Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) Set To revoke 27 licenses

Following completion of an audit exercise of its licensees, the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), on Tuesday, requested 27 power generation companies to, within the next 30 days, provide justification on why their licences should not be cancelled.

The notice for cancellation of licensees posted on the commission’s website on Tuesday was sequel to the discovery, through an audit exercise, that the affected firms could not meet the terms and conditions for their licences.

Contained in the notice are 63 generation and distribution companies rated as category one, who are in operations and have no issue with the commission.

Ooni of Ife, Oba Okunade Sijuwade Dies At 85

 The paramount Traditional ruler of the Ife kingdom Ooni of Ife, Oba Okunade Sijuwade, (Iku Baba yeye) (Arole Oodua) was reportedly died on Tuesday night at a London Hospital where he was receiving treatment.

 

ANSG Commences Issuance Of Free Identity Cards To Commercial Motorcycle Operators

Anambra State Government said it will commence free registration and issuance of identity cards for all commercial and private motorcycles and vehicles as well as boats and canoes operating in the State.

This was disclosed in a Public Service Announcement signed by the state commissioner for information, Culture and Tourism, Dr. (Mrs.)Uju Nwogu, promised to ensure it's full compliance  as regards strict implementation of  government directive to apprehend any defaulter.

81 SENATORS PASS VOTE OF CONFIDENCE ON SARAKI, EKWEREMADU

It was a shocker for members of Senate Unity Forum Tuesday when 81 senators passed a vote of confidence in Senate President Bukola Saraki and his deputy, Ike Ekweremadu without a dissenting voice.

The motion was moved by Senator Sam Anyanwu (Imo East) at the resumption of the Senate from four weeks' recess and supported by Senator Dino Melaye (Kogi West).

Gbajabiamila Emerges House Leader

The Embattled former House of Representative minority Leader in the 7th assembly. Honourable Femi Gbajabiamila has emerged as the new House leader to dowse the lingering leadership tussle bedeviling the smooth operation of the house since inception of the 8th National Assembly session.

leadership crisis in the House of Representatives is now appears to have been resolved as the member, representing Surulere Federal Constituency of Lagos, Mr. Femi Gbajabiamila, has emerged the Majority Leader of the House.

Nigeria Football International JJ Okocha 5 Storey Building Collapse In Awka

Former Super Eagle international and Bolton Wanderers Play Maker Austin J.J Okocha has been alleged to own the collapsed  4 storey building at  Abakaliki street Awka, Anambra state capital.

Information reached Ashiwaju.org revealed that the building said to had shown some shaking signs at about 3.30 pm on Monday where workers on the site cited the unusual sound, but was gathered that the site engineer ignored the warning.

Update: Whitney Houston Daughter, Bobbi Kristina's death Autopsy Sigh!

Medical examiners performing an autopsy on Bobbi Kristina Brown said Monday their initial findings turned up no obvious cause of death, while experts said the months that have passed since Brown was found face-down in a bathtub are working against authorities now tasked with solving how she died.

Read What Tribunal Ruled in Case Between Victor Umeh And Uche Ekwunife and Adjourned Till 28th July for continue Hearing

The Chairman, Election petition tribunal sitting in Awka, Justice Nahiya Aganaba has dismissed the leave sought by counsel of the petitioner Chief Victor Umeh to further cross-examined the returning officer in Anambra Central senatorial zone election. Dr. Pius Okoye on grounds of ambiguity and alteration alleged to have occurred in the collation results of Oba ward 1 in Idemili North local government area Of Anambra state.

Delivering his ruling, justice Aganaba regarded it as a fresh motion that could be directed to the returning officer of Idemili Local Government area or the Ward collation officer of the March 28h National Assembly election.

Senator Ekwunife Urges Buharii To Urgengly Intervene In Erosion Disaster Devastating South East Zone

Tragedy struck the village of Otuke and Owerri Ajah Obosi in Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State where a family of three lost their lives due to heavy down pour that devastated buildings, roads and farm land in the two communities.

The unfortunate incident occurred at  the early hour of Thursday where a canal close to the residence of Mr. Chibuzor Anago and his family collapsed and carved the building fence into their living room.

Ashiwaju.org gathered that the family were asleep before the unfortunate incident happened and were woken to their death on that unfortunate morning.

I Have No Hand In Saraki Wife's EFCC Ordeal-----Tinubu

A national leader of the All Progressives Congress, Bola Tinubu, has denied accusations by a party member that he was using the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission to hound Toyin Saraki, wife of the Senate president, Bukola Saraki.

In a statement by his media office Saturday, Tinubu said he is too busy working to get the APC back on track, not delving into EFCC matters.

“Tinubu does not run or dictate to the EFCC,” said the statement signed by Sunday Dare, Tinubu’s aide.

“And like countless others, Tinubu has also (been) investigated by the EFCC severely in the past. Tinubu has no hand in the travails of anyone because he is right now very busy working with others of like mind on how the APC political agenda can set sail as quickly as possible.