Operatives of the Nigeria police in Katsina State have arrested one Halilu Yusuf, 21, for allegedly kidnapping a six-year-old boy. The state police spokesman, ASP Abubakar Aliyu, disclosed this while briefing newsmen on Wednesday in Katsina. He said: “On Aug. 17, at about 2pm, based on credible intelligence, the command succeeded in arresting Halilu Yusuf, … Read more
The FG is set to cut off DisCos from National Grid over debt. Mass disconnection is likely to occur in areas such as Oyo, Ogun, Osun, Kwara, and parts of Niger, Ekiti and Kogi states. The Market Operator (MO) has notified relevant parties of the disconnection from the national grid that is to take place. … Read more
The FEC has approved $23m for power projects in two states. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved $23.9 million for the construction of power substations in Gaidam, Yobe State, and Zing in Taraba State. EDITOR’S PICKS Nigerians To Monitor Capital Projects In Real-time As Buhari Launches Eyemark App Sanwo-Olu … Read more
Aliyu, popularly called ‘Mai Yalo’, was abducted on his farm three weeks ago by unidentified men The bandits collected an unspecified amount as ransom but killed the former LG boss about 11 days ago. EDITOR’S PICK: Plights Continues In PDP As Wike Rejects One-On-One Meeting With Atiku Sanwo-Olu Applauded On Staff Development, Capacity Building (PHOTOS … Read more
He listed the challenges that contributed to the blackout to include the collapse of the grid, scheduled maintenance of facilities, vandalization of pipelines… The Minister stated that the recent collapse of the national grid had been sorted out EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government has said there are other challenges that led to … Read more
FG said it is working hard to improve electricity supply in Nigeria EKO HOT BLOG reports that Abubakar Aliyu, minister of power, has blamed poor power generation and distribution in Nigeria on the continuous collapse of transmission and distribution lines. According to him, the federal government is working hard to improve power supply in the … Read more
In the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting held today and presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari, the sum of N4.8 billion has been approved for the expansion of Benin-Adumagbae-Igba-Akure road in Edo and Ondo States. During the press briefing at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, Minister of State for Works and Housing, Aliyu Abubakar said the … Read more