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Electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos) in Nigeria will hike their tariffs with effect from January 1, 2024 as reported by Parrot Nigeria. Image Credit VectorStock A source from one of the electricity distribution companies who confirmed the development said a virtual emergency meeting was held in that regard. “All has been perfected for the new tariff to take effect from the first of January, 2024,” the source said on the condition of anonymity. "It is now left for various electricity distribution companies to enlighten their customers on new developments,” he added. The source noted that the National Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) had already invited distribution companies for a meeting on the development. He expressed fear that while it is mandatory for electricity distribution companies to regularly evaluate tariffs every six months, the recent increase would meet customers’ dissatisfaction. “In fact, we were perturbed by the short notice and how we would reach o

Ms Afua Asantewaa, Ghanaian media personality has completed a five-day singing marathon. Afua Asantewaa Wrapped in her country's flag, she thanked the crowd of supporters in the capital, Accra, for their immense support, in hopes her performance will earn her a Guinness World Record. Beginning on Christmas Eve, Asantewaa performed for 126 hours and 52 minutes. Beating a previous sing-a-thon record by nearly 24 hours, the clearly exhausted, 33-year-old could barely remember what day it was. According to the rules set by Guinness World Records she was allowed a five-minute break every hour, or 20 minutes after four hours. She now has to wait to see if her effort will be officially recognised.  Some of the country's biggest music stars, were there on Christmas day to cheer her up, they included, Stonebwoy, Shatta Wale and Sarkodie. Vice-President Mahamudu Bawumia also came along plus a host of actors, actresses and influencers. They heard Ms Asantewaa cycle through 125 songs picke

Isn't this what a majority of us dream of, having so much money to solve almost every problem.                   Françoise Bettencourt Meyers Well, a ranking of the richest people in the world, places L'Oréal heiress Françoise Bettencourt Meyers as the first woman to amass a fortune of $100bn (£78.5bn; €90.1bn). Ms Bettencourt Meyers, is ranked the 12th richest person in the world, her net worth crossed $100bn on the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. Seventy years old, Ms Bettencourt Meyers is the vice-chairperson of the company's board. She and her family are the biggest shareholders of L'Oréal with a single stake of around 35%. On Thursday, the company hit it's best stock market performance in decades. Keeping it on track. with shares rising to a record high in Paris. The French beauty empire and the world's leading company in cosmetics and beauty, L'Oréal was founded by Ms Bettencourt Meyers's grandfather, Eugène Paul Louis Schueller, he was a French phar

Punch   • Plateau killings: Don’t allow Nigeria become ungovernable under you, CAN tells Tinubu The Christian Association of Nigeria in the 19 Northern States and  Abuja, on Wednesday, condemned terrorists attack on communities in Barkin Ladi, Bokkod and Mangu Local Government Areas of Plateau State which claimed no fewer than 160 lives... • NAF bombs six illegal refineries in Rivers The air component of Operation Delta Safe has destroyed six illegal oil refining sites in the Degema Local Government Area of Rivers State. The illegal sites were said to be clustered within an approximately 80-metre radius, situated approximately six nautical miles south of Opu Arugbana. Sahara Reporters BREAKING: Ondo Governor, Akeredolu Dies After Prolonged Battle With Leukemia The Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, is dead. Rotimi Akeredolu A family source told SaharaReporters on Wednesday that Akeredolu died in Lagos. SaharaReporters learnt that he was managed by State House doctors up to his deat

