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Osun Governor Praises Brother for Power Plant Ambitions

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In a recent conference video shared by Davido, Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke highlighted his brother’s achievements in the electricity sector, stating, “I generate about 15% of Nigeria’s electricity.”

He revealed plans for Nigeria’s largest thermal power plant, set to launch in January 2025 with a capacity of 1,250MW, backed by Chinese engineering firms.

In his X post, the governor expressed pride in his brother and encouraged others to persevere against obstacles, emphasizing the importance of faith in their pursuits.


 

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FAAN to Shut Down Power in Terminal 2 of Murtala Muhammed Airport On Saturday

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The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), has announced power shut down in International Terminal 2 of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos. The power shut down will be between 1am and 4:30 am on 16th Saturday of November.

According to the Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Obiageli Orah, the power shut down will only cause minimal disruption to flight operations. The director also apologises for any inconvenience in might cause to the passengers and stakeholders.


 

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Former CBN Departmental Director Urges Regional Food Specialization In Nigeria

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Former Director of the Budgetary Department, Central Bank of Nigeria, (CBN), Dr Titus Okunrounmu, advises the federal government to ensure the geopolitical zones specialise in a particular food item.

He gave this statement during an interview with NAN on Friday in Ota. He states that this approach will help the country manage inflation and reduce it.

“If the governments in the six geopolitical zones specialise in the production of one food item, automatically, inflation rate would be reduced to the minimised level.” In addition, Nigerians need to embark on farming to stem the prices of goods and services, which is reflected in the inflation figure.”


 

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Supreme Court Dismisses States’ Challenge Against EFCC Act

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The Supreme Court has dismissed a lawsuit filed by Attorneys General of several states seeking to abolish the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Act.

The suit, initially brought by Attorneys General from 16 states, aimed to challenge the legal establishment of the anti-graft agency. Over time, some states, including Anambra, Ebonyi, and Adamawa, withdrew from the case, while others, such as Imo, Bauchi, and Osun, joined as co-plaintiffs during the October 22 hearing.

The apex court subsequently struck out the suits of the withdrawing states and dismissed the broader case, upholding the EFCC Act.


 

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