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Monday, 13 July 2020 05:55

Lagos doctors commence warning strike

Medical doctors in Lagos on Sunday declared a three-day warning strike over the state government’s failure to meet their demands. The doctors under the auspices of Medical Guild are striking over wage disparity between the Federal and Lagos state doctors, Covid-19 Hazard allowances and inducement allowances MOU approved by Federal Government, non-payment of doctors working in isolation centre as well as unceremoniously disengagement of doctors in the isolation centres without recourse to their welfare. Announcing this at a press conference in Lagos, shortly after a meeting with the state governor, Mr Babatunde Sanwo-Olu, Chairman of the Guild, Mr Oluwajimi Sodipo,…

Monday, 13 July 2020 05:52

Police harmonise Intelligence, Tactical units, disband state offices

Police at the weekend disbanded all satellite offices and bases of Intelligence Response Squad (IRT) and Special Tactical Squad (STS). The directive followed moves by the Force Headquarters to reposition the police and ensure accountability as well as due process. IRT and STS were recently integrated into the Force Intelligence Bureau (FIB) headed by Mr Ibrahim Lamorde to improve efficiency and ensure operational discipline. According to a signal sighted by our Correspondent, Deputy Commissioners of Police (DCPs) in charge of IRT ( Mr Abba Kyari) and Mr Yusuf Kolo (STS) are to ensure that all bases and offices outside Abuja…

Monday, 13 July 2020 05:48

Sudan repeals Islamist laws, ban on alcohol for non-Muslims

Sudan has outlined reforms that will see a rollback some of the strict Islamist rules in the country after 30 years, authorities announced. The new rules include allowing non-Muslims to drink alcohol and scrapping public flogging as a punishment, as well as a ban on female genital mutilation. Justice Minister, Mr Nasredeen Abdulbari explained that the focus will be on dropping laws that violate human rights in Sudan. A transition government led by Abdalla Hamdok replaced autocrat Omar al-Bashir after he was toppled last year by the military following months of mass protests. Hamdok’s government vowed to transition to democracy,…

Sunday, 12 July 2020 05:30

Buhari speaks on Magu, says former EFCC boss confronted with serious allegations of fraud

PRESS RELEASE A series of documented allegations were made against Acting Chairman of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Following a preliminary review of the allegations leveled against the Ag. Chairman and several other members of his staff, there were grounds for a detailed investigation to be conducted. Hence, an investigative panel was constituted in compliance with the extant laws governing the convening of such a body. As is the proper procedure, when allegations are made against the Chief Executive of an institution, and in this case an institution that ought to be seen as beyond reproach, the Chief Executive…

Sunday, 12 July 2020 05:29

Parents disagree with FG over withdrawal from WASSCE, to meet Minister

National Parents Teachers’ Association of Nigeria has said it is confused about the proclamation by Minister of Education, Mr Adamu Adamu, that schoolchildren nationwide would not be allowed to sit for West African Senior School Certificate Examination slated for August 4 as a result of Covid-19 pandemic. NAPTAN National President, Mr Haruna Danjuma, in an interview with our correspondent on Thursday, said the association had resolved to meet Adamu by Monday to seek an amicable solution. NAPTAN had in the last week of May called on government to reopen schools nationwide “to pupils who will be sitting external examinations of…

Sunday, 12 July 2020 05:28

FG to privatise public schools ‘not doing well’ - Minister

Federal government would concession public-owned schools “not doing well” to enable better management, minister of state for education, Mr Chukwuemeka Nwajiuba, has said. Speaking at the maiden edition of Re-Ignite Public Affairs National Dialogue Series Webinar on Saturday, Nwajiuba said a public and private sector collaboration is a way to move education sector forward in the country. The event, organised in collaboration with Businessday newspapers, was moderated by Modupe Adefeso-Olateju, an education policy expert specialising in public-private partnerships. The theme of the event was “Nigeria at 60, Education: Navigating a new Normal”. The minister said the ministry was already working…

Sunday, 12 July 2020 05:27

Hundreds of soldiers resign from Nigerian Army, state reasons

No fewer than 356 soldiers in the North-East and other theatres of operation have applied to Chief of Army Staff, Mr Tukur Buratai, for voluntary retirement, citing “loss of interest” as their reason for disengagement. The soldiers wrote to the army chief on July 3, 2020, under Reference NA/COAS/001, quoting the Harmonised Terms and Conditions of Service soldiers/rating/airmen (Revised) 2017. The approval of the voluntary disengagement of the 356 soldiers was contained in a 17-page circular from Buratai, AHQ DOAA/G1/300/92, signed by Mr T.E. Gagariga for the army chief and obtained by our correspondent on Saturday. Also, the document was…