'THIS IS STRICTLY JUST FOR LAUGH. NA JOKE OOOH!' 2023 CHRISTMAS/BOXING DAY QUESTIONS SUBJECT: HISTORY INSTRUCTIONS: ANSWER ALL Image Credit: Pinterest SECTION A 1. In what year did a senator jump out of a moving vehicle? A.2015 B.2016 C.2017 D.2018 2. Which Nigerian president is good in letter writing? A. Yar adua B. Buhari C. Obasanjo D. Jonathan 3. Which Nigerian president accused Nigerian youths of being lazy A. Babangida B. Obasanjo C. Buhari D. Gowon 4. Which country In African continent do their wives belong to the kitchen and other rooms? A. Congo B. Togo C. Ivory coast D. Nigeria 5. If the article "Transmitted Transmission" were to be a setup, who might have masterminded it? A. Ekweremadu B. Saraki C. Melaye D. None of the above 6. Which Nigeria governor Teargas broken his neck and arm, of which the arm heal up the following day? A. Wike B. Fayose C. Ortom D. Tambuwa 7. Who's Nigerian dancing Senator eventually become Governor? A. Ekweremadu B. Kwankwaso C

Written By Janet Odidi Obuotor for Echoblog. My Father My dad was not a very great talker, he spoke when it was necessary and was a great listener. He would not divulge a secret, he was wisdom personified! He is a true example of quick to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger.  Sir Patrick Salami Odidi I remember one time I gave him a card, I opted for the colour yellow, and inscribed on the card were the words, "Wisdom comes with the age." and in it were the words, "Happy birthday to an extremely wise person." My little head was always in absolute wonder, for I pondered about this man who had answers to everything and knew everything.  In awe, I went shopping for a unique birthday card. When I came across the colour yellow (different, it stood out) and the words inscribed. I said to myself, "This card, its wordings, describes my Dad, the ever-knowledgeable one. Wise guy!" A preacher of fair play, integrity, and resilience. He believed in justice and fair

Malia, 25, and Sasha, 22, have recently been on the receiving end of criticism for their shared appreciation of a tug on a cigarette.      Malia, 25, and Sasha, 22 On more than one occasion, the young adults have been spotted smoking. During Labor Day weekend, the University of Southern California graduate Sasha was spotted leaving a party as she smoked with two friends. Big sister Malia was most recently caught in Los Angeles on Oct. 4 smoking. According to Page Six, the Harvard alum was also caught smoking marijuana when she attended the 2016 Lollapalooza festival in her hometown of Chicago. On Twitter, one person remarked, “IRONY: After sporting ‘Smoking Kills’ T-shirt, Malia Obama puffs cig outside LA store.” Didn’t Barack Obama credit Malia for him quitting smoking? What a fake family have they become! Obamas LOL Bless the Nation Page Six @PageSix Malia Obama takes smoke break in LA weeks after sister Sasha was also spotted smoking cigarette https:// trib.al/Vu0UqCL 8:40 PM · Oct

Wow! Things are definitely getting tougher by the day. God help us! The Abuja Gold market at Wuse Zone 5, Abuja was flocked with women wanting to not buy gold jewellery but rather sell their gold jewellery to the gold sellers/merchants. The women complained bitterly of the present economic hardship and the dire need to raise money for children's school fees, and other bills. One of the women opened up, she said: "I bought my gold before I got married but today I am forced to sell it. Things are hard. My husband is not aware, I did not tell him. We need to pay the children's school fees.  I will just let him know that I have been able to raise the money." I watched her keenly and just like she said, she placed a call and I could hear her say,  "Honey, I have sent the money to the woman...." Suddenly, her weary countenance changed into a broad smile. I guess her sacrifice met with gratitude from a grateful husband. I beamed in admiration at her selfless act. S

MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING REACHED BETWEEN THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT OF NIGERIA AND THE NIGERIA LABOUR CONGRESS (NLC) AND TRADE UNION CONGRESS OF NIGERIA (TUC) AS A RESULT OF DISPUTE ARISING FROM WITHDRAWAL OF SUBSIDY ON THE PRICE OF PREMIUM MOTOR SPIRIT (PMS) ON MONDAY, THE 2ND DAY OF OCTOBER, 2023   Arising from the withdrawal of subsidy on Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) by the Federal Government and the resultant increase in the price of the commodity, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) issued a strike notice which had elapsed and they were poised to embark on a strike billed to commence on Tuesday, the 3rd of October, 2023. Consequently, a meeting was called by the Federal Government to avert the strike and after much discussion, the following agreements were reached: 1.      The Federal Government grants a wage award of N35,000 (thirty-five thousand Naira) only to all Federal Government workers beginning from the month of September pending when a new na

Na Wa is a Nigerian Statement Which Means Beyond Words!                                Logo Of The Nigeria Police. Watch a video of a policeman in Lagos, who steals by fraudulently withdrawing money from the ATM card of a civilian that he accosted.

