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 Kidnapped Rector of minor seminary, Agenebode, Rev. Father Oyode regains freedom The kidnapped Rector of Immaculate Conception Seminary, Agenebode, Rev. Father Thomas Oyode, has regained his freedom nearly two weeks after being abducted by gunmen in Ivhianokpodi, Etsako East LGA, Edo State. Sources report that he was abandoned in the bush in Kogi State after security forces, including police and other agencies, conducted air surveillance over the forest where he was held, pressuring the kidnappers as operatives closed in. The abductors had reportedly demanded a ransom of N200 million for Fr. Oyode’s release. However, while negotiations were ongoing, security agencies actively tracked his location and movements. It remains unclear if any ransom was paid. Earlier, the Catholic Diocese of Auchi had disclosed that on Sunday, October 27, 2024, around 7 p.m., the Immaculate Conception Minor Seminary in Ivhianokpodi, Agenebode, was attacked by gunmen during a prayer session. The gunmen a...

  Indonesia Volcano Erupts For Second Time In A Week Indonesia’s Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki unleashed towering columns of ash into the air on Thursday, in an even larger eruption than the one that killed nine people and injured dozens of others three days ago. There were no reports of casualties from the latest eruption as residents living in the danger zone spanning a radius of 7 kilometers (4.3 miles) from the crater had been evacuated to other villages, said Kensius Didimus, a local disaster agency official. The 1,584-meter (5,197-foot) volcano on the remote island of Flores shot billowing columns of ash 11 times on Thursday, with the latest and largest rising 8,000 meters (26,240 feet, nearly 5 miles high), said Hadi Wijaya, the head of the Center for Volcanology and Geological Disaster Mitigation. The volcano had shown less activity since Monday’s deadly eruption killed nine people and injured 64 others. Monday’s eruption affected more than 10,000 people in 10 villages. Nearly 6...

 In a shocking incident, thieves targeted the historic Bhola Nath Shiv Temple at Gor Ali in Hatkhola, Baksa, Assam, on November 7. Taking advantage of the night, the intruders broke into the temple’s donation box and escaped with cash and other valuables. The stolen money was intended for the temple’s upkeep and charity, leaving the community concerned and shaken. The Bhola Nath Shiv Temple, under the Anand Bazar police station’s jurisdiction, is a sacred place for many local devotees. Every Monday and Thursday, people gather at the temple to offer prayers and seek blessings, contributing donations to support the temple’s activities. This recent incident has left the devotees disheartened, as they feel a strong spiritual and emotional connection to the site. This is not the first time the temple has faced theft. In recent years, similar incidents have occurred multiple times, prompting the temple’s management committee to install CCTV cameras to prevent further crimes and gather ev...

 A Pennsylvania man, identified as 49-year-old Benjamin Garcia Gual, has been arrested after allegedly stabbing his girlfriend, Carmen Martinez-Silva, to death following an argument about her new hairstyle. Police apprehended Benjamin at the crime scene, where he was found holding a blood-stained knife, alongside Carmen’s body and two other individuals who were also injured. He now faces charges of homicide, attempted murder, and aggravated assault. The incident reportedly began when Benjamin expressed intense displeasure over Carmen’s recent haircut, which led to a verbal altercation. According to WHTM-TV, Carmen sensed Benjamin’s anger and left their home, fearing for her safety. She initially sought refuge at her daughter’s residence before deciding to stay with her brother and end the relationship. Her daughter later told authorities that Benjamin had even threatened to stab Carmen over her hairstyle. Despite being informed that Carmen did not wish to see him, Benjamin showed u...

 PFN declares 40 days of fasting, prayer over hardship in Nigeria …Says ‘Nigeria is Like a Mother in Labour’ The Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN), led by its National President, Bishop Francis Wale Oke, has declared a 40-day period of prayer and fasting to address the hardships facing the nation, calling on Nigerians to seek divine intervention for relief and prosperity. Bishop Oke, alongside PFN Deputy President Archbishop John Praise Daniel, briefed journalists in Abuja on Thursday, announcing that the prayer and fasting campaign will begin on January 6, 2025, and culminate with a national prayer gathering in Abuja on February 14, 2025. The prayer campaign will precede PFN’s 18th Biennial Conference, scheduled for February 10 to 14 in Abuja, under the theme “The Rebirth of a Great Nation: Nigeria is Great.” Bishop Oke emphasized that the PFN is mobilizing Pentecostal churches, Christians, and all willing Nigerians to join in praying for the nation’s revival. He stated, “In...