Sunday, 12 July 2020 05:26

Police announce commencement of new recruitments, state entry qualifications

Nigeria Police Force has called for applications from qualified Nigerians for enlistment into the Force as Constables (Recruits). A statement by the Force Public Relations Officer, Mr Frank Mba, on Saturday stressed that applicants must have a passion for the Force. According to the statement, applicants must satisfy the following requirements: be Nigerians by birth and possess a National Identity Number; possess a minimum of five credits at O’Level in not more than two sittings including Mathematics and English; be between 17 and 25 years; be medically, physically and psychologically fit; and not be less than 1.67 metres tall for…

Sunday, 12 July 2020 05:05

World renown evangelist, Morris Cerullo, is dead

Legendary American preacher, Mr Morris Cerullo, is dead. The televangelist died on Saturday in San Diego, California, United States at 88. Born on October 2, 1931, Cerullo impacted many with his inspirational words and christian teachings that spanned decades. As an author, he published more than 80 books. The preacher, who started evangelising at the age of 16, would be remembered by many as a torchbearer. Founder and presiding bishop of Redeemed Evangelical Mission, Mr Mike Okonkwo, who has invited Cerullo several times for preaching engagement expressed shock over his death. He wrote: “My father – Morris Cerullo! Like a…

Saturday, 11 July 2020 04:47

Lagos tops list as Nigeria’s public debt hits N28.63tn. Here's what FG, each state owe

Nigeria’s total public debt portfolio, all the states and federal government inclusive, stood at N28.63 trillion as at March 31 this year. According to Nigerian Domestic and Foreign Debt Q1 2020 report released yesterday by National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), the total public debt rose by 4.48 per cent compared to the N27.40 trillion recorded in Q4 2019. External debt accounted for N9.99 trillion or 34.89 per cent of the total debt. The domestic component stood at N18.64 trillion or 65.11 per cent of total borrowing. Of the domestic debt of N18.64 trillion, federal government’s share alone is N14.53 trillion…

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Saturday, 11 July 2020 04:46

Buhari orders release of 50% of capital allocations to MDAs by July ending

President Muhammadu Buhari has said that Ministries, Department and Agencies will be given 50 per cent of their capital allocation by the end of the month. Mr Buhari stated this on Friday when he signed the Appropriation (Repeal and Amendment) Act, 2020 into law at the Council Chamber, Presidential Villa, Abuja. Speaking at the event, the President said the 2020 budget of N10.8 trillion budget had to be revised because of the effect of Coronavirus on the nation’s economy. The revised budget passed last month by the National Assembly is N216 billion over the level of expenditure initially proposed in…

Saturday, 11 July 2020 04:45

FG proposes to spend ₦11.8trn in 2021, to borrow ₦5.16trn

After activating 2020 budget implementation, Federal Government has proposed to spend ₦11.86 trillion in 2021. Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Mrs Zainab Ahmed, made this revelation while presenting the Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) 2021-2023 in Abuja on Friday. Notwithstanding this adventurous spending projection, Zainab Ahmed also stated that the country’s fiscal futunes will suffer a deficit of ₦5.16 trillion because of government’s projected ability to generate only ₦6.98 trillion revenue in 2021. Interestingly, while Naira has been devalued to ₦380/$, the minister pegged exchange rate in the 2021 fiscal year at ₦360/$. 2021-2023 MTEF/FSP is the pre-budget…

Saturday, 11 July 2020 04:34

Don’t cancel WAEC, Reps urge FG

House of Representatives Committee on Basic Education and Services has appealed to Federal Government not to cancel the forthcoming West African Senior School Certificate Examinations. In a statement by the Chairman, Mr Julius Ihonvbere, titled: “WASSCE should not be cancelled,” on Friday, the lawmakers said stakeholders were not informed beforehand, and that the “policy reversal is not good for the country,” adding that ”It is bound to create further confusion in the education sector.” The statement reads: “House Committee on Basic Education and Services received with amazement the announcement by Minister of Education that Nigerian students would not be participating…

Saturday, 11 July 2020 04:33

NEMA warns of floods in 102 LGs, 28 states

National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) says there will be flood in 102 local government areas in 28 states across the country. In a statement on Friday, NEMA director-general, Mr Muhammadu Muhammed, said the yearly seasonal rainfall prediction (SRP) and