January 2021

FG directs reversal of electricity tariff adjustment

The Minister of Power, Mr Saleh Mamman, has directed the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) to inform all Electricity Distribution Companies (DISCOs) to revert to tariffs that were applicable in Dec. 2020. Mr Aaron Artimas, Senior Special Adviser, Media and…

Man, 30, in court over alleged extortion

A 30-year-old man, Abdul Salisu, on Thursday appeared before a Gwagwalada Magistrates’ Court over alleged extortion. The police charged Salisu, who resides at Angwan Gwari, Gwagwalada, FCT with a one count of extortion. The Prosecution Counsel, Mayowa Adefioye, told the…

Court remands man over alleged possession of firearms

An Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court on Thursday ordered the remand of a man, Olugbenga Ojoomo, 46, in Kirikiri Correctional Centre for allegedly being in possession of four pistols, AK 47 riffles and 5,200 live ammunition. Magistrate J.A. Adegun, gave the…