NERC Orders Free Replacement of Faulty Metres by Distribution Companies
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission has directed the eleven electricity distribution companies in the country to replace faulty and obsolete metres for their customers at no cost. NERC in a statement issued yesterday emphasised that the cost of metre replacement falls solely on the distribution companies and reiterated that no customer should be subjected to […]
CBN Warns against Fraudulent Contracts, Project Funding Claims
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has cautioned Nigerians to beware of fraudsters claiming to possess contract award letters or special financial interventions allegedly linked to the bank. In a statement issued by Mrs Hakama Ali, Acting Director Corporate Communications Department, the apex bank dismissed such claims as fraudulent reiterating that the CBN, under its […]
Aiyedatiwa Emerges Winner of Ondo Governorship Election
The All Progressive Congress (APC) candidate and incumbent governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has emerged winner of the Ondo State Governorship election held on Saturday. Prof. Olayemi Akinwumi, the Returning Officer of INEC and Vice Chancellor of University of Lokoja, yesterday in Akure, declared Aiyedatiwa winner after results from the 18 local government areas were received and […]
King Charles celebrates 76th Birthday Amid Health Challenges
King Charles III, who turns 76 on Thursday, is still undergoing cancer treatment, but his commitment to royal duties remains strong despite what his son Prince William called a “brutal” year. Charles paused his royal duties in February after being diagnosed with an undisclosed form of cancer, but resumed work in April. He and Queen […]
58 year old Mike Tyson to face Jake Paul on Friday
Nearly four decades after his professional debut and 19 years since retiring, 58-year-old Mike Tyson is set to return to the boxing ring on Friday in a highly criticized fight backed by Netflix. Tyson, who reigned over the heavyweight division in the late 1980s, will face 27-year-old YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, […]
Beloved Actor Timothy West Passes Away at 90″
One of Britain’s most distinguished and versatile actors, Timothy West, has died at the age of 90. A statement released by his children said the actor died “peacefully in his sleep” and was “with his friends and family at the end”. He was known for roles on stage and screen including in TV sitcoms: “Not Going Out” […]
Edo Queens Held to Goalless Draw by FC Masar in CAF Women’s Champions League
Edo Queens were held to a goalless draw by Egypt’s FC Masar in their 2024 CAF Women’s Champions League Group B clash in Casablanca last night. The result ensured the Nigerian champions maintained the top spot in Group B with four points from two games, ahead of FC Masar who have the same points but […]
NECO Clears Examiners Allowances After Protest Threats
The National Examinations Council, NECO, says it has paid the allowances of all 72,138 examiners engaged as ad-hoc staff in the 2024 School-based Senior School Certificate Examination. Its Acting Director of Information and Public Relations, Azeez Sani, in a statement yesterday, explained that the Council commenced payment of the examiners allowances on October 4 on […]
NNPCL Halts Fuel Imports, Turns to Dangote and Local Refineries
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) said it has stopped the importation of refined petroleum products and will now buy fuel from the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and other local refineries. Speaking on Monday at the 42nd NAPE Annual International Conference & Exhibition in Lagos, NNPC Group Chief Executive Officer, Mele Kyari said the National […]
Super Eagles Players Arrive Camp for AFCON Qualifier
21 Super Eagles players have arrived camp in Abidjan ahead of the 2025 AFCON qualifiers against Benin Republic and Rwanda. Goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali and Umar Sadiq are the only players yet to hit camp. The team will have their first team training in Abidjan later tonight. The three-time African champions will tackle Benin Republic in […]
