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A Chief Magistrate Court in Akure, the Ondo State capital, has remanded three men at a correctional centre over the alleged killing of a farmer, Sunday Ayeni, in Uba-Akoko, in the Akoko South-West Local Government Area of the state. A few weeks ago, the lifeless body of the 36-year-old farmer was found in a pool
Cross River State Governor, Bassey Otu, has sworn in 27 new permanent secretaries into the state’s civil service commission. Addressing the newly inaugurated officials at the temporary office in Calabar on Wednesday, October 3, 2024, Otu emphasized the need for heightened efficiency and productivity in the public sector and noted that the position carries significant
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Cross River State Governor, Bassey Otu, has sworn in 27 new permanent secretaries into the state’s civil service commission. Addressing the newly inaugurated officials at the temporary office in Calabar on Wednesday, October 3, 2024, Otu emphasized the need for heightened efficiency and productivity in the public sector and noted that the position carries significant
The House of Representatives has instructed its Committee on Power to swiftly probe the frequent national grid collapses and provide a report within three weeks. This is amid a motion of urgent national importance raised by Hon. Mansur Manu Soro (Bauchi, PDP) during the plenary session on Wednesday. Hon Soro, in his motion, expressed deep
Reps to probe frequent national grid collapses
The House of Representatives has instructed its Committee on Power to swiftly probe the frequent national grid collapses and provide a report within three weeks.
This is amid a motion of urgent national importance raised by Hon. Mansur Manu Soro (Bauchi, PDP) during the plenary session on Wednesday.
Hon Soro, in his motion, expressed deep concern over the persistent grid failures, which have plunged the entire country into blackout, worsening the economic challenges already faced by Nigerians.
The lawmaker stressed that a stable power supply is essential for driving economic growth and development in any nation.
He pointed out that the national grid had collapsed eight times in 2024 alone, describing the situation as alarming.
He highlighted that states in the North West and North East regions have been left in darkness due to the ongoing power sector crisis, urging the Transmission Company of Nigeria, TCN, to restore electricity to the affected areas.
Soro also noted the troubling fact that these grid collapses are occurring even as the Minister of Power assures the public of improved electricity supply—a promise that led to the government’s approval of increased electricity tariffs for Band A customers.
Former Commonwealth Secretary-General, Chief Emeka Anyaoku, has said Nigeria’s 1999 constitution must be abolished. Anyaoku said Angel Gabriel can’t save Nigeria if it continues with the 1999 constitution. Speaking in Lagos, the former Commonwealth Secretary-General said the 1999 constitution will prevent Nigeria from realizing its full potential. He insisted that the constitution is a major
With 1999 constitution, Angel Gabriel can’t save Nigeria – Emeka Anyaoku
Former Commonwealth Secretary-General, Chief Emeka Anyaoku, has said Nigeria’s 1999 constitution must be abolished.
Anyaoku said Angel Gabriel can’t save Nigeria if it continues with the 1999 constitution.
Speaking in Lagos, the former Commonwealth Secretary-General said the 1999 constitution will prevent Nigeria from realizing its full potential.
He insisted that the constitution is a major impediment to Nigeria’s unity, stability, and development.
According to Anyaoku: “Nigeria was more united, more stable, and developing towards its potential,” he said, contrasting that era with the current stagnation.
“As long as Nigeria continues to operate under this constitution, even an angel like Gabriel cannot save it.”
Anyaoku explained that pluralistic nations thrive when they address their diversity through true federal constitutions, which allow for regional autonomy and decentralised power.
He stated that Nigeria’s 1999 Constitution failed to accommodate the country’s diverse cultural and regional landscape, stifling the nation’s capacity for cohesive development.
With 1999 constitution, Angel Gabriel can’t save Nigeria – Emeka Anyaoku