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April 12, 2025 Federal Government Dismisses Claims of Bias in Appointments

Federal Government Dismisses Claims of Bias in Appointments

The Federal Government has dismissed allegations of bias in the composition of federal appointments.

 

The government stated this to counter the narrative about President BOLA TINUBU’s alleged unequal appointments, which was brought to the public by the Senator representing Borno South, ALI NDUME.

 

Denying NDUME’s accusation in a statement issued by SEGUN IMOHIOSEN, the Director of Information and Public Relations for Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator GEORGE AKUME, the government described such allegations as unfounded and misleading.

 

The government stated that all appointments are made in strict accordance with the federal character principle as outlined in Section 14 of the 1999 Constitution (as amended). It also emphasised President BOLA TINUBU’s dedication to promoting national unity and fairness in governance.

April 11, 2025 Women Protest Against Emergency Rule in Rivers.

Women Protest Against Emergency Rule in Rivers.

In neighbouring Rivers State, Women in the State have staged a protest against the declaration of a state of emergency in the state, describing President BOLA TINUBU’s decision as a politically motivated move aimed at undermining democracy.

The women, led by NANCY CHIDI NWANKWO, opposed the emergency rule, arguing that the situation in the state did not pose any genuine threat to national security.

They are demanding the immediate restoration of all democratic institutions in Rivers State, including the reinstatement of the elected governor, SIMINALAYI FUBARA.

The group also appealed to respected Nigerians, including former presidents and diplomats, to intervene and urge President BOLA TINUBU to reverse what they termed a grave injustice.The women reaffirmed their commitment to peaceful resistance, vowing to continue their stand in defense of freedom, justice and self-determination.

April 10, 2025 Nigeria to Play the Unity Cup, as Chelle Offers Chance to New Players

Nigeria to Play the Unity Cup, as Chelle Offers Chance to New Players

The Super Eagles head coach, ERIC CHELLE has said that the Unity Cup will provide him the opportunity to beef up his team with new players.

The Super Eagles of Nigeria, Black Stars of Ghana, Reggae Boys of Jamaica and Soca Warriors of Trinidad and Tobago will compete in the 2025 edition of the competition.

CHELLE kept faith with majority of the regular stars for the last month’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe.

 The Malian declared that he will call up new players to strengthen the team.

The Unity Cup will run from May 27 to May 31, 2025.

All the matches will be played at Brentford’sGtech Community Stadium in London.

April 10, 2025 NERC Fines DisCos Over Non-Compliance With Meterring Rules

NERC Fines DisCos Over Non-Compliance With Meterring Rules

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has fined Abuja, Eko, Enugu, Ikeja, Jos, Kaduna, Kano, and Yola Electricity Distribution Companies the sum of 628 million naira for non-compliance with the capping of estimated billing for unmetered customers.

 

The commission conveyed the sanction in a release today.

 

It explained that the action was a sequel to a review of billing practices between July and September 2024, which revealed that the affected DisCos failed to adhere to monthly energy caps issued by NERC.

 

NERC also said that the fines represent five percent of the gross overbilling during the period under review.

 

Besides, NERC also mandated the affected DisCos to provide credit adjustments to all overbilled customers by May 15, 2025, coinciding with the end of the April billing cycle.

 

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