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Saturday, 05 January 2019 06:01

ASUU agrees to let lecturers serve as ad-hoc electoral officers

Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has agreed to allow its members work with Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) during the 2019 general election. ASUU president, Mr Biodun Ogunyemi, made this known while briefing journalists after a meeting with INEC. He said ASUU will not stop its members from participating in the election as temporary staff ”as that is part of their community service.” “We placed on record that our relationship with INEC dated back to 2010 when Mr Attahiru Jega was chairman. Even though we are not in the position now to do everything we were doing that time,…

Saturday, 05 January 2019 05:57

39m people blind globally - United Nations

United Nations has estimated that about 39 million people are blind globally, while another 1.3 billion people live with some form of near vision impairment. UN said this in a statement to mark the first-ever official World Braille Day, aimed to underscore the importance of written language for human rights. “Around the world, 39 million people are blind, and another 253 million have some sort of vision impairment. “For them, Braille provides a tactical representation of alphabetic and numerical symbols so blind and partially-sighted people are able to read the same books and periodicals printed as are available in standard…

Friday, 04 January 2019 05:20

Buhari to labour leaders: Don’t distract me

President Muhammadu Buhari Thursday in Abuja appealed to organised labour to allow his administration concentrate on its efforts to fix infrastructure in the country and avoid distracting it. Labour had threatened to embark on nationwide protest next Tuesday over refusal of the president to send National Minimum Wage Bill with the provision of N30,000 minimum wage to National Assembly for legislation. Buhari made the appeal while receiving Executive Committee of National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) in State House. Buhari said, “In three and a half years, we have improved tremendously on what we met. We are trying to do…

Friday, 04 January 2019 05:19

NAF confirms death of air force 2 pilots, 3 others in crashed helicopter

Pilot, co-pilot and three other crew members of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) helicopter that crashed on Wednesday while providing air support for ground troops in Damasak, Borno State, were confirmed dead Thursday. NAF had issued a statement on Wednesday, saying the helicopter gunship and its crew members were missing in action. But the deaths of the crew members of the aircraft were confirmed by NAF’s spokesman, Mr Ibikunle Daramola, an air commodore. Chief of Air Staff, Mr Sadique Abubakar, and Chief of Army Staff, Mr Yusuf Buratai, have paid condolence visit to Air Task Force of Operation Lafiya Dole…

Friday, 04 January 2019 05:13

North Korean envoy to Italy vanishes: Did he defect?

North Korea’s top diplomat in Italy has gone into hiding along with his wife, according to a South Korean lawmaker, raising the possibility of a defection of a senior North Korean official. The news came from South Korea’s spy agency, which briefed lawmakers in Seoul on Thursday on the status of North Korea’s acting ambassador to Italy, Jo Song Gil. It said he went into hiding with his wife in November before his posting to Italy ended late that month. A high-profile defection by one of North Korea’s elite would be a huge embarrassment for leader Kim Jong Un as…

Thursday, 03 January 2019 04:42

We remain open to issue visas, other services - US Embassy

United States Embassy in Nigeria has said that ongoing U.S. government shutdown will not affect its consular services in Nigeria. The embassy in an email said reports in Nigerian media misrepresented its statement on closure of American Centers. In the latest statement on Wednesday, the embassy said the American Centers that operate libraries and other information services within its consulates in Lagos and Abuja would remain closed. “The U.S. Embassy in Abuja and the Consulate General in Lagos will remain open during the U.S. government shutdown. This includes the Consular Sections. Prior reports to the contrary were incorrect. “American Centers…

Wednesday, 02 January 2019 04:56

Adeboye, Oyedepo, Olukoya: Their prophesies for 2019

Nigerians should look into the New Year with hope. The year, prominent church leaders said in their predictions, will be good for the country. According to them, the nation will come out from the general elections unscathed and stronger, despite the challenges and fears being entertained. The clerics – Messers David Oyedepo, Enoch Adeboye and Daniel Okukoya – spoke on Monday night during the cross-over services in their respective churches. Oyedepo of Living Faith Church Worldwide (aka Winners Chapel) Ota, declared that nothing will tamper with the peace of Nigeria in 2019. He stressed that Nigeria shall see no more…