 DHQ confirms emergence of new terrorists’ group in northwest The Defence Headquarters has confirmed the emergence of a new terrorists group known as ‘Lukarawas’, exacerbating insecurity in the northwestern part of Nigeria. The Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba, made this known while briefing newsmen on the operations of the military on Thursday in Abuja. Buba said that the new terror group emerged from the Republic of Niger after the coup that led to the breakdown of military cooperation between Nigeria and Niger. There're still Nigerians with integrity — Femi, who returned N21m worth of crypto coins to owner0:02 / 1:07 He said that the terrorists began incursion into northern parts of Sokoto and Kebbi States from the Niger Republic and Mali axis, particularly after the coup in Niger Republic. According to him, before the coup, there were joint border operations with Nigerien security forces, which kept the terrorists at bay. “The terrorists took advantag...

 Governor Soludo's Wife Nonye Visits Flood-Displaced Persons in Ogbaru By Ikwuanusi Azuka/ Okeke Anthonia Chioma The wife of the Anambra State Governor, Dr Mrs Nonye Soludo has  visited the flood displaced persons' camp at Odekpe Central School in Ogbaru LGA. Addressing the flood victims which included; men, women and children, the governor's wife sympathized with them on the extent of damage caused by the flood disaster, assured them of positive response from the state government. She emphasized on the importance of maintaining good cleanliness and healthy living in the camp. While donating some food items, disinfectants, toiletries and cash to the flood victims, Mrs Soludo pleaded with the good spirited individuals and Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) to come to the aid of those affected by flood in the state. The Regional Representative, World Health Organization (WHO), Dr Chukwumuanya Igbokwe promised to set up mobile clinic in the camp, in order to give the victim...

 Anambra Assembly Commends Soludo For Extending Free Education Policy To Senior Students, Passes MTEF Report By Chizoba Okeke  Anambra State House of Assembly has passed a resolution commending Governor Chukwuma Soludo for extending free educational policy to Senior  Secondary School students in the state public schools. The resolution was passed following a motion moved by the member representing Aguata Constituency One, Mr Anayo Okpaleke and Chairman House committee on Education. The Speaker, Mr Somtoo Udeze who presided over plenary read out the resolution and the lawmakers unanimously adopted it through voice vote. In his submissions,  Okpaleke noted that Governor Soludo had earlier granted free education from Nursery, Primary and Junior Secondary Schools (JSS 3) to pupils and students of all State Public Schools and also  extended the same to Senior Secondary School Students in Public Schools.  He reiterated that access to quality education equips bene...

 My the soul of our dear mother rest in the Lord - Nigeria Business Man Alhaji Kazeem Adeoti send a condolences message to Afolayan family. Alhaji Kazeem Adeoti aka Adekaz have used his medium to send a condolences message to Afolayan family. The business man via his Instagram handle posted his picture standing infront of the late Afolayan mother also the one with Afolayan family to respect and send his condolences to them. Alhaji Kazeem Adeoti wrote May the soul of our dear mother rest in the Lord. He also wrote in Yoruba language which said  Orun ire fun iya wa omoladun Afolayan

 Rwanda delivers humanitarian aid for Gaza Rwanda on Thursday delivered a shipment of humanitarian assistance destined for war-torn Gaza, the government announced, AA reported. The aid items including foodstuffs, medicines and medical consumables were delivered in partnership with Jordan, according to a statement from the Foreign Ministry. “The donation in support of ongoing international relief efforts was received by the Jordan Hashemite Charity Organization in Amman, and consists of 19 tons of food, including fortified food for children, medicines and medical consumables,” it said. The statement added that Rwanda supports an end to the conflict and protection of the lives of civilians. Israel has carried out a devastating offensive on Gaza since a Hamas attack on October 7, 2023, killing more than 43,000 people and rendering the enclave almost uninhabitable. Food and other aid are severely limited. Israel faces a genocide case at the International Court of Justice for its action...

