Abridged statistics from the website of the Nigeria Electricity System Operator posted that zero mw was generated at 07.13 hours.
As at 7.15pm yesterday, power generation remained at zeromw.
Thursday, April 7, 2016
Blackout: Power Generation Down To Zero Mw In 2 Days
Abridged statistics from the website of the Nigeria Electricity System Operator posted that zero mw was generated at 07.13 hours.
As at 7.15pm yesterday, power generation remained at zeromw.
2016 Budget Will Cushion Hardship –Onu
He declared that contrary to claims in some quarters that the President Muhammadu Buhari administration was not doing anything to address economic challenges faced by the populace, government had done so much to fix the rot in the system.
NNPC Receives Seven Cargoes Of Petrol To Ease Fuel Scarcity
This is aimed at ensuring the lingering scarcity ends this week as promised by the Minister of State for Petroleum, Dr Ibe Kachikwu.
Speaking to journalist in Lagos on Tuesday, the Executive Director, Supply and Distribution, Pipeline Products and Marketing Company, Mr Justin Ezeala, said that normalcy should return following increased efforts in areas of monitoring, enforcement and product supply.
Governors Did Not Allow Jonathan Save.
Speaking to dwindling oil prices, Okonjo-Iweala said state governors did not allow Jonathan save for the rainy day, yet they are the ones complaining today.
“Some economists are very concerned for Nigeria, which could greatly suffer from the fall in oil prices. Others say the contrary, that its economy is strong enough to turn the corner. “Both are right. But one thing saddens me.
Case Closed: Putin Not on Offshore Fraudster List, Has Nothing to Add
ST. PETERSBURG (Sputnik) – Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday that he is not mentioned in the so-called Panama Papers on offshore activities, so the discussion about it is pointless.
"Your humble servant is not there, so there's nothing to talk about," Putin said at a media forum.
Musician Sergei Roldugin, listed in the Panama Papers leak, did try to run a business, but not billion-dollar business, Vladimir Putin said.
Turkish MP Accused of Terrorism for Revealing Daesh's Source of Sarin Gas
Eren Erdem, the deputy of Turkey's CHP political party, who is also an investigative journalist, now faces terrorism charges in his own country.
OMG! See shocking list of outrageous pensions of ex-Governors -
According to a Lagos Pension Law approved by former governor Bola Tinubu in 2007, a former governor will enjoy the following benefits for life: Two houses, one in Lagos and another in Abuja. (Property experts estimates such a house in Lagos to cost N500 million and Abuja N700 million.)
Others are six brand new cars replaceable every three years; furniture allowance of 300 percent of annual salary to be paid every two years, and a close to N2.5 million as pension (about N30 million pension annually).
Details Of The 2016 Budget Submitted To National Assembly
Budget details out.... Now The countdown begins...
Saraki's Trial Adjourned Due To Power Failure
When the lights went out, a pale blanket of darkness descended on the courtroom and there was intense heat. The power failure occurred while Rotimi Jacobs (SAN), counsel to the federal government, was leading a prosecution witness in evidence.
Earlier, Kanu Agabi, counsel to Saraki, had pleaded with the judge for an adjournment, but Umar said that he was ready to continue the case until 6pm on Wednesday.
Buhari To Travel To China In Mid-April
In a statement issued in Abuja on Tuesday by the China Ambassador to Nigeria, Gu Xiaojie, he said the visit would be Buhari’s first visit to China since he came to office last May.
He said President Buhari would be the first African Head of State to visit China after the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) Johannesburg Summit, which is of great importance to both China-Nigeria and China-Africa relations, and draws great attention from both countries and Africa.
The Busting Of Ayokunnu Human Abattoir In Ogun - Graphic Photos
See ayokunnu human abbattior for ma area ooo,na dis mrn they catch them oooo,help us beg AYOKUNNU make he come demolish his buildin if he no dey use am again ooo. As reported on facebook this is in the Abeokuta area, Ogun State
CCT Mistook Saraki’s Pensions For Salaries – Kwara Government
The Kwara state government has denied paying salaries to Bukola Saraki, senate president, for four years after he stepped aside as governor of the state.
Reacting to the claim of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) that the former governor was receiving salaries from the state after he left office, Isiaka Gold, secretary to the Kwara state government, said Saraki’s last salary was N291,474.00 for the month of May 2011.
"Auko Prostrated To Beg Fayose Three Times’
Immediate past Speaker of the Ekiti State House of Assembly, Hon Dele Olugbemi has disclosed how he took the embattled former Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the State, Mr Temitope Aluko to Governor Ayodele Fayose on Sunday, saying; It was a lie that Governor Fayose stage-managed the reconciliatory meeting and that himself, and Aluko prostrated for Fayose three times to beg the governor to forgive him (Aluko).
Woman Murdered At Agbor-nta In Delta State (very Very Graphic)
Look At What A Murderer Did To My Lovely Aunty (very Very Graphic)
Look at what someone did to my aunty who was coming from Asaba to her village (Agbor, delta state) for a marriage ceremony. This tragic incident happened on Friday,25th match, 2016 at Agbor-nta in Ika-south L.G.A, Agbor, Delta state. According to eye witnesses, They said my aunty was on steering when the murderer stopped her and threatened her to come out of the car else he will slaughter her which my aunty obediently did, immediately she came out of the car the murderer began to cut her with a Matchet.
Soldiers Clash With Cultists In Rivers, 4 Killed
Four persons suspected to be members of cult groups were killed by soldiers on Tuesday in Oboburu community in Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Area of Rivers State.
The cult members were said to have engaged the soldiers in a shootout that lasted for several hours, with indigenes of the community fleeing their homes to avoid being caught in the crossfire.
