Newscenter Media News The management of the Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC) has reportedly disconnected the University of Benin (UNIBEN) following an unresolved dispute over contentious electricity billing. The disconnection has plunged the …
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JUST IN: Kenya’s President Ruto withdraws controversial finance bill after deadly protests
Kenyan President William Ruto said Wednesday that a bill containing contentious tax hikes would “be withdrawn”, dramatically reversing course after more than 20 people died and parliament was ransacked by …
Read More »US offers $5m reward for Bulgarian ‘cryptoqueen’
The United States announced Wednesday a reward of up to $5 million for information that could lead to the arrest of fugitive Bulgarian-born “cryptoqueen” Ruja Ignatova. The US ambassador to …
Read More »FG to ban importation of non-climate-friendly air conditioners
The Federal Government will ban all substances that are not climate-friendly including air conditioners by 2026. To this end, manufacturers are expected to adjust their production line to ensure that …
Read More »Fire erupts ETP section of Dangote refinery
A fire broke out in the Effluent Treatment Plant (ETP) section of the $20 billion Dangote Refinery and Petrochemicals this afternoon in Lagos. The Guardian reported that emergency services responded …
Read More »Gov poll: PDP inaugurates Edo, Ondo campaign councils Thursday
The National Working Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party has approved the inauguration of new Governorship Election National Campaign Councils ahead of the Edo and Ondo states’ elections. The inauguration …
Read More »NiMET predicts flooding in Ekiti, 12 others
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMET) has predicted heavy rainfall and potential flooding in Ekiti and 12 other states. Ekiti State Government disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday, adding that …
Read More »Ex-Super Eagles player Odemwingie turns professional golfer
A former Super Eagles forward, Peter Odemwingie, is now a professional golfer following his graduation from the Professional Golfers Association school. The PGA disclosed this in a post with a video …
Read More »Six JSS 3 students drown in Kaduna after writing ‘Junior WAEC,
Tragedy struck as six teenagers drowned in the Mbang River, Kauru Local Government Area (LGA), Kaduna State, after writing their Junior WAEC exams. The deceased were identified as Manasseh Monday …
Read More »You’ll become story after office, Islamic cleric tells politicians
A popular Islamic cleric, Sheikh Muhydeen Bello, has warned Nigerian politicians to be mindful of their actions while in office, stating that their legacies will be all that remain after …
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