Enugu Disco laments vandalism of electricity installation

Enugu Disco laments vandalism of electricity installation

The Enugu Electricity Distribution Company has expressed concern over the recent vandalisation of electricity installations within its operational area in Abakaliki. In a statement issued by the Head of Corporate Communications, EEDC, Mr Emeka Ezehon on Sunday, the loss of power supply in areas of Abakaliki was due to the vandalisation of the Udemezue 11KV Feeder in the early hours of the day. Ezeh said affected areas include Oroko-onuoha, Udensi, […]

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Abiodun mourns Ogun business icon, socialite, ‘Cash Madam’

Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of renowned business mogul and socialite, Chief (Mrs) Adebisi Edionseri, popularly known as ‘Cash Madam.’ Her death, at the age of 89 on Sunday, marks a significant loss to Ogun State and Nigeria at large, the governor noted. Abiodun described the deceased as a trailblazing entrepreneur whose remarkable legacy has left an indelible mark on society, inspiring generations […]

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Police hunt killers of Anambra native doctor’s three sons

The Anambra State Police Command said it has begun a manhunt for the killers of three children of a native doctor murdered at their home in Nise community in the Awka South Local Government Area of the state. The yet-to-be-identified murderers were said to have scaled the fence of the building where they gained entry into the compound to carry out the act and subsequently left the compound unnoticed. It […]

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No gov can take insults I received from Wike’s camp – Fubara

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, on Thursday, justified his decision to present the 2025 budget to three lawmakers, asserting that the 27 members of the State House of Assembly who defected from the Peoples Democratic Party to the All Progressives Congress had permanently lost their seats. According to him, there is no remedy or opportunity for the 27 lawmakers, loyal to former governor Nyesom Wike, to return to the Assembly. […]

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My absence from Tinubu’s House visit not political – Bauchi gov

Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, says political meaning should not be read into his absence from governors’ New Year visit to the Lagos home of President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday. On New Year’s Day, governors under the umbrella of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum visited the President at his Bourdillon Road home in Ikoyi, Lagos. The governors in attendance included Abba Yusuf (Kano), Sheriff Oborevwori (Delta), AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq (Kwara), Babajide Sanwo-Olu […]

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Otti bans school levies, approves monthly allowance for principals

Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has banned all forms of payments in primary and secondary schools in the state, marking the enforcement of compulsory school attendance for children of school age. The governor introduced an imprest account system for school principals and headteachers to manage the running of schools, with specific monthly allowances for their operations. Otti made this announcement in his New Year speech on Wednesday, stating, “We have […]

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Seven killed, 31 injured in Gombe road crash – FRSC

No fewer than seven persons lost their lives in a lone auto crash on Kaltungo-Cham Road in Gombe State. The Sector Commander, Mr Samson Kaura, Federal Road Safety Corps in the state, confirmed the incident on Thursday in Gombe. He said that 31 other persons sustained varying degrees of injuries in the lone trailer crash, which occurred at about 7:30 a.m. Kaura attributed the accident to the suspected brake failure […]

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Drunk Zambian policeman frees 13 suspects to celebrate New Year

A Zambian police officer reportedly under the influence of alcohol released 13 detainees to celebrate the New Year, sparking a manhunt for the escaped suspects. The BBC reported that Inspector Titus Phiri allegedly took cell keys from Constable Serah Banda at Leonard Cheelo police station in Lusaka on New Year’s Eve, freeing individuals held for crimes including assault, robbery, and burglary. Police spokesperson Rae Hamoonga described the incident, stating, “In […]

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Trafficked 28-year-old Nigerian woman to return from Iraq

A 28-year-old trafficked Nigerian woman, Eniola Isaac, is set to return to Nigeria on Friday (today), following the intervention of officials from the Nigerian mission in Jordan, which oversees Iraq. A statement released on Thursday through the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission’s official X.com handle disclosed the development. A report on Wednesday revealed that Isaac was allegedly lured to Iraq under false promises of a better life. After reportedly suffering nearly […]

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