The Federal Government has negotiated the cost of the Iddo Bridge rehabilitation from an initial N27bn to N17bn. The Minister of Works, Sen. Dave Umahi, made this known to journalists during an inspection of the bridge on Friday in Lagos. He said, “Julius Berger quoted, I think, ...
Read More »“It’s over: Trump cuts ties with Musk, threatens ‘serious consequences’
Donald Trump said on Saturday that his relationship with his billionaire donor Elon Musk is over and warned there would be “serious consequences” if Musk funds U.S. Democrats running against Republicans who vote for the president’s sweeping tax and spending bill. In a telephone interview with NBC ...
Read More »Adeleke urges S’West to embrace renewable energy
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has called for the adoption of renewable energy sources to provide electricity across the six states of Nigeria’s South-West region. Represented by his deputy, Mr Kola Adewusi, Adeleke made the remarks in Osogbo on Tuesday while officially opening the South-West Post-Conference Stakeholders’ Roundtable ...
Read More »Enugu orders disco to refund 20,000 customers for over-billing
The Enugu State Electricity Regulatory Commission has directed MainPower Electricity Distribution Company to refund over 20,000 customers who were overbilled in April 2025. In a statement signed and released by EERC Chairman, Chijioke Okonkwo, and the Commissioner in charge of Market Operations, Reuben Okoye on Monday, the commission said ...
Read More »Adron Homes Launches Grand Ileya Promo with Massive Discounts, Star Appearances & Festive Gifts
Adron Homes Launches Grand Ileya Promo with Massive Discounts, Star Appearances & Festive Gift As the Ileya (Sallah) season approaches, Adron Homes, Nigeria’s leading real estate company, is again giving Nigerians a reason to celebrate beyond the festivities with the launch of its highly anticipated ILEYA/SALLAH PROMO! ...
Read More »Reps seek reintegration plan for IDPs nationwide
The House of Representatives on Wednesday called on relevant agencies of the Federal Government to carry out a reintegration plan for Internally Displaced Persons across the country. The decision of the House was sequel to the adoption of a motion on notice during Wednesday’s plenary, sponsored by the ...
Read More »Ground rent hike is coming, says Wike
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has revealed that his administration is considering an increase in ground rent payments, while describing the refusal to pay ground rent and other taxes as his greatest challenge in office. The PUNCH reports that the FCT administration began sealing ...
Read More »Emefiele appeals final forfeiture order of 753 housing units estate
Former Central Bank of Nigeria Governor, Godwin Emefiele, has petitioned the Court of Appeal in Abuja to overturn a judgment granting the government full control of a substantial estate in Abuja comprising 753 housing units. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission had earlier obtained a court order to ...
Read More »Gateway Games: Participants stranded as Ogun athletes protest unpaid allowances
Athletes representing hosts Ogun State at the 22nd National Sports Festival on Wednesday, left other athletes and officials stranded at the Games Village at Babcock University, as they protested the non-payment of their allowances with two days to the end of the Gateway Games 2024, PUNCH Online reports. ...
Read More »LagRide drivers lament app failures, poor services
The Amalgamated Union of App-Based Transporters of Nigeria has decried the non-fulfilment of commitments by LagRide and Choice International Group Motors Ltd. The Public Relations Officer, AUATON, Lagos Chapter, Steven Iwindoye, said this in a statement on Tuesday in Lagos. Iwindoye said that after undergoing a mandatory four-day ...
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