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Tuesday, 07 February 2017 02:54

Lagos to ban 'Molue', 'Danfo' – Ambode

Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State on Monday said he would banish yellow commercial buses from Lagos roads this year. Ambode spoke at the 14th Annual Lecture of the Centre for Value and Leadership with theme: “Living Well Together, Tomorrow: The Challenge of Africa’s Future Cities” held in Lagos. Ambode said that connectivity was a critical element for a mega city to work, which required having mass transit system to move people from one point to another. “I tell you what, I want to banish yellow buses from Lagos this year. “My dream of ensuring that Lagos becomes a true…

Tuesday, 07 February 2017 02:53

Parents grumble as FCE Akoka hikes fees tenfold

Some parents have expressed concern over the ten fold hike in the acceptance fee for new students imposed by the Federal College of Education (Technical), FCE Akoka, Lagos. The parents, who spoke to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos, said the acceptance fee, which was increased from N5,000 to N50,000, excluding the tuition fee, is a strain in the budget for their wards’ education. One of the parents complained that only FCE (T), hiked its fee unlike other federal colleges, whose acceptance fee was far less. He, therefore, called on the Federal Ministry of Education to intervene by…

Tuesday, 07 February 2017 02:49

Minister promises upward review of corps members’ allowances

Minister of Youths and Sports Development, Mr. Solomon Dalung, says the government has initiated the process of upward review of corps members’ allowances. Dalung, who disclosed that the review was undergoing legislative process, acknowledged that what was being paid as allowances to corps members today had become grossly insufficient for them. The minister stated this yesterday when he conducted an unscheduled inspection visit to the National Youth Service Corps Orientation Camp in Mangu, Plateau State, to enable him ascertain the welfare of the scheme’s members and status of facilities at the camp. Pledging that government would not compromise the security…

Monday, 06 February 2017 15:57

Nigeria Police bar anti-govt protesters from presidential villa

Police have stopped antigovernment protesters from reaching Nigeria’s presidential villa in Abuja. The demonstrations were called across the country to protest the country’s economic crisis that has severely hit millions of families. In Abuja, protesters marched early Monday from Unity Fountain in Maitama District, chanting songs and displaying placards, as they headed towards the presidential villa in the upscale Asokoro District. They were met by a team of heavily armed anti-riot police personnel, who denied them entry into the Aso Rock villa. The stranded protesters began to chant “I stand with Nigeria”. Human rights Activist, Chidi Odinkalu who addressed the…

Monday, 06 February 2017 15:55

Beset by economic, political woes, Nigerians protest for change - Reuters

Hundreds of Nigerians marched through the streets of Lagos calling for a change of government on Monday, a rare show of public dissent that reflected mounting anger over an absentee president and a sputtering economy. Flanked by a heavy police escort, more than 500 demonstrators halted traffic in the commercial capital as a truck blasted out protest songs against the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari. Buhari has been in Britain since mid-January for unspecified medical checks and, with no indication of when he might return, many Nigerians suspect his health is worse than officials admit. The country is also mired…

Monday, 06 February 2017 15:52

Hundreds of Nigerians protest corruption; Buhari ill abroad - Associated Press

Hundreds of Nigerians marched Monday to protest poverty and corruption as President Muhammadu Buhari's prolonged absence abroad for medical tests raises political and economic tensions. "Nigerians are frustrated and tired with this absentee government," activist Omoyele Sowore said as he marched in Lagos, Nigeria's largest city. Protesters carried placards saying: "Unemployed people hungry and angry." Prices of food and other goods have soared as Nigeria confronts low international prices for oil on which the government depends and a devalued naira currency because of massive foreign currency shortages. Turnout was small in Lagos, a city of 20 million, with just dozens…

Monday, 06 February 2017 15:50

I will be President of Nigeria – Fayose

Mr Ayodele Fayose, Ekiti State governor and chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governors’ forum, has declared that he will one day become the president of Nigeria . He said the revelation about becoming a future Nigerian leader was made known to him by God. The governor who did not specify when and how the prophesy will be fulfilled, said he believed the prophesy will manifest the same way and manner he emerged Ekiti state governor twice against all odds. Speaking at an annual media get-together, held at the government house, Ado Ekiti at the weekend, the governor said,…