 Texas teen mysteriously vanishes while walking home from school. 17-year-old Lily Peppler was last seen as she walked home from Legacy High School at approximately 8 a.m. Friday, November 1st. There has been zero communication with her family and friends since that time. However police say at this point there is no evidence of foul play.  The last actual sighting of Lily occured at the corner of Independence and South Broadway in Tyler, Texas. If you have any information regarding Lily's whereabouts please call Tyler PD at 1-903-531-1000

EFCC Arrests Two in Abuja for Suspected Money Laundering The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Wednesday November 6, 2024 arrested two men in Abuja over suspected cases of money laundering and internet-related crimes. The suspects, Joshua Ndu and Michael Uchenna were arrested at Al-Gamji Estate in Guzape axis of the FCT, following intelligence linking them to the criminal activities. Items recovered from Ndu are: Mercedes Benz E350 2019 model, Range Rover 2016 model, an Apple laptop, iPhone 15 Pro Max, a Cartier wristwatch, and two necklaces, while items recovered from Uchenna are, iPhone 12 Pro Max and one Apple Macbook pro laptop.   The suspects will be charged to court as soon as investigations in the matter are concluded. More photos below. 

 Mother of the bride, What a special day this was - Nollywood Actress Sola on Happy mood over her daughter Marriage. Nigeria veteran Actress and Films makers Sola Sobowale she is joyous over the special day of her dealing daughter. The actress who took to her social media to share the picture of  the special day. The actress posted a picture with the caption which she wrote mother of the bride, what a special day this was. Many troops to the comment section to rejoice and celebrate with the bride mother. More photos below. 

 This is the year Psquare should have sang ‘E no easy’, so I could add my verse and express my feelings” – Adekunle Gold voices out Nigerian singer Adekunle Gold has joined the list of celebrities lamenting over the economy as he revealed one of the songs of Psquare he has been connecting with Taking to his Snapchat page, he stated that this is the year Psquare should have sing one of their hit songs, ‘E No Easy,’ so they could feature him and he could express his feelings for verse 3. “Na this year Psquare suppose sing ‘E No Easy’. Make them feature me, make I express my feelings for verse 3”.

 Court Jails Two for Operating BDC without Licence in Damaturu Justice Fadimatu Aminu of the Federal High Court, Damaturu has convicted and sentenced the duo of Haruna Ahmadu and Kabiru Iliyasu to separate jail terms for operating Bureau de change, BDC, businesses without an appropriate license. The defendants were first arraigned on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, by the Maiduguri Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on a one-count separate charge. The lone charge against Haruna reads: "That you, Ahmadu Haruna, between the month of June 2023 and 2024 in Damaturu, Yobe State, within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court, did carry on other financial businesses, to wit, bureau de change business without a license issued by the Central Bank of Nigeria contrary to Sections 57 and 59(5) of the Bank and other Financial Institutions Act, 2020." The defendants pleaded "not guilty" to the charges raised against them by the EFCC when they wer...

 Tracking President Tinubu’s N200 billion intervention fund programme By Fredrick Nwabufo The real sector – agricultural and industrial -- is a critical factor for economic growth and development. A nation is as affluent as its industrial sector. In fact, this sector is the mitochondrion of a productive economy. Nigeria is endowed with a vibrant consumer market – the largest in Africa. And where there is consumption, there is demand, and there should be commensurate local production. Incentivising production and creating the enabling environment for businesses to thrive are indispensable for sustainable economic growth and job creation. Since he assumed office, President Bola Tinubu has taken ingenious decisions to ensure the blossoming of Nigeria’s industrial and sundry sectors, as well as to stimulate and pyramid the variables for job creation. For instance, he issued executive orders to enhance local production of healthcare products and incentivise agricultural and consumer goo...

 LAGBAJA: IGP, DEFENCE PAY CONDOLENCE VISIT TO WIDOW. As IGP Eulogises Lagbaja The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D.,NPM, and the defence headquarters today paid a condolence visit to the widow of the late Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Taoheed Lagbaja, Mrs. Mariya Lagbaja, at his official residence in Abuja. The IGP described the late COAS, Lt Gen Taoreed Lagbaja, as a great man who dedicated his life and wealth of experience to defending our nation's security space.  The IGP was in the company of the Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, CON, the Minister of State Defence, Dr. Bello Mohammed Matawalle, MON, Chief of Defence Staff, Gen Christopher Musa, service chiefs, and other senior officers from the Defence Headquarters, Abuja. While reiterating the significant role the late COAS played in fighting insurgency and terrorism in Nigeria, the IGP noted that Gen. Lagbaja's death is a great loss to our dear country and has surely created a ...

