Category: #Governance
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EDO ASSEMBLY SUMMONS EX-GOV OBASEKI OVER MOWAA & RADISSON HOTEL FUNDING PROBE
Edo State House of Assembly has summoned former Governor Godwin Obaseki, MOWAA Director Philip Iheanacho, ex-SSG Osarodion Ogie, Finance Commissioner Joseph Eboigbe, AG Oluwole Osaze-Uzzi, and key private players like Tilbury House MD, HIMC’s Pramod Thorat, Afrinvest’s Ugochukwu Anigbogu, and trustees MDs for a Dec 4 public hearing on billions spent on the stalled Radisson…
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SENATE UNANIMOUSLY CONFIRMS AYO OMIDIRAN AS FCC CHAIR, CLEARS 37 COMMISSIONERS
The Nigerian Senate swiftly confirmed Mrs Ayo Omidiran, a former Osun lawmaker succeeding Dr Muheeba Dankaka’s controversial tenure, as Executive Chairman of the Federal Character Commission alongside 37 commissioners for all 36 states and FCT—ensuring equitable federal appointments. Senate Committee Chair Sen Allwell Onyesoh reported clean screenings on Nov 13: all submitted CCB clearances, police…
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EKO DISCO URGES CUSTOMERS TO GRAB FREE PREPAID METERS NOW – END ESTIMATED BILLING!
EKEDC CEO Mrs Rekhiat Momoh, via GM Babatunde Lasaki, called on unmetered customers in Lagos and Ogun to apply immediately for free prepaid meters under the Presidential Metering Initiative (PMI) Tranche B—targeting Band A/B feeders via NERC’s ₦28bn Meter Acquisition Fund (MAF) until Nov 30, with installs through Dec 31. The Apapa forum stressed transparent…
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LAGOS REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO HIV PREVENTION AHEAD OF WORLD AIDS DAY 2025
Lagos State AIDS Control Agency (LSACA) CEO Dr Folakemi Animashaun announced robust plans for World AIDS Day on December 1, under the theme “Overcoming Disruptions: Sustaining Nigeria’s HIV Response,” including free statewide HIV testing from November 18 to December 1 across all LGAs and LCDAs. She praised Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s leadership for bolstering systems and…
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NATIONAL INDUSTRIAL COURT FINES CBN ₦620,000 FOR DELAYING SUITS BY 62 FIRED STAFF
The National Industrial Court of Nigeria (NICN) has slammed a ₦620,000 fine on the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) for stalling the hearing of lawsuits filed by 62 disengaged employees challenging their termination. Justice Osatohanmwen Obaseki-Osaghae ruled after counsel for the ex-staff accused the bank of deliberately delaying proceedings by filing a late motion to…
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NEMA CALLS FOR TIGHTER COOPERATION TO BOOST ROAD CRASH RESPONSE ACROSS NIGERIA
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) is pushing for stronger coordination among all agencies involved in road crash management to improve emergency response effectiveness nationwide. Mrs. Bintu Aliyu, NEMA’s Head of Operations in Jos, spoke on this during a collaborative training and simulation exercise focusing on road crash preparedness. Aliyu stressed that no single organization…
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FG TERMINATES UNDERPERFORMING ABUJA-LOKOJA ROAD CONTRACTS FOR POOR PERFORMANCE
The Federal Ministry of Works has cancelled multiple contracts on the Abuja-Lokoja highway after contractors failed to meet timelines despite massive delays some exceeding 188% of scheduled time with under 2% completion. Minister David Umahi announced mutual terminations for projects like culverts/drains by Sadogi Nigeria Ltd (39% done, 113% time elapsed), Abuja-Lokoja Section 4A by…
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KOGI LOCAL GOVERNMENT DEBUNKS KIDNAPPING RUMORS AFTER BANDIT ATTACK ON HIGH SCHOOL
Dare Zacheus, Chairman of Kabba/Bunu Local Government Area, has clarified that no students were kidnapped during the recent bandit attack on Kiri High School in Aiyetoro Kiri, Kogi State. The bandits were repelled by security forces and vigilantes, according to a statement from his Chief Press Secretary, Omofa John. While a hunter and another civilian…
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FORMER NCAA BOSS HAILS FEDERAL GOVERNMENT’S AIRCRAFT LEASING STRATEGY FOR AIRLINE SURVIVAL
Harold Demuren, ex-Director-General of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), praised the Federal Government’s aircraft leasing reforms as a game-changer for Nigerian carriers’ survival. Speaking at the SAPTCO Communications unveiling in Lagos on “International Aero politics and the Survival of Nigerian Carriers,” Demuren highlighted benefits like easier forex access, timely crisis support, and a potential…
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TINUBU SENDS THREE NON-CAREER AMBASSADOR NOMINEES TO SENATE FOR CONFIRMATION
President Bola Tinubu has forwarded the names of three non-career ambassadorial nominees to the Nigerian Senate for screening and approval. The nominees are Kayode Aare from Osun State, Aminu Dalhatu from Jigawa State, and Ayodele Oke from Oyo State. Senate President Godswill Akpabio read the president’s letter during Wednesday’s plenary session. He immediately directed the…
