The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has imposed sanctions on eight Electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos) for failing to comply with the monthly energy caps for unmetered customers between July and September 2024. The sanctions include over N628 million fine and a directive to issue a credit adjustment to affected customers by the overbilling by 15…
L-R: Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, President of AfDB, Senator Kashim Shettima, the Vice President of Nigeria, Senator Prince Bassey Otu, the Gov. of CRS, Senator John Owan-Enoh the Minister of State for Industries, Trade and Commerce and Rt. Hon. Peter Odey, the Deputy Governor, CRS at the flag off. By Anietie Akpan Vice President Kashim Shettima,…
A helicopter broke apart in midair Thursday and crashed upside-down into the Hudson River between Manhattan and the New Jersey waterfront, killing a family of Spanish tourists, including three children in the latest high-profile aviation disaster in the U.S., officials said. Mayor Eric Adams said the flight began at a downtown heliport around 3 p.m….
Galatasaray are reportedly ready to table a record-breaking offer in a bid to secure Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen on a permanent deal. The Nigerian International joined the Turkish giants on loan from Napoli following the collapse of his move to Chelsea. Since arriving at the club, Osimhen has scored 28 times in 32 appearances…
PAWNEE COUNTY, Okla. (TCN) — A 53-year-old woman faces charges after allegedly scamming elderly women out of money through online romance schemes. According to the Oklahoma Attorney General’s Office, between Sept. 30, 2024, and Dec. 26, 2024, Christine Echohawk allegedly laundered funds from women ranging in age from 64 to 79. The victims reportedly believed they…
The Africa Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has said that the continent is facing an alarming convergence of public health crises, with outbreaks of Mpox, cholera, and climate-related emergencies. The centre said the situation was destabilising health systems in multiple countries. It also raised concern over the growing Mpox burden, highlighting Uganda,…
