6,000mw of electricity supply by Dec may be unrealistic – Minister – Tribune
November 23, 2009 by Bunmi Awolusi · Comments
The December deadline promised by the Federal Government to generate 6,000 megawatts of electricity supply may have eventually been a mirage as only 3,500 megawatts have so far be generated.
The indication to this was disclosed by the Minister of Power, Dr Olanrewaju Babalola, in an interactive session with newsmen during his official visit to Gereku power station located at Ajaokuta, Kogi State, at the weekend.
Deregulation sparks row at House of Reps – The Guardian
November 13, 2009 by Bunmi Awolusi · Comments Off
The proposed deregulation of the nation’s oil sector by the Federal Government, yesterday, created tension in the House of Representatives with the Speaker, Dimeji Bankole, cautioning members over alleged unguarded comments on the issue. Tempers also rose in the chamber over supplementary budget for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
River Niger Dredging Begins in 2 Weeks – Thisday
August 27, 2009 by Bunmi Awolusi · Comments Off
The contractors handling the dredging of River Niger, Messrs Von Oard, has said work will commence in two weeks.
The Federal Government had on December 1, 2008 signed a N34.8 billion contract for the dredging of the lower Niger. The project, which covers about 572 kilometres, stretches from Warri in Delta State to Baro in Niger State.
Police on security alert in Kogi – Daily Trust
July 31, 2009 by Bunmi Awolusi · Comments Off
Worried about the rumored plan by religious fundamentalists to invade Kogi after today’s Jumat prayers, the police in Lokoja, the Kogi State capital, have stepped up security surveillance in the state. All routes leading to and from Lokoja are being guarded by security men.
Appeal Court Affirms Idris’ Victory As Gov – Daily Independent
June 23, 2009 by Bunmi Awolusi · Comments Off
For the second time in less than one year, Kogi State Governor, Idris Ibrahim, of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) floored his rival, Abubakar Audu, of the All Nigeria Peoples Party (ANPP) in his bid to return to the Lugard House, Lokoja as the Court of Appeal, Abuja Division, on Monday affirmed his re-election.
