News on the Go: 5 things that should matter to you today

• Presidency accuses Obasanjo of corruption amid opposition support for former President
• NERC urges consumers not to pay for faulty meter replacements
• Trump proposes military deployment for mass deportations

We have highlighted the five most important developments in the news today, Tuesday, November 19, and present them below.

5 issues in the news that should matter to you today

1. Presidency accuses Obasanjo of corruption amid opposition support for former President: Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has no moral authority or competence to sermonise on good governance and effective leadership, the Presidency said on November 18.

Presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga highlighted the misdeeds in Obasanjo’s years as a military leader and president, saying he has taken self-righteousness too far.

2. CBN alerts public to fake claims of contracts and financial aid: The Central Bank of Nigeria  (CBN) has warned members of the public against fraudsters going about with claims of contract awards by the bank, with the sole aim of defrauding innocent members of the public.

On Monday, November 18, the apex bank issued a warning in a statement by its Director of Corporate Communications, Mrs Hakama Sidi Ali, in Abuja. 

3. NERC urges consumers not to pay for faulty meter replacements: The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, NERC, has cautioned electricity consumers against paying for the replacement of obsolete or faulty meters, saying it is the responsibility of electricity distribution companies, DisCos, to replace the meters.

In a statement on November 18, the Commission explained that as long as consumers did not temper meters, replacement must be done by the utilities at no cost to the consumers.

4. Canada ends policy allowing study permit holders to convert to permanent residency: Canada has closed the pathway for international students to transform their study permits into permanent residency under its latest immigration policies.

This new regulation mandates that international students return to their home countries upon the expiration of their study visas in Canada, signalling an end to policies that allowed non-citizens with study permits to transition into permanent residency.

5. Trump proposes military deployment for mass deportations: President-elect Donald Trump on November 18 confirmed plans to declare a national emergency on border security and utilise US army forces for mass deportation of undocumented migrants.

The announcement came as Trump solidified his immigration-focused agenda following his victory in the November 5 election.