Gov. Nasir Idris of Kebbi State, on Thursday inaugurated the 10th Kebbi State Assembly at the legislative chambers in Birnin Kebbi. Idris, represented by the Clerk of the assembly, Alhaji Sulaiman Shamaki, cited Section 105 sub-section 3 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 as amended. “The section confers on the Governor the powers to dissolve the previous assembly (in this case the 9th) and simultaneously proclaim the 10th which will begin by electing principal officers of the house. “My duty this morning is to officially dissolve the 9th Assembly and inaugurate the 10th Assembly so that…
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Eko Electricity Distribution Company Plc (EKEDC) has warned its customers to desist from vandalising and tampering with its equipment or face five to seven years imprisonment. Dr Tinuade Sanda, the Chief Executive Officer (EKEDC), made the appeal during a customer engagement forum organised by the company on Thursday in Lagos. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that customers at the forum were drawn from Orile District areas including Surulere, Aguda, Coker, Orile, Ikate, Animashaun, Eric more and Doyin zones. Sanda, who was represented by Mrs Rekhiat Momoh, the company’s Chief Commercial Officer, said that the town hall became necessary…
The Edo House of Assembly on Thursday passed four bills and confirmed 15 civil commissioners at its valedictory session marking the end of the state seventh assembly in Benin. The bills are a bill for a law to make provision for the emolument of elected political officers and public officers 2023, a bill for a law to provide for the pension rights of the governor and the deputy governor 2023. Others are a bill for a law to provide for sanitation, pollution and waste management and a bill to establish the unified local government agency. The house also amended and…
There was panic at the Anambra State House of Assembly as four armed men, suspected to be operatives of the Directorate of Security Services (DSS), tried to whisk away member-elect for Nnewi North constituency, Mr Onyekachukwu Ike. The armed men drove into the Assembly complex in three vehicles and grabbed the member-elect after he participated in a valedictory thanksgiving mass for the seventh Assembly. They forced the member-elect into their vehicle and were trying to drive out of the Assembly complex when security personnel quickly locked the exit gate. The Acting Clerk of the Assembly, Mrs Esther Aneto, and other…
Gov. Umaru Bago of Niger, on Thursday inspected the site of a police station demolished by the state government in Chanchaga, Minna. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the governor had on May 29, during his inaugural speech, announced that the police station was built on major water pipeline disrupting supply of water in Minna metropolis. Bago, who was represented by his deputy, Mr Yakubu Garba, said the structure was disrupting adequate water supply to residents, adding that there was the need to demolish the structure to pave way for free water supply. He noted that demolishing the…
Police in Gombe State have arrested a 30-year-old suspect for allegedly stealing 21 heads of cattle near Bajoga in Funakaye Local Government Area of the state. Police spokesman in the state, ASP Mahid Abubakar paraded the suspect and a suspected rapist on Thursday at Bajoga Police Divisional Headquarters, Funakaye Local Government Area of Gombe State. He said the suspected rustler was arrested following a report made to the police by the owner of the cattle, 75-year-old Jauro Ahmadu, on Tuesday. “On Tuesday, Ahmadu of Shuwari village near Bajoga in Funakaye Local Government Area reported the crime to the Bajoga police…
The Anambra State House of Assembly on Thursday held a valedictory session to wind down the seventh Assembly, saying it passed 50 Bills and lost two members in four years. Dr Uche Okafor, Speaker of the House, during his speech at the final plenary, said that the Bills were people-oriented and had brought about remarkable legislative improvement and service delivery in the state. Okafor, however, paid a special tribute to the two members who lost their lives in active service – Dr Okechukwu Okoye and Dr Nnamdi Okafor, who represented Aguata Constituency l and Awka South Constituency l, respectively. He…
The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has announced his first appointments since his inauguration for a second term in office. The governor re-appointed his former Chief of Staff, Mr. Tayo Ayinde, and Deputy Chief of Staff, Gboyega Soyannwo, to their former roles. Sanwo-Olu also appointed Bimbo Salu-Hundeyin as the Secretary to the State Government. Details later…(PUNCH)
Britain’s financial regulator on Thursday tightened rules over the promotion and selling of cryptocurrency as it seeks to protect consumers. The Financial Conduct Authority unveiled a package of measures for the industry, which has long faced criticism over the lack of oversight — and promises of high returns in a volatile marketplace. Under the new rules, companies promoting crypto products or services in Britain must from October give a “clear warning” that customers could lose money in “high-risk” investments.Marketing firms must also introduce a cooling-off period for first-time crypto investors. And the watchdog will also ban “refer a friend” bonuses…
David Moyes handed his Europa Conference League winners’ medal to his father after ending West Ham United’s 43-year wait for a trophy. Jarrod Bowen’s dramatic last-minute goal sank Fiorentina 2-1 on a historic and emotional night in Prague. Victory helped the Hammers to secure a first piece of silverware since 1980’s FA Cup, and a first European trophy since 1965, Moyes’ dad, 87-year-old David Snr, has been on every step of West Ham’s European tour and joined his son on the pitch after the final whistle. “He was the first one, I thought I should get it round his neck,”…