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Sunday, 26 February 2017 03:08

Professor of Medicine offers fresh insight into Buhari's health

A fresh perspective is evolving on the health status of President Muhammadu Buhari who is currently on medical vacation in the United Kingdom. Professor Femi Williams, a certified physician in Anatomic pathology from London and Ireland, has used a recent published photograph of the President to arrive at a preliminary clinical diagnosis of what may have gone wrong with Buhari’s health. He ruled out dehydration, anaemia and jaundice but called for further investigation on the history of Buhari’s ear infection with a view to determining the true state of his health. Details of his ailment remain a secret leaving room…

Sunday, 26 February 2017 03:06

Stop Southern Kaduna killings, Osinbajo orders IGP

Apparently shocked by escalation of attacks in Southern Kaduna despite increased security measures put in place by the government, Acting President, Prof Yemi Osinbajo has summoned Inspector General of Police to the Aso Rock Villa for explanations. A top source in the Presidency, who is privy to the summons of the police leadership, disclosed that the Presidency was unhappy with the fresh killing of 21 persons in the troubled Southern Kaduna last week. The source said that Osinbajo wanted explanations from the police chief and what needed to be done to halt the spate of atrocities by unknown elements in…

Sunday, 26 February 2017 03:02

JAMB explains why candidates can no longer apply to two public universities

Joint Admission Matriculation Board (JAMB) has disclosed why it restricted candidates from choosing two public universities during the 2017 online registration. Fabian Benjamin, JAMB’s Head of Media and Information, said on Saturday that the choice of public universities was restricted to one but candidates can choose as many colleges of education and polytechnics as they want. The new measure by the board means that candidates may select a public university and a private university, but not two public universities. The new update was revealed by JAMB via its official twitter handle @JambHQ on Friday. It reads: “candidates can select NCE…

Sunday, 26 February 2017 03:01

FG recalls two NCAA directors

The Federal Government has recalled two out of the nine directors who were sacked from the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) on Friday. The duo are Alhaji Adamu Abdullahi, Director of Consumer Protection, and Capt. Ayodele Sasegbon, Director of General Aviation. Mr Sam Adurogboye, General Manager, Public Relations, NCAA, confirmed the recall of the directors. He said on Saturday in Lagos, “I can confirm that two of the directors, Abdullahi and Sasegbon have been recalled and their sack rescinded." The government, through the Ministry of Transportation, on Friday sacked the duo and other directors in the aviation regulatory agency with…

Saturday, 25 February 2017 16:48

Buhari calls Femi Adesina, says I'm still resting

President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday spoke with his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr Femi Adesina, on telephone for the first time since he embarked on his extended medical vacation on January 19. Adesina who felt elated about the development confirmed the conversation on his Facebook page and Twitter handle. He had during previous interviews said he was only speaking with those around the President. Giving details of his discussion with the President, Adesina said Personal Assistant to the President, Tunde Sabiu, called him at exactly 2.43pm and asked that he hold on for the President. On recognition of…

Saturday, 25 February 2017 16:35

Zimbabwe's Mugabe marks 93rd birthday in opposition area

Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe celebrated his 93rd birthday Saturday amid granite hills where ancient spirits are said to dwell, defying calls to resign after nearly four decades in power in a region known for opposing the man who says he'll run again in 2018 elections. Thousands of government supporters, some wearing clothing adorned with Mugabe's image, converged in Matabeleland for a birthday bash and show of strength for the ruling ZANU-PF party, beset by squabbling in the past year as the elderly president weakened and factions, one including his wife Grace, sparred ahead of an expected power vacuum. Mugabe, a…

Saturday, 25 February 2017 03:18

We should be patient with president’s health - Buhari's former physician

Professor Sadiq Suleiman Wali is 76, and he was Chief Physician to five former heads of state, namely General Muhammadu Buhari, General Ibrahim Babangida, Chief Ernest Shonekan, the late General Sani Abacha and General Abdulsalami Abubakar. Question: People remember you more as a former chief physician to five ex-heads of state. How did you begin your medical career? Wali: I did my post-graduate studies in the United Kingdom and qualified as a physician. I came back to Kano State and served for about three years. I preferred academic work, so I went to Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) in Zaria. Kano…

