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By Jessica Dogo The Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN) has sensitised its members of staff on energy laws governing the commission’s mandate to ensure effective service delivery. Its Director-General, Dr Mustapha Abdullahi, said this on Wednesday at a two-day awareness workshop organised for management staff of the commission by Jedidah Global Synergy Nigeria Ltd., in Abuja. Abdullahi said it was imperative for the management to know the pivotal role the commission played in shaping energy landscape of Nigeria. He said that having a comprehensive grasp of these laws would ensure effective compliance and alignment with the national energy objectives.“This workshop serves as a platform to enhance awareness and understanding of the laws governing ECN’s mandate. “It is imperati...

The Borno chairman of the Civilian Joint Task Force, Ba’Lawan Ja’afar, says their main priority is to ensure total clearance of the remnants of Boko Haram and other insurgents. Mr Ja’afar told journalists in Maiduguri on Thursday that the group would continue to support security forces in ending the insurgency and restoring peace. The CJTF is a volunteer security group consisting of youths with knowledge of local terrain who are aiding military operations against Boko Haram and ISWAP terrorists. The CJTF chairman said they had received tremendous support from Gov. Babagana Zulum. He pointed out that the governor had released N255 million to the CJTF and bags of rice for each member and hunter. “The governor specifically directed that members are to be given N30,000 each as ...

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission re-arraigned ex-Governor Murtala Nyako ‎and his son, Abdulaziz, before the Abuja Division of the Federal High Court on Thursday over alleged N29 billion fraud. They were re-arraigned on 37 counts of money laundering allegedly perpetrated while Mr Nyako was governor of Adamawa. Others arraigned with them are Zulkifik Abba and Abubakar Aliyu. The firms allegedly used in laundering the funds—Blue Opal Limited, Sebore Farms & Extension Limited, Pagoda Fortunes Limited, Tower Assets Management Limited, and Crust Energy Limited—were also joined as the fifth to the ninth defendants, respectively. The re-arraignment followed the elevation of the former trial judge, Justice Okon Abang, to the Court of Appeal. When the matter was calle...

Unveiling of a crescent named after the governor of Akwa Ibom, Eno Umo in Abuja on Thursday By Philomina Attah The Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), on Thursday in Abuja, unveiled a crescent named after the Governor of Akwa Ibom, Eno Umo The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the crescent, located in the Idu industrial area of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), was named after Umo in recognition of his track record as governor. The naming of the crescent is seen as a fitting tribute to the governor’s achievements and a testament to his contribution to the advancement of the area. Speaking during the unveiling of the crescent, the Chairman of AMAC, Christopher Maikalangu, described the governor as a “son of the soil” whose achievements in road construction, agric...

By Constance Athekame The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) says it is collaborating with the Niger Government on ''Light Up Nigerto improve electricity supply to residents of state The management of AEDC in a statement in Abuja on Wednesday said that this was disclosed when the Gov. Mohammed Bago of Niger received the AEDC delegation led by it's Chief Operations Officer, Eng. Chijioke Okwuokenye at the Government House, Minna. Bago described the initiative as a welcome development adding that Niger host four hydro dams and they contribute about 60 per cent electricity in Nigeria. According to him, power supply is key to development especially as the state is moving into an industrialisation and processing zone. The governor said that the "Light Up Niger" projec...

The Governing Council of the Institute of Corporate Administration has conferred Fellowship award to Alliance Hospital’s Chief Medical Director (CMD), Dr Christopher Otabor, for his contribution in Public Health Administration in Nigeria. The Director and Chief Learning Officer of the institute, Dr Godswill Onyekwere, presented the award to the CMD in Abuja on Wednesday. Onyekwere said that the award was in recognition, appreciation of the commitment beyond the call to duty, with public spiritedness, and visionary approach to administrative matters put forward by the CMD in the health sector. He said that the award was also bestowed to Otabor on his upwardly mobile to health issues, and as outstanding professional in the health sector. “This offer qualified you as a senior mem...

Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa has called for concerted efforts and the support of the military and other security agencies to bring the killers of the 16 soldiers in Okuama community in Delta State to justice. Mr Diri, who condemned the killings, also expressed his condolences and those of the Bayelsa government to the families of the slain military personnel, the wider Armed Forces family and the Army in particular. This is contained in a statement issued to journalists in Yenagoa on Wednesday by his chief press secretary, Daniel Alabrah. He said that no effort should be spared to bring the perpetrators to book. Mr Diri said Bayelsa was a proud host of the headquarters of the joint services, Operation Delta Safe (OPDS), the Central Naval Command and the Nigerian Air Force (N...

The police command in Lagos State arrested 590 suspects at different black spots from February 13 to March 13. The command’s public relations officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the arrest to journalists in Lagos on Wednesday. Mr Hundeyin said that the suspects were arrested during raids by area commands, divisions and tactical teams, including the Rapid Response Squad. He said that the raid was ordered by the state commissioner of police, Adegoke Fayoade, following complaints from the residents. No fewer than 540 people were earlier arrested by the command during a special raid at different black spots from December 2023 to February 13, 2024.NAN

The Abuja Division of the Federal High Court has declined to grant an application by Deputy Governor Philip Shaibu, directing Governor Godwin Obaseki, the House of Assembly and others in his case to maintain the status quo pending the hearing and determination of the substantive suit. What They Found on the House Tribesman, You’re Gonna Be ShockedWhat They Found on the House Tribesman, You’re Gonna Be ShockedMetabon | Sponsoredcredit iconThe development occurred after Justice James Omotosho refused to grant the oral application made by Mr Shaibu’s lawyer, Oladoyin Awoyale, to the effect. In a motion ex parte marked FHC/ABJ/CS/321/2024, the embattled deputy governor had sued the Edo government, governor, house of assembly, and speaker as the first to fourth defendants. The suit al...

