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Wednesday, 21 December 2016 02:48

47 career ambassadors assigned to countries of service

The Federal Government has assigned portfolios to all the 47 career ambassadors cleared by the Senate. A document seen by our reporter listed the envoys and their portfolios as Abia: Obinna Chukwuemeka Agbugba (Togo), Adamawa: Salisu Umaru (Senegal), Paragalda Ilyasu Audu (Turkey), Akwa Ibom: Inyan Udo-Inyang (Gabon), Anambra: Okeke Vivian Nwunaku (Spain), Nonye Udo (Austria); Bauchi: Liman Munir (Congo), Benue: Ndem Jane Ada (Sweden), Demenongu A. Agev (Equatorial Guinea), Borno: Mohammed Hassan Hassan (Kenya), Toko Ali Gongulong (Sao Tome & Principe), Lawan Abba Gashagar (Mali), Cross River: Martin Nyong Cobham (Thailand), Odeka Janet Bisong (Zimbabwe), Delta: Janet Omoleegho Olisa (Jamaica),…

Wednesday, 21 December 2016 02:46

Southern Kaduna youths protest, stone El-Rufai’s convoy

There was mayhem in Kafanchan, in Jema’a Local Council area of southern Kaduna yesterday, as youths protested against Governor Nasir El’Rufai’s handling of killings by Fulani herdsmen. The governor had visited Kafanchan, a day after a clash occured between the native Christian majority in the town and the resident Hausa/Fulani Muslims. The natives were said to be on a peaceful protest against the killing of their villagers and the burning of their houses, when they were attacked by Muslim youths. According to an eyewitness, the fight that followed led to the burning of some churches and a mosque, as well…

Wednesday, 21 December 2016 02:45

Nigerian Army to set up cattle ranches nationwide

Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Buratai has said that the Nigerian Army would be raising up cattle ranches in such a manner that in almost all the divisions, and all the brigades, cattle will be reared. Buratai who was represented by the Chief of Army Logistics, Major General Patrick Akem, stated this on Tuesday at the Commissioning of Mogadishu Cantonment New Mammy Market (former Abacha Barracks), Abuja. The Army Chief disclosed that in keeping up with modern cattle rearing tradition, he sent officers of the Army to Argentina to look at how cattle were reared. “Argentina has a…

Wednesday, 21 December 2016 02:44

Aviation workers suspend strike after grounding Arik

Protesting aviation unions who shut down Arik Air operations on Tuesday have called off their industrial action. The decision followed an intervention by the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA). The unions had embarked on the joint strike following the airline’s failure to pay seven months’ salary arrears and other alleged anti-labour practices. They had on Tuesday shut down Arik Air’s flight operations at both the local and international wings of the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos. They also barricaded the airline’s corporate headquarters within the airport premises. While speaking to journalists, the aviation unions had vowed to continue their protest until…

Tuesday, 20 December 2016 16:54

FG approves 13% derivation for solid-mineral producing states

The Federal Government has given approval for the implementation of the constitutionally guaranteed 13 per cent derivation from mineral revenues to deserving states The Minister of Mines and Steel Development, Dr Kayode Fayemi, announced this on Tuesday at a 2-day workshop on Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs) in the development of mining sector in Sokoto. He said the workshop would encourage beneficial participation of state governments in natural resources governance. “We have gotten approval for the implementation of the constitutionally guaranteed 13 per cent derivation for mineral revenue to states. “This is similar to the derivation that oil-producing states are currently…

Tuesday, 20 December 2016 16:53

Strike stops flights of biggest Nigerian airline, union says

Workers who say they've been unpaid for months by Nigeria's biggest airline went on strike Tuesday, halting flights and stranding thousands of passengers days before Christmas. Arik Air operations stopped before dawn, Ahmed Roland Maikudi, vice president of the National Association of Aircraft Pilots and Engineers, told The Associated Press. He said pilots and other workers have not been paid for up to five months. "We Say No To Slavery!" said placards waved by chanting workers who picketed the airline's padlocked headquarters at Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos, Nigeria's commercial hub. Strikers blocked the entry with vehicles. Arik Air…

Tuesday, 20 December 2016 16:51

Workers’ protest a total disregard of Nigeria’s laws – Arik Air

Arik Air has expressed dismay over the disruption of its operations by unions in the aviation sector on Tuesday, accusing them of using 'strong-arm’ tactics. The National Union of Air Transport Employees, the Air Transport Senior Staff Services Association of Nigeria and the National Association of Aircraft Pilots and Engineers had on Tuesday embarked on a strike. The unions embarked on the joint action following the airline’s failure to pay seven months’ salary arrears and other alleged anti-labour practices. They said the industrial action would continue indefinitely until their demands were met by the management of Arik Air. They shut…

Tuesday, 20 December 2016 16:50

NLC threatens nationwide strike if...

Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has threatened a nationwide strike in May 1,2017 if the Federal Government does not begin implementation of the N56,000 new national minimum wage it proposed or even set up a committee to that effect. This was made in a statement by Congress’ President, Mr. Ayuba Wabba on Tuesday during a meeting in Abuja. “The issue of minimum wage remains sacrosanct because of the fact that by law and practice, the review is due and overdue. I have said clearly that we cannot guarantee industrial peace any longer if necessary steps are not taken by government to…

Tuesday, 20 December 2016 16:49

Indonesia announces new visa policy for Nigerians

Indonesian Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr Harry Purwanto, on Tuesday announced his government’s new policy for issuing visas to Nigerians and other foreigners wanting to visit Indonesia for any purpose. Purwanto said in Lagos that under the new policy, his Embassy would no longer be involved in visa processing, but only in the collection of visa applications. The ambassador, who did not give any reason for his government’s new visa policy, said the processing of visas to Indonesia would henceforth take a much longer time. “Nigerians seeking visas to Indonesia should know that the Indonesian government has introduced a new visa…

Tuesday, 20 December 2016 02:52

Nigerians react as MMM launches in Ghana, Kenya after suspending Nigerian operations

The creation of the Mavrodi Mondial Moneybox (MMM) in Kenya and Ghana, approximately 48 hours after its activities in Nigeria were suspended for a month, has caused increased panic among its Nigerian participants. Chiamaka Ugorji, the wife of Chuddy Ugorji, a leading MMM Nigeria promoter, attempted to calm nerves by writing an open letter to participants, but this failed to reassure Nigerians that their investments were safe. Some individuals, who spoke to the News Agency of Nigeria on Monday in Abuja, shared their thoughts on the issue. A civil servant, Charity Okafor, said “I participated in the scheme twice by…

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Tuesday, 20 December 2016 02:51

Don't visit Enugu, IPOB warns Buhari

Indigenous People of Biafra, on Monday, warned President Muhammadu Buhari to ‘stay clear’ of the South-East. The President is slated to attend the opening session of the South-East Economic Summit in Enugu on Thursday. But IPOB, in a statement entitled, ‘Muhammadu Buhari must stay clear of Biafra land or have himself to blame for the outcome of any such visit,’ told the President to cancel the planned visit. The secessionist group, in a statement signed by its spokespersons, Emma Nmezu and Clifford Iroanya, equally warned Igbo governors and other political leaders against hosting Buhari in Enugu or any other part…

Tuesday, 20 December 2016 02:50

Resident doctors threaten showdown with FG over poor health facilities

National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) monday in Enugu issued a 21-day ultimatum to the federal government to meet their demands or face a major crisis in the sector. NARD President, Dr. John Onyebueze, who issued the ultimatum at a press conference in Enugu said by midnight on January 2, 2017, when the ultimatum expires, their members would have no other option but to possibly down tools. Onyebueze also stated that doctors in all public health institutions across the country would start wearing black ward coats if the federal government failed to meet an agreement it earlier reached with NARD…

Tuesday, 20 December 2016 02:48

Two dead, 17 injured in another Akwa Ibom building collapse

Two women have been confirmed dead, while 17 other persons sustained various degrees of injuries following the collapse of market stalls at Urua Edet-Obo, a popular market at Ikot Akpatek in Onna LGA of Akwa Ibom. The state Police Commissioner, Mr Murtala Mani, confirmed the tragic incident in a telephone conversation with journalists on Monday in Uyo. “Two women died during the tragedy caused by the collapse of an old wall that fell on them. “Others who sustained injuries have been taken to the hospital for treatment,” Mani said. A witness said the remains of the dead victims had been…

Tuesday, 20 December 2016 02:47

Traffic resumes on Abuja-Lokoja-Okene after hours of blockade by protesting truckers

Regular movement of traffic resumed on Abuja-Lokoja-Okene highway after it was blocked for many hours early Monday by protesting truck drivers. The drivers were protesting exorbitant taxes by the Kogi State Board of Internal Revenue Service. According to the state Commissioner of Police, Mr Abdullahi Chafe, the drivers and other stakeholders will meet on December 21 to find a lasting solution to the problem. The protest led to total blockade of the major highway for hours, thereby inflicting serious pains on passengers coming to and from the Northern and Southern parts of the country. The drivers eventually called off their…

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