A suspected vandal has been electrocuted while tampering with an exposed live wire in an attempt to steal it from a transformer substation at Commissioners’ Quarters in Damaturu, the Yobe capital. The Communications Officer, Yola Electricity Distribution Company, Blessing Tunoh, made this known in a statement issued in Yola on Saturday, 14 September, 2024 Tunoh said that the company’s Regional Manager, Operations, visited the scene alongside the Maintenance Officer, after receiving the report of the incident. The company spokesperson said that the suspect’s body was evacuated from the substation by the Damaturu police patrol team codenamed: “Operation Haba Maza,” and…
Author: Abimbola Ogunaike
Ahead of the September 21 governorship election in Edo State, former Edo North Senator, Francis Alimikhena, has dumped the Peoples Democratic Party(PDP) for the All Progressives Congress(APC). A chieftain of the APC in the Etsako West Local Government Area, Zibiri Muhammed, confirmed the development to our correspondent on Saturday. He said, “Yes, Senator Alimikhena is now a member of the APC. So, he has joined the APC and will officially decamp today. “Alimikhena would be received by the National Chairman of our party, Abdullahi Ganduje, at our grand finale rally at the UNIBEN sports complex.” Muhammed said the former senator…
The Federal Government has committed to funding the revenue gap caused by the difference between the cost-reflective tariffs and the actual tariffs paid by customers of Kano Electricity Distribution Company. This was outlined in a September 2024 Supplementary Order issued by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission under the Multi-Year Tariff Order framework for KEDCO released on Thursday, 12 September, 2024. The supplementary order, effective from 1September, 2024, seeks to address the financial imbalances that have arisen due to external factors such as exchange rate fluctuations and inflation. “The FGN policy on subsidy and electricity tariffs provides for a gradual transition…
The Kano State chapter of All Progressives Congress (APC) and former state Governor, Rabiu Kwankwaso, have exchanged war of words over federal government palliatives to the state. Recall that on Monday, 9 September, 2024, Kwankaso, New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) Presidential Candidate in the 2023 general elections, accused the Federal Government of undermining constitutional democracy by excluding the state from the recent distribution of rice palliatives to 36 other states of the federation. He expressed disappointment that Kano’s share was instead “handed over to members of the All Progressives Congress”, while calling on President Bola Tinubu to intervene and stop what he described as…
Borno State government has established a dedicated relief fund that can provide urgent assistance to those affected by the recent flooding within Maiduguri and its environs. A statement by the Senior Special Assistant on New Media, Abdurrahman Ahmed Bundi, said the government aims to mobilise support from citizens, organisations, and international partners to alleviate the suffering of flood victims and facilitate their recovery. “The recent floods have caused significant destruction, displacement of families and damage to vital infrastructure. “Faced with this humanitarian crisis; Borno State Government calls on all individuals and groups to contribute to the newly created flood relief…
Matthijs de Ligt scored his first goal for Manchester United as Erik ten Hag’s side claimed a much-needed Premier League victory at Southampton. The Red Devils went into the recent international break on a low after being comprehensively beaten by Liverpool, and needed to put in a performance on their return to action. They survived a difficult start before a penalty save by Andre Onana from Cameron Archer proved the turning point as soon after they took the lead. Summer signing De Ligt got the opener, heading into the bottom corner from Bruno Fernandes’ fantastic ball into the box. Six…
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has fined the 11 electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos) N9.11bn for overbilling their customers under estimated billing. The fine was contained under the September 2024 Supplementary Order of the Multi Year Tariff Order of 2024. A review of the documents showed that Abuja Disco had the most fines with N1.69 billion, followed by Eko Disco with N1.41 billion while Ikeja Disco was fined N1.41 billion. Others include: Jos Disco with N1.33 billion; Port Harcourt Disco, N1.16 billopn; Benin Disco, N804 million; Enugu Disco, N310 million; Ibadan Disco, N15 million; Kaduna Disco, N115 million; Yola Disco,…
Erling Haaland scored twice to take his Premier League tally to nine as Manchester City recovered from conceding after just 23 seconds to maintain their 100% record with victory over Brentford. Visiting forward Yoane Wissa scored the quickest top-flight goal of the season, heading into an empty net from close range after John Stones and Ederson inexplicably messed up attempting to clear Keane Lewis-Potter’s nod-back. City were rocking but Haaland steadied the ship, driving home the loose ball after Kevin de Bruyne had been tackled inside the Brentford box. The Norwegian was playing despite the death of a close family…
The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has commended Team Nigeria to the just concluded 2024 Paralympics in Paris noting their stellar performance has shown the true meaning of perseverance, dedication and true sportsmanship. She stated this while receiving the athletes and their officials led by the Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh in her office at the State House, Abuja on Saturday, 14 September, 2027. She specially acknowledged the gold medalists: Folashade Oluwafemiayo who broke the world record at the para-lifting event and Onyinyechi Mark for their feat. “Today, we celebrate not just the medals, but…
Operatives of the Kogi State Police Command have arrested four persons in connection to the alleged murder of a female student of the Federal University, Lokoja, the state capital The victim, a 17-year-old 100-level student of biology department, was allegedly kidnapped and killed by a 21-year-old man. The command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Williams Ovye-Aya, made this disclosure while addressing newsmen in Lokoja, saying that the main suspect, allegedly conspired with three of his friends, to commit the crime. “The Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force, attached to the State Intelligence Department (SID), Kogi Command, on Sept. 11 arrested one…