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JUST IN: “We have old infrastructure; national grid over 50 years old,” says Power Minister
By Kunle Sanni The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, attributed recurring grid collapses in Nigeria to outdated infrastructure that has been in place for over five decades. Adelabu made this statement on Monday while briefing reporters at the State House after a meeting with President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. “The truth is, we have old infrastructure,”…
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BREAKING: Shiroro Power Transmission – No billing for those affected by blackouts — Adelabu
By Kunle Sanni The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has announced that those affected by the prolonged outages, which left parts of Kano and Kaduna in darkness for several weeks, will not be required to pay any charges or bills for that period. Adelabu made this statement in response to the recent blackout issues primarily impacting northern regions of the…
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Kebbi celebrates launch of Sokoto-Badagry Superhighway project
Construction has begun on Section II, Phase 2A of the 1,068-kilometer Sokoto-Badagry Superhighway, inaugurated by Kebbi State Governor, Nasir Idris, on behalf of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The project, launched by Minister of Works, Senator Nweze David Umahi, aims to catalyze economic growth across Nigeria’s North-West and beyond. Minister Umahi praised the administration’s commitment to the ambitious project, describing it…
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NLC drags IMF over fuel subsidy removal denial
The Nigeria Labour Congress has criticised the International Monetary Fund for its denial of being responsible for advising the Nigerian government to remove subsidies on petrol. President Bola Tinubu’s removal of subsidies in May 2023 has resulted in the rise of Premium Motor Spirit from N175 per litre to between N1000 N1, 100 N1, 200 in Lagos and its environs,…
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RMAFC applauds Tinubu’s cost-cutting measures, urges states to do same
By Kunle Sanni Nigeria’s Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) has commended President Bola Tinubu’s recent directive to reduce the size of official convoys for ministers and chief executives, describing it as a crucial step in lowering governance costs. In a statement on Saturday, RMAFC Chairman Dr. Muhammad Shehu Bello urged state governments to adopt similar cost-cutting measures, emphasizing…
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Bagudu, Umahi, Idris laud Tinubu on Sokoto-Badagry superhighway
Senator Abubakar Bagudu, Minister of Budget and Economic Planning; his Works counterpart, Senator Dave Umahi; and Governor of Kebbi State, Dr Nasir Idris, have praised President Bola Tinubu for prioritising the construction of the 1,068 Sokoto-Badagry Superhighway. They spoke separately over the weekend during the inauguration of the Kebbi State section of the superhighway in Gulumbe. They said the project…
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Lawmakers criticize Works Minister over poor road conditions in Nigeria
By Kunle Sanni The House of Representatives Committee on the Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA) has issued strong criticism of Nigeria’s Minister of Works, David Umahi, over the deteriorating state of roads across the country. In a widely circulated video on social media, Committee Chairman Remi Oseni voiced his dissatisfaction with Umahi’s approach, accusing the minister of misdirecting his efforts.…
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Nigeria calls for action on climate, democracy at CHOGM 2024
By Kunle Sanni Nigeria has urged the Commonwealth community to adopt swift, collaborative measures to counter the adverse effects of climate change, framing it as a global emergency requiring immediate intervention. The call came as Nigerian representatives outlined the nation’s climate priorities, alongside a renewed commitment to democracy and civil rights, during the recent Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM)…
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Guardian’s big story, misleading, coup baiting – IMPI
The Independent Media and Policy Initiative (IMPI) has described a recent publication by the Guardian as an unprofessional job that is not grounded in logic and fact. The policy think tank said in a statement signed by its Chairman, Dr Niyi Akinsiju that the write up titled ‘Calls for military intervention: misery,harsh policies driving Nigerians to desperate choices,’ could best…
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Presidency criticizes The Guardian’s article, says it advocates for military intervention
By Kunle Sanni Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser on Information and Strategy to President Bola Tinubu, has criticized The Guardian newspaper’s lead story from October 25, 2024, titled “Calls for Military Intervention: Misery, Harsh Policies Driving Nigerians to Desperate Choices.” In a statement released on Saturday, October 26, 2024, Onanuga accused The Guardian of promoting unrest and undermining responsible journalism by…
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