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NIMC enrols 2.3m persons in Kano State

The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), says it has so far enrolled more than 2.3 million persons in Kano State since inception of the programme in 2007. The Coordinator of NIMC in the state, Mr Illo Sarkin-Yamma, made this known…

Increase in electricity tariff ill-timed – MAN

The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN), Edo/Delta branch, has described the increase in electricity tariff by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) as ill-time’ due to the economic recession. Mr Okwara Udensi, Chairman of the branch, told the newsmen in…

FCTA urges community leaders to promote peace

The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has urged community leaders within the six Area Councils to promote peace and eschew actions capable of creating confusion among the residents. Mrs Omolola Olanipekun, the Acting Secretary of FCTA Area Councils Services Secretariat…

2 men in court over alleged self-kidnapping

Two men, Adeweye Adelusi (20) and Agboola Damilola (23), were on Wednesday arraigned before an Ado-Ekiti Chief Magistrates’ Court over alleged self-kidnapping. The defendants, who have no fixed address, are facing a two-count charge of conspiracy and self-kidnapping. The prosecutor,…

Port Harcourt DISCO denies sacking of workers in 4 states

The Port Harcourt Electricity Distribution Company (PHED) has denied the rumour that it sacked some workers from its offices in Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Cross River and Rivers states on Dec. 30. PHED’s Acting Manager, Corporate Communications, Mrs Chioma Aninwe, refuted…