The Minister of Power, Mr Adebayo Adelabu, on Friday, described states as critical stakeholders in addressing power issues in the country, adding that DisCos should be unbundled along state lines. According to him, states must be encouraged to have their own power generating companies and establish structures for transmission and distribution. “When we resumed here, we spent the first three months to diagnose and investigate issues that have affected development in the power sector. Adelabu also spoke on the pivotal role of the states in the power sector, adding that the Electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos) as presently constituted, should be unbundled along state lines. “We need to encourage the states to have their own power generating companies, encourage them to establish structures for transmission and distribution.

According to Zambia Observer, Ruth filed for divorce against Diton citing disrespect for her parents after he allegedly called them dogs. Banda also said she sued her husband for divorce because he took ownership of all the property she bought, including a house. Banda said she was surprised that her husband returned home around 17:00 hours and started insulting her in the presence of their child and neighbours. In his statement, Diton said when he married his wife he was not working, but he managed to get her a good job. He said his wife acquired property in secrecy and put her brother’s name on the title deeds.

The BOW initiative comprising elements of spoken word and sung music is a societal transformative concept birthed by Tomi Favored and her husband Seyi Alesh to turn the audience into a collective choir. The couple designed BOW as a worship experience, offering people a space to freely worship outside the conventional constraints of a church service. Speaking on the uniqueness of BOW, Tomi Favored noted that it’s the non-denominational origin. “Unlike traditional church services, BOW operates dynamically without specific constraints, allowing for a more fluid and inclusive worship experience. The choice of venue for each BOW event is carefully considered based on anticipated local involvement and logistical requirements.

One Punch Man season 3 has been the topic of discussion among fans for a couple of years. Notably, around the same time, Yusuke Murata, the One Punch Man manga artist, revealed his plans to open an animation studio. However, the mangaka has broken his silence on this subject and took to X to inform the audience about his involvement with One Punch Man season 3. The producers and the original creator of the show would prefer to leave One Punch Man season 3 in the hands of a studio with a strong track record. While he might not be involved with One Punch Man season 3, fans can continue to expect top-tier content in the manga adaptations from him.

Ebonyi State Governor, Rt. Honourable Francis Nwifuru, has directed the Commissioner for Education in the State to provide the lists of students in public schools set to write the West Africa Examination Council (WAEC) and the National Examination Council (NECO) across the 13 local government areas of the state. According to the governor, he chose to assist the parents of the students in clearing the fees following the recent increase in NECO and WAEC. Nwifuru stated this when he received the management of the Local Government Staff Pensions Board led by the Executive Secretary, Mr Emeka Nwonu. “I learned that the amount for NECO and WAEC registration has been increased from 18, 000 Naira to about 34, 000 Naira, and people are finding it difficult to cope with the situation.

President Bola Tinubu has signed the Electricity Act (Amendment) Bill, 2024, into law. A statement issued on Friday by Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President (Media & Publicity), recalled that the bill, which was passed by the House of Representatives on July 27, 2023, and the Senate on November 14, 2023, was sponsored by Honourable Babajimi Benson, who represents the Ikorodu Federal Constituency of Lagos State. The Electricity Act (Amendment) Bill, 2024, seeks to address the development and environmental concerns of host communities and sets aside five per cent of the actual annual operating expenditures of power generating companies (GENCOs) from the preceding year for the development of their respective host communities. The Bill further provides that the funds set aside for the development of host communities will be received, managed, and administered for infrastructure development in the host communities by a reputable trustee or manager to be jointly appointed by the respective GENCO and their host community. YOU SHOULD NOT MISS THESE TOP NEWS FROM NIGERIAN TRIBUNETinubu approves N126bn for housing provisionPresident Bola Tinubu has approved the sum of N126.5 billion to spearhead the delivery of 100,000 homes nationwideSenate grills economic team, demands end to economic hardshipOwing to the hardship being faced in the country, senators have asked the Federal Government to end the pain of NigeriansThere’ll be pains, but we’ll bring Nigeria back, CBN Gov assuresYemi Cardoso, the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), has reassured Nigerians amidst the prevailing economic challenges,Budget, Agriculture Ministers fault subsidy removal, floating of NairaTwo Ministers in the Federal Executive Council on Friday expressed concern over the deleterious effects of fuel subsidy removalOFFCUT: ‘We no longer trust unions,’ Nigerians react to Labour 14-day strike ultimatumNigerians have reacted to the National Labour Congress and Trade Union Congress’ issuance of a 14-day strike ultimatum givenECOWAS exit: Security, economic impact on NigeriaNigeria will likely face more security and economic challenges following the exit of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger as the

The list of the top 10 best-selling SUVs in January has been revealed, with Tata Punch taking the lead, surpassing its counterpart Nexon. Notably, the Fronx outpaced models like Hyundai Creta, Hyundai Venue, Kia Sonet, and Hyundai Exeter, marking a significant achievement. Maruti's Fronx secured a spot in the top 5(Maruti)Price increase of Fronx by ₹ 10,000:Maruti Fronx has witnessed a price hike, making the SUV costlier by ₹10,000. The price increase varies across different variants and features. Models like Sigma 1.2 MT, Delta 1.2 MT, Sigma 1.2 CNG, Delta 1.2 CNG, and Delta Plus 1.2 MT saw a ₹5,000 increase, while Zeta 1.0 Turbo 6AT and Alpha 1.0 Turbo 6AT witnessed up to ₹10,000 rise.

