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Power Firm Seeks Out-of-court Settlement With Niger Over Rent Dispute

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North-South Power Company Limited and Stanbic IBTC Bank, operating in Niger State, have expressed their commitment to resolving the issue of rent owed to the state out-of-court. This decision comes after bench warrants were issued by the Niger State High Court II against the managing director of North-South Company and Mainstream Energy for failing to appear in court regarding the charges.

In the criminal case involving North-South Power Company Limited and its Managing Director, counsel to the complainant, Niger State Internal Revenue Service Aliyu Lemu (SAN), informed the court that the defendants’ counsel has shown a commitment to addressing the issues that led to the bench warrant issuance against their clients.

Justice Abdullahi Mika’ilu, while adjourning the matter to July 17, 2024, for the defendants to enter their pleas, emphasized that the bench warrant remains in effect.

Similarly, the court upheld its earlier bench warrant against Stanbic IBTC Bank, following the defense counsel’s application and no objection from the complainant’s counsel.

During the adjourned date, the complainant’s counsel confirmed to the court that personal service had been made to the managing director of the first defendant, Mainstream Energy Solutions Limited, who was absent from court. However, the company was represented in court.

Justice Abdullahi Mika’iku adjourned the criminal case to July 8, 2024, for the defendants, Mainstream Energy Solutions Limited and its managing director, to enter their pleas.

The case is part of the criminal aspect of the multi-billion Naira civil case against North-South Power Company Limited and Mainstream Energy Solutions Limited, which is ongoing at the Federal High Court II Minna.

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Cross River Lawmakers Endorse Gov. Otu for 2027 Re-Election

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By Njoku Chijioke 

The Southern caucus of the 10th Cross River House of Assembly has endorsed Governor Bassey Otu for re-election in 2027, citing his achievements in boosting internally generated revenue and governance reforms.

Led by Francis Asuquo (Odukpani constituency), the lawmakers urged residents to support Otu’s second term bid and called on other aspirants to step aside for the governor.

However, Richard Inoyo, a civil society leader, dismissed the endorsement, arguing that the caucus does not represent the people’s will.

Meanwhile, speculation is growing that Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong may challenge Otu in 2027, with his expanding free transport scheme seen as a strategic move.

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Kaduna Refinery Hits 60% Completion – NNPCL

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By Adenike Lawal 

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), has announced that the Kaduna Refinery has reached over 60% mechanical completion, with operations expected to begin before the end of 2025.

NNPCL’s Executive Vice President, Downstream, Isiyaku Abdullahi, disclosed this during an engagement with Kannywood artists in Abuja, emphasizing the company’s commitment to completing the refinery and its pipelines using internal resources.

Abdullahi also highlighted ongoing progress at the Port Harcourt and Warri refineries, urging Nigerians to prepare for an upcoming NNPCL Initial Public Offering (IPO), as part of investment opportunities in the oil and gas sector.

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UNIZIK Probes Female Student’s Alleged Assault on Lecturer

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By Emmanuel Ogbodo

Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), has launched an investigation into a physical altercation between a female student and a lecturer, Dr. Chukwudi Okoye, at the Faculty of Arts.

The incident, which went viral on social media, reportedly started after the lecturer interrupted the student’s video recording, leading to a heated argument.

The student allegedly bit the lecturer multiple times and tore his clothes during the confrontation.

UNIZIK’s Acting Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Joseph Ikechebelu, assured the public of a fair and transparent probe, emphasizing the university’s commitment to discipline and decorum.

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