Author: Akintayo Adams

The Kaduna Electricity Distribution Company has raised the tariff payable by customers on Band A feeders. This was contained in a statement titled, ‘Upward Review of Tariff for Band A Feeders’ by the company’s Head of Corporate Communication, Abdulazeez Abdullahi. “Dear esteemed customers, the Management of Kaduna Electric informs the public of an upward review in the tariff of Band A feeders from ₦206.80/kWh to ₦209.5/kWh,” the statement read. “The review is effective from 1st July 2024 and affects both prepaid and postpaid customers. “Kaduna Electric assures customers on its Band A feeders of the continued availability of 20-24hrs supply…

Nigerian singer and songwriter David Adedeji Adeleke, better known as Davido, introduced his wife, Chioma, to the renowned Fuji musician K1 De Ultimate. This was shown in a new video posted on TikTok by @batapromotiontv. In the video, Davido and his wife, Chioma, are seen chatting with the Fuji musician K1 De Ultimate. This follows their recent grand wedding attended by notable figures. Although K1 De Ultimate wasn’t present at the wedding, the new video captures Davido introducing Chioma to him. Get instant and latest news updates via Our WhatsApp Community or Google News online channel.

The Nigerian Police Force (NPF) through the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olúmúyiwá Adéjọbí, has condemned the physical assault of a yet-to-be-identified man by some police officers in a viral video. Adéjọbí made this known in made this known in a post via X. The viral video shared on social media on Tuesday, showed police officers beating a man with sticks and their bare hands on Jogunosimi Street, Alausa, Lagos. An X user who identifies as PIDCOM on X.com shared the video with the caption, “Police @PoliceNG officers from the Lagos State police command were caught on camera assaulting an…

An official of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has been found dead at his residence in the Federal Capital Territory. The deceased, name withheld, is said to have been a member of Course 5 of the anti-graft agency’s academy, and was also reported to have been a hardworking, well organized, and productive officer of the anti-graft agency. The operative reportedly battled depression and was said to have struggled with personal issues before his death. Dele Oyewale, spokesperson for the EFCC, informed journalists that the agency will investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident and offer support to the deceased’s…

Intra-African trade grew by 3.2 percent in 2023, representing 14.9 per cent of total African trade in 2023, which was an improvement over 13.6 per cent recorded in the previous year. This was stated in the African Export and Import Bank’s (Afreximbank) African Trade Report 2024 with the theme “Climate Implications of the AfCFTA Implementation.” It said: “Intra-African trade grew by 3.2 percent in 2023, slowing significantly from 10.9 per cent growth in 2022. “Still, despite slow global growth and macroeconomic challenges experienced by several countries, intra-African trade displayed remarkable resilience in 2023, accounting for about 14.9 percent of total…

Two Nigerian students, Angela Odiete and Oludolapo Olanrewaju, have been named among the top 30 students in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction Management sector in New Zealand. They also ranked among the top 10 in construction management nationwide. As a reward, they received an all-expenses-paid trip to Christchurch, New Zealand, to compete in a three-day client brief challenge. During the event, students will develop innovative solutions for industry problems, with the winners receiving a $10,000 prize. “We are excited to announce the following 30 students have been selected to compete in the 2024 edition of ArchEngBuild, says a statement by…

A heavy downpour on Wednesday inundated the Iyana-Oworo and Olopo Meji areas leading to the 3rd Mainland Bridge. The flood made the road nearly impassable, resulting in severe gridlock and discomfort for commuters. An X user who tweets anonymously as @JayNaijaTv shared a video of the flooded area with the caption, “Iyana-Oworo, Olopo meji area heading to 3rd Mainland Bridge this morning is completely flooded, causing long traffic that extends to Alapere.” Get instant and latest news updates via Our WhatsApp Community or Google News online channel.

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has expressed anger over the allocation of land meant for a bus terminal in the Central Business District, Abuja to an unnamed Politician. Wike, who made the complaint at the inauguration of the construction of Mabushi Bus Terminal, Phase I, in Abuja, described the action as a gross distortion of the Abuja Master Plan. He explained that the FCT Administration decided to build three terminals, one each in the Central Business District, Mabushi and Kugbo, to ensure a secure and convenient travel experience for commuters in the territory. “When…

Nigerian filmmaker, Patrick Doyle has claimed that the entertainment industry is under the influence of satan. The actor stated this while reacting to singer Tems’ recent BET award. Tems, a secular musician won the best gospel award at the 2024 BET Awards held on Monday, at the Peacock Theater in Downtown Los Angeles, United States. The feat has left many in shock, and has garnered reactions from stakeholders. “I feel the pain of mainstream gospel artists who feel slighted that an evidently secular musician, Tems was awarded for best gospel song,” he wrote on his Facebook page. “That said, I…

The commander of a local vigilante group identified as Felix Nwaobakata has been apprehended with two human skulls and other parts at his hideout in Omoku, headquarters of Ogba-Egbema-Ndoni Local Government Area of the state. He was arrested by men of the Rivers State Police Command. Spokesperson for the State Police Command, Grace Iringe-Koko, disclosed this in a statement issued in Port Harcourt, the state capital, on Wednesday. “The Rivers State Police Command has commenced a clampdown on the excesses of vigilante groups operating within the state. “This follows numerous complaints about the operations of the ONELGA Security and Peace…