FactCheck Africa, a journalism project of the Brain Builders Youth Development Initiative (BBYDI), has begun a month-long Fact-Checking Training and Digital Rights Youth Conference across some selected universities in Nigeria’s six geo-political zones, starting with the Kwara State University, Malete (KWASU) in North Central region. Dr. (Mrs) Monsurat Wonuola, Department of Mass Communication, Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin; to Dr. Patrick Udende, Department of Mass Communication University of Ilorin and Radio Nigeria were panelists at the conference. FactCheck Africa is a platform created by BBYDI, funded by United Nation Embassy and supported by BECERA to tackle false information around issues in Government, Elections, Climate, Conflicts and more, through timely, rigorous and accurate fact-checking. There’s a pressing need to tackle disinformation as the distinction between facts and fiction becomes increasingly blurred. According to Habeeb, he achieved a lot by learning from the best in the field and academics regarding information pollution, ways to combat it and digital rights nitty-gritty.

He said: “The South East region, once considered a hub for entrepreneurial activities, is facing numerous socio-economic challenges currently. By addressing the digital gap, this project promotes inclusion, reduces disparities, and contributes to enhanced healthcare and overall quality of life for residents in the South East. “Today, we also have the privilege of unveiling the model of the hub, symbolizing the tangible progress we are making towards a more connected and prosperous South East. He maintained that “Peace in the South East Project is more than just a Non-Governmental Organization. We are a dedicated organization, driven by the vision of nurturing lasting peace, stability, and sustainable development in South East Nigeria.

The general knew these problems had held Nigeria back from rising to its full height in its social and economic development. According to Umar, Buhari allowed himself to be persuaded with the argument that abandoning his national rescue mission was no option. Did he leave a sound national economy? By 2019, Buhari began to desperately cast around for a lifebuoy to save the economy under his watch. His economic model was a disaster for the national economy.

YouTube has announced a significant achievement in its digital streaming service, with YouTube Music and Premium surpassing 100 million subscribers worldwide, including trial. “And through it all, we’ve remained focused on delivering a best-in-class experience to our global YouTube community. And for listeners, we introduced the Samples tab, a lightning-fast way to discover new music, a completely customised radio building experience, and brought podcasts to YouTube Music. YouTube Premium helps maintain a thriving creator and artist community, providing them with an additional source of revenue from subscriptions”. “The success of YouTube Music and Premium extends deeply into Nigeria, where music and content creators have found a global stage for their talent,” Awofisayo remarked.

Automaker Tata Motors has ramped up its production capacity to accommodate the demand uptick of its electric vehicle -- Punch. Punch is the first offering from the carmaker’s electric vehicle architecture -- acti.ev. Tata Motors, which has the largest market share in electric vehicles, will be introducing two more models in CY24. “This calendar year will see three electric vehicle launches, one Punch EV, which happened in January. EV LandscapeThe automaker has adopted a micro-market focus to increase its penetration of electric vehicles.

Nigeria’s foremost print and digital media group, PUNCH Nigeria Limited, is set to roll out the drums to mark its 50th anniversary with an array of epoch-making ceremonies in Lagos. PUNCH, the publisher of the nation’s leading newspaper titles, The PUNCH, Saturday PUNCH, Sunday PUNCH and PUNCH Online, clocked 50 on 18 March 2023. The 50th anniversary will be marked with the 40th anniversary of the passing of the founding Chairman, the late James Olubunmi Aboderin, who died on 28 February 1984 at the age of 50. The celebration of our 50th anniversary is not just an opportunity to wine and dine but a chance to celebrate our excellent heritage and fierce editorial independence,” Mr Joseph said. A special commemorative anniversary publication to mark the golden jubilee anniversary of the newspaper will also be distributed at some of the events.

The total value of transactions recorded at the official Nigerian Autonomous Foreign Exchange Market fell from $465.29m on Tuesday and $203.93m on Wednesday, data obtained from FMDQ Exchange showed on Thursday. This indicates a 56 per cent drop in the value of transactions recorded on the FMDQ platform which records volume and value of transactions on NAFEM, the official FX market. The CBN had last week issues circulars compelling banks to sell their excess dollar holdings, among others. Meanwhile, the naira fell by 1.4 per cent to the dollar at the parallel market on Thursday, following strong demand for dollars. Checks by our correspondent showed that the value of foreign exchange transactions recorded on the official Nigeria Autonomous Foreign Exchange Market had reduced from $584m on Monday to $465.29m on Tuesday and $203.93m on Wednesday.

Two of the strongest players in this segment are the Tata Punch and Maruti Suzuki Ignis. Tata Punch vs Maruti Suzuki Ignis: LooksWhile looks are subjective, most people will agree that Punch is a very good-looking car. Also Read : Hyundai Exter vs Tata Punch? Tata Punch vs Maruti Suzuki Ignis: Fuel efficiencyMaruti claims a fuel efficiency of 20.89 kmpl for the Ignis. Tata Punch vs Maruti Suzuki Ignis: PriceTata Punch is priced between ₹6 lakh and ₹10.10 lakh whereas the Maruti Suzuki Ignis costs between ₹5.84 lakh and ₹8.16 lakh.