Saturday, 25 February 2017 03:16

With Buhari in UK, aide’s advice on Made-in-Nigeria patronage sparks backlash

A call by President Muhammadu Buhari’s aide for Nigerians to patronise locally-made products, ironically at a time the president is receiving medical treatment outside the country, triggered a social media ruckus on Friday, with many accusing the presidency of hypocrisy. Bashir Ahmad, a media assistant to President Buhari, earned the ire of mostly Twitter users after advising Nigerians to help drive up the value of naira by patronising locally-produced goods. The clash began when Mr. Ahmad, 25, propped up a newspaper report that said the naira had been making gains against the U.S. dollar at the parallel market, following this…

Saturday, 25 February 2017 03:12

Donors pledge N205bn to tackle Boko Haram crisis

The Oslo Conference on Boko Haram humanitarian crisis realised $672 million (N205 billion) in pledges from 14 donors, the UN Secretary-General António Guterres has said. Spokesperson for the Secretary-General, Mr Stephane Dujarric, at a press briefing on Friday, said Guterres welcomed the donors’ pledges. He explained that the donors pledged $458 for 2017 and 214 million U.S. dollars for 2018. “The Secretary-General welcomes donor pledges made today at the conclusion of the Oslo Humanitarian Conference on Nigeria and the Lake Chad Region. “He stresses the need for sustained support to humanitarian, human rights, development and security needs in the region.…

Friday, 24 February 2017 15:58

South Africa anti-immigrant protests erupt in capital

Police fired stun grenades, rubber bullets and water cannon Friday as the latest wave of anti-immigrant protests broke out in South Africa's capital, while President Jacob Zuma condemned anti-foreigner violence and appealed for calm. "We don't have hate! We don't have hate!" one foreign man shouted in video posted by local broadcaster eNCA. Police tried to keep protesters apart from foreigners who gathered to express alarm about recent attacks. Police Commissioner Khomotso Phalane said 136 people had been arrested in the past 24 hours. Resentment against foreigners has sometimes turned deadly in South Africa amid accusations that they take jobs…

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Friday, 24 February 2017 15:55

Nigeria releases hotlines as S/Africans protest

As anti-immigration protests erupt in South Africa, police have been deployed in key cities while Nigerian Consulate has released hotlines for emergency. According to the twitter handle of Newsroom daily, many protesters have hit the streets. Reports say that some shops and houses have been touched. Chris Gibson‏@ChrisGibsonNews reported a large anti-immigrant protests in South Africa. “Follows torching of dozens of shops and houses owned by immigrants", he tweeted on Friday. Also Africa Review reports also that the police fired rubber bullets and stun grenades to break up clashes between local South African protesters and migrants in Pretoria on Friday.…

Friday, 24 February 2017 10:54

Xenophobia: Zuma condemns attack on Nigerians, other foreigners

South Africa’s President Jacob Zuma has condemned acts of violence perpetrated by citizens against non-nationals, his office said on Friday. Anti-immigrant violence has flared sporadically in South Africa against a background of near-record unemployment, with foreigners being accused of taking jobs from citizens and getting involved in crime. Citizens in Pretoria are set to march against foreigners on Friday and domestic media are reporting vandalism and acts of violence in the Atteridgeville area west of the capital. At least 20 stores in Pretoria owned by foreigners were looted on Tuesday, but police could not confirm that the attacks had deliberately…

Friday, 24 February 2017 02:39

Design, implement coherent, credible economic policies, IMF advises FG

International Monetary Fund (IMF) yesterday urged Nigeria to step up its economic reforms ef-forts before the opportunity for reforms becomes more limited. “Urgency is needed in implementing a coherent and credible package of monetary, fiscal and structural policies as the window for bold reforms is closing as the 2019 elections are approaching fast", IMF spokesman, Gerry Rice said at a regular news briefing with reporters. Rice also confirmed that Nigerian authorities have not approached the global lender about a programme, but said the IMF “stands ready to help should the country make a request for financial assistance.” Minister of Finance,…

Friday, 24 February 2017 02:31

Mimiko formally hands over to Akeredolu

Ahead of his inauguration today Friday, outgoing governor Dr Olusegun Mimiko, on Thursday formerly handed over the instrument of authority to the incoming governor, Mr Rotimi Akeredolu. The exchange of baton, which occurred at about 7 p.m. at the Cocoa Conference Hall of the Governor’s office, Alagbaka, saw Mimiko handing over to Akeredolu bound documents relating to the government of Ondo State. Mimiko, in his valedictory speech, described himself as an embodiment of God’s grace. He said he was leaving the state better than he met it and charged Akeredolu to do all within his ability to develop the state.…

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