FOUR KILLED AS RESIDENTS, SECURITY OPERATIVES CLASH IN KANO OVER DEMOLITION Four people have allegedly been killed in Rimin Auzinawa, Ungogo Local Government Area of Kano State, following a violent clash with security operatives over demolition of properties. The victims were reportedly shot dead by security personnel after residents retaliated against the destruction of their buildings. Sources revealed that the …

NO 65% INCREASE IN ELECTRICITY TARIFF, BUT PRICE ADJUSTMENT – FG The Federal Government has said that it spends N200bn to subsidise electricity monthly. According to the government, this amount benefits the wealthiest 25 per cent of Nigerians rather than those who truly need assistance. The Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Energy, Olu Verheijen, stated this in a …

FRESH HURDLE FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENTS OVER CENTRAL BANK ACCOUNTS Local Governments across the country are facing a fresh hurdle in their bid to receive their monthly allocations directly from the Federation Accounts. Each of the 774 local governments is now required to furnish the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) with a comprehensive audit of its finances for two years as …

TELECOMS TARIFF HIKE: NIGERIAN GOVT IN LAST-MINUTE MOVE TO AVERT NLC SHUTDOWN There are indications that the federal government will on Monday meet with the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, to stop the planned Tuesday nationwide protest against the 50 percent telecommunications tariff hike. A reliable source familiar with the matter, who preferred anonymity, disclosed this on Monday morning, noting that …

ENEKA CLAN FIRES AT OGBAKOR IKWERRE, REAFFIRMS SUPPORT FOR MBATA AS OHANNAEZE PRESIDENT GENERAL The leadership of the Eneka Clan in the Obio-Akpor Council of Rivers State has reaffirmed its unwavering support for Senator John Azuta Mbata as the President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo worldwide. This declaration was made during a grand homecoming ceremony hosted in honour of Mbata, who …

NIGERIA POLICE FORCE IMAGE-MAKER, MUYIWA ADEJOBI, EVIL, POWER-OBSESSED – SOWORE Human rights activist, Omoyele Sowore, has described Muyiwa Adejobi, Force Public Relations Officer, Force Headquarters, Abuja, as “evil” and accused him of repeatedly attempting to have him arrested. According to Sowore, Adejobi tried to orchestrate his arrest on several occasions, but his efforts were thwarted. The 2023 presidential candidate under …

MARKETERS WITH IMPORTED FUEL FEAR LOSSES OVER DANGOTE’S PRICE SLASH The decision by the Dangote Petroleum Refinery to reduce the ex-depot price of Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) on Saturday night came at huge costs to many petroleum marketers, The PUNCH reports. Marketers who spoke to our correspondent said the sudden price reduction by the Dangote refinery must have been occasioned …

MILITANTS ATTACK NIGER REPUBLIC’S MILITARY BASE, KILL 46 SOLDIERS At least 46 soldiers of the Nigerien Defense and Security Forces (SDF) were killed in a coordinated attack by militants of the Islamic State in the Greater Sahara (EIGS) on Saturday. The assault targeted an SDF position in Iknewane, Tilia Department, near the Mali border in Niger’s Tahoua Region. Security sources …

HOW FORMER AGF OPENED MULTIPLE ACCOUNTS TO DIVERT PUBLIC FUNDS – PREMIUM TIMES A witness in the trial of former Acting Accountant General of the Federation (AGF), Chukwunyere Anamekwe Nwabuoku, has disclosed how the ex-AGF opened multiple bank accounts to divert public funds. Anamekwe is facing trial on a nine-count amended charge of money laundering to the tune of ₦868,465,000 …

NIGERIA ON HIGH ALERT AS EBOLA OUTBREAK HITS UGANDA The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has placed the country on high alert following the confirmation of an Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) outbreak in Uganda.Jide Idris, the director‐general, said this on Sunday in an interview with journalists in Abuja.EVD is a rare but severe illness caused by viruses …

HOW US-BASED NIGERIAN DOCTOR HELD FAMILY HOSTAGE BEFORE KILLING SELF Dr Ikenna ErinneLate US-based Nigerian cardiologist, Dr Ikenna ErinneA US-based Nigerian cardiologist, Dr Ikenna Erinne, reportedly held his estranged partner and their children hostage at gunpoint for three hours before taking his own life when police arrived, his father-in-law, Francis Van-Lare, has alleged. The tragic death of the 36-year-old cardiologist …

HERDSMEN ATTACK EBONYI COMMUNITY, SCORES FEARED DEAD, BUILDINGS BURNT Amegu Nkalagha community, in Ishielu local government Area of Ebonyi State came under heavy attack on Sunday morning, leading to the killing of several residents. During the attack, many buildings were burnt to ashes. The incident is believed to be a reprisal following the reported killing of cattle belonging to herdsmen …

Igbo Marginalization: Fact Or Fanciful Claim?By Chike Obidigbo Ph.D Recently, President Bola Tinubu appointed chairmen of 42 boards and parastatals of the Federal Government (FG). As has become usual with such federal appointments, the list of appointees had only few names of people from the Southeast geopolitical zone. Last month, the President ended the year 2024 with similar appointments. That …

GET READY FOR FRESH ELECTRICITY TARIFF HIKE, FG TELLS NIGERIANS The Federal Government says plans are ongoing to increase electricity tariffs “over the next few months”. It, however, said that the planned increase needed to be balanced by subsidies for less-affluent electricity users. Bloomberg quoted the Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Energy, Olu Verheijen, as giving this hint …

NIGERIANS SUFFERING DUE TO YOUR ANTI-PEOPLE POLICIES – BODE GEORGE TO TINUBU Former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Bode George, has charged President Bola Tinubu to end the suffering of Nigerians caused by his anti-people policies. Speaking on the state of the nation, George reminded Tinubu that Nigerians are hungry and angry. Addressing journalists in Lagos …