CANDIDATE of the Peoples Democratic Party , PDP, in the Ondo governorship election, Eyitayo Jegede , has promised to end the incessant clashes between farmers and herdsmen in many communities across the state. Addressing the people of Aiyede/Ogbese, Ilu Abo, Bolorunduro, Alayere and Eleyeowo communities during his campaign rally, Jegede vowed to bring a new lease of life to the residents of Akure North communities. Jegede said it was regrettable that no due attention had been paid by the current All Progressives Congress, APC, administration to the need to broker a lasting truce in the frequent clashes between herders and…
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The management of Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) Plc, has apologised to its esteemed customers in Mowe, Ibafo and Magboro over the poor supply of electricity to the areas. Its Chief Operating Officer, Mr John Ayodele, in a statement on Tuesday, said that the dismal power situation being experienced in the communities was a shared challenge between IBEDC and the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN). He said that the three communities got their supply from Oke-Aro 132KV/33KV transmission station, and allocation by TCN for the area was 13 MW, whereas the communities required about 40 MW. Ayodele said because TCN…
Babagana Zulum, governor of Borno state, has announced the donation of a house and N20 million to the family of Dahiru Bako, late commander of 25 task force brigade. Bako was killed in a Boko Haram ambush on Sunday. Speaking on Tuesday at the burial of the late commander, Zulum described Bako’s death as a loss to the entire nation. “Indeed it is a very sad moment, this is not a loss to the family of Late Col. Dahiru Chiroma Bako alone, not to the Nigerian Military, it is a loss to Borno and indeed Nigeria,” Zulum said. He was humble and…
Seven suspected political thugs were on Tuesday remanded by a Magistrate Court sitting in Akure for alleged possession of firearms. The suspects were apprehended by a security agent on Ikaro road, Ifon headquarters of Ose Local Government Area on September 19, 2020, while allegedly parading the town with a branded campaign vehicle. According to the Director of Public Prosecution, Grace Olowoporoku, the suspects were caught with locally made single and double barrel guns totalling seven with live cartridges and thereby committing a felony contrary to and punishable under section 3 (1) of the robbery and firearms (Special Provisions) Act Cap…
The Federal Government says it is reforming and commercialising the Nigerian Film Corporation (NFC) to address the agency’s teething challenges and reposition it for improved performance. The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, made this known on Monday in Abuja while inaugurating a Steering Committee for the Reform and Commercialisation of the Corporation. He said the federal government has engaged the services of a Business Development Consultant to conduct a due diligence on the corporation and sector and recommend a strategy that is suitable for its reform and commercialisation. Mohammed said the NFC, which was established with a…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Tuesday cut its benchmark interest rate to 11.5 percent, from 12.5 percent since May 2020. Godwin Emefiele, CBN governor, announced this at the end of the two-day meeting of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the central bank. Details shortly….
The Federal Government has declared it will go ahead with the Water Resources Bill. Minister of Information and Culture Lai Mohammed told reporters the bill was not designed to cause water wars in the country. He said the bill is a panacea to likely water conflicts in the country. He said critics of the bill have either not read it or might be mischievous. He said there is no hidden agenda behind the bill. He said it is not a subterfuge reintroduction of RUGA. Mohammed made the clarifications at a joint briefing with the Minister of Water Resources, Engr. Suleiman…
Recruitment of artisans for the 774,000 Special Public Works (SPW) programme of the Federal Government is being rounded off in states; it was gathered at the weekend. However, some states that have been unable to complete the process have been granted one week extension. Minister of State for Labour and Employment Festus Keyamo said the October 1 commencement of the programme is on course. As at Monday’s deadline to complete the recruitment, Yobe and Ebonyi states have submitted their list of beneficiaries. Keyamo said on Monday that “There was a board meeting of the National Directorate of Employment (NDE)…
Legendary Nigerian juju singer, King Sunny, has turned 74. Born, Sunday Adeniyi Adegeye, the Member of the Federal Republic of Nigeria is a multi-award-winning singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist. He is regarded as one of the first African pop musicians to gain international success and fame. He is known for his longevity in the Nigerian music scene, fluid dance moves, boundless stage energy and vast collaborative variety. Born in Osogbo to a Nigerian royal family in Ondo and Akure, his father was a church organist, while his mother, Maria Adegeye (née Adesida), was a trader. King Sunny Ade’s music is characterized…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Tuesday presented certificate of return to Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, and his deputy, Phillip Shaibu. The National Commissioner, INEC in charge of Edo, Rivers, and Bayelsa, Mrs. May Agbmuche-Mbu made the presentation on Tuesday at the INEC office in Aduwawa, Benin City, the Edo State capital. Agbmuche-Mbu commended stakeholders particularly the security agencies for their role in the smooth conduct of the governorship poll. She said: “I hereby certify that Godwin Nogheghase Obaseki of People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has been elected to the office of governor of Edo State of the Federal Republic…