Enugu DisCo vows to end estimated billing
3 dead, 14 injured in Jigawa motor accident
Three persons reportedly died and 14 more were injured in a ghastly motor accident in Gwaram Local Government Area of Jigawa State. A resident told DAILY POST that the incident happened when a moving J5 vehicle hit a parked Dangote trailer along old Gwaram Road. Police spokesman DSP Lawan Shiisu Adam also confirmed the incident
3 dead, 14 injured in Jigawa motor accident
Shanties around Kuramo waters to be served evacuation notice — Lagos Govt
The Lagos State Ministry of Environment and Water Resources said on Wednesday that evacuation notice would be served to shanties around Kuramo waters to address flash flooding in the state. The Commissioner of the Environment, Tokunbo Wahab, made this known while speaking with journalists after an inspection tour of some drainage and projects around Eti
Shanties around Kuramo waters to be served evacuation notice — Lagos Govt
Nations League: France coach Deschamps rebuffs media’s questioning of Mbappe’s omission
France coach Didier Deschamps has hit out at the media questioning his decision not to call up Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe for his side’s UEFA Nations League fixtures against Israel and Italy, respectively. Deschamps told the French press to leave Mbappe alone as the fallout over the player’s omission from the France squad continues.
Nations League: France coach Deschamps rebuffs media’s questioning of Mbappe’s omission
Ondo guber: Tinubu canvasses support for Aiyedatiwa
President Bola Tinubu has urged the people of Ondo State to vote en masse for Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, the candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Saturday’s governorship election. Vice President Kashim Shettima, who represented President Tinubu, at the finale of the APC governorship campaign in Akure, the state capital, led governors of the
Ondo guber: Tinubu canvasses support for Aiyedatiwa
Fubara approves creation of new judicial divisions of state high court
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has approved the creation of two new Judicial Divisions of the State High Court. In a notice dated November 8, 2024, the Governor authorized the establishment of the Abua Judicial Division in the Abua-Odual Local Government Area and the Bonny Judicial Division in Bonny Local Government Area. A statement from
Fubara approves creation of new judicial divisions of state high court
US Election: Trump returns to White House, meets President Biden
After much anticipation, the United States, US, President-elect, Donald Trump has returned to the White House. Trump met with President Joe Biden at the White House on Wednesday. He walked into the White House triumphantly for the first time in four years to meet Biden. Biden invited Trump for the traditional visit, a show of
US Election: Trump returns to White House, meets President Biden
Ballon d’Or: He’s special – Rodri names player to win award
Manchester City midfielder, Rodri has backed Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal to win the Ballon d’Or in the near future. Rodri described Yamal as a special player, adding that he must continue his impressive form. Both players are international teammates with the Spain national team. Rodri recently won the 2024 Ballon d’Or, while Yamal won the Kopa
Ballon d’Or: He’s special – Rodri names player to win award
Again, vandals destroy Nigeria’s power transformer radiator at Obajana – TCN
The Transmission Company of Nigeria has announced that armed vandals invaded and damaged a 330/132/33 kilovolt, 150 megaamperes power transformer radiator at the ongoing Obajana Transmission Substation. The spokesperson of TCN, Ndidi Mbah, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday. According to her, the incident occurred on the night of November 12, 2024, at approximately
Again, vandals destroy Nigeria’s power transformer radiator at Obajana – TCN
Edo Guber: Coalition alleges manipulation, demands INEC chairman’s removal
A coalition of Civil Society Organizations has alleged the manipulation of the outcome of the September 21 governorship election in Edo State. DAILY POST reports that though opposition parties particularly the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, repeatedly alleged that the election was marred by irregularities, the National Electoral Commission, INEC declared Monday Okpebholo winner. However, the
Edo Guber: Coalition alleges manipulation, demands INEC chairman’s removal
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