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Enugu Electricity Commission Goes Tough, Downgrades 59 Feeders Over Poor Supply

News

*Police Nab ATM Card Fraudsters, Save Them From Angry Mob By Sylvia Kodilichukwu, Enugu Enugu Electricity Regulatory Commission (EERC) has announced the downgrade of 59 feeders under the franchise of MainPower Electricity Distribution Company Limited. MainPower is a subsidiary of Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC), which services customers in Enugu State. EERC attributed the action to MainPower’s failure to meet the threshold of minimum hours of power availability, especially for Band A customers, despite charging them Band A tariff. It could be recalled that the Nigeria Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) on 1 November, 2020 categorized electricity users into bands. It…

May

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2026

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Makinde Runs For President In 2027 In Alliance With APM

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*It's Political 419, Wike Claims By Stephen Gbadamosi, Ibadan Oyo State governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, has thrown his hat in the ring for a shot at the presidency in 2027 on the ticket of Allied People's Movement (APM). He belongs to a faction of People's Democratic Party (PDP) which is in an alliance with APM. The two opposition parties signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, today. Seyi Bamidele signed the MoU on behalf of the PDP, while Oladele Oyadeji signed for APM. Governor Makinde and the National Chairman of APM, Yusuf Dantalle, also signed…

May

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2026

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Xabi Alonso Tops List For Next Chelsea Manager, Players Back Him As Talks Progress

Sports

*Club Will Bow, Hand Him Big Say In Signings *With Wide Network, He Could Attract World-Class Players By Jacob Steinberg & David Hytner Chelsea’s players believe Xabi Alonso is the ideal candidate to become their next head coach. Talks with Alonso’s camp are moving in the right direction and the feeling in the dressing room is that the former Real Madrid and Bayer Leverkusen manager is the man for the job, to get the team back on track. No agreement is in place and Chelsea are keeping an open mind as they work to appoint a successor to Liam Rosenior,…

May

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2026

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Warri NUJ Seeks Partnership With Manroy Global Services

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By Emmanuel Ogoigbe, Warri The Warri Correspondents’ Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has sought a strategic partnership with a reputable firm , Manroy Global Services Limited, to boost capacity building, welfare and productivity of members. During a visit to the firm, the chapel delegation, led by its Chairman, Comrade Akpokona Omafuaire, said it was part of activities to introduce the newly elected executive to key stakeholders and organisations. Omafuaire explained that the chapel's current leadership emerged after an election held on 16 March,n2026, adding that the visit became necessary to deepen collaboration with organisations willing to support…

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2026

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Boost For Safer Water As Abuja Chapter Of Nigeria Association Of Hydrogeologists Elects Dan-Hassan Chairman

Feature

Nigeria's bid to ensure safer water for the citizenry moved several rungs up with the election of Dr. Mohammed Ali Dan-Hassan as Chairman, Abuja chapter of Nigerian Association of Hydrogeologists. People&Politics notes that a hydrogeologist, who is a specialized earth scientist, impacts lives through mapping aquifers, locating water sources, managing contamination, and ensuring safe water supplies for human and environmental use. The paper further notes that access to safe water has been a major developmental hindrance in Nigeria. According to a health and safe water accountability site, nigeriahealthwatch, visited by the paper, only about 30% to 32% of Nigerians "have…

May

14

2026

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Presidency Disputes Obi’s One Term Promise, As Political Analyst Picks Holes In Tinubu’s Assertion

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*'Has Tinubu himself being in one party since 1999 when the vehicle of Alliance for Democracy (AD) brought him to office as Lagos governor? Is his present party, the All Progressives Congress, same as AD?' *Ardo Claims He Warned Obi, Kwankwaso Not To Join NDC By our reporters Allegedly targeting Northern voters ahead 2027, the Presidency has criticized the credibility of Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential aspirant, Peter Obi, who has vowed to serve only one term, if voted into office next year. Obi had repeatedly publicly said he intends to stay in office for one term (2027-2031) to serve…

May

13

2026

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FG Moves To Establish National Environmental Health Development Agency

Health

By Sani Bala Karo The environmental health profession in the country is set to witness a historic transformation following ongoing legislative efforts to establish the National Environmental Health Development Agency (NEHDA), a landmark initiative strongly aligned with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Tinubu. This was disclosed by the Registrar/CEO of the Environmental Health Council of Nigeria (EHCON), Sanitarian Dr. Yakubu Baba Mohammad, during a strategic engagement with the National Executive Council (NEC) of the Environmental Health and Public Health Practitioners Association of Nigeria (EPHPAN) in his office in Abuja. According to the registrar, the bill seeking the establishment…

May

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2026

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Enugu Fire Service Counsels Public On What To Do During Tanker Accidents

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By Sylvia Kodilichukwu, Enugu Apparently peeved by the spate of petroleum products tanker accidents in the South-East state, Enugu State Fire Service has urged motorists to quickly alert emergency responders through dedicated phone numbers when such mishaps occur on major roads. It gave the emergency numbers as 08080304303, 122 and 112 for immediate reporting of tanker crashes, fires or related emergencies. Director of the service, Engr. Okwudili Ohaa, gave the advice on Tuesday in Enugu while speaking with newsmen. Ohaa, who is also the state's Chief Fire Officer, stressed that accurate location details could save lives and reduce disaster risks.…

May

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2026

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UPDATE! UK Prime Minister Starmer Survives Bid To Oust Him From Office… For Now

Foreign

*Given Lifeline After Health Secretary Streeting's Challenge Fails To Materialize Keir Starmer was increasingly confident that he had seen off the immediate threat to his job on Tuesday after a challenge from Health Secretary Wes Streeting failed to materialise despite several of the latter's allies quitting the government. Downing Street insiders suggested that the Health Secretary did not yet have the required support from the 81 MPs he needed to formally launch a leadership bid after Starmer issued a “put up or shut up” ultimatum to his cabinet. Streeting was due to hold talks with Starmer on Wednesday, at which…

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2026

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Alia Felicitates Tor Tiv On Monarch’s 70th Birthday Anniversary

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By Sam Tyav, Makurdi Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia, has sent hearty felicitations to the Tor Tiv and Chairman, Benue State Traditional Council, His Royal Majesty, Professor James Ayatse, on the occasion of his 70th birthday anniversary. A statement by the Chief Press Secretary (CPS) to the Governor, Tersoo Kula, said the letter of felicitation described the revered monarch as a distinguished traditional ruler, scholar, statesman and patriot whose wisdom, courage and unwavering commitment to peace, justice and the preservation of the rich Tiv cultural heritage have continued to inspire posterity across the State and beyond. The governor, according to…