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Enugu Disco issues disconnection notice over unpaid N200bn electricity debt

NewsDeskNgOct 11, 2024October 11, 20240

The Enugu Electricity Distribution Company has issued a disconnection notice to its customers over electricity debt to the tune of over N200 billion. The company disclosed this in a statement by its spokesperson, Emeka Ezeh on Friday. Accordingly, EEDC, electricity customers under its franchise are expected to clear all outstanding...

Ace Super Cop Honored for Daring Fight Against Illegal Mining

NewsDeskNgOct 11, 2024October 11, 20240

In a night of glitz, glamour, and banter, Assistant Commandant of Corps Attah John Onoja of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps was bestowed with the prestigious award of Most Resourceful Operational Officer in Nigeria by the National Crimewatch Magazine. The esteemed event, held at the Nigerian National Merit...

Death penalty: Abolish it now!

NewsDeskNgOct 11, 2024October 11, 20240

*NHRC, NBA, others call for abolition of capital punishment *As 3,650 inmates including 63 women await execution in various prisons nationwide *Absence of formal policy leaves death row inmates vulnerable to execution – ASF *Says Nigeria has highest number of death row inmates in sub-Saharan Africa By Kenneth Atavti As...

Zamfara govt sacks 109 teachers over failue to abide by contract terms

NewsDeskNgOct 10, 2024October 10, 20240

The Zamfara State government has announced the dismissal of 109 contracted teachers, citing their failure to abide by contract terms. Addressing newsmen at his office in Gusau, the State capital, the Executive Chairman of the Zamfara State Teachers Service Board, Muhammad Aliyu Anka, stated that some of the teachers had...

Four corps members to repeat service year in Gombe – NYSC

NewsDeskNgOct 10, 2024October 10, 20240

The National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, on Thursday, said that four corps members who absconded from their duty posts would repeat the service year. The State NYSC Coordinator, Mrs Chinwe Nwachuku, said this in Gombe, during the Passing-Out Parade of 2023 Batch “C” Stream I corps members. Nwachuku said that...

Kano anti-corruption commission rejects calls for scrapping of EFCC

NewsDeskNgOct 10, 2024October 10, 20240

The Kano Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission has rejected a series of calls for the scrapping of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), describing the calls as “unpatriotic and short-sighted.” Speaking on International Ombuds Day 2024, organized by the Kano Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission with the theme “Here...

We’ll not tolerate any form of intimidation – Police warn politicians

NewsDeskNgOct 10, 2024October 10, 20240

The Police in Ondo State have called for respect and cooperation among supporters of political parties to ensure peace and harmony in the state. The State Police Commissioner, Mr Abayomi Oladipo, made the call while parading 12 suspects arrested for various crimes before newsmen on Thursday in Akure. Recall that...

AUPCTRE Empowers Women to Thrive Amidst Economic Challenges

NewsDeskNgOct 10, 2024October 10, 20240

The Amalgamated Union of Public Corporations, Technical and Recreational Services Employees (AUPCTRE) Federal Capital Territory Women Committee has launched a groundbreaking initiative to equip hundreds of its members with vital skills. “We recognize the economic hardships faced by our members. Our union is committed to empowering women with extra income-generating...

Lagos govt begs youths to join military

NewsDeskNgOct 10, 2024October 10, 20240

The Lagos State Government has pleaded with the youths to enrol in the military. The Secretary to the State Government, Mrs Bimbola Salu-Hundeyin, made the appeal on Wednesday during the quarterly meetings with the Chairman and members of the Police Community Relations Committee, PCRC, in Ikeja. Salu-Hundeyin said that security...

Nigerian military lacks weapons, morale to defeat terrorists

NewsDeskNgOct 10, 2024October 10, 20240

The Senator representing Southern Borno Senatorial District, Mohammed Ndume, has said that the Nigerian military is ill-equipped and lacks the wherewithal to end insurgency and banditry. Ndume said this as he also refuted reports making the rounds on social media that his convoy was ambushed by suspected Boko Haram terrorists....