Author: Alex Enemanna
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New electricity bill takes effect September 1, NERC insists
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission has approved an increase in electricity tariff with effect from September 1, 2020 (today). This comes three months after the tariff hike implementation slated for July 1 was halted by the National Assembly, which prevailed on the distribution companies to shelve the date to the first quarter of 2021 due…
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I forfeited my personal entitlements as governor, says Bello
Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello says he forfeited “personal entitlements” and other perks of office as the number office holder in the state. He added that he runs the affairs of the State like a private company with the aim of “profitability”. The governor, who was sworn in for second term on January 27, 2020,…
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Gov. Bello’s victory good omen for democratic advancement, Kogi restoration, says Omoluabi
Senior Special Assistant to Kogi State Governor on Political Matters, Omoluabi Bode Adeyemi has congratulated his principal, Alhaji Yahaya Bello on his victory at the Supreme Court on Monday. Omoluabi says it is good day for all lovers of democracy in Nigeria and across the world, adding that the verdict of the eminent jurists of…
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CAS launches residential accommodation in Benue, vows to root out insecurity
As part of efforts to enhance the welfare of his men, the Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Sadique Baba Abubakar on Monday inaugurated a newly constructed 10 x one bedroom residential accommodation for Non-Commissioned Officers (NCOs) at the 21 Quick Response Wing (21 QRW) in Agatu, Benue State. This is even as Abubakar insisted…
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Pastor Adeboye visits Buhari
The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God Pastor Enoch Adeboye on Monday visited President Muhammadu Buhari at the State House in Abuja. Special Assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina made this known on Monday though his verified Facebook page. “President Buhari receives in audience General Overseer of…
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FRSC flags off Ember months safety sensitisation for motorists
As the last four months of the year 2020 approaches, the Federal Road Safety Corps says it has begun its nationwide year-end campaign to sensitise road users on safety measures to forestall accidents and incidents during the ember months. This was contained in a statement titled, ‘Oyeyemi Issues Travel Advisory As Frsc Begins Nationwide Ember…
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Your promotion dawn of a new era in petroleum sector, Omoluabi hails PPMC GM
Senior Special Assistant to Kogi State Governor on Political Matters, Omoluabi Bode Adeyemi has congratulated the newly promoted General Manager of Petroleum Products Marketing Company (PPMC) Kolade Otitolaiye. Omoluabi described his elevation as the beginning of a new dawn in the petroleum downstream sector, urging him to see his elevation as call for greater national…
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End of road for Wada, Akpoti as Gov. Bello triumphs at Supreme Court
The dreams of Musa Wada, candidate of the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) in the November 16 governorship election and that of Natasha Akpoti of SDP of occupying the number one position in Kogi have finally come to an end as Supreme Court on Monday affirmed the election of Governor Yahaya Bello. A seven-man panel of…
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Igbos owe Buhari gratitude over Enugu Airport renovation, Orji Kalu
Former Governor of Abia State and Chief Whip of the Senate, Senator Orji Kalu has applauded President Muhammadu Buhari for the successful reconstruction and re-opening of Akanu Ibiam International Airport (AIIA), Enugu. Kalu stressed that President Buhari is committed to infrastructure development across the country, adding that the landmark projects being executed in the South…
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PDP clears 13 LGAs, 171 wards in Ebonyi council polls
The Ebonyi State Independent Electoral Commission on Sunday announced candidates of the Peoples Democratic Party, winner of all the chairmanship and councilorship seats in Saturday’s council polls conducted across the 13 Local Government Area of the state. Chairman of EBSIEC, Mr Jossy Eze, made the disclosure in Abakaliki while announcing the results of the elections…