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Lugbe newsite estate residents blast AEDC over epileptic power supply

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*Says, plans to stage a peaceful protest underway

By Francesca Hangeior

Residents of New site estate, Federal Housing Authority (FHA), Lugbe, a satellite town in the Federal Capital Territory have decried the epileptic power supply being experienced for some time now.

The residents while berating the Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) said, they were not living up to expectations and urged it to improve its services.

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Some of the electricity consumers, who spoke with naijablitznews.com lamented that power supply in the estate has declined forcing most of them to rely on alternative means of powering their home appliances.

A resident, Mrs Chinwe Obi said, it was an unfortunate development as residents cannot boast of six hours light.

‘’We’ve never had it this bad. We cannot boast of having light for six hours. This should not be happening under this hard economy. Before now, I used to make soup for my family and store in the freezer that can last for up to one to two weeks. It is no longer the case because there is no place to preserve it.

‘’Unfortunately, we have resolve to the method of cook as you consume and it’s very expensive. For how long can we continue to cook every day under this harsh economy? I am appealing to the AEDC and the Minister of Power, Mr Adebayo Adelabu to do something about the power situation as a matter of urgency ’’ she said.

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Another resident operating a Unisex hair saloon in the estate said that the light situation was getting worse as they now stay without power for five days.

The resident who simply identified himself as Clement said that he had to rely on generators to do business, adding that because of the high cost of fuel, he had increased the cost of a haircut.

“We have not had electricity for close to five days now. I have to depend on generators and getting the fuel to power it is expensive because of the increase in the price of the product.

“It has not been easy with me at all as my customers are complaining seriously and this is not good for my business’’, he added.

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On her part, Mrs Naomi Bako, a civil servant also residing in the estate lamented that the light situation in the area was now terrible compared to before.

Bako while calling on the AEDC to do its best to improve on power supply, especially as consumers are paying for the services added that despite the outrageous billings, the area does not have power supply for more than four hours in a day, adding that the light goes off every 10 minutes.

”I don’t understand why AEDC switches off the light every 10 minutes. I am appealing to them to improve their services,” she said.

Meanwhile, the AEDC officials were mum as calls put through to the Public RelationOfficer were not answered or returned.

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BREAKING: Human Rights Lawyer Dele Farotimi Released

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By Gloria Ikibah

Prominent human rights lawyer and activist, Dele Farotimi, has been released after fulfilling his bail conditions.

Farotimi, who had been in custody over allegations of defaming Senior Advocate of Nigeria and founder of Afe Babalola University, Ado Ekiti (ABUAD), Afe Babalola, regained his freedom on Tuesday morning.

He is currently enroute to his home in Lagos.

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Confirming the development, activist and politician Omoyele Sowore stated on X, “I am pleased to report that Dele Farotimi is no longer being held in the prison facilities of Ekiti State and is now returning home to Lagos. The struggle continues!”

Earlier, a Chief Magistrate’s Court in Ado Ekiti granted Farotimi bail, setting conditions that included a N30 million bond, two sureties (one of whom must be a property owner), the submission of his passport, and a restriction on granting media interviews following his release.

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NASC backpedals reverses Atiku’s appointment as DCNA, replaces him with Yero

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By Kayode Sanni-Arewa

Following the intervention by the National Assembly leadership, the National Assembly Service Commission, NASC, has reversed the appointment of Dr Ibrahim Atiku as Deputy Clerk to the National Assembly, DCNA.

The Commission has replaced Atiku with the permanent secretary [Estate and Works Directorate], Engineer Bashir Yero.

This was consequent upon the outcome of a meeting convened Monday night by the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, with Speaker Tajudeen Abbas and their deputies in attendance.

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Present also at the meeting were the Chairman of the NASC, Engineer Ahmed Amshi, two commissioners from NASC, and some permanent secretaries in the NASS bureaucracy.

THE CONCLAVE learnt that the high-level meeting took place in the Senate President’s residence.

Reports from the meeting said that the chairman of the NASC and his commissioners could not justify the appointment of Atiku when asked by the speaker how the choice of Atiku was arrived at.

THE CONCLAVE reports that it was at that point that the commission chairman sought the leave of the Senate President and the Speaker to ask that the permanent secretaries present should excuse them since they could not be sitting over a matter in which they had personal interest.

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Upon their return to the room, after the leadership had arrived at a resolution one way or another, it was agreed that Engr. Bashir Yero of Estate and Works Directorate be appointed the DCNA, while Engr Sanda Liman of Procurement Directorate, be redeployed in Estate and Works.

The newly promoted Ibrahim Atiku [to the position of permanent secretary], as resolved and directed, should be deployed in Procurement Directorate.

The NASC is expected to formalise and/or activate the decision soonest.

Source: CONCLAVE

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Speaker Abbas Salutes APC National Chairman, Ganduje, @ 75

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By Gloria Ikibah
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Abbas Tajudeen, has congratulated the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, on his 75th birthday.
The Speaker, in a congratulatory message through his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Musa Abdullahi Krishi, described Dr. Ganduje as a patriot and a democratic pillar whose invaluable contributions to the development and growth of his fatherland are commendable.
Speaker Abbas said the APC National Chairman has, since his assumption of office, been providing good leadership and guidance to the party, which is one of the reasons why the party continues to wax stronger.
The Speaker noted the electoral successes of the APC across the states and how the state chapters have recorded stability under Dr. Ganduje’s leadership of the ruling party.
Speaker Abbas also commended the APC National Chairman for the cordial relationship between the National Working Committee (NWC) of the party and the National Assembly Caucus.
While wishing Dr. Ganduje more fruitful years in sound health, Speaker Abbas also prayed for increased wisdom.
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