Monday, 06 February 2017 03:21

Buhari not seriously ill, not in hospital – Presidency

Despite extending his medical leave abroad, President Muhammadu Buhari “is not in any serious condition to worry about,” his media aide, Garba Shehu said on Sunday. The explanation came hours after the president wrote to the National Assembly to inform lawmakers of his intention to extend his medical vacation in London. “President Muhammadu Buhari has written to the National Assembly today, February 5, 2017, informing of his desire to extend his leave in order to complete and receive the results of a series of tests recommended by his doctors,” presidential spokesman, Femi Adesina, said in a statement on Sunday. “The…

Monday, 06 February 2017 03:17

Ayo Adebanjo, Ango Abdullahi, Fayose, others react as Buhari extends medical vacation indefinitely

On a day he is expected to return to the country preparatory to resumption of office today after 10 days official vacation, President Muhammadu Buhari, yesterday, wrote the National Assembly to extend his vacation on medical grounds. The extension, which was indefinite, yesterday, elicited mixed views in the polity. While some said it is in order and urged Nigerians to pray for his safe return, others said that a cabal had started holding the country to ransom and cautioned that Nigerians should not be taken for a ride. The President’s letter stated that the extension was to enable him complete…

Monday, 06 February 2017 03:16

Onnoghen gets nod to be CJN?

Those pushing for Acting Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) Walter Onnoghen’s confirmation are likely to carry the day. He has been cleared of all allegations impeding his appointment as the head of the nation’s Judiciary. The Presidency may send his name to the Senate for confirmation “any moment from now”, The Nation learnt yesterday. The nomination may either be sent by President Muhammadu Buhari or Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, depending on when the President’s vacation ends. He has asked for an extension. A security report on Justice Onnoghen is said to have been centred on “the fact that he is…

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Monday, 06 February 2017 03:14

Soyinka speaks, blasts Nigeria Police for planning to stop anti-government protest

Nobel Laureate, Wole Soyinka, has criticised the Nigerian police for planning to stop an anti-government protest scheduled for Monday. The protest was called by hip-hop artiste, Innocent Tuface Idibia, to highlight the failure of the current government to tackle several issues facing Nigerians. After a police threat that it could not guarantee the safety of the protesters and warning to Tuface to cancel the protest, the musician acceded. He announced on Saturday night that he had cancelled the protest for security reasons. Other organisers like the Enough is Enough, however, said they would proceed with the protest. In his reaction,…

Monday, 06 February 2017 03:12

Allocation: States, Councils shared N2.6trn In 2016

Amid severe effects of current economic recession, a total sum of N2.6 trillion was disbursed from the Fed-eration Account to the 36 states and Federal Capital Territory (FCT) as well as the 774 local government councils in 2016. According to a report highlighted by an intelligence economic magazine, Economic Confidential, the total figure was payment made to the two tiers of government between January and December 2016 at the monthly meeting of the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC). In the report, five states cornered 25 per cent of the total allocation during the year. Lagos State, unexpectedly, ranked first as…

Sunday, 05 February 2017 16:38

Buhari extends vacation, writes National Assembly

Press Release President Muhammadu Buhari has written to the National Assembly today, February 5, 2017, informing of his desire to extend his leave in order to complete and receive the results of a series of tests recommended by his doctors. The President had planned to return to Abuja this evening, but was advised to complete the test cycle before returning. The notice has since been dispatched to the Senate President, and Speaker, House of Representatives. Mr. President expresses his sincere gratitude to Nigerians for their concern, prayers and kind wishes. FEMI ADESINA Special Adviser to the President (Media and Publicity)…

Sunday, 05 February 2017 16:36

Tuface: 'Let my blood be the first to wash our land', Charly Boy blows hot

The real Tsunami’s coming, I will take the first bullet, Charly Boy vows to continues struggle Veteran entertainment personality and the self-style ‘Area Father’ Charles Oputa a.k.a. Charly Boy is well known for his social activism and he was one of the first celebrated artistes to back the African Queen crooner on his mission to embark on a nationwide protest. On hearing that the singer had backed out, citing security and public safety concerns, the Area Father reacted and mocked “ The struggle to overcome political insanity, audacious impunity and mindless looting in Nigeria took a negative hit last night…

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