Editorial Team

FCCPC intervenes in prepaid meter phase-out by DisCos, ensures consumer protection

Lagos, Nigeria – Tuesday, October 22, 2024: The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) is taking action to address concerns surrounding the impending phase-out of Unistar prepaid meters by Ikeja Electric Plc and other electricity distribution companies (DisCos). The announcement follows a wave of consumer complaints about the transition process. Ikeja Electric recently declared…

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Former Registrar of Benue School of Health Arraigned by ICPC Over N4.4 Million Admission Fraud

Makurdi, October 22, 2024 — The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has arraigned Mr Awuawe Terwase Clement, the former Registrar of the Benue School of Health Technology, Agasha, over alleged involvement in a N4.4 million admission racketeering scheme. Mr Terwase appeared before Justice Egbe Joshua Raphael at the Federal High Court…

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Ex-Kwara Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed Re-Arraigned for Alleged N5.78bn Fraud

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has re-arraigned the immediate past governor of Kwara State, Abdulfatah Ahmed, and his Finance Commissioner, Ademola Banu, on charges of alleged stealing and mismanagement of public funds totalling N5.78 billion. The re-arraignment took place before Justice Mahmud Abdulgafar of the Kwara State High Court in Ilorin on Monday….

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Millionaire cyclist Gary Peacock who harassed young driver faces disorderly conduct charge

Utah, U.S. – A 73-year-old cyclist who went viral for harassing a driver over an alleged “close call” has found himself facing a citation after dashcam footage revealed the truth. The cyclist, Gary Peacock, a millionaire from Park City, Utah, confronted and detained 22-year-old Pierce Kempton, accusing him of driving too close to his bike…

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Ravens Fan Turns Himself In After Viral Video Shows Assault on Commanders Fans; Faces 25 Years in Prison

Baltimore, MD – A Ravens fan who went viral for a violent attack on several Washington Commanders fans has turned himself into authorities. John Callis, a 24-year-old Baltimore resident, is facing a lengthy prison sentence after being charged with multiple felonies, including first-degree aggravated assault and three counts of second-degree assault. Callis could spend up…

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