FCCPC laments hardship faced by consumers, moves to stop Discos from estimated billings
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has lamented the level of hardship imposed on consumers via the economic crisis bedeviling the nation, saying “things have not been easy for Nigerians.” The FCCPC Executive Vice Chairman (EVC), Babatunde Irukera,…
Kaduna-Abuja train: Govt colluding with bandits – Nigerians raise concerns
The Nigerian Government has been accused of colluding with bandits following the recent attacks on the Kaduna International Airport and a rail line in the State. Deji Adeyanju, the convener of Concerned Nigerians, said President Muhammadu Buhari, Vice President Yemi…
$418m Paris Refund: Governors appeal judgment
The Governors of the 36 States of the federation have appealed the Federal High Court judgment which dismissed their suit challenging the planned deduction of $418 million from the Federation Account. The money is meant to settle debts owed consultants…
Kaduna train attack: Buhari-led APC govt has collapsed – PDP
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), on Wednesday, said the successful ambush of the train on the Abuja-Kaduna service by terrorists, who killed many Nigerians, abducted scores of others, in an operation that lasted for over an hour, confirms its stand…
Apugo Pledges Support for Ohuhu People, Ikwuano for Senate, Cautions PDP Against Unfair Treatment
The member representing Umuahia East State Constituency in Abia State House of Assembly, Hon Chukwudi Apugo is cautioning the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, Abia State chapter to be fair in dealing with issues surrounding their choice of candidates in the…
Names of 398 passengers on bombed Abuja-Kaduna train [Full list]
Names of 398 victims, who boarded the ill-fated Abuja-Kaduna train, have emerged. Recalled that on Monday night, some gunmen suspected to be terrorists bombed the Abuja-Kaduna train between Katari and Rigina axis, leaving hundreds of passengers dead in the attack….
Nigerian Newspapers: 10 things you need to know this Wednesday morning
Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Nigerian Newspapers: 1. Several passengers, who boarded the train that was attacked on Monday night, are yet to be accounted for, according to the Kaduna State government. In the latest update on the…
Birds of the same feather and a unity list of corruption
IN the end, the convention of the All Progressives Congress, APC, and the election of its officers into various positions of the party was hinged on a so-called Unity List that may yet turn out to be a document of…
Rage of Nigeria’s ‘wind-assisted’ terrorists
MANY Nigerians became familiar with the term “wind assistance” when we were still big in athletics. What it simply means is that an athlete who runs in the direction of a strong wind is likely to be helped to improve…
UBEC: 50% of schools in Nigeria lack furniture
ABUJA–THE Universal Basic Education Commission, UBEC, has said 50 percent of schools in Nigeria lack basic furniture. Executive Secretary of the commission,Hamid Bobboyi,who said this, Tuesday,in Abuja, regretted that basic education “pupils sit on the floor to take lessons.” Açcording…