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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