 Equatorial Guinea Dismisses ANIF Director Amid Sex Tape Scandal The government of Equatorial Guinea has officially dismissed Baltasar Ebang Engonga from his position as Director General of the National Financial Investigation Agency (ANIF) following the emergence of multiple sex tapes involving him and various women. In a formal statement, Equatorial Guinea announced that the dismissal was ratified in Decree No. 118/2024, issued on November 4. The decree cited Engonga’s alleged misconduct and inappropriate behavior as untenable for a public official, particularly given his familial connections. He is the son of Baltasar Engonga Edjo, the current president of the Economic and Monetary Community of Central Africa (CEMAC). Responding to the scandal, First Lady Mrs. Obiang took to Facebook, urging immediate measures to uphold the dignity of Equatoguinean women in the digital landscape.  She emphasized that, despite advancements in gender equality, proactive strategies are essenti...

  Abia State Polytechnic Aba Renamed After Late Ogbonnaya Onu In a move to honour the legacy of the first Executive Governor of Abia State, the late Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu, Governor Alex Otti has announced the renaming of Abia State Polytechnic Aba to Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu Polytechnic, Aba. The announcement was made on Thursday by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Ukoha Njoku Ukoha. During his tenure as governor, Dr. Onu established the polytechnic as a centre of excellence for technical and vocational education in the state.

 Kaduna Govt Gifts ₦100,000, Smartphones To Released Protesters Governor Sani Uba of Kaduna State has gifted ₦100,000 and smartphones to the released #EndBadGovernance protesters. The governor promised to also rehabilitate the 39 released protesters from Kaduna and empower them if they turn a new leaf. The  Secretary to Kaduna State Government Abdulkadir Meyere who spoke on behalf of Governor Sani disclosed that the governor had directed him to collect the credentials of those who have completed their tertiary education. “The Governor promised that some of them will be given start-up capitals to commence trading, others will be taught skills and some will be given employment,” he said. The SSG also noted that the Kaduna State Government will be tracking the activities and conduct of all 39 released #Endbadgovernance protesters to ensure they are of good behaviour “before the promised benefits are extended to them. More photos below. 

 EFCC Arrests 21 Suspected Internet Fraudsters in Benin City Operatives of the Benin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Tuesday, November 5, 2024 arrested 21 suspected internet fraudsters at different locations in Benin City. The suspects were arrested based on actionable intelligence on their alleged involvement in internet related fraud. Items recovered from them include 10 exotic cars, laptops and phones. The suspects will be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded.  

 Iran detains woman who stripped to her underwear in apparent protest at Tehran university Iranian authorities have detained a young woman who was seen walking around a university in Tehran in her underwear, according to video shared on social media and state news agencies, in what activists say was a protest against enforcement of the country’s strict dress code. Video showing the woman sitting on an outdoor staircase and then walking around in her underwear, which was shared widely on social media over the weekend, has been geolocated to a branch of the Islamic Azad University in the capital, Tehran, by NBC News. Other students, including women wearing the state-mandated hijab, watch the woman with shock while a group of older people in more formal clothing confer nearby. Another video geolocated by NBC News shows the woman then walking next to the campus along a street before she struggles with a number of people beside a car. She was later taken to the police station, Iran's se...

 Thousands in Tel Aviv protest Israel defence minister's sacking Thousands of Israelis rallied in Tel Aviv late Tuesday to protest the sacking of defence minister Yoav Gallant, calling on his successor Israel Katz to prioritise a hostage deal to return the captives still held in Gaza.  Chanting slogans against the government and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the demonstrators carrying Israeli flags gathered in the commercial hub shortly after Gallant's dismissal was announced. Protesters also blocked traffic and lit fires on the Ayalon highway in Tel Aviv, with some wearing "Bring them home now!" t-shirts referring to the hostages.  They held up signs with slogans such as "We deserve better leaders" and "Leaving no one behind!" and one protester wore handcuffs and a face mask with Netanyahu's likeness. "Bibi traitor! You're guilty" chanted some, referring to Netanyahu and blaming for failing to prevent the Hamas attack on Oct...

