• He was a liability to PDP, says CommissionerA former member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Board of Trustees (BoT) in Edo State, Charles Idahosa, yesterday, defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC), saying that he regretted supporting Governor Godwin Obaseki four years ago. Idahosa said that his greatest regret is stopping Obaseki from resigning in 2020 after he was frustrated out of the APC in his bid to seek reelection on the party’s platform. Speaking to newsmen shortly after defecting to the APC at his residence in Benin City, with leaders of the party in attendance, including the Edo APC Secretary, Lawrence Okah, former Deputy Governor of Edo State, Dr. Pius Odubu, a chieftain of APC in Edo South Senatorial District, Washington Osifo, and member representingOrhiomwon/Uhunmwonde Federal Constituency, Billy Osawaru, among others, Idahosa said that his return to the party is a homecoming. Idahosa noted that he encouraged Obaseki to keep hope alive, stressing that he fought the battle for the governor to win his reelection. Nehikhare said: “Idahosa was never a member of the PDP BoT.

MainOne, a prominent provider of undersea fibre optic internet connectivity in West Africa, has announced the successful repair of its submarine cable system. The cable fault, which occurred on March 14, 2024, led to significant disruptions in internet services across the region. However, through collaborative efforts with regional partners, maintenance providers, vessel owners, and permitting authorities, MainOne has completed the necessary repairs to its submarine cable system. The diligent efforts of all stakeholders have enabled MainOne to resume regular operations, ensuring the integrity and reliability of its submarine cable network. Throughout the repair process, MainOne provided restoration capacity and rerouted traffic on its network to mitigate the impact on its customers.

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Members of the Nigerian Labour Congress and the Trade Union Congress blocked the entrance of the headquarters of the Nigerian Electricity Distribution Company over the Band A tariff hike in Abuja on Monday. The President of the Nigeria Labour Congress, Joe Ajaero said Nigerians are currently wallowing in power poverty given the abysmal low supply of electricity. Ajaero said this at the ongoing protest at the Nigeria Electricity Regulatory Commission in Abuja. Ajaero also faulted the move by the NERC to hike tariff without engagements with stakeholders in the power sector. Based on the tariff hike, the Federal Government said it would save N1.5tn.

On 12 December 2023, “COURT CONFIRMS EDISON EHIE AS AUTHENTIC RIVERS ASSEMBLY SPEAKER” (published inguardian.ng)4️⃣. I saw yesterday (09/05/2024) where one of our great seniors was arguing strongly that mere defection doesn’t render the lawmakers’ seats vacant. I saw also another opinion, that a court must declare the seats vacant before the seats can become vacant. There is no doubt that the 27 lawmakers are the ones who had voluntarily given their opponents the weapon with which to fight the 27 lawmakers. Thus, I agree with respected Femi Falana, SAN, that the defection of the 27 lawmakers was ill-advised, self-defeating and counterproductive.

Nigeria Internet Group, an advocacy group that promotes internet access and connectivity in Nigeria, has kicked against the planned introduction of the cybersecurity levy by the Central Bank of Nigeria. The President of NIG, Destiny Amana, who raised the concern in a statement, said if introduced, it would impact negatively on the Nigerian economy, businesses, and consumers. He, therefore, urged the CBN to consider alternative approaches to strengthening cybersecurity without unduly burdening the Nigerian populace. Amana said: “The recent announcement by the CBN regarding the introduction of a cybersecurity levy on electronic transactions is a matter of grave concern. Meanwhile, President Bola Tinubu was reported to direct the apex bank to suspend the cybersecurity levy.

The NNPC E&P Ltd. is an NNPC Ltd’s flagship upstream subsidiary, while NOSL is a subsidiary of Sterling Oil Exploration & Energy Production Company Ltd (SEEPCO). Olufemi Soneye, Chief Corporate Communications Officer, NNPC Ltd., made this known in a statement on Sunday. Soneye said the production, which commenced on May 6 with 6,000 barrels of oil would ramp up to 40,000 barrels per day by May 27, 2024. “The first oil flow from OML 13 is a historic milestone in the partnership between NNPC E&P Ltd and NOSL. Furthermore, for Nigeria, the first oil from OML 13 holds some significance as it contributes to the country’s efforts to increase its oil production capacity, which is crucial for meeting domestic energy needs and driving economic growth.

