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Wednesday, 10 July 2019 05:43

138m Nigerians living below poverty line - Oxfam

A new report launched by Oxfam has revealed that 69 percent of Nigerians are living below the poverty line, thus negatively impacting on the nation’s economic growth. Interim Country Director of Oxfam in Nigeria, Mr. Constant Tchona, disclosed this on Tuesday in Abuja at the launch of the first regional report on Commitment to Reducing Inequality Index (CRII), by Oxfam in West Africa; Development Finance International and Office of Senior Special Adviser to the President on Sustainable Development Goals (OSSAP SDGs). With an estimated population in excess of 200 million, it means not less than 138 million Nigerians currently live…

Wednesday, 10 July 2019 05:41

In reward for gallantry fighting Boko Haram, Buhari promotes 2 Generals, 1 Lieutenant

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved accelerated promotion of two generals and one lieutenant, according to a statement by Nigerian Army. The statement issued by the Acting Director Army Public Relations, Mr Sagir Musa, a colonel, said the officers granted accelerated promotion were Chief of Training and Operations at Army Headquarters, Major General LO Adeosun, who is now a Lieutenant General; General Officer Commanding 7 Division and Commander Sector 2 Operation LAFIYA DOLE Maiduguri, Brigadier General AB Biu, promoted to the rank of Major General; and Lieutenant AJ Danjibrin of 211 Demonstration Battalion Bauchi, promoted to the rank of Captain. The…

Wednesday, 10 July 2019 05:40

Buhari nominates new NCC Commisioners, NIPSS DG

President Muhammadu Buhari has forwarded to Senate, the name of Uba Maska for confirmation as Executive Commissioner of Nigeria Communications Commission (NCC). The president’s request was contained in a letter read at the start of plenary on Tuesday. “In accordance with section 8 (1) of the Nigeria Communcations Commission (NCC) act 2003, I hereby present for confirmation by senate Mr Uba Maska for appointment as executive commissioner for Nigeria Communications Commission (NCC),” the letter reads. Relying on provision of the same section, Mr Buhari also requested the Senate confirm three nominees as non-executive commissioners of the commission. The three are:…

Wednesday, 10 July 2019 05:39

National Assembly on lockdown after clash with Shi'ite group

National Assembly was on lockdown on Tuesday after shots were fired outside during clashes between police and a group of Shi’ite Muslim protesters. Both sides blamed the other for the shooting. In a statement, police said two officers were shot and wounded in the legs, and six other officers were injured by individuals using clubs and stones. But Mr Abdullahi Musa, a protester and member of Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN), told Reuters that police fired the shots, killing two protesters, after they peacefully tried to enter the assembly building. IMN, a group that represents Nigeria’s minority Shi’ite Muslims, has…

Wednesday, 10 July 2019 05:36

Buhari isn’t governing according to law - Taraba gov

Governor Darius Ishaku of Taraba State on Tuesday described Nigeria’s democracy as “embarrassing and insulting”. Ishaku stated this in Jalingo while answering questions from journalists shortly after he received a former Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Mrs Aisha Alhassan, who paid him a congratulatory visit at Government House. He said the decision of the police to lay siege to his private residence in Abuja was “unaccountable, nonsense and disgraceful”. According to him, Muhammadu Buhari government is not ruling in accordance with the constitution of the country. Ishaku said, “I feel very bad that the democratic government of All…

Monday, 08 July 2019 05:07

Buhari signs Africa free trade agreement, says ‘free trade must be fair trade’

President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday in Niamey, Niger Republic signed African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) pact. Buhari appended his signature to the treaty in the presence of African Heads of State and Government, delegates and representatives from the private sector, civil society and the media attending the 12th Extraordinary Summit of African Union (AU) on Launch of the Operational Phase of AfCFTA. Speaking after signing the agreement, the president told the Summit that Nigeria will build on the event by proceeding expeditiously with the ratification of AfCFTA. “Nigeria wishes to emphasize that free trade must also be fair trade. “As…

Monday, 08 July 2019 05:03

Buhari’s education policy anti-masses - ASUU

Academic Staff Union of Universities on Sunday described President Muhammadu Buhari’s policy on education as anti-masses. It accused the All Progressives Congress government of a deliberate plan to starve public education with funds in order to deny Nigerian youths the right to know and challenge misrule. In a release in Ibadan on Sunday and signed by Chairman, University of Ibadan Chapter of the union, Mr Deji Omole, ASUU lamented that the sacrifices of understaffed and underpaid Nigerian academia would be futile if Mr Buhari did not increase funding for education. Omole cited University of Ibadan as an example of an…