  Kemi Badenoch presses Starmer on Trump win and UK Budget in her first PMQs as Tory leader Kemi Badenoch presses Keir Starmer on Donald Trump's historic US presidential election win and the Budget in her first PMQs as Tory party leader. They both congratulate the president-elect, and Badenoch presses Starmer on whether his Foreign Secretary David Lammy will apologise for comments he previously made about Trump - the PM says the pair had a "constructive meeting" a month ago. She then asks if he will continue trade talks with the Trump administration - Starmer responds that he will "discuss issues of our economy" with the president-elect. Badenoch then moves on to last week's Budget, focusing on farmers and hitting out at the "cruel family farms tax". The PM says the Budget is about fixing the economy and plugging the "£22bn black hole" Watch video below. 

 Chiefs of Army Staff who died in office By Samuel Oamen The Chief of Army Staff, Lt Gen Taoreed Lagbaja, is dead. This was announced in a statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga on X on Wednesday. Lagbaja, the 23rd Chief of Army Staff, becomes the third Chief of Army Staff to have died in office. Here are COAS who died in office 1. Joseph Akahan (August 1967) Joseph Akahan, a 30-year-old Army Chief, was appointed shortly before the outbreak of the Nigerian Civil War in 1967. After visiting the frontline in Nsukka, he returned to his hometown in Gboko for a brief rest. As he headed back to Makurdi, the helicopter carrying him crashed, claiming his life with two pilots on board. 2. Attahiru Ibrahim (May 21, 2021) Former COAS Attahiru Ibrahim died on the evening of May 21, 2021, while he was travelling on a Nigerian Air Force Beechcraft King Air 350 for an official visit to Kaduna to attend the Passing out Parade of 80RRI in Depot N...

 Awele Elumelu advocates for women, youth inclusion in Africa’s insurance sector Awele Elumelu, chairperson of Avon Medical Practice Limited, has called for greater inclusion of women and youths in Africa’s insurance industry. Elumelu, also a founding trustee of the Tony Elumelu Foundation, spoke on Tuesday at the international women conference organised by the African Insurance Women Association (AIWA) in Lagos. She said there is an urgent need to bring more women into the insurance sector as they offer fresh perspectives critical for developing inclusive solutions. “Women bring fresh perspectives and empathy, and these are essential for designing inclusive, people-centred solutions,” Elumelu said. “Low insurance penetration of the African insurance industry, currently below three per cent, is a significant growth opportunity. “With our young, tech-savvy population, we have a unique chance to build products that truly resonate with Africans. “Especially through mobile technology, ...

 Bitcoin price crosses $75,000, sets new all-time high after Trump’s victory Bitcoin (BTC), the world’s largest cryptocurrency by market capitalisation, crossed $75,000 for the first time on Wednesday. TheCable observed that the leading cryptocurrency gained 8.63 percent over the past 24 hours, and momentarily settled at $75,011.06, according to CoinMarketCap, a price-tracking website for crypto assets, earlier today. However, it declined to $73,803 at 11:40pm (GMT+1). Bitcoin’s previous all-time high was $71,195 recorded on March 11. Also, the global cryptocurrency market capitalisation rose to $2.45 trillion earlier, after recording an increase of over $190.4 billion in the last 24 hours. Similarly, the price of other cryptocurrencies also experienced an increase. Ethereum (ETH) price rose by 7.51 percent to $2,618 in the last 24 hours while Solana (SOL) has surged by a whopping 14 percent retailing for $184, and Dogecoin (DOGE) also saw a 19 percent push. The surge in the bitcoi...

 Elon Musk’s wealth rises by $13bn after Trump’s win The wealth of billionaire Tesla and X owner, Elon Musk, has soared by about $13 billion hours after his ally, Donald Trump, won the United States presidential election. Early Wednesday, investors said Trump’s win will also be a win for Musk’s major public holding, Tesla (TSLA), sending shares of his electric vehicle maker up 13% at the market open, CNN reports. The development lifted the value of the 411 million shares of Tesla that Musk owns outright by more than $13 billion, which works out to a better than a 11,000% return on the $119 million he donated to Trump. No single business leader did more to support former President Donald Trump’s candidacy than Musk. Musk has donated nearly $119 million so far to a political action committee he set up to support Trump, according to Federal Election Commission filings. He has also appeared with Trump at rallies and hosted a fawning interview with him on X, his social media platform. “...

