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Just In: NERC Fines AEDC ₦1.69 Billion For Overbilling Customers
The Federal Government through the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has fined Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC), ₦1.69bn for overbilling customers, JomogNews Nigeria reports.
This Nigeria news platform understands that NERC said the fine follows AEDC’s non-compliance with the commission’s previous order on capping estimated billing for electricity consumers.
According to NERC, AEDC overcharged customers from January to September 2023.
“The commission has approved the deduction of ₦1.69bn from AEDC’s annual operating expenditure as a penalty for non-compliance with the order on capping estimated bills.
“The approved deduction of ₦1.69bn from the total annual OpEx of AEDC effective September 2024, being 10 percent of the overbilled amount by AEDC for the period covering January-September 2023,” NERC’s order said.
The order further issued directives to ADEC on Band A customers.
“Where AEDC fails to deliver on the committed level of service on a Band A feeder for consecutive two days, AEDC shall on the next day by 10 am publish on its website an explanation of the reasons for the failure
“AEDC is required to ensure the continuous monitoring of its service levels, particularly regarding electricity supply to Band A feeders.
“The Supplementary Order mandated AEDC to procure a minimum of 61MW of embedded generation, with at least 30MW sourced from renewable energy, to improve the reliability of electricity supply within its franchise area.
“AEDC shall make appropriate compensation to the affected customers in Band A feeders listed in Appendix 3 for failure to deliver up to 20 hours of average supply but more than 18 hours of average supply,” Channels TV quoted NERC.
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Rivers Assembly Suspends Impeachment Move Against Fubara After Tinubu’s Intervention
The Rivers State House of Assembly has officially suspended impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Odu, following President Bola Tinubu’s intervention.
The House moved the motion to halt the impeachment process on Thursday at its resumed sitting in Port Harcourt, the state capital.
JomogNews had reported that during its first sitting of 2026, the House had begun impeachment proceedings against the governor and his deputy over allegations of gross misconduct, including the demolition of the State Assembly complex and alleged spending without legislative approval, among other claims.
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Tragedy In Ondo: Gunmen Attack Palace, Traditional Ruler Killed
The Ondo State Police Command has confirmed the assassination of Oba Kehinde Falodun, the traditional ruler of the Agamọ community.
According to command spokesperson DSP Abayomi Jimoh, the monarch was attacked on Wednesday at approximately 7:10 p.m.
Jimoh said the information was received by the division at about 7:50 p.m. from a community leader, High Chief Ajewole Clement of New Town, Itaogbolu,
He said the information indicated that approximately six armed men stormed the residence of the traditional ruler, forcibly took him from his compound, and subsequently fled the scene.
“The victim was later found a few metres away with gunshot wounds. He was confirmed dead at the scene.
“Upon receipt of the report, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO), alongside tactical teams from the command, promptly mobilised officers in collaboration with local security outfits.
“Atuluse Security, local hunters, and Amotekun operatives also assisted to comb adjoining bushes and surrounding areas in a bid to apprehend the perpetrators. Efforts are ongoing to track down and arrest the fleeing suspects.
“Monitoring and surveillance activities have been intensified across the area to ensure the safety of residents and prevent further breakdown of law and order.
“The public are assured that no stone will be left unturned in bringing those responsible for the heinous act to justice,” he said.
According to him, members of the public with credible and actionable information are urged to report to the nearest police station or contact the command.
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37 Miners Killed By Toxic Gas In Plateau; FG Yet To React
The Federal government has remained silent after reports emerged that carbon monoxide, a poisonous gas, left 37 miners dead and 25 hospitalized at a mining site located in the Zurak Wase Local Government of Plateau State.
This was disclosed in a report by a security journalist, Zagazola Makama, on Wednesday.
Sources told Makama that the incident occurred at the Solid Mining Company early on Feb. 18.
The victims are between 20 and 35 years old and were conducting routine mining operations when they inhaled toxic gas that had accumulated in the poorly ventilated tunnels, the report said.
Makama said, “The site is under strict control, and emergency protocols are being followed to manage the situation,” a source told Makama.
Meanwhile, there is no indication that the Nigerian government nor the Plateau State, and security operatives have reacted to the incident or done anything on the matter.
There are no official statements from both quarters confirming or debunking the incident as of filing this report on Wednesday.
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