THE Chairman of Abia State Council of Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, Uchenna Obigwe has explained that the N14.152 bailout fund released to the state government would not be able to offset the accumulated gratuities of retired workers.

AHEAD of the receipt this week, of the N14.152 billion bailout fund approved by the Federal Government, Abia State government has constituted a seven-member committee with Mr. Obinna Oriaku, the Special Adviser to Governor Okezie Ikpeazu on Economic Matters as chairman.

As Nigerian Muslims join their counterparts across the world to commemorate this year’s Eid-el-Kabir celebrations, President Muhammadu Buhari declared, yesterday, that national security remains his priority. He, therefore, ordered security agencies to provide maximum security across the nation especially in areas most vulnerable to terrorist attacks.

Awka—THREE-year-old daughter of Pastor Lois Okeke of Foursquare Gospel Church, Awka, was yesterday rescued by men of the State Anti-robbery Squad, SARS, in Anambra during a gun battle with suspected kidnappers of the child.

NIGERIA Labour Congress, NLC, yesterday, said Eid-el-Kabir celebration would afford Nigerians the opportunity to reconcile with God, reassess personal and official lives and their impacts on the nation.

Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps NSCDC, Lagos State Command, has sent congratulatory messages to three of its officers who participated in the just concluded All African Games which took place in Congo Brazaville.

The Obafemi Awolowo Foundation has concluded plans to inaugurate a foundation in memory of the late Mrs. Hannah Dideolu Awolowo in recognition of her contributions to family values, entrepreneurship and perseverance in the face of adversity.

21 people were yesterday reportedly rescued alive while one was missing during two separate boat mishaps which occurred in Lagos.

A LAGOS-based cleric, Rev. Yomi Kasali has urged Nigerians to support the anti-corruption drive of President Muhammad Buhari by dedicating a day to pray for Nigeria.

GRACELAND Diabetes Foundation, a non-profit organization, is set to raise funds for establishment of a medical centre in advancement of its commitment to spreading awareness and promoting the right management for treatment of diabetes and high blood pressure in Nigeria.

EBONYI State government, Monday, explained that the proposed bailout fund for the state had received accelerated approval by the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, after it met all the pre-requisites for accessing the loan.

ABIA State governor, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu has called on the Federal Government to look into the poor state of federal roads in the state with a view to fixing them, saying the condition of roads have become a big problem to the people.

Chelsea are ready to splash as much as 30 million pounds to sign Blaise Matuidi from PSG as replacement for Nigeria star Mikel Obi.

Dear Bunmi,
ABOUT A year ago, my
younger brother told me he’djust been diagnosed with some kidney infection and would need a lot of expensive treatment if he were to be cured. The alternative was for him to have a transplant which would be lots more expensive. He asked for a loan for N200,000 and promised to pay me as soon as he got his car allowance which was being processed by his office.
Months after he was due to pay me, he kept on telling me one sob story after the other. In the end I had to appeal to his wife – I needed my money desperately. His wife was gobsmacked. According to her, that was the first she would hear about any kidney problem, and as for the car loan, he already got that before he even approached me for his bogus treatment.
When I confronted him, he said he needed the money to pay off an outstanding loan he got from his office, or he would lose his job. It seems he kept on hopping from one lie to the other, but I never knew he would descend as low as inventing a serious disease. I don’t know if I’ll ever get my money back, and I feel let down.
Augustus, by e-mail.

Dear Augustus,
In spite of the adage you should “neither a lender nor borrower be,” many of us keep falling for the trap of people intent on a good con. Simply put, you’d been had conned by your own flesh and blood. Of course, it hurts and you have a difficult decision to make – either you write off the money and never trust your brother again or try to get it back by whichever means you could. Being conned by a stranger is bad enough, but by your own flesh and blood is far worse. Whatever happens, you need to move on with your life.

Super Eagles striker Victor Anichebe has rejected a loan deal to Bolton Wanderers as he opted to stay put and fight for a place at West Brom.