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November 11, 2024 Governor Umo Eno to Pay “Enomber” Salary to Akwa Ibom Workers

Governor Umo Eno to Pay “Enomber” Salary to Akwa Ibom Workers

As part of his commitment to the welfare of public workers in the State, Governor UMO ENO has announced that the 13th month salary, popularly known as Eno-Mber will be paid next month to bring a more joyful Yuletide to civil servants in the state.

The Governor made this announcement yesterday, during a church service at the Eternity Mission International Church in Uyo.

The 13th month salary, which the Governor started paying last year, was hugely popular amongst the State’s Civil Servants and the announcement of the planned payment again this year is expected to be massively received by the workers.

Governor ENO, also at the occasion announced that the payment of the 80,000 naira minimum wage to all public servants will commence shortly after completion of the ongoing proper verification exercise.

November 9, 2024 Inspector General Of Police Condemns Spate of Extortion by Men of the Force

Inspector General Of Police Condemns Spate of Extortion by Men of the Force

The Inspector General of Police, KAYODE EGBETOKUN, has condemned the spate of extortion allegations against some officers of the force in various areas across the country.

He specifically referenced a recent case involving officers from the Zone 16 Zonal Headquarters in Yenagoa, the capital of Bayelsa State, where officers identified as ASP EMMANUEL UBONG, Inspector NSE OKON, Inspector ADIEWERE COLLINS, and Inspector KUROMARE MARINE were accused of extorting the sum of tennaira million from some youths.

In a statement issued by the Force Spokesperson, MUYIWA ADEJOBI, the money had been recovered through the efforts of the new Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of Zone 16. The officers have been detained and subjected to an orderly room trial.

November 9, 2024 Minister of Power Orders TCN and Relevant Agencies to Look Into Incessant Grid Collapse

Minister of Power Orders TCN and Relevant Agencies to Look Into Incessant Grid Collapse

The Minister for Power, Chief ADEBAYO ADELABU has ordered the Transition Company of Nigeria (TCN) and all other relevant agencies of the ministry to begin the immediate implementation of the recommendations of the inter-agency committee, set up to address the incessant grid collapses in the power sector.

The Minister’s matching order came as the transmission company reported that the national grid experienced a disturbance at approximatelyon Thursday, November 7, 2024, which was caused by a sudden rise in frequency from 50.33hertz to 51.44hertz.

A statement from the Special Adviser to the Minister on Strategic Communications, BOLAJI TUNJI, stressed the importance of swiftly acting on the committee’s recommendations, which were submitted on November 6, 2024. The recommendations are aimed at providing long-term solutions to the recurring power grid collapses.

The committee identified poor maintenance, ageing equipment, and high voltage levels exceeding equipment capacity as key factors contributing to recent grid failures, including blackouts on October 14 and 19, 2024.

November 8, 2024 NNPCL Denies Dealing in Adulterated Petrol

NNPCL Denies Dealing in Adulterated Petrol

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has said that it does not deal with adulterated petrol.

NNPCL Chief Corporate Communications Officer, OLUFEMI SONEYE, disclosed this in a statement he released to newsmen last night.

SONEYE also rejected a viral video showing a customer claiming to have bought adulterated fuel from an NNPC Retail outlet at Keffi Flyover in Nasarawa State.

The NNPCL has been entangled in controversies lately, arising from the increase in the price of petrol and the kick off of operations by the Dangote refinery.

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