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Any attempt to reclassify electricity consumers by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) will be resisted, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has said. The National Union of Electricity Employees (NUEE) has also rejected the planned reclassification. Acting General Secretary of NUEE, Dominic Igwebike, stated this in a statement issued on Sunday, saying the migration of consumers is not acceptable. He said, “NUEE unequivocally rejects the ongoing sham reclassification of electricity consumers by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), which seeks to forcefully migrate consumers from lower bands to Band A under the guise of service improvement while, in reality,…

The Nigeria Police Force has dismissed claims circulating on social media about the presence of 79 terrorists in the Lugbe area of Abuja, describing the report as false and misleading. Amid growing security concerns in the Federal Capital Territory, the police reassured residents that there was no intelligence to support the claim. In a statement on Sunday, the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, debunked the viral message, widely shared on WhatsApp and other platforms, as a deliberate attempt to incite panic and destabilize peace in the city. “The attention of the Nigeria Police Force has been drawn to…

Dyes are applied to human and synthetic hair extensions to create a variety of colours, enhancing their appeal to buyers.However, insights from experts and users revealed that these chemicals have adverse effects, as they trigger skin rashes and facial swelling, writes JANET OGUNDEPO Tiny, reddish and itchy raised bumps were the cross an Akwa Ibom indigene, Itee Akrasi, had to bear whenever she used hair extensions. Using the coloured ones or applying the dye to her hair would leave her with a swollen and itchy face, hands and feet for the next 24 hours. The discomfort of the whole process,…

House of the Dragon’s sixth episode of season 2, titled “Smallfolk,” marks a turning point. The installment, directed by Clare Kilner, addresses some of the pacing issues that plagued previous episodes, finding a better equilibrium between the show’s signature political machinations and moments of action and spectacle. The episode maintains the series’ focus on the brewing conflict between the Greens and the Blacks, with both factions maneuvering for advantage at King’s Landing and Dragonstone. However, “Smallfolk” avoids excessive exposition, reminding viewers of character motivations without resorting to repetitive dialogue. This streamlining keeps the narrative moving briskly. A highlight of the…

Super Eagles and Fulham defender, Calvin Chinedu Bassey, found the back of the net as the Cottagers took on Manchester United in the FA Cup 5th round, Soccernet.ng reports. It was the 25-year-old’s first FA Cup start, and he made the occasion a memorable one by breaking the deadlock in the closing stages of the first half. 1st FA Cup appearance 1st FA Cup goal Calvin Bassey with a big header against Manchester United at Old Trafford pic.twitter.com/ndPsa2W0hF — ESPN UK (@ESPNUK) March 2, 2025 A corner kick was whipped in from the right by Andreas Pereira, who once donned…

The magistrate court sitting in Ado-Ekiti has denied the human rights activist, Dele Farotimi, bail. Farotimi was arraigned in court for alleged defamation of the founder of Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD), Aare Afe Babalola. In his ruling, at the resumed sitting on Tuesday, the presiding magistrate, Abayomi Adeosun, adjourned the application of bail to December 20 after the counsel to the police, Samson Osobu, proved that the bail application submitted by the defendant was incompetent and irregular. Omoyele Sowore, former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress, AAC, also confirmed this in a post on his X handle on…

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has expressed displeasure with the directives by the governments of Bauchi, Katsina, Kano and Kebbi states mandating the closure of all public and private schools for up to five weeks to observe the Ramadan fast, effective from late February to early April 2025. In a statement on Sunday, CAN President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, said, “While we honour the religious diversity of our nation and recognise the significance of faith, these decisions raise serious issues of equity, educational continuity, and the welfare of all citizens, regardless of their religious beliefs.” Okoh, who recognised education…

Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has said that although his administration disagrees with the Supreme Court judgments that put to rest the lingering political disputes in the state, he is bound to obey the orders made therein by the court as a law-abiding government. The governor said that although humans are not above mistakes, his government has not done anything deliberately to trample on the rule of law or the hallowed principles of constitutional governance. Governor Fubara stated this in a statewide broadcast in Government House, Port Harcourt, on Sunday evening. He said, “Since inception, we have conducted…

The remains of Sarkin Sasa, Haruna Maiyasin Katsina, who died at the age of 125, were laid to rest on Sunday at his residence in the Sasa community, Akinyele Local Government Area, Ibadan, Oyo State. He was interred at exactly 1:45 pm. Until his demise, Sarkin Sasa was the Chairman of the Council of ArewaTraditional Rulers in the 17 Southern States of Nigeria. In a swift move to fill the leadership vacuum, one of his sons, Ahmed Haruna (Ciroma), was unanimously nominated as the new Sarkin Sasa by the family and the traditional councils of the 17 Southern states, our…

Atalanta manager, Gian Piero Gasperini, shared his thoughts on Ademola Lookman’s performance following their draw against Venezia at the Gewiss Stadium, Soccernet.ng reports.  The Nigerian attacker, who had turned his coach’s criticism to success in Atalanta’s last clash with a brace, could not pick up from where he left off when they played host to Venezia. With that, Lookman, endured a frustrating night as Atalanta were held to a disappointing 0-0 draw, having missed key chances that could have secured a vital win in their Serie A title pursuit. FULL TIME | Termina in pareggio. It finishes all square.@acqua_lete |…