Economy/Business
NERC denies 50% tariff increase
The management of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) says there is no 50 per cent increase in electricity tariff.
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Defence/Security
Katsina Govt. insists no ransom paid for Kankara school boys’ release
Alhaji Mustapha Inuwa, Secretary to Katsina State Government says no ransom paid to rescue abducted 344 students of Government Science Secondary School, Kankara.
Judiciary
Woman loses 4-year-old marriage due to drunkenness
An Ile-Tuntun Customary Court in Ibadan, dissolves four -year-old marriage between Abosede Adesonwo and husband, Wasiu over drunkenness and threat to life.
Economy/Business
C/River receives World Bank support over #EndSARS destruction
The World Bank has supported the Cross River Government with relief material to cushion the effects on the destruction of properties during the #EndSars protest in Calabar on Oct. 23 and Oct. 24, 2020.
Business
No political influence on our business decisions – Intels
Intels Nigeria Ltd, an oil and gas logistics company, says its business has not been hindered by political influences from present government.
Health
Kano state records 40 new COVID-19 infections
Kano State records 40 new COVID-19 infections, bringing total number of active cases to 318, State Ministry of Health announces.
Health
Why we sealed 4, 219 premises, 2 drug markets in 2020 – PCN Registrar
Registrar, Pharmacists Council of Nigeria (PCN) Dr Elijah Mohammed, says 4, 219 pharmaceutical premises and two open drug markets were sealed in 2020.
Foreign
Vietnam jails journalists for ‘propaganda’ critical of state
A court in Vietnam, sentences three freelance journalists, known for their criticism of government, to between 11 and 15 years in prison.
Environment
Fire destroys N635m property in Kano State in 2020
Kano State Fire Service says 134 lives and property worth N635million were lost to fire incidents in the state from Jan. 1 to Dec. 31, 2020.
General News
Putin, Merkel consider possibility for joint production of COVID-19 vaccines
Russian President Vladimir Putin and German Chancellor Angela Merkel discuss cooperation and possibility of joint production of COVID-19 vaccines.