1.The Federal Government Vows Accountability Measures for Electricity Distribution Companies
Electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos) will now face stringent accountability measures for poor power supply, announced Federal Power Minister Adebayo Adelabu yesterday. Minister Adelabu cautioned that tough sanctions, including license revocation, await those failing to meet service standards.
2. Tensions Rise Between APC and Plateau State Governor Over Legislative Stalemate
A brewing crisis between the All Progressives Congress (APC) and Plateau State Governor Caleb Muftwang intensifies as the House of Assembly Speaker, Gabriel Dewan, refuses to inaugurate 16 elected members. The National Working Committee (NWC) drew battle lines on Wednesday, accusing the governor of supporting Speaker Dewan’s delay tactics.
3. Vice President Leads Nation in Mourning Former Access Holdings CEO and Family
Vice President Kashim Shettima led the nation in mourning former Group CEO of Access Holdings Plc, Herbert Wigwe, his wife, and son, hailing Wigwe’s accomplishments. Shettima’s tribute to the Wigwes was conveyed in a statement by Stanley Nkwocha, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Information, Office of the Vice President.
4. Finance Minister Attributes Inflation to Excessive Currency Printing Without Productivity
Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, attributed the country’s current inflation to the printing of trillions of naira during President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration “without productivity.”
5. UN Confirms Abduction of Female Internally Displaced Persons in Borno State
The United Nations (UN) confirmed the abduction of approximately 200 female Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Borno State. Mr. Mohamed Malick Fall, the Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator of the UN in Nigeria, issued a statement last night confirming the incident.
6. Edo State House of Assembly Initiates Impeachment Process Against Deputy Governor
The Edo State House of Assembly commenced impeachment proceedings against Deputy Governor Philip Shaibu. Speaker Blessing Agbebaku read the impeachment petition during a plenary session on March 6, 2024.
7. Organized Labor Set to Advocate for N500,000 Minimum Wage
Strong indications suggest that organized labor will push for a minimum wage of N500,000 as zonal public hearings on the new wage structure begin across Lagos, Kano, Enugu, Akwa Ibom, Adamawa, and Abuja.
8. Zamfara State Government Pledges Prosecution of Suspects in Islamic Scholar’s Killing
The Zamfara State Government vowed to prosecute 10 suspects arrested by police operatives over their alleged involvement in the killing of Islamic scholar Abubakar Mada. State governor spokesperson Sulaiman Idris disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday.
9. Senate Urges National Assembly Leadership to Address Rising Insecurity
Following the recent attacks in Benue State and escalating insecurity nationwide, the Senate resolved to seek an audience with President Bola Tinubu. The aim is to find lasting solutions to the security challenges facing the country.
10. Passport Booklet Shortage Looms Amid Financial Strain
A looming scarcity of passport booklets is anticipated due to a cash crunch. Service providers are owed billions, while printed booklets remain stuck in warehouses over outstanding debts. Bureaucratic bottlenecks hindering the remittance of revenue shares from passport issuance to the Nigeria Immigration Services (NIS) exacerbate the situation.
