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Barely 48 hours after the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company, IBEDC, restored power to the University College Hospital (UCH) Ibadan, Oyo State, after agreeing on a payment package with the hospital’s management, IBEDC has said power may be disconnected from UCH if its terms are not met. UCH, however, urged IBEDC to give it time to source funds to clear its bills, saying it would also not be able to make payment over the weekend as demanded by the power company. In a letter addressed to IBEDC’s management, the hospital stated: “It has been noted that the hospital was reconnected…

The President of Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore, Bello Bodejo, has alleged that the Governor of Nasarawa State, Abdullahi Sule, was behind the establishment of the ethnic militia group, Kungiya Zaman Lafiya. Bodejo, who is facing terrorism charges, accused the governor of pressurising him to form the militia group. The Miyetti Allah leader was arrested by operatives of the Defence Intelligence Agency on January 23, 2024, at the group’s office in the Karu Local Government Area of Nasarawa State for allegedly unveiling a militia group and has been in custody since then. He was arraigned before Justice Inyang Ekwo of the…

Tthe Governor of Jigawa State, Umar Namadi, has taken action by suspending the Commissioner for Commerce, Aminu Kanta, on suspicion of mishandling funds designated for the Ramadan feeding program. According to reports, the development was confirmed by the Secretary to the State Government, Mr. Bala Ibrahim, during a briefing held on Friday in Dutse. Bala confirmed in a statement that this action is in line with the government’s dedication to guaranteeing financial transparency and responsible handling of public funds. “The governor directed for the suspension in a letter, conveyed by the Secretary to the Jigawa State Government. “The Commissioner was…

The General Overseer of CAC Freedom City Prophetic and Deliverance Ministry, Ilorin, Prophet Adeniyi Abiodun James, has been arrested by the Ilorin zonal command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for allegedly defrauding a member of the church to the tune of N3,980,000. The Head of Media and Publicity of the anti-graft agency, Dele Oyewale, said in a statement, that the victim, Oluwole Babarinsa, had, in a petition to the commission, alleged that Prophet James called him out during a church programme sometime in 2021 and that he had a revelation that he would travel abroad. He…

The Inspector General of Police, Olukayode Egbetokun, on Saturday approved the posting of dedicated Police Public Relations Officers, PPROs and Deputy Public Relations Officer at the Force Headquarters, Abuja. This was confirmed in a statement signed by the Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi. The statement said these appointments were meant to strengthen community engagement and strategic communication. “The newly posted officers and their respective portfolios include CSP Isuku Victor Edailokun as Deputy Force Public Relations Officer, Force Headquarters Abuja; DSP Ukandu Joshua to PPRO Ebonyi; ASP Buhari Abdullahi to PPRO Gombe; ASP John Timfon to PPRO Akwa-Ibom; and ASP Hundeyin Isaac Sewanu to PPRO…

Nigeria’s minister of power, Bayo Adelabu has landed in a fresh crisis following his recent comments about the usage of electricity in Nigeria, DAILY MONITOR reports. Bayo Adelabu, who has been described as the Minister of darkness due to the epileptic power supply experienced across the country, was heard speaking about the management culture of Nigerians while trying to justify the recent increment in electricity tariffs. Bayo Adelabu stated that Nigerians leave their freezers and AC on for days because they are not paying enough for the power they consume. “We don’t have consumption management in this…

In a commando style, an Oyo State Road Transport Management Authority (OYRTMA) officer was arrested, detained, and stripped naked by the Zone F Command of the Nigerian Immigration Service. The incident occurred while the OYRTMA officer was performing his duty and apprehended an Immigration officer for violating traffic rules while driving against the flow of traffic along Onipepeye Bridge underpass in Ibadan. According to witnesses, the Immigration officer initially agreed to follow the OYRTMA official to their office for interagency talks to resolve the matter. However, in an apparent act of retaliation, the Immigration officer diverted the route to…

  Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, is gearing up for a legal confrontation with President Bola Tinubu. According to Vanguard, El-Rufai, amid allegations labeling him a security risk, seeks to vindicate himself in court and simultaneously brace for a political showdown affecting the president’s potential re-election bid in 2027. This looming battle traces back to the Tinubu administration’s controversial decision to exclude El-Rufai from ministerial office due to alleged security concerns, a move that has sparked significant public and political discourse. El-Rufai’s recent activities, including engagements with the Social Democratic Party (SDP) and opposition figures, signal his growing alignment…

The Chief of Defense Staff, General Christopher Musa, finally cleared the lingering suspicion on who killed the Commanding Officer of the 181 Amphibious Battalion, two majors, one captain, and 13 soldiers on March 14 at Okuama community in Ughelli South Local Government Area, Delta State, on Wednesday. General Musa identified “General” Endurance Amagbein as the kingpin in an interview with the Arise News. His words: “He is actually the mastermind. He is the one who actually planned and executed with his boys. You know they have a lot of issues with cultism within the general area. And again, like…

The Executive Chairman of Oyo State Internal Revenue Service, Mr. Olufemi Awakan, has pledged the continuous relationship with the Joint Tax Board to enhance tax collection in the state.  The Chairman made the pledge while hosting the Secretary of the Joint Tax Board (SJTB), Mr. Olusegun Adesokan,who was on a familiarization visit to the Revenue Building House, Secretariat, Ibadan. Awakan appreciated the Secretary for identifying with Oyo State Internal Revenue Board, saying that their relationship will continue to get stronger every day. Earlier, the Secretary JTB, Mr.Olusegun Adesokan congratulated the Executive Chairman and Management of the OYIRS for the significant…