Sikiru Obarayese

2 weeks ago | wp.me | Sikiru Obarayese

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has fined eight electricity distribution companies (DisCos) a total of N628 million for violating monthly energy caps for unmetered customers between July and September 2024. The sanctioned DisCos include Abuja, Eko, Enugu, Ikeja, Jos, Kaduna, Kano, and Yola. In a statement issued on Thursday, the commission said the affected DisCos must also issue credit adjustments to the impacted customers by May 15, 2025.

2 weeks ago | nigeriaworld.com | Sikiru Obarayese

A Bayelsa State High Court sitting in Yenagoa has issued an order restraining allies of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, from holding a mega rally in the state. The rally, scheduled for April 12, 2025, in Yenagoa, was halted following an ex-parte motion granted on Thursday by Justice I.A. Uzakah in Suit No. BYHC/YHC/CV/133/2025. The suit was filed by the Bayelsa State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Biriyai Dambo SAN.

4 weeks ago | tribuneonlineng.com | Sikiru Obarayese

Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Kalu has reiterated his commitment towards ensuring that Traditional Rulers are assigned constitutional roles. Hon. Kalu stated this when he received the Royal Fathers in Ila/Boluwaduro/Ifedayo Federal constituency and some Southwest lawmakers led by Oba Adedokun Omoniyi Abolarin, the Orangun of Okeila who paid him a courtesy visit to submit their proposal for the creation of Igbomina state in South West.

4 weeks ago | tribuneonlineng.com | Sikiru Obarayese

Hajiya Maryam Suleiman, the Woman Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kaduna State and a former ally of Malam Nasir El-Rufai, has officially distanced herself from the former governor, calling his defection a misguided political move. Hajiya Maryam had previously been suspended from the party for making critical remarks about Governor Uba Sani. However, she has since expressed remorse for her comments and has apologized to the governor.

4 weeks ago | tribuneonlineng.com | Sikiru Obarayese

The Senate has passed a bill seeking to repeal and re-enact the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) Act, introducing a legislative framework to make citizen registration mandatory. The proposed law aims to establish a cost-effective and globally compliant identity management system in Nigeria. Once signed into law, the bill is expected to enhance inclusion and address inaccuracies in the current national database.