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Saturday, 15 March 2025
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Electricity tariff hike deemed inhuman and unjust — Reps minority caucus

The Minority Caucus of the House of Representatives has strongly urged the Federal Government to intervene and urge the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) to retract the recent electricity tariff increase nationwide. NERC recently approved a 300% tariff hike for Band A consumers, allowing power distribution companies to raise electricity rates for urban residents from […]

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Lagos, Kano, and 10 other states are set to initiate power generation in line with the Electricity Act 2023.

As per Thursday’s reports, some states have enacted their electricity market laws, awaiting approval from the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) for independent regulatory bodies, separate from the federal NERC. The 240% power tariff hike for Band A consumers enjoying 20-hour electricity faced severe criticism from various groups, including the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior […]

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FG Unveils Third Mainland Bridge with Speed Cameras

The Federal Government has unveiled speed limit cameras on the Third Mainland Bridge to promote responsible driving, ensure the bridge’s preservation, and enhance safety. Mrs. Olukorede Keisha, the Federal Controller of Works, Lagos, announced the unofficial reopening of the bridge on Thursday in Lagos, stating that the speed limit initiative was in collaboration with the […]

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Widow of Late Akeredolu Remarries His Younger Brother

Late Akeredolu’s younger sibling, Prof Akeredolu assumes responsibility for widow, Betty Anyanwu Reportedly, Mrs. Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu, widow of the former Governor of Ondo State, Rotimi Akeredolu, has remarried. Betty has reportedly been entrusted to her late spouse’s younger sibling, Professor Wole Akeredolu.The decision was made by the Emeabiam Community in Owerri West Local Government Area […]

Crime

EFCC Arrests Bobrisky, Confirms Detention in Lagos State with Arrest Details Revealed

A well-known cross-dresser, Okuneye Idris Olanrewaju, commonly referred to as Bobrisky, was detained on Wednesday evening by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Lagos State. You will recall reported earlier that he was arrested; now it’s been confirmed.This was verified by the agency’s spokesperson, Mr. Dele Oyewale, in a phone call […]

Crime

EFCC Arrests (Idris Okuneye) Bobrisky

In a startling development, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has apprehended renowned crossdresser, Idris Okuneye, famously known as Bobrisky. The arrest took place today at Pinnock Estate in Lagos State, as confirmed by a tweet from Goldmyne TV. Stay tuned for further updates on this developing story.

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FIRS Apologizes to CAN Over Easter Message Controversy

The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has issued an apology to the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) over its Easter message. In its Easter message to Christians in Nigeria, the FIRS had shared a flier showing a Point of Sale (PoS) machine with the caption, “Jesus paid your debt, not your taxes”. The post had […]