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Wednesday, 21 November 2018 04:09

You’re the reason we’re enjoying peace today, Abdulsalami tells Jonathan

Former Head of State, Mr Abdulsalami Abubakar, has said former President Goodluck Jonathan is the reason Nigeria is enjoying peace today. In his remarks at Mr Jonathan‘s book, ‘My Transition Hours’, presentation at Congress Hall of the hotel, Abubakar described the former president as an example to Africa. He said, “We cannot thank you enough for the peace we are enjoying in the country when you honorably conceded defeat after 2015 general elections. “Your have remained an example to Africa. You have shown you love your country more than you love power. “I wish you well and wish you many…

Tuesday, 20 November 2018 04:51

Buhari, govs meeting on minimum wage deadlocked

President Muhammadu Buhari’s meeting with representatives of Nigeria Governors Forum, NGF, did not resolve the controversy surrounding the N30,000 proposed Minimum Wage by the Tripartite Committee. Although the governors did not talk to State House correspondents after the meeting held behind closed-doors at Presidential Villa, Abuja, it was reliably gathered that they were adamant on their initial proposal of N22,500 which they made on the eve of submission of the committee’s report on October 6, 2018. But there was an indication that Governors might settle for N24,000 which was the proposed figure by the Federal Government turned down by organised…

Tuesday, 20 November 2018 04:49

Traffic chaos paralyses Lagos, fares skyrocket

Commercial activities came to a total halt at Iganmu, Costain Roundabout, Ijora, Funsho Williams Avenue and other areas on Lagos Mainland as trucks blocked highways, forcing commercial vehicle operators to increase fares by a record hundred per cent. It was bedlam, especially at Iganmu on Monday as articulated vehicles and other motorists drove against traffic, causing logjam on various roads. Lagos, Nigeria’s economic hub has been in traffic chaos in recent years, caused by lawlessness on highways and an apparent inability of traffic managers to enforce rules on the road. Analysts have blamed the situation on what they describe as…

Tuesday, 20 November 2018 04:48

10 states, Abuja face telecoms network blackout — GSM operators

Ten states and parts of Federal Capital Territory (FCT) may soon face telecommunications services blackout following tax disputes between Kogi State Government and mobile network operators. Mr Gbenga Adebayo, Chairman, Association of Licensed Telecommunication Operators (ALTON), made this known on Monday in Lagos while briefing journalists on issues affecting the nation’s telecommunications industry. The ALTON chief said Kogi State Government had allegedly shut down 150 telecoms base transceiver stations belonging to mobile telecoms operators as a result of disputes arising from taxes and levies. “The operators, comprising MTN, Globacom, Airtel, 9Mobile and Ntel, said 150 base stations had been shut…

Monday, 19 November 2018 04:46

Buhari lauds South West Muslims for religious tolerance

Funmi Olaitan, Ibadan President Muhammadu Buhari has commended Muslims in South West region of the country, for promoting peaceful coexistence of Nigerians from different religious backgrounds in the region. He gave the commendation on Sunday in his speech at the grand finale of the 10th anniversary celebration of Muslim Ummah of South West Nigeria (MUSWEN) and N5billion launch of MUSWEN international Centre, which took place at International Conference Centre of University of Ibadan. The President, who was Chief Guest of Honour at the event and represented, by Minister of Education, Mr. Adamu Adamu, assured of the readiness of his administration…

Monday, 19 November 2018 04:45

Social workers elect new national officers

Funmi Olaitan, Ibadan Social workers across the country under the aegis of National Association of Social Workers (NASoW), have elected new national officers to pilot affairs of the association for the next four years. The election which took place in Ilorin, Kwara State capital, was part of activities during the association's 34th annual general meeting and national conference themed, "Promoting community and environmental sustainability". Present at the conference include Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Mrs. Aisha Abubakar, represented by Director of Social Welfare in the ministry, Mrs. Temitope Bamgboye, Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Kwara State,…

Sunday, 18 November 2018 05:18

ASUU demands are valid, but ... - Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday said in Ibadan, Oyo State that agitation by Academic Staff Union of Universities for improved welfare, infrastructure, funding and other contentious issues affecting the nation’s universities were genuine. Buhari, represented by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo at 70th Foundation Day ceremony and award of certificates to PhD graduands and honorary doctoral degree awards to some notable Nigerians by University of Ibadan, however, said the government could not do it alone. He called for alternative sources of funding education. The celebration peaked with the conferment of honorary doctoral awards on six Nigerian: Mr Bode Akindele; Mrs Bolanle…