Nigeria's First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, was a guest at the interdenominational church service, held on Sunday, tagged, “Christ in you, the hope of glory,” which was held in Abuja as part of events to mark Nigeria’s 63rd Independence Anniversary.                    Nigeria's First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu In her speech she stated that her husband, President Bola Tinubu inherited the situation of the country and that he is not a magician, however, he is willing to work. Her statement below: "All we inherited are things that had happened many years ago; we are not here to put blame on any administration but to fix what has been damaged. “My husband is not a magician; he is going to work and I believe and hope that we will have peace in this country; the best is yet to come to us.” She said that a “Nigeria of abundance has begun, and to be part of the greatness that God has started in the nation, Nigerians must look beyond their current realities and embrace hope anew”. "Good g

This is so sad.... The Chartered Institute of Personnel Management (CIPM), announced the death of Greatness Olorunfemi following her encounter with “one chance” robbers in Abuja. In a statement issued, the CIPM, Abuja branch, said Greatness, was rushed by Good Samaritans to the Maitama District Hospital where she was confirmed dead.  The association said, Greatness was with CIPM in Lagos before she transferred her membership to the Abuja branch. She had great passion for the institute. The 33-year-old lady was its assistant secretary and public relations officer before her demise. In part, the statement reads: “She equally served the Abuja branch with the same energy, passion and zeal, making her an important figure in the institute during her lifetime. “She established a lot of presence and conspicuous level of activity at our meetings, events and platforms, championed many ideas, innovations and activities which included regular birthday updates, robust human resource discourses and

Organized Labour Reach Agreement With FG to Suspend Strike In Last-Minute Move. See video  Wow!

Hello Everyone Today Is The Celebration Of  Eid-El-Maulud, The Birthday Of The Holy Prophet Mohammed, May The Peace Of Allah Be On Him. Enjoy The Holiday.  Happy  Eid-El-Maulud From EchoBlog.

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC), said on Tuesday they would begin an indefinite strike on October 3. President of the NLC and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Nigeria’s two biggest workers’ unions plan to start an indefinite strike next week to protest against the high cost of living, a crisis that began after President Bola Ahmed Tinubu led government scrapped petrol subsidy. It directed all affiliates and state councils to immediately start mobilising for industrial action, urging them to organise street protests and rallies until the government responded positively to its demands. “It’s going to be a total shutdown … until the government meets the demand of Nigerian workers and Nigerian masses,” the union leaders said in a joint statement. “The Federal Government has refused to meaningfully engage and reach agreements with organised labour on critical issues of the consequences of the unfortunate hike in the price of petrol which has unleashed massive

Nollywood actress, Tonto Dikeh, has blasted the General Overseer of the Citadel Global Community Church, Pastor Tunde Bakare, over his remarks on the lifestyle of the late singer, Mohbad.                                              Tonto Dikeh Mohbad died on September 12, under controversial circumstances with his death stirring up a demand for justice for him on social media. While a protest for the late music artist took place, in Lagos.                                     MohBad On Sunday, Pastor Bakare, at a church event in the United Kingdom, said regarding Mohbad:                             Pastor Tunde Bakare "he was “drinking and smoking” and “reaped the reward of his unpleasant lifestyle while alive.” “My wife and I listened to a tape last night on MohBad. How many of you know Mohbad? The Nigerian artiste who died at 27? Mohbad,” Bakare asked. "When he was drinking and smoking and associating with evil men, he did not know that the harvest would come so soon and th