APC accuses Fayose of planning crisis for Fayemi with Illegal employments
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ekiti State, Dr. Olusegun Osinkolu, has advised Governor Ayodele Fayose to stop what he called ‘secret employment’ into the State Civil Service to prevent the incoming government from plunging into crisis when inaugurated.
Drake’s ‘In My Feelings’ hits No. 1 on UK Billboard Chart
Internationally acclaimed rapper and singer Drake has scored a double victory on the UK Billboard Chart with his viral single ‘In My Feelings’.
Nigeria tackles insurgency with religion
Nigeria has resolved to embark on massive religious education in the North-East to create awareness on the dangers of insurgency, a menace that had led to the death of more than 20,000 people since 2009.
More defections loom in the House of Reps, says lawmaker
A House of Representatives member, Rep. Abdulrazak Atunwa, who with 36 others defected from All Progressives Congress (APC) on Tuesday, said more members would leave the party in the coming weeks.
Condemnation trails harassment of Senate leadership
NIGERIANS, civil society groups and political organisations in the country have condemned perceived harrassment of the leadership of the Senate by the executive, using the Police and other security agencies.
Herdsmen: Christian groups condemn attacks on farmers
The Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, in the 19 Northern states, Reverend Yakubu Pam, said reported attacks on farmers by suspected Fulani herdsmen would increase suffering in the country.
Septuagenarian gets 10 months jail term for removing tenants’ roof
An Igbosere Magistrate’s court in Lagos, yesterday, sentenced a septuagenarian retiree, Adekunle Akinsemoyin, to 10 months imprisonment for demolishing two tenants’ toilets and removing the roofing over their heads.
NASS wants us to die without our benefits — Pensioners
SINCE N5 billion was slashed from the provisions of Pension Redemption Fund and the public service wage adjustment by the National Assembly before passing the 2018 Appropriation Bill, it has been pain, anger, sadness, frustration and disappointment for retired federal public servants, next of kin of deceased public servants and indeed stakeholders in the pension management sector.
17 bodies recovered in Lao’s floods
Rescuers have recovered 17 bodies after the flash floods caused by a dam breach in Southern Laos in Thailand.
You can only withdraw from contributions once in 2yrs — PENCOM
NATIONAL Pension Commission, PenCom, has said the Pension Reform Act, 2014 allows employees under the Contributory Pension Scheme, CPS, to contribute voluntarily in addition to the mandatory contributions into their respective Retirement Savings Account, RSA, to augment their pension at retirement.
Buhari undaunted with defection
President Muhammadu Buhari is undaunted with the Tuesday’s defection of at least 52 lawmakers from his ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) on Tuesday. Instead, the APC leader wished all the defectors well in their future endeavour. No fewer than 15 senators and 37 members of House of Representative defected from APC to other political parties […]
