Reps worry over lack of proper alignment between gas, power sectors

The House of Representatives Committee on Gas Resource has expressed concern over the lack of proper alignment between the gas and power sectors of the economy which it said may make the National Integrated Power Plant (NIPP) to run into a hitch.

4 Operation Burst members die in auto crash in Ibadan

FOUR men of the Oyo State Joint Security Patrol Squad, codenamed Operation Burst, lost their lives with five others critically injured on Thursday morning, in an accident involving a patrol van of the security outfit with number OB-11, a space bus and a motorcycle with registration numbers Lagos MH 226 KJA and OYO KEH 196 QA.

Gunmen kill Plateau PDP chief, wife, child

SUSPECTED Fulani herdsmen at Gwarim in Rim Village yesterday killed the Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Sharubutu Ward in Bachit District of Riyom Local Council of Plateau State, Mr. John Baren, his wife and their child.

Reps order Dana Air to pay families of crash victims

THE House of Representatives has ordered the authorities of Dana Air to commence the immediate payment of the required compensation to families of the victims of the aircraft that crashed in Lagos on June 3, 2012, killing 153 on board.

Reps oil subsidy probe report: Culprits won’t go unpunished - Jonathan

PRESIDENT Goodluck Jonathan has given a strong indication that those indicted in the report of the House of Representatives ad hoc committee which probed subsidy regime will not go unpunished as the Federal Government is in the process of building a water-tight case against them.

Reps’ panel grills Lawan, summons Femi Otedola

THE House of Representatives’ Committee on Ethics and Privileges yesterday began an investigation into the $620,000 bribery allegation that resulted from the petroleum products’ subsidy management probe. The investigation, however, fell short of public expectation as the Gambo Musa-led Ethics Committee suddenly decided to conduct the hearing behind closed doors.

PHCN Defies FG Over Free Electricity Meters

Contrary to government directive that pre-paid meters would now be given to electricity consumers free under the new Multi-Year Tariff Order (MYTO 2),  investigation revealed that meters are still being sold to consumers in Abuja.

The only meters presently being installed by PHCN officials free of charge are pre-paid meters under the World Bank project which are said to be limited to some districts like Kubwa, an Abuja satellite town.

When visiting some PHCN offices in Abuja, officials who spoke on condition of anonymity said although they have stock of meters, but they are not for free.

“Meters are not free, if you want a meter you have to raise a draft in the name of PHCN for the type of meter you want. A single phase meter is N25, 000 while a three phase meter is N55, 000,” said an official in one of the PHCN offices.

He explained that in addition to the payment, a processing fee of N10, 000 and N25, 000 is paid on a one phase and three phase meter respectively, in addition to connection fee which will depend on the distance of the house to the electric pole.

“We buy meters and import them ourselves so why will we give them out for free. Government has not provided PHCN money to purchase meters, we have not even been paid in the last three months. PHCN does not have money, we are in dire need of money,” the official added.

Meanwhile, the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Agency (NERC) has announced the abolition of meter fees, saying consumers, under the new electricity tariff, would no longer pay for meters as the cost has been built into the new bill.

Under the new arrangement, Chairman of the Commission, Dr. Sam Amadi, explained that provision of meters was now the responsibility of the various Distribution Companies (discos), adding that government was providing them funds to ensure that the entire industry is metered within the next 18 months.

Efforts to get response from the Chief Executive Officer of Abuja Disco, Abdulganiyu Umar, on the matter as at press time was unsuccessful as calls made to his phone were unanswered even as there was no response to a text message sent to him.

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No Hiding Place For Gun Runners In Customs – Dikko

The Comptroller-General of Customs, Abdullahi Dikko , has vowed not to harbour gun runners in the service whose activities constitute a threat to national security.

Boeing Sued By Nigeria Crash Victim’s Husband, Daughter

Boeing Co. (BA), maker of the MD-83 airliner that crashed in Nigeria on June 3, was sued in the U.S. by the husband and daughter of one of the 153 people aboard the jet who died.

1.4m Jobs Created In 12 Months – Aganga

The Federal Government created about 1, 401,242 jobs within the last one year through the implementation of trade and investment reforms, policies and programmes, the Minister of Trade and Investment, Olusegun Aganga, has said.

CBN works on code to regulate activities of commercial banks

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is working on a code to assist it in regulating activities of commercial banks, Sola Awoyungbo, the CBN Director for Financial Policy and Regulations, disclosed on Thursday.

NDLEA Arrests Tailor With N29m Worth Of Cocaine At MMIA

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a 41-year-old Lagos tailor for allegedly smuggling 2.7kg of cocaine valued at N29 million into the country, a statement said.

Fashola allays investors fear over security situation in Nigeria

Lagos State governor, Mr Babatunde Fashola, has said that in spite of the security challenges in the country, the Nigerian environment remains suitable for local and foreign investments.

US drone strikes 'raise questions' - UN's Navi Pillay

US military drone attacks in Pakistan raise serious legal questions, the UN's human rights chief has said. Navi Pillay was speaking at the end of a fact-finding visit to Pakistan.

Mitt Romney raises $17m more than Barack Obama campaign

US Republican candidate Mitt Romney raised almost $17m (£11m) more than President Barack Obama's re-election effort in May, figures show.

Crashed aircraft was not on ferry flight – Dana

Against the backdrop of speculations that the crashed Dana aircraft was the same one that was faulty two weeks before the crash and was on ferry flight, Dana Air management yesterday denied the speculations, saying the crashed aircraft was not on ferry flight and not the same one with faults.

Gunmen Kill Cleric In Gombe

Gombe State Commissioner of Police, Alhaji Ibrahim Abdu, said unknown gunmen had killed a cleric, Mallam Sani Dabanfulani at Barunde quarters,Gombe.

Boko Haram denies holding dialogue with FG through Sheikh Bauchi

MEMBERS of the Jama'atul Ahlu Sunnah Lidda'awa Wal Jihad, popularly referred to as Boko Haram, have denied holding any dialogue with the Federal Government through respected Bauchi-based Islamic cleric, Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi.

PDP carpets Lagos assembly over call for resignation of aviation minister

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Lagos State, on Thursday, berated the leadership of the Lagos State House of Assembly for calling for the resignation of the Minister of Aviation, Mrs Stella Oduah, over the recent crash of DANA aircraft in Lagos.

Crash exposes poor road network in Iju area of Lagos - Residents

The recent air crash involving a Dana Airline at Iju area of Lagos, has exposed poor road network in the area, as rescue teams had tough times getting to the scene of the crash.