Sunday, 07 July 2019 05:29

As Boko Haram insurgency intensifies, more people need help in Northeast - UN

UN Interagency Standing Committee (IASC) says the humanitarian crisis in Borno, Adamawa and Yobe states needs renewed support in the face of the recent upsurge in violence and growing humanitarian needs. IASC, made up of senior officials from UN agencies and NGOs, said this in a statement in Abuja at the end of a five-day visit of the mission to Nigeria. The statement said the mission also raised the alarm on the development as number of people facing food insecurity had recently increased to three million, up more than 10 per cent from October 2018. “During the mission’s visit, the…

Saturday, 06 July 2019 05:29

Buhari re-appoints Kyari, Mustapha; announces personal staff

PRESS RELEASE President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the re-appointment of Mr Boss Mustapha as Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), and Mr Abba Kyari as Chief of Staff (COS) to the President. Mr Buhari has also approved the following appointments of personal staff. 1. Mohammed Sarki Abba – Senior Special Assistant to the President (Household and Social Events) 2. Ya’u Shehu Darazo – Senior Special Assistant to the President (Special Duties) 3. Suhayb Sanusi Rafindadi – Personal Physician to the President 4. Lawal A. Kazaure – State Chief of Protocol 5. Sabiu Yusuf – Special Assistant (Office of…

Saturday, 06 July 2019 05:28

Buhari leaves for AU Summit in Niger Republic

President Muhammadu Buhari will depart Abuja today (Saturday) for Niamey, Niger Republic, to attend African Union (AU) Summit, scheduled to hold on July 7. President Buhari will participate in the 12th Extraordinary Session of the Assembly of the Union on African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and the First Mid-Year Coordination Meeting of the AU and the Regional Economic Communities (RECs) in Niamey. A statement by Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Mr Femi Adesina explained that the Extraordinary Session of the Assembly of the Union was expected to launch the operational instruments of the Agreement establishing…

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Saturday, 06 July 2019 05:26

29 days after meeting Buhari, stepping down for Lawan, FG withdraws charges against Goje

A Federal High Court sitting in Jos, Plateau State, has quashed the remaining two counts charge preferred by Federal Government against a former governor of Gombe State and serving senator, Danjuma Goje, over allegations of corruption. Office of the Attorney-General of the Federation was said to have applied on Thursday evening for the withdrawal of the charges. Economic and Financial Crimes Commission had since 2011 filed a 21-count charge against Goje, but 19 of the charges were struck out in March 2019, leaving only two counts. Presiding judge, Mr Babatunde Quadri, had while ruling on the “no-case” submission filed by…

Saturday, 06 July 2019 05:25

Northern elders to FG, govs: Stop harassment of Fulani and their cows

Northern Elders Forum,NEF has asked federal and state governments to stop what it described as the harassment of the Fulani and their cattle, as well as inciting remarks regarding the now-suspended Ruga project designed to settle herders across the country. Deputy Convener, Northern Elders Forum, Mr Yahaya Kwande who gave the charge in a statement yesterday in Abuja, said Nigeria as a country should rather remain sensitive to its rising deficit in security of lives and economic assets. NEF said, “Federal and State governments must adopt policies and positions which address the harassment of Fulani and their cattle, de-escalation of…

Saturday, 06 July 2019 05:24

Adegboruwa, 37 others appointed SAN

Legal Practitioners’ Privileges Committee has elevated 38 lawyers as senior advocates. The Supreme Court committee named the new senior lawyers at its 138th meeting which held on July 4. The body meets annually to promote lawyers to the highly-coveted status that often confers special privileges to holders, including prioritised call of their cases. The new senior lawyers, whose promotion would be confirmed in September, include Nigeria’s solicitor-general, Dayo Apata, and rights activist, Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa. Below is the full list of the new senior advocates: 1. ADEDOYIN OYINKAN 2. ABDULLAHI HARUNA 3. MANGA MOHAMMED NURUDDEEN 4. ADEDAYO TOBA APATA 5. JOHN…

Saturday, 06 July 2019 05:22

Remember Biblical Babylon, know its current location? It is now UNESCO Heritage site

It was a metropolis in ancient Mesopotamia that became one of the most important sites in the ancient world. Now Babylon, in Iraq, is officially a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The news comes as deliberations continue in Baku, Azerbaijan, to decide which destinations should be added to a portfolio that already names 1,092 sites in 167 countries. This week the committee responsible for the list is discussing which sites will make the grade in 2019 -- earning valuable tourism currency as well as the nominal protection conveyed by UNESCO. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization -- UNESCO --…

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