FirstPower holds customer engagement forum for Nnewi district, reaffirms commitment to improved service

FirstPower holds customer engagement forum for Nnewi district, reaffirms commitment to improved service

By Ovat Abeng The Management of FirstPower Electricity Distribution Company Limited (FirstPower DisCo) on Thursday held another edition of its 2026 Customer Engagement Forum, this time for customers in Nnewi District, as part of its continued efforts to strengthen customer relations, promote transparency, and address concerns relating to electricity supply and service delivery in Anambra…

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Federal Government complains of arms shortage to fight insecurity

Federal Government complains of arms shortage to fight insecurity

The Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, has said the ongoing conflicts involving Israel, Iran, the United States, Russia and Ukraine are making it increasingly difficult for Nigeria and other countries to procure military equipment needed to tackle insecurity. The minister also lamented the absence of a comprehensive national database, saying it was hindering the efforts…

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IMF asks Tinubu to impose fresh taxes on petrol, telecom, as conditions for new 5 billion dollars loan

IMF asks Tinubu to impose fresh taxes on petrol, telecom, as conditions for new 5 billion dollars loan

The International Monetary Fund has recommended introducing taxes on fuel products and telecommunications services in Nigeria as part of broader measures to increase government revenue and create fiscal space for development spending and social interventions. The recommendation was contained in the IMF’s 2026 Article IV Consultation report on Nigeria, where the Fund argued that additional…

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Ojukwu Varsity dismisses two professors, two senior lecturers, one principal assistant registrar for gross misconduct

Ojukwu Varsity dismisses two professors, two senior lecturers, one principal assistant registrar for gross misconduct

By Ovat Abeng At its 122nd meeting on Friday, June 12th, 2026, the 8th Governing Council of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (COOU) Igbariam, Anambra State dismissed five staff members. According to Dr Harrison Madubueze, the University’s Public Relations Officer, who disclosed this in a statement in Awka on Sunday, said those dismissed for misconduct include;…

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NDC: Tawo Celebrates Resounding Primary Victory, Pledges People-Centered Representation

NDC: Tawo Celebrates Resounding Primary Victory, Pledges People-Centered Representation

The candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) for the Obubra/Etung Federal Constituency House of Representatives seat, Dr. Obah Edom Tawo, has expressed profound gratitude to party faithful and constituents following his decisive victory in the party’s primary election. In a message dated June 12, 2026 and addressed to the people of Obubra and Etung,…

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