The cult members were said to have camped in Oboburu, which is the second largest community in Egiland, harassing and intimidating people.
The cult members were said to have engaged the soldiers in a shootout that lasted for several hours, with indigenes of the community fleeing their homes to avoid being caught in the crossfire.
The cult members were said to have camped in Oboburu, which is the second largest community in Egiland, harassing and intimidating people.
Wednesday, April 6, 2016
Egypt to Order Additional Russian President-S Defense Systems
KAZAN (Sputnik) – Russia and Egypt in April-May will sign a contract for the supply of an additional batch of the advanced President-S onboard defense systems (ODS), the general director of Concern Radio-Electronic Technologies (KRET) said Wednesday.
In mid-March, the Russian company announced the soon launch of the ODS deliveries to Egypt under the 2015 contract.
Civil Defence Operative Kills Boy In Cold Blood Over Fuel
It was a disaster for terrified residents of 21 Road in Festac Town, Lagos on Wednesday afternoon as a female Civil Defence operative on the orders of her commander, summarily executed a boy at the AP filling Station on 21,Road ,FESTAC Town.
The boy was alleged to have bought fuel in a jerry can and was going home when he was accosted by a team of Civil Defence officials who arrested him.
Witnesses said he never resisted arrest, but rather was pleading and explaining to the NSCDC personnel that the fuel was for personal use as he was not a fuel hawker.
The witness who pleaded annonymity said the boy, about 18-years-old had laid down on the road pleading with theNSCDC operatives to allow him go home as he was not a fuel hawker, but had just bought the fuel for personal use.
The witnesses said the Commander of the team who felt that the boy was resisting arrest,ordered a female official to shoot the”Bastard”,and the woman shot him.
On seeing the boy dying on the pool of his own blood, the NSCDC operatives jumped into their patrol van and sped off.
As at press time, men of Op Mesa and the Nigeria Police led by the FESTAC Police Station Divisional Police Officer(DPO) Mr Monday Agbonika were on ground ,making sure that the angry mob did not take laws into their hands.
The angry sympathisers had attempted to set the filling station and some petrol Tankers ablaze,but were prevented by the security operatives.
A senior Police officer who spoke on the condition of anonymity said the killing of the young boy was unwarranted”Why should they kill the boy.I think ,the Civil Defence corps don’t know when to use fire arms. They don’t even have regulation on fire arms usage”
The Sun.
Senators Loyal to Saraki advised him to Resign-
Vanguard gathered that the option was thrown to him at a special meeting held by a group of some loyal senators, who followed him to his Maitama residence, shortly after the end of yesterday’s trial at the court.
Dr. Ifeanyi Ubah Press Statement Towards Eliminating Fuel Queues Nationwide
This is to inform our valued customers and the general public that NNPC has brought enough fuel cargoes into the country.
Consequently, Capital Oil has commenced massive 24hours loading in a bid to meet NNPC's target of eliminating fuel queues nationwide within the next few days.
We also wish to discourage Nigerians from panic buying & hoarding while calling on everyone to stop patronizing the activities of black marketers.
Support NNPC!
Signed
for: Capital Oil and Gas Ind. Ltd.
Dr. Ifeanyi Ubah
Managing Director/CEO
Lokpobiri Not A Member Of Our Party – APC
Chief Tiwei Timipa Orunimighe, state chapter chairman of the party in Bayelsa State, made the allegation in his response to the Minister’s denial on the allegation of paying former governor of the state, Timipre Sylva, before he was nominated to take the ministerial position meant for Bayelsa State in the president Muhammadu Buhari’s cabinet.
David Mark Named In Panama Papers With UK Properties - The Nation
His former wife is also listed as owning shell accounts.
Senator Mark (Benue South), who recently won re-election into the upper chamber for the fifth time, is the latest Nigerian to be named in the secret assets leak of files belonging to Panamanian law firm Mossack Fonseca.
Peter Onyekwere-Ebigbo Elected Into World Council On Torture Victims
A Nigerian Prof. Peter Onyekwere Ebigbo, of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), has been elected to serve on the International Council for
Rehabilitation of Torture Victims in Copenhagen, Denmark. Ebigbo, who is the first black African to work on the council, will serve from 2016 to 2019.
Due to Ebigbo’s numerous contributions to education and scholarship, UNN during its 45th convocation recently upgraded the erudite scholar to the revered academic status of Professor emeritus, barely three years after his retirement.
Rehabilitation of Torture Victims in Copenhagen, Denmark. Ebigbo, who is the first black African to work on the council, will serve from 2016 to 2019.
Due to Ebigbo’s numerous contributions to education and scholarship, UNN during its 45th convocation recently upgraded the erudite scholar to the revered academic status of Professor emeritus, barely three years after his retirement.
Kids Found Dead In Ogun Church Premises
The deceased – six-year-old Isaac Ayegbo, a primary 2 pupil, and Ayomide Innocent, 4, who was in Nursery 1 – were reportedly found inside the church’s vehicle after they were declared missing on Sunday.
Customs Blames CBN’s Policies As Revenue Falls By N230bn
Ali made the disclosure during a Consultative Forum between Customs and the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) held at the Customs Training School, Ikeja, Lagos.
He attributed the shortfall to the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) policies, adding that the service pleaded for sympathetic consideration by the CBN to review the policies.
“Customs had also made progress in getting the necessary approval for clearance of a huge backlog of imports.
Imo Govt. Signs MoU For Production Of Electronics
The Imo State Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with a Chinese company to commence the production of electronics and electrical materials.
The Imo State Governor, Rochas Okorocha, recently received the Chinese delegation at the Government House in Owerri the Imo State capital.
The Imo State Governor, Rochas Okorocha, recently received the Chinese delegation at the Government House in Owerri the Imo State capital.
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