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  Energy sector leaders have been discussing how Nigerian states can develop commercially viable electricity markets, following the reforms introduced by the 2023 Electricity Act.   The experts convened in Abuja for Nextier’s 105th Power Dialogue, hosted by The Electricity Hub and titled “State Electricity Markets: Unlocking Commercial Viability,” which ...

  The Anambra State Police Command has arrested one suspect in Awka, the state capital, after an exchange of gunfire with security operatives, amidst the kicking off of the annual ‘Imoka cultural festival’ in the city.   In a press statement released on Tuesday, the spokesman for the state Police ...

  The Nigerian Bar Association has condemned the proposed compulsory voting bill under consideration by the House of Representatives, describing it as unconstitutional and draconian.   In a statement signed by its President, Afam Osigwe (SAN), on Tuesday, the NBA emphasised that citizens cannot be punished for choosing to abstain ...

  Former National Secretary of the defunct Social Democratic Party and former Governor of Jigawa State, Sule Lamido, has revealed that he and the late former Governor of Kano State, Abubakar Rimi, rejected a N160 million bribe from late Abba Kyari intended to secure their support for Olusegun Obasanjo’s vice ...

  Katsina State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Abubakar Sadiq, has confirmed that no fewer than five people have been reportedly killed by bandits in Saturday’s attack.   DSP Abubakar, while confirming the attack on Gobirawa Community of Dutsinma Local Government Area of Katsina State on Tuesday, said the hoodlums ...

  Nigerian music star David Adeleke, aka Davido has responded to a controversial social media post that criticised his association with the Igbo community, declaring that he shares Igbo heritage himself.   The post, made by user @Yakbel on X on Tuesday, cautioned the singer against maintaining close ties with ...

  The National Secretary of the defunct Social Democratic Party and ex-Governor of Jigawa State, Sule Lamido, revealed that he directly asked former Head of State, General Ibrahim Babangida (retd), to step down during the June 12 crisis after the annulment of the 1993 presidential election won by MKO Abiola. ...

  The Catholic Diocese of Awka, Anambra State has expressed its deep sadness over the passing of one of its priests, Reverend Father Anthony Udogu, who died in the early hours of Monday, while playing lawn tennis.   The deceased, until his death was the Parish Priest of St. Francis ...

  The Emir of Daura in Katsina State, Alhaji Faruq Faruq has dethroned Iliya Mantau, the Village Head of Mantau in Yarmaulu, Baure Local Government Area of Katsina State, over allegations of involvement in the kidnapping and rape of a woman in the community.   The Emir announced this on ...

  The Enugu State Police Command, on Tuesday, announced the rescue of 28 kidnapped victims and arrested 10 suspects in multiple coordinated operations.   The Commissioner of Police, Mamman Giwa, in a statement through the Command’s spokesman, SP Daniel Ndukwe, said the operations were part of sustained efforts to rid ...