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Ltd has reiterated its commitment towards utilizing Nigeria’s abundant gas resources to trigger Nigeria’s industrialisation and economic development.NNPC Ltd’s Executive Vice President, Upstream, Mrs. Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan disclosed this during a Panel Session at the ongoing 2024 CERAWeek Conference in Houston, the United States on Tuesday.Eyesan, whose session addressed the theme, “What are the Choices for Upstream Strategies?” said Nigeria is a predominantly gas-rich country which boasts of over 200TCF of gas that can be leveraged for the country’s industrialisation and economic development.She noted that NNPC Ltd plans to deepen gas utilization domestically for industrialization and ensuring that the entire country feels and optimizes the us...

Vice President Kashim Shettima has urged Nigerians to endure more, arguing that nationals of other countries have gone through a more difficult patch and that President Bola Tinubu is on the right course, though there is currently widespread hunger. Presidential media Ajuri Ngelale, in a statement on Wednesday, said Mr Shettima said this at the breaking of the Ramadan fast in the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The breaking of the Ramadan fast, organised by the office of President Bola Tinubu, was attended by members of the Federal Executive Council, Service Chiefs and Heads of government agencies. Mr Shettima said posterity would remember Mr Tinubu as a decisive leader who was pivotal in guiding Nigeria towards prosperity and stability. According to him, the unifying power of Rama...

The representative of AMAC Chairman, Tunji Faoye at the medical outreach to curtail the further spread of chicken pox outbreak at Wukara community in FCT By Philomina Attah The Chairman of the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), Christopher Maikalangu on Tuesday dispatched a an response team to Wukara community of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to curtail the further spread of chicken pox. Maikalangu, who was represented by Tunji Faoye, the Supervisory Councillor on Health at a ceremony of the medical outreach, urged residents to seek medical attention at the first sign of symptoms. The chairman called on residents to maintain a healthy lifestyle, including sleeping in well-ventilated houses in order to avoid further loss of lives during outbreaks. Maikalangu expresse...

By Perpetua Onuegbu A Coalition on freedom of expression activists have lauded the amendment of the Cybercrimes Act adding that it guarantees citizens freedom of expression. The coalition made this known in a statement they jointly signed and released to newsmen on Monday in Abuja. The coalition includes, Gatefield,Paradigm Initiative, ResearcherNGFollowTaxes, North-East Humanitarian Hub and Anvarie Tech. According to them the Cybercrimes Act of 2015 is a landmark legislation enacted to be a framework for the prohibition, prevention, detection, investigation, and prosecution of online crimes in Nigeria. They noted however, that due to itsvague provisions became a notorious tool used to restrict freedom of the press and expression, undermining the guarantees of Section 39 of...

By Victor Okoye Nigeria’s Diana Paul is attempting to break a Guiness World Record (GWR) of 105 hours in singing marathon event She is attempting to set a new record of 150 hours or more. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the GWR marathon event is one-of-a-kind experience expected to bring together music lovers, aspiring singers, and industry stakeholders for an unforgettable celebration of songs. The longest singing marathon by an individual lasted 105 hours and was achieved by Sunil Waghmare (India) in Nagpur, India, from March 3 to 7, 2012. The record attempt started at 11.06 a.m. on March 3, with a variety of popular Indian songs. No song was repeated within a 4-hour period. The attempt ended on the evening of March 7, after which Mr Waghmare joined in...

By Victor Okoye Organisers of the Ultimate Singing Marathon event under the World Guiness Book of Records have fixed April 22 as the date for the one-of-a-kind event scheduled to hold at the Blake Resort, Garki, Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the World Record singing marathon event is a one-of-a-kind experience which is expected to bring together music lovers, aspiring singers, and industry stakeholders for an unforgettable celebration of songs. Diana Paul, a Nigerian from Cross River State and resident of FCT is attempting to break a singing record of 105 hours to set a new record of 150 hours or more. Paul told newsmen at a press conference on Sunday that as a song writer, author, girl-child enthusiast and an advocate for goodwill, she applied to the Gu...

"… says beneficiaries cut across party lines in all the 6 electoral wards of Umaisha/Ugya constituency…" Nasarawa State House of Assembly Member Representing Umaisha/Ugya constituency Hon. Ibrahim Abdullahi Sa'ad, PDP has distributed rice worth N23 million to his constituency. He also registered JAMB for 200 students of his constituency at the cost of N2million. He made the distribution today in Umaisha, Toto Local Government Area of the state. Hon Sa'ad also empowered 60 women with N50, 000 each in order to boost their petty business. Hon Sa'ad, who is the Chairman House Standing Committee on Capital Market urged the students who qualify to write JAMB and yet to submit their names to do that immediately as he is ready to do more in that aspect. He said that the gesture ...

Ned Nwoko (PDP-Delta) has condemned the killing of soldiers by yet-to-be-identified youths of Okuama community, Ughelli South LGA, in Delta. The Nigerian Army, on Saturday, said that some of its personnel who went on a peace mission in the warring Okuama community were killed by the youth. According to the statement by the Army acting director, Defence Information, Brig.-Gen. Tukur Gusau, a commanding officer, two majors, one captain and 12 soldiers were killed. Mr Nwoko while condemning the killings, told journalists in Abuja that it was deeply regrettable that violence had once again plagued Delta. According to him, the news of the 16 soldiers tragically killed in the Bomadi Local Government Area during a peacekeeping mission is profoundly saddening and most unfortunate. ...