 I dumped acting career to care for Agbako — Daughter Motunrayo ‘Iwalewa’ Charles, a daughter of the recently deceased veteran actor, Abdulsalam Sanyaolu, popularly known as Charles Olumo and Agbako, has said that she had to abandon her acting career to take care of her father in his old age. Agbako died on Thursday, October 31, at the age of 101 at his Oniboku residence in Atan-Ota, Ado-Odo-Ota Local Government Area, Ogun State, and was buried on the same day in accordance with Islamic rites. Speaking on what she wants the government to do for the late actor’s family, Iwalewa told Saturday Beats, “The government should do whatever it deems fit for the family. But, they should understand that the person who took care of the old man, just like I did, won’t be able to do any other thing. I am also an actor but I did not go to any location for four years, because I had to take care of him. So, the family should be taken care of, and the person who cared for baba should also be well tr...

 US election: ‘God stopped the witch, granted Trump victory’ – Fani-Kayode Amid the ongoing election in the United States of America, former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode said God has stopped the witch and granted former President Donald Trump victory. Fani-Kayode said there is nothing ‘they’ did not do to stop Trump, including trying to jail and kill him but the Lord was with him. He made the assertion in a post on his X handle on Wednesday. The statement comes as Trump is on course to win battleground States after he won Georgia and North Carolina. Fani-Kayode suggested that Trump is on course to win because God is with him. He posted: “The Lord stopped the witch & granted @realDonaldTrump victory. “This is the greatest comeback in the history of politics. There is nothing they did not do to stop him including trying to jail & kill him but the Lord was with Him. “Let everything that has breath praise the Lord! He is faithful, He is true! Glory be to His holy name...

 ‘TikTok disconnected me because of my dangerous miracles ‘ – Odumeje Published on November 6, 2024 Nigerian clergyman, Chukwuemeka Ohanaemere, aka Odumeje, has stated that TikTok disconnected him because of his dangerous miracles. The clergyman made this known while addressing his congregation on why he was blocked on the video-sharing platform. Speaking in a clip sighted by DAILY POST on the internet, the cleric noted that he has performed a lot of what he described as ‘dangerous miracles’ that the platform is afraid of. He accused those who don’t believe in his miracles of preventing him from having an account. Odumeje said, “Even social media is rejecting me. Because of my dangerous miracles the TikTok rejected me. They disconnected me. They said this miracle is beyond them.”

 US election: We’ll have a great World Cup in 2026 – FIFA President tells Trump FIFA President Gianni Infantino has told US President-elect Donald Trump that football fans will have a great World Cup in 2026. Infantino said this while congratulating Trump ahead of his return as US President. Trump was declared the winner of the US presidential election on Wednesday after he defeated Democrat rival Kamala Harris. “Congratulations Mr President!’ Infantino wrote on Instagram on Wednesday. “We will have a great FIFA World Cup and a great FIFA Club World Cup in the United States of America! Football Unites the World!” The 2026 World Cup will be hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

 US election: Kamala Harris finally concedes election to Trump The vice-president of the US, Kamala Harris, has finally called Donald Trump to concede the election. This comes hours after the race was called and her loss was confirmed. According to the Daily Mail, Harris had a warning for the president-elect, lecturing him even as she congratulated him. “She discussed the importance of a peaceful transfer of power and being a president for all Americans,” a senior aide said. Harris is expected to concede to the nation at Howard University later today. The White House has already confirmed that President Joe Biden also has called both candidates. Biden has also invited Trump to meet with him, telling him about “the importance of working to bring the country together.” My heart is full. Full of gratitude for the trust that you have placed in me, full of love for our country, and full of resolve. I know you gave so much of yourselves to this fight. And I am so grateful to you. The out...

 Asset Providers Increase Meter Prices For DisCos Meter Asset Providers (MAP) have increased the prices of prepaid electricity meters, marking the second price increase in barely four months. This revision follows an earlier price increase in August 2024, deepening concerns among electricity users regarding the growing cost and availability of meters. Under current prices, the cost of a single-phase meter has risen from approximately N117,000 to N149,800, depending on the distribution company and meter vendor. This new pricing structure, which took effect on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, aligns with the deregulation of the MAP as mandated by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC). The updated prices vary across the different DisCos, influenced by factors such as the meter type (single-phase vs. three-phase) and the vendors involved. Eko DisCo: Single Phase Meter: N135,987.5 to N161,035. Three Phase Meter: N226,600 to N266,600. Ibadan DisCo: Single Phase Meter: from N13...