Residents of the ancient city of Zaria in Kaduna were on Sunday thrown into mourning, following the police arrest of oneAbdul Azeez Idris, who allegedly abducted and killed his 6-year-old cousin, Aisha Dahiru. Hassan disclosed that the deceased was killed after being recognized by the cousin while in hostage. “According to Mr. Dahiru, Aisha was allegedly abducted by her cousin, Abdulazeez Idris, also residing in Angwan Juma’a, Zaria. “The case was transferred to the Anti Kidnapping Unit of SCID, Kaduna, where they traced and arrested the perpetrator, identified as Abdulazeez Idris, in Makarfi Local Government. According to Hassan, the suspect will be charged in court as soon as the investigation is completed.

In the rapidly evolving landscape of technology, the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) has sparked speculation about the future of software engineering. Questions abound regarding the impact of AI on the role of software engineers, with some fearing that automation will render human expertise obsolete. Furthermore, far from displacing human engineers, AI serves as a catalyst for innovation that augments our capabilities, unlocks new possibilities, and accelerates progress. By harnessing the power of AI, software engineers can tackle increasingly complex challenges, explore uncharted territories, and pioneer groundbreaking solutions that redefine the boundaries of what is achievable. In conclusion, the narrative of AI replacing software engineers oversimplifies the dynamic interplay between technology and human creativity.

The Nigeria Police Force has condemned the exploitation of a four-year-old child, whose explicit images and videos circulated on social media, and arrested the child’s father in connection with the incident. This was made known in a statement signed by the Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, and shared on X.com on Sunday. According to him, preliminary investigations revealed the involvement of the child’s father, who has been arrested at the Auchi Divisional Police Headquarters, Edo State Police Command. “Prima facie investigations indicate the involvement of the child’s father, who has been apprehended by the police at the Auchi Divisional Police Headquarters, Edo State Police Command. The Nigeria Police Force remains steadfast in its commitment to safeguarding children and upholding the law,” the FPPRO added.

Did Sam Bennett punch Brad Marchand early on during Game 3 on Friday night? The Boston Bruins certainly seem to think so. It certainly appears that Bennett did catch him, however, as Marchand went down and looked woozy on the bench. We have our view of it.”Here is how it is being written up:Florida Hockey Now — Bruins Call Bennett Hit on Marchand Dirty. STANLEY CUP PLAYOFFSEASTERN CONFERENCE SEMIFINALSFLORIDA PANTHERS (ATL1) V. BOSTON BRUINS (ATL2)FLORIDA LEADS BEST-OF-7 SERIES TIED 2-1

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The Ministers’ Conference Lagos, which was held at the K & M Event Centre New Oko-Oba, Abule Egba, Lagos, was at the behest of the Newcastle, a United Kingdom-based City of God Christian Centre in partnership with the Achievers Sanctuary International, Lagos. He dwelt on leadership excellence, flock and crisis management, and resilience in adversity, stressing that the essence of the conference was to “equip pastors for holistic ministry development. Alfred Shoyemi; General Overseer of Victory Life Mission International, Rev. Abraham Akinola; General Overseer of Repairers Chapels, Pastor Olumoyokun Akinlosotu; General Overseer of Hope Liberation, Lagos, Rev. Kingsman Okpoto, and the General Overseer of Word of Life Church, Lagos, Pastor Fisayo Daniel, among others.

The Federal Government is poised to receive fresh loan funding from the World Bank, with approval expected for loans totalling $2.25bn on June 13, 2024. The first project is the Nigeria Reforms for Economic Stabilization to Enable Transformation Development Policy Financing, which is set to receive $1.5bn. The Minister of Finance, Wale Edun, at the spring meetings of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank last month, had announced that the nation had qualified for processing a loan, described as ‘virtually a grant’ of $2.25bn from the World Bank at one per cent interest rate. The package, approved by the Board of Directors of the World Bank, offers a 40-year term with a 10-year moratorium and a nominal one per cent interest rate. “The principal programme development objective is to raise non-oil revenues and safeguard oil and gas revenues.

The Federal Government is set to review the nation’s visa policy to attract foreign investments and boost visits to the country. The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, disclosed this at the Transcorp Hotel, Abuja during a stakeholders consultative meeting on Nigeria visa on Saturday. So, once we get the visa policy right and we get the implementation framework perfect, then definitely the economic prosperity will come.”He stressed that a visa policy that attracts investments and encourages visitors to visit Nigeria from across the world without putting the country’s security in jeopardy. He said, “You see, seamless access to any country is key for investment promotion, job creation, foreign direct investment. He noted that the Tinubu-led administration’s resolve is to make Nigeria’s visa policy the best in the world and that it would not rest on its oasis until it is achieved.