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We owe you N1.1bn, not N1.7bn – Niger govt to AEDC
Niger State Government has refuted claims by Abuja Electricity Distribution Company, AEDC, that it is in a debt of N1.7 billion, saying the debt owed is N1.1 billion.The Secretary to the State Government SSG, Alhaji Ibrahim Ahmed Matane, stated this while briefing newsmen in his office in Minna. He said this in response to disconnection to the power supply by AEDC to government facilities including the State Water BoardHe said the debt includes those owed by the immediate past administration of Governor Muazu Babangida Aliyu.He explained that out of N1 billion, N300m million were debts inherited from the Governor Aliyu’s…
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2023: APC N100m presidency form equals buying political offices, we need competent leaders – Adamu Garba
A Presidential aspirant on the platform of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Adamu Garba has condemned the party’s price for its presidential nomination forms.The party had announced that aspirants seeking to contest for the 2023 presidency would pay N100m for the nomination and expression of interest form.Garba who had earlier announced his intention to join the presidential race said the price tag is as good as buying political offices. In a tweet he shared, Garba urged Nigerians to condemn the development to save Nigeria from being strangled by ‘moneybags’.His tweet read, “If we don’t come together and use our…
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Veteran Actor, Bob-Manuel appointed as Special Adviser to Anambra Gov, Soludo
Nollywood veteran Bob-Manuel Udokwu has been appointed as the Special adviser on Entertainment, Leisure and tourism to Governor of Anambra State, Professor Charles Soludo. Bob-Manuel who hails from Nkwelle-Ogidi, Idemmili North LGA of Anambra State, was appointed on Tuesday, April 19, 2022, by the Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Paul Nwosu.Bob-Manuel, in 2014, received the Lifetime Achievement award at the 10th Africa Movie Academy Awards for his contributions to the growth and development of Nollywood.He has also previously served his state as Senior Special Assistant on Creative Media during the administration of Peter Obi, and as an aide to…
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Gunmen abduct renowned cleric in Akwa Ibom, demand N100m ransom
Suspected Kidnappers have abducted General Overseer of the Solid Rock Kingdom Church, Apostle John Okoriko. The incident took place at the church premises located at Ibekwe Akpan Nya in Mkpat Enin Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State on Tuesday.The kidnapers have reached out to the family demanding a ramsom of N100m for his release.According to reports, the gunmen scaled through the high fence, forced their way into the church compound and started shooting into the air to scare their victims and afterwards dragged the cleric outside the gate before he was whisked awayThe police were contacted immediately and some…
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Presidential, Governorship aspirants to pay N100m, N50m for Nomination forms – APC
The ruling All Progressives Congress APC has announced that Members who want to run in it’s presidential primary must pay N100 million for nomination and expression of interest forms and gubernatorial candidates must pay N50 million.Felix Morgan, the APC’s National Publicity Secretary, made the announcement at a press conference in Abuja on Wednesday.Several leaders have expressed interest in running for President ahead of the party’s primary and general elections.Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, former Governor Bola Tinubu, Ebonyi Governor David Umahi, Kogi Governor Yahaya Bello, and ministers Rotimi Amaechi (Transport) and Chris Ngige (Labour and Employment) amongst others
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‘You can’t spend N200bn on Universities, but can spend N4trn on Fuel Subsidy’ – ASUU tackles FG
The Academic Staff Union of Universities ASUU has accused the Federal Government of neglecting University education in the country. Speaking during an interview on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily on Wednesday, the President of the Union, Prof. Osadeke Emmanuel claimed that the government has been insensitive to the union’s demands for more than two months since lecturers went on strike but are on the verge of raising N4trn for Fuel subsidy He said : “A government that cannot raise N200 billion to revamp all Nigerian universities and bring them to world standard, doesn’t have money to do that but that same…
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AEDC disconnects Niger state House of Assembly complex and other govt offices over N1.9 billion debt
The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) has begun the disconnection of government offices in Niger State over a debt of N1.9 billion. The state’s House of Assembly complex, Office of the Secretary to the State Government, and water board among others have all been disconnected. Most of the offices affected were powered by generators when they resumed for work on Tuesday, April 19. The AEDC regional manager in a memo issued on Friday vowed not to reconnect the offices until they were cleared. He said the immediate past administration left 343m debt, adding that from June 2015 to date, govt…
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Bandits threaten to marry off 21-year-old woman if parents fail to pay N1.7m ransom
Bandits who kidnapped a 21-year-old woman alongside others along Tapila-Gwada road, an area located in Shiroro LGA of Niger, have threatened to marry her off if the family refuses to pay the ransom The incident took place at a community close to Minna, Niger’s capital city on the evening of Saturday April 16. The bandits who initially demanded a ransom of N2 million, lowered their demand to N1.7 million after speaking with the girl’s parents on Tuesday night. They told the family of the victim to pay N1 million in cash and buy a motorcycle for N750,000 for them. Theresa,…
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Nobody will be allowed to destabilise Nigeria – President Buhari Warns
President Muhammadu Buhari has urged Nigerians to stand up to anyone attempting to destabilize the country’s law and order. Speaking at an Iftar dinner with governors, ministers, and heads of agencies on Tuesday night, April 19, the President in a statement by his Special adviser on Media and publicity, Femi Adesina noted that no individual or organisation would be permitted to destabilize Nigeria.“We have the land, we have the resources, and we have the people, he said“But I do not know why people will allow themselves to be successfully subverted to destabilise their own country.”President Buhari, who thanked the governors…
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Insecurity: Things are getting worse than in 2015 – Governor Diri
Governor Duoye Diri has said that the security situation in the country is worse than it was in 2015 He said this while receiving heads of some security agencies on Tuesday April 19 He urged the Federal Government to effectively curb the killings and redouble its effort at combating insecurity, particularly in the northern part of the country adding that when one part of the country is affected all other parts are affected too. He said; “I am sure that you will agree that things are worse now than in 2015. The Federal Government has to redouble its effort. Otherwise, the…
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Nigerian govt renames National Theatre in Lagos
The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced a new name for the National Theatre in Iganmu, Lagos. It will be known as Lagos Creative and Entertainment Center.This was made known in a statement hy Minister of Information, Lai Mohammed on Tuesday in Madrid, Spain, NAN reports.He signed an agreement on the hosting of the Global Conference on Cultural Tourism and Creative Industry.Nigeria and the United Nation World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) sealed the pact at the organisation’s headquarters.The November 14 to November 17 event would be staged at the newly refursbished edifice.Mohammed said hubs are being constructed within the premises for…
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Even Buhari’s Wife Disagrees With His Policies – Kukah Replies Presidency
The Catholic Bishop of the Diocese of Sokoto, Matthew Kukah, has said that Aisha Buhari, the wife of the Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), also agrees with what he said about her husband. Kukah made this known in an interview on Arise TV on Tuesday morning. The Bishop while echoing his points said that he has nothing personal against the president but he his policies which Aisha also disagrees with. Kukah said, “All those saying I attacked the president, I have never attacked his person. All I have spoken about is his inability to manage diversities effectively and efficiently. I…
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