Wednesday, 02 January 2019 04:55

30 die in Ibadan New Year accident

About 15 minutes to the new year, 30 lives were reportedly lost in a road accident on Monday night near Bola Ige International market along new Ife-Ibadan expressway, Gbagi, Ibadan, Oyo state capital. Our correspondent gathered that the victims were crushed to death by an oncoming trailer from Iwo road axis which rammed into commercial buses by entrance of the market. Our correspondent had around the same time, witnessed firefighters battling to quench an inferno that engulfed multimillion naira goods at Lekan Salami Stadium, Adamasingba Ibadan shop complex near Mr Taye Ayorinde house Ekotedo, Ibadan. No life was lost in…

Tuesday, 01 January 2019 06:26

Hello, 2019: Revelry, reflection as world greets new year

Fireworks, concerts, spiritual services and political addresses abounded to mark the transition to 2019 as revelers around the globe bid farewell Monday to a year filled with challenges to many of the world’s most basic institutions, including in the realms of politics, trade, alliances and religion. A look at how people around the world are ushering in 2019: NEW YORK A drenching rain couldn’t keep crowds from packing Times Square for the traditional crystal ball drop and a string of star performances. Christina Aguilera pumped up the crowd, performing in a snow-white dress and coat while partygoers danced in their…

Tuesday, 01 January 2019 06:23

Govs, labour stand-off on minimum wage continues

Nigeria Governors’ Forum has accused Labour of mischief on its claim that governors are unwilling to pay the least worker N30,000. Labour is insisting on N30,000, saying states could pay with effective management of resources. The Federal Government is proposing N24,000. But NGF described as mischievous and misleading, Labour’s claim that the governors were not willing to pay N30,000. The Nigerians Labour Congress (NLC) urged its members to get set for a prolonged strike to force the government to accede to their demand. NGF Head, Media and Public Affairs, Mr Abdulrazaque Bello-Barkindo, reacting to a report quoting NLC Secretary-General, Mr…

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Tuesday, 01 January 2019 06:22

Thousands to miss visa appointments as US embassy closes indefinitely

Thousands of Nigerians will miss their visa appointments as United States embassy in Abuja and its consulate in Lagos have shutdown indefinitely. This implies that persons who have applied for tourist, study, business visas, immigrant visas or any other travel document will have to cancel their plans. US embassy in Nigeria said in a Facebook post that the development was caused by government shutdown in the US. The statement read, “Due to the current US government shutdown, American centres located in the embassy, Abuja and Consulate-General, Lagos are unfortunately closed. They will re-open once the US government shutdown is resolved.…

Monday, 31 December 2018 09:28

Six Borno towns fall to Boko Haram

Despite denials by Nigerian military, Boko Haram fighters seized Baga, Doron-Baga, Kross Kawwa, Bunduran, Kekeno and Kukawa towns of Borno State after three days of fierce battles from Wednesday to Friday last week, Daily Trust learnt from impeccable military and political sources in Maiduguri yesterday. All six towns are major population centres in Kukawa local government area of northern Borno. There are currently no Nigerian or Multinational forces in the areas, Daily Trust learnt from multiple sources last night. The insurgents, driving in a convoy of more than ten fighter vehicles, used the main road from Kros Kawwa to launch…

Monday, 31 December 2018 09:25

FG orders $877m arms to fight Boko Haram, others

Of the $1 billion approved by National Assembly for procurement of military equipment, $877 million has been released. There has been some controversy over the whereabouts of the money. Immediately after the Metele, Borno State attacks on the military last month, the controversy got bigger. Chief of Army Staff, Mr Tukur Buratai said the military had not received such cash from the government to boost the anti-Boko Haram and other campaigns. However, The Nation can confirm that $496,374,470 was released from Excess Crude Account (ECA) for the purchase of Super Tucano aircraft from the United States. The payment has been…

Monday, 31 December 2018 09:23

Buhari, Tambuwal ride in same vehicle

President Muhammadu Buhari and Governor Aminu Tambuwal shared the same vehicle on Sunday. Mr Tambuwal would have been the main challenger to President Buhari in next year’s presidential election had the Sokoto governor won the ticket of the main opposition party, PDP. The governor emerged runner-up, losing the ticket to current PDP presidential candidate, Mr Atiku Abubakar. Messrs Buhari and Tambuwal on Sunday joined sympathisers and family members to offer special prayers for the repose of the soul of late former President Shehu Shagari at his private residence in Sokoto State. Tambuwal and his counterpart from Kebbi, Atiku Bagudu, as…

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