‘We Have Nothing to Hide’ on Kurmin Wali Mass Abduction — Kaduna Gov Uba Sani

Governor Sani emphasized that his priority remains the safe return of the victims rather than disputes over initial reporting or numbers. Early community and Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) accounts listed up to 177 people abducted, though the precise figure is still under verification amid reports that some escaped and kidnappers have since made contact demanding payments related to lost items before ransom discussions.

FG Bans DisCos from Charging for Meter Installation, Threatens to Prosecute Offenders

The sweeping directive was issued on Thursday by the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, during an inspection tour of a new consignment of imported smart meters at APM Terminals in Apapa, Lagos. The meters form part of the World Bank–funded Distribution Sector Recovery Programme (DISREP), aimed at bridging Nigeria’s massive metering gap and ensuring transparent, accurate billing.