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The Punch
Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo revealed that his outspoken nature on national and international issues led to his imprisonment under the military regime of General Sani Abacha in the late 1990s. Obasanjo's criticism of the government was seen as a threat to the ruling military regime, resulting in his detention.
The Punch
Nigeria's NERC has granted power to Niger state to regulate its own electricity sector, transferring oversight from the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission to the Niger State Electricity Regulatory Commission.
The Punch
President Bola Tinubu has celebrated renowned historian Dr. Segun Osoba on his 90th birthday, describing him as one of Nigeria's finest minds.
Premium Times
Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has signed an executive order creating new urban areas, designating certain zones as urban spaces and establishing a new land use regulation.