The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) currently has capacity to transmit 8,100mw of the about 13,000mw of electricity generated. “We are supposed to be able to transmit about 15,000mw, but we are unable to meet this capacity due to weak and ageing infrastructure. “Some of the infrastructure were...
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The Cross River Traditional Council says the selection of the Obong is its exclusive responsibility and legitimacy recognized by the Constitution of the Obong’s Palace and affirmed by the Supreme Court of Nigeria. This is contained in a statement jointly signed and issued by the Chairman, Etubom Essien...
Benue governor Hyacinth Alia says he has special love for his party, the All Progressives Congress (APC), and will never work against it. Alia’s vow is contained in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Tersoo Kula, made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Makurdi on...
By JOY ADARA, Abuja – As part of efforts to reduce road traffic crashes across the country, the Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Dauda Ali Biu has ordered sector commanders to immediately set up a joint task force comprising the Police, NSCDC, Nigerian Army, VIO...
By PATRICK ABANG, Calabar – Retired police officers have petitioned the Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun and all Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIGs) over Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS). In their statement which was made available by our correspondent on Sunday and signed by Peter...
Senators on Sunday donated one month’s salaries amounting to N109 million to victims of the Dec. 3 military drone mishap in Tudun Biri, Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The military drone operation mistakenly killed 85 civilians gathered for a religious celebration in the community. Mr Ismail...
By PATRICK ABANG, Calabar – The Deputy Governor of Cross River State, Rt. Hon. Peter Odey, and his entourage, on Sunday, 10th December, 2023, made a stop at the St. Eugene Roman Catholic Parish in Ochon (Obubra LGA) where he joined other worshippers to thank God for...
By JOY ADARA, Abuja – Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged Mr Mele Kolo Kyari, the Group Chief Executive Officer, Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited to “promptly publish details of barrels of oil Nigeria produces and exports every day and the total amounts of...
The North East Elders for Restoration and Development (NEERD) has described as malicious and insensitive, insinuations that the military leadership was complicit in the recent unfortunate incident in Tudun Biri, Kaduna State. This is contained in a statement by the President of NEERD, Mallam Buba Tanko and the...
The Enugu State Government has trained 21 fire officers on operational strategies and use of modern fire-fighting equipment to stem fire outbreaks and prevent its attendant losses. The fire officers went through fire-fighting drills on modern equipment handling and maintenance, life resuscitation and first aid, safety during...
The Federal Road Safety Corps(FRSC), Kaduna Sector Command has said no fewer than 16 persons died and 27 sustained injuries in a road crash on Kaduna-Abuja expressway. The Sector Commander, Mr Kabir Nadabo, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that the fatal road traffic crash occurred at...
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By BARBARA KALU, Port-Harcourt – The Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio, received a heartfelt birthday message from the Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission, Dr. Samuel Ogbuku, in recognition of the senator’s unwavering commitment to the advancement and development of Nigeria, specifically the Niger Delta region....
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President Bola Tinubu has called on the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru, near Jos, to develop practical and implementable solutions toward tackling challenges confronting the nation. The president made the call on Saturday at the graduation of the Senior Executive Course (SEC) 45 of...
Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation Betta Edu has said her nomination as a minister was an answer to her late last year prayer at Shiloh 2022. Shiloh, a yearly event by the Living Faith Church better known as Winners’ Chapel, attracts millions of Christian faithful in...
Vice President Kashim Shettima has identified agricultural revolution as a panacea to insecurity and poverty in the country. Shettima stated this while delivering the 13th convocation lecture of the Al-Hikmah University in Ilorin, Kwara. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the title of the lecture was:...
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Saturday, reassured its commitment to the fight against economic and financial crimes and other related offences in the country. Its Chairman, Mr Ola Olukoyede, stated this at the annual celebration of the International Anti-Corruption Day in Ilorin. Olukoyede, who was...
By GABRIEL OMONHIMIN – The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Lee Engineering & Construction Limited, Dr. Leemon Ikpea, who has been a major player in the oil and gas sector of the Nigerian economy for 46 years, has commended the good nature and behavior of some traditional rulers...
Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD), Bauchi state chapter, has confirmed the release of Mrs Rhoda Jatau on bail by the Bauchi state High Court 11. Mr Mujahid Ibrahim, the Programme Officer of CITAD disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in...