Strike: Resident doctors’ve chosen to make FG whipping dog— Ngige
THE Federal Government has lamented that while it is religiously implementing its own part of the Memorandum of understanding, MOU, it signed with the Nigerian Medical Association, NMA, the striking resident doctors have chosen to make the Government the weeping dog.
El Rufai advocates financial autonomy for legislatures
Governor Nasir El-Rufai says an Executive Bill will be sent to Kaduna State House of Assembly on Wednesday seeking financial autonomy for the legislature. “Our Bill will go to the House on Wednesday and I hope it will passed very quickly so that we can put in place the necessary framework as soon as possible,” […]
Sexagenarian arraigned for alleged N2.4m fraud
The police in Lagos on Wednesday arraigned a 60-year-old man, Mr Gbemiro Oyiteme, for alleged N2.4 million fraud. Oyiteme, whose address was not provided, is facing a three-count charge of conspiracy, stealing and obtaining money under false pretences. He, however, pleaded not guilty before an Ogudu Magistrates’ Court. According to the prosecutor, Insp Sunday Bassey, […]
ASUU may resume strike for FG’s inaction over union demands –zonal coordinator
The Yola zone of the Academic Staff Union of University (ASUU) has called on the public to prevail on the federal and state governments to accede to union’s legitimate demands to avoid the resumption of the suspended strike. Mr Reuben Jonathan, Zonal Coordinator, who made the call at a news conference on Thursday, in Yola, […]
Again, APC vows to punish members over court cases
The ruling All Progressives Congress APC has again disclosed of its resolve to punish its members who have instituted court cases against it, in line with what it said was the decision of its National Executive Committee NEC.
Two killed, five detained over land tussle in Abambra
Two persons have been killed and five others are in detention following land tussle at Odumodu Umunya in Oyi local government area of Anambra State
Man drags businessman to court for trespassing
A 27- year-old man, Abdularashid Haruna on Wednesday dragged a businessman, Muhammad Abbas before a Shari’a Court in Magajin Gari, Kaduna, for illegally occupying his property. The complainant told the court that the house, located at No. 31, Market Road, Unguwan Ma’azu, Kaduna, was not given out for rent to the defendant. He prayed the […]
Man, 35 in court over alleged motorcycle theft
A man, Mathew Adeyeba, 35, on Wednesday appeared before an Ile-Ife Magistrates’ Court over alleged theft of a motorcycle valued at N350,000. The Prosecutor, Insp Sunday Osanyintuyi, informed the court that the defendant committed the offence sometime in October 2019 at Eyiowukawi Area, Ondo Road, Ile-Ife. Osanyintuyi said the defendant allegedly stole an unregistered Boxer […]
Cross River LG workers protest 4 years unpaid salary
By Ike Uchechukwu Civil servants under local government employment in Cross River state on Wednesday barricaded various entrances of the New state secretariat along the Murtala Mohammed Highway, Calabar in protest against the non-payment of their four years salary. The civil servants from the 18 local government areas (LGAs) of the state converged and barricaded […]
Biennial World Cup Proposal: CAF’s Motsepe calls for open-mindedness
Confederation of African Football (CAF) president, Patrice Motsepe, says discussions around hosting the World Cup every two years should continue “in an open-minded manner”. His comments provide a potential boost to FIFA’s controversial plans since Motsepe is viewed as a staunch ally of FIFA president Gianni Infantino. Also, CAF provides a sizeable voting bloc within […]
Cross River LG workers protest 4 years unpaid salary
By Ike Uchechukwu – Calabar Civil servants under local government employ in Cross River state on Wednesday barricaded various entrances of the New state secretariat along the Muritala Mohammed Highway, Calabar in protest against the non-payment of their four years salary. The civil servants from the 18 local government areas (LGAs) of the state converged […]
Delta Govt to partner MAN on entrepreneurship development
Delta State Government on Wednesday, expressed readiness to partner Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) in developing youths in the state with skills and entrepreneurship development. The Governor Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, stated the government’s intention when he received on courtesy visit, the executive members of Edo/Delta Chapter of the Association at Government House, Asaba. READ […]
APC welcomes Buhari’s fresh borrowing plans
The ruling All Progressives Congress APC has expressed support for the decision by President Muhammadu Buhari seeking the approval of the Senate to borrow the sum of $4,054,476,863 and €710 million as an addendum to the 2018-2020 borrowing plans.
PDP to inaugurate convention committee on Friday
The National Working Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has slated Friday 17 (tomorrow) for the inauguration of its national convention organizing committee.
BAT affirms sustainable investment to environment for economic development
By Peter Egwuatu British American Tobacco in West and Central Africa (BAT) has affirmed its sustainable investment to environment for economic development as it launched a sustainability show corner at the company’s state-of-the-art factory in Ibadan. The project is an evidence of stellar results from its investments in sustainability and an affirmation of the company’s […]
Governor Emmanuel signs anti-grazing Bill into Law
By Chioma Onuegbu – Uyo Governor Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom state has signed into Law the Bill on the prohibition of open grazing in the state. This followed the passage of the bill by the State House of Assembly during Tuesday, September 14, 2021, plenary which was presided over by the Speaker, Mr Aniekan Bassey. In […]
