DESOPADEC: Delta govt told to review oil production quantum
STALWART of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP in Delta State, Mr Daniel Ogiriki, yesterday, told the State Government to address what he described as the injustice being suffered by the Ndokwa nation over the non-review oil production quantum used in determining the sharing formula for the ethnic groups which make up the Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission, DESOPADEC.
Enenche, CAN, others urge FG to end insurgency
Dr Paul Enenche, Senior Pastor, Dunamis International Gospel Centre, Abuja, has urged the Federal Government to end insurgency and pay more attention to security challenges facing the country.
CBN recovered over N60 billion excess charges
By Chidi Nkwopara The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, received over 13,000 complaints from the banking public, recovered over N60 billion excess charges and returned same to the rightful owners. The CBN Deputy Director, Consumer Protection Department, Mrs. Chinyere Obilor, disclosed this at a sensitization forum organized in Owerri, by the Apex Bank. “The Department […]
One feared dead as Hausa traders riot in Ogun
One person has been reported dead after violence erupted in the seedy Olomore Market, Abeokuta on Thursday morning as dozens of Hausa traders protested the death of one of them during alleged shooting by Operatives of the Special Anti – Robbery Squad (SARS). Two other persons were reportedly injured during the riot. The angry Hausa […]
FG tasked on grassroots education for innovation, economic devt
Nigeria cannot achieve sustainable economic development if it continues to pay lip service to grassroots education of pupils in rural communities.
Paracetamol abuse could cause liver, kidney failures – Expert
A medical doctor with the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Gbenga Adebusoye, has warned that abuse of paracetamol in general and in tenderising meat in particular, could lead to liver and kidney failures.
Court orders Kwara contractor to be remanded in EFCC custody over N31M fraud
By Demola Akinyemi Justice Mahmood Abdulgafar of an Ilorin high court on Thursday ordered a sixty-six-year-old Contractor, Chief Joseph Oluwole Komolafe to be remanded in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission ( EFCC) Ilorin Zonal Office over allegation of N31M fraud. Chief Komolafe was arraigned on a one-count charge bordering on obtaining […]
Senate moves to establish agency for repentant Boko Haram members
The Senate wants to establish a rehabilitation, deradicalisation and integration agency that would see to the repentant insurgents in the country. This was disclosed on Thursday in a bill, sponsored by Ibrahim Gaidam of Yobe East senatorial district, which was read for the first time on the floor of the Senate. Already a subject of […]
NIRSAL facilitates N102 b Agric loans
The Nigerian Incentive-Based Risk Sharing System for Agricultural Lending, (NIRSAL) has facilitated over N102 Billion as loans from Deposit Money Banks (DMBs) for various activities in the Agricultural Value Chains in the country.
Fatal Arrogance: Book exposing El-Zakzakky, IMN as a terrorist group launched in Abuja
Towards setting the narratives straight on the issues of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria for the understanding of their nefarious plans against the unity of the nation, a book exposing the evils of Ibrahim El-Zakzakky and his shittes movement, the Islamic Movement of Nigeria has been unveiled in Abuja.
Former Emir of Gwandu calls on Buhari to sack Munguno, Abba Kyari, Service Chiefs
A former Emir of Gwandu, Major Mustapha Jokolo (rtd), has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to sack the National Security Adviser (NSA), Major General Babagana Monguno and the Chief of Staff, Abba Kyari. Jokolo who was ADC to Major General Muhammadu Buhari when he was military Head of State, however, expressed sadness over the crisis […]
Oyo withdraws criminal case against ex-federal lawmaker Akinlabi
A criminal case instituted by the Oyo State Government against Mr Kamil Akinlabi, a former member of the House of Representatives and Chairman, Oyo State Road Maintenance Agency (OYSROMA) has been discontinued and withdrawn by the state.
CALSER writes Buhari over terrorism, wants Zulum, Borno elders to appreciate military
The Centre For African Liberation and Socio-Economic Rights (CALSER), on Wednesday, penned an emotional letter to President Muhammadu Buhari on the war against terrorism, calling on Governor Babagana Zulum and Borno elders to support the military.
HR Expo Africa set to hold 2020 edition of its annual event
In a bid to further strengthen the focus on not just optimizing the human resource capital management at the workplace in Africa, but also impacting into other fields of professional careers and addressing the needs and cravings of the entire workforce adequately, the organisers of the 2-days annual HR Expo Africa event have decided to transit from HREA Summit to the Work Festival 2020.
Makinde approves immediate payment of responsibility allowance to ORTMA officers
GOVERNOR Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has approved the immediate payment of Responsibility Allowance (RA) to officers of the State Road Traffic Management Agency (ORTMA) to serve as motivation to members of the paramilitary outfit across the state.
Covid-19 infections drop as China reverts diagnostic guidelines
The number of new confirmed Covid-19 infections in China dropped significantly on Thursday as health authorities reverted a decision to count clinically diagnosed patients as confirmed cases. Only 394 new coronavirus infections were counted across China over the past 24-hour period, compared to 1,749 new cases added on Wednesday. The National Health Commission reported a […]