Sunday, 18 November 2018 05:09

11 die, 2 missing as boat capsizes in Ogun

No fewer that eleven persons lost their lives as a boat conveying 29 passengers, capsized on Tafa River, Maun Town in Ipokia local government area of Ogun State. The boat mishap occurred due to engine failure after the boat had already sailed to the middle of the river. According to an eyewitness account, the boat which capsized on Wednesday night, was ferrying passengers and their goods from Badagry in Lagos to Maun Town in Ipokia. The source added that 16 passengers were rescued alive, while two were still missing. But confirming the incident on Saturday, spokesman of Ogun Police Command,…

Saturday, 17 November 2018 05:00

Buhari makes new appointments for CBN, others

President Muhammadu Buhari has confirmed the appointment and re-appointment of some heads of parastatals. This was disclosed in a statement issued by Mr Olusegun Adekunle, Permanent Secretary (General Services Office), Office of Secretary to the Government of the Federation on Friday in Abuja. He appointed Folashodun Shonubi as Deputy Governor, Central Bank of Nigeria with effect from October 17 for an initial period of five years. Others are Banire Adeyemi as Part-Time Chairman, Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) with effect from October 17 for an initial period of five years. Sule Bassi was appointed Secretary, Nigerian Diaspora Commission with…

Saturday, 17 November 2018 04:59

CAN visits Buhari, says APC becoming corrupt politicians’ safe haven

Christian Association of Nigeria on Friday told President Muhammadu Buhari that ruling All Progressives Congress was becoming a safe haven for corrupt politicians. CAN, therefore, asked the President to make the war against corruption total and non-discriminatory in order to rid the nation of the corruption cancer which has eaten deep into her fabric. CAN leadership, led by its President, Mr Samson Ayokunle, spoke in Abuja during a meeting with Buhari at Presidential Villa. “Like we categorically noted here during our last visit, the wish of the people is for the war against corruption to be total and without discrimination.…

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Saturday, 17 November 2018 04:51

Eid-El Maulud: FG declares Tuesday public holiday

Federal government has declared Tuesday as Public Holiday to mark Eid-el Maulud. Minister of Interior, Mr Abdulrahman Dambazau, a retired lieutenant general, made the declaration on Friday in Abuja in a statement by Mr Mohammed Umar, Permanent Secretary of the ministry. Dambazau called on Muslim faithful to align themselves with the prophet’s teachings which border on piety, charity, tolerance and peaceful co-existence, among others. He equally called on all Nigerians to uphold these virtues with a view to overcoming the current national challenges facing the country. Dambazau assured that federal government remained committed to the unity of the country, and…

Saturday, 17 November 2018 04:47

Protesters plan to bring France to a halt

Drivers plan to disrupt traffic across France on Saturday by blocking roads, bridges and toll booths in a mass protest at rising fuel prices. Dubbed the "yellow vests" after the high-visibility jackets they use as their symbol, they are expected to muster in at least 700 locations. They accuse President Emmanuel Macron of abandoning "the little people". Mr Macron admitted this week that he had not "really managed to reconcile the French people with its leaders". Nonetheless, he accused his political opponents of hijacking the movement in order to block his reform programme. Officials have warned that, while they will…

Friday, 16 November 2018 05:22

Strike action: ASUU, FG meeting deadlocked

Federal Government on Thursday opened negotiations with Academic Staff Union of Universities at Ministry of Labour and Employment office in Abuja over the universities lecturers’ strike since November 5. The meeting, which began at 3pm and lasted till 9pm, was adjourned till next week, as the striking teachers and government did not reach a middle ground. Our correspondent learnt that the closed-door meeting looked at the seven points in the Memorandum of Action signed in September 2017, and the two parties reviewed the highlights of the agreement. ASUU delegation was led by its National President, Mr Biodun Ogunyemi, while the…

Friday, 16 November 2018 05:21

Dollar bribe: Kano Gov sues newspaper for N3bn

Kano State Governor, Mr Abdullahi Ganduje has filed a N3 billion lawsuit against Mr Jaafar Jaafar, publisher of Daily Nigerian newspaper for alleged defamation over publications of videos clips showing the governor collecting bribes in hard currency from a contractor. In the writ of summons filed at a Kano State High Court on November 13, counsel to the governor, Mr Nuruddeen Ayagi, demanded the defendants to appear before the court within 14 days. The counsel prayed the court to declare that “the act of publishing and circulating libelous statements, false and doctored video clips attacking and impugning the character and…

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