Odua Peoples Congress (OPC) National Co-ordinator, Otunba Gani Adams, has condemned the Frivolous Petitions Bill pending for approval in the Nigerian Senate. The bill seeks to stop the social media from defaming members of the public, including lawmakers. Adams disclosed his stand on Sunday in Lagos that the passage of the bill would negate the rule of law and some provisions of the Nigerian constitution. He said that there were extant laws which regulated the practice of journalism in the country and these were adequate. Adams said that additional laws, when the country is not under a military rule, was uncalled for.…
Author: Kunle Atiba
Kano Electricity Distribution Company (KEDCO) has procured 100,000 electricity prepayment metres for distribution to its customers. The company’s Managing Director, Dr Jamil Gwamna, disclosed this in an interview with newsmen in Kano. He said out of the number, 62,000 had since arrived the state while the remaining 38,000 were still being awaited. Gwamna said that as soon as the remaining metres arrived, the company would commence distribution to customers. He said the company found it necessary to provide the metres in order to stop estimated billing and ensure effective service delivery. Gwamna said the company planned to employ 1, 000 additional staff…