Author: Kwara Reporters

Power distribution companies in Nigeria are currently being unbundled along state lines due to their large sizes which often result in inefficiency and ineffectiveness, the Federal Government declared on Monday.It stated that the privatisation of the firms would not be reversed, but stressed that the Discos would be broken into more efficient structures along state lines so as to be able to deliver on their mandates.This came as the Federal Government also ordered the sale of Discos that have been taken over by banks and the Assets Management Corporation from its original investors/owners.Currently, four Discos are under the management of…

The Federal Government on Thursday initiated sporadic enforcement raids at multiple supermarkets and markets within the Federal Capital Territory to ensure adherence to price display and quantity regulations, aiming to reduce the cost of food commodities nationwide.It also said it would continue unannounced inspections at super and open markets in Lagos, Port Harcourt, Kaduna, and Ibadan in the coming weeks to probe the abnormal price surges and take firm measures against any companies caught engaging in unfair market practices like price manipulation, excessive pricing, or cartel formation.The Executive Secretary of The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, Dr. Adamu Abdullahi,…

The Attorney General of the Federation, AGF, and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, has faulted Governor Usman Ododo of Kogi State for obstructing the arrest of his predecessor, Yahaya Bello, by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC.Fagbemi said it’s “insufferably disquieting” for Ododo to obstruct EFCC from arresting Bello.On Wednesday, operatives of EFCC had stormed Bello’s residence in Abuja in an attempt to arrest him over an ongoing fraud investigation.But Bello was reportedly smuggled out of his residence by Ododo to evade arrest by the anti-graft agency.Reacting, Fagbemi said EFCC should not be obstructed from carrying out…

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has directed all Computer-Based Test (CBT) centre owners to arrest any parent found near any of their facilities during the 2024 UTME exercise.The order was given by the Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, Prof. Isaq Oloyede, during a virtual meeting he had on Wednesday with operators and owners of the CBT centres.In a statement by the spokesman of JAMB, Dr Fabian Benjamin, the step is to prevent some parents from intruding into the conduct of the exam.Also, candidates of parents found to breach the directive and intrude would also…

The Federal Government through its Ministry of Petroleum Resources and the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited have stated that the various claims by different individuals and groups on the alleged return of subsidy on Premium Motor Spirit, popularly called petrol, were wrong.The government also challenged those who make this argument to provide evidence to justify their allegations, stressing that since President Bola Tinubu had declared the end of subsidy on petrol, the situation remains so.The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Heineken Lokpobiri, stressed that fuel subsidy was a sensitive issue, but noted that the government had made its…

….Unveils Vision for Ikorodu in Chairmanship 2025 BidIn an inspiring move, Aarebirin Hon. Princess Dr. Folashade Olabanji-Oba recently visited the revered Ayangburen of Ikorodu Kingdom, HRM Oba Kabiru Adewale Shotobi, to seek his blessings and formally declare her intention to run for the position of Executive Chairmanship in the upcoming 2025 Ikorodu Local Government Council elections.Surrounded by a dedicated team of supporters, family, and the Oba Ayangburen in council, Aarebirin Hon. Princess Dr. Folashade Olabanji-Oba received a warm reception at the royal palace, reflecting the immense support she enjoys from the people of Ikorodu. During her visit, she expressed deep…

The details of President Bola Tinubu’s meeting with leaders of Yoruba socio-political Organisation, Afenifere, have emerged.He met with the delegation, led by the leader of Afenifere, Pa Reuben Fasoranti, Oba Olu Falae, at the State House in Abuja on Wednesday.The Nigerian leader declared that he is committed to the unity of Nigeria and constitutional democracy.The declaration by Tinubu came days after Yoruba Nation agitators, dressed in military camouflage and armed with guns, stormed the Oyo State Government Secretariat, attempting to hoist the Yoruba Nation flag on the premises of the Oyo State House of Assembly.The Yoruba Nation promoters are seeking…

President Bola Tinubu has ordered the ministry of education to include graduates of the National Open University (NOUN) in the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) scheme.The president gave the directive during his presentation at the varsity’s 13th convocation ceremony on April 13 at the university’s convocation arena in Jabi, Abuja.Speaking on behalf of Tinubu, Biodun Saliu, the deputy executive secretary of the National Universities Commission (NUC), also said the president resolved the longstanding admittance of NOUN Law graduates to participate in Law School in the country for equal opportunities.“With the changing demographics of our great nation, the government has recognised the importance…

President Bola Tinubu says criminals who seek to challenge Nigeria’s sovereignty “will have themselves to blame”. In a statement on Wednesday, Ajuri Ngelale, the presidential spokesperson, said Tinubu spoke when he hosted leaders of the Afenifere, the Yoruba socio-cultural organisation, in Abuja.Tinubu warned that those who threaten the sovereignty of Nigeria would pay a “heavy price.”He highlighted the progress made so far in safeguarding the country’s territory and sovereignty, noting the significant decline in the threat posed by terrorism.‘’I am irrevocably committed to the unity of Nigeria and constitutional democracy. Constitutional democracy is reflected greatly here since we assumed office,” the…

Oyo State Government, on Wednesday, demolished the building where the Yoruba Nation agitators led by Modupe Onitiri-Abiola are operating from in Ibadan, the state capital.PUNCH Online reports that some masked persons, who invaded the state secretariat, Agodi, Ibadan, on Saturday morning, were arrested by the joint security personnel who were drafted to demobilise them.The building was said to be located on Toye Oyesola Street in the Ibadan South West Local Government Area of the state.When PUNCH correspondent contacted the Special Adviser to the Governor on Security Matters, CP Fatai Owoseni (retd.), on the telephone, he confirmed the demolition but declined…