FCT of darkness: One year after private sector take-over

Abuja DISCO says vandalism, corruption frustrate power reforms
 On November 1, in the next nine days, it will be exactly one year since the private sector bought over and effectively started operating the power generation and distribution companies.The hope and assurance prior to the sale was that the sector would record significant improvement. There will be light. Now the story sounds worse, especially in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). To find what the problem is, Abuja Metro recently engaged the managing director and chief executive of the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) Mr. Neil Croucher to explain to residents of the city and its environs why they have to remain perpetually in darkness one year after they took over supply of the amenities.

How Atiku’s economic blueprint plan to cage PHCN, NNPC mafia

As 2015 elections cascade down, the political gladiators are busy oiling their armoury to overwhelm their opponents and take over power.
One of such politicians is the former Vice President, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar who last week announced his economic blueprint.
He vowed to tackle what he called Nigeria’s greatest economic headaches which are the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) and Power Holding Company of Nigeria (PHCN) headlong. Do succeed in this, he promised that the mafias that hold them bound would be unchained.
Atiku said until these mafias that run these institutions are chased out they will not work better.

The Labaran Maku peculiar story: I must have trekked the earth’s circumference to attain primary education

•Says: I don’t know my birthday
 The former minister of Information, Labaran Maku, who quit office a couple of days ago to pursue gubernatorial ambition in his  native Nasarawa State, told the story of his life recently during a thanksgiving service.Maku’s antics as minister would sure irritate anyone and so many, and in same measure, the peculiar story of his life would equally excite and inspire you. In his testimony, the former minister said, having walked 14km everyday for about five years as primary school pupil,  it was possible the distance he covered was could equal the circumference of the earth.

Actress Matilda Obaseki in the US to give birth to 2nd child

Heavily pregnant Tinsel actress Matilda Obaseki Mozia is currently in Los Angeles with her young son to give birth to her second child.

Blac Chyna's outfit to Amber Rose birthday party

Amber Rose celebrated her 31st birthday last night and threw a costume party at a mansion in LA which was attended by a lot of her friends including Chris Brown, Karrueche Tran, and Blac Chyna. And that's the costume Blac Chyna, who recently split from rapper, Tyga, chose. A sheer nun's outfit.

APC Chieftain Apologizes To BringBackOurGirls Leadership

All Progressive Congress (APC) chieftain Audu Ogbe has apologized to the leadership of BringBackOurGirls (BBOG) campaign over his comments which formed the basis of an attack by the Presidency on the group.
According to SaharaReporters, in a letter he personally sent to the group in Abuja, the former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) explained: “
I feel obliged to let you know that my statement at our function last week was not intended to paint your group as an APC sub-group. This is because, from what we know, less than 2% of the group are our party members we value highly. The rest of you are not and may not even belong to any political association whatsoever. This is not to say that you have no right to be if you choose to.”

#BringBackOurGirls campaigners in Abuja

Speaking on the matter, a former Minister of Communications, Audu Ogbe, added:
“If my statement caused you discomfort, I do apologize, but reiterate that I have nothing but respect and admiration for you for keeping a six month vigil and telling the world that the Nigerian conscience is not entirely dead. This world is watching us and making judgments. I wish you God’s blessings and protection.”

Why I Want To Become Governor Of Kaduna State - El-Rufai

Former Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Malam Nasir El-Rufai, who has declared his intention to run for Kaduna State Governor has revealed his reasons for his decision.


Nasir El-Rufai,who is the Deputy National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), in a statement on Monday stated his reasons saying:
“Our state, Kaduna, is now fragmented across ethnic and religious lines. Without federal allocations, the state cannot survive. Our renowned educational institutions are decaying, while unemployment and youth restiveness are visible. Trust in government is low and the essentials needed to stimulate socio-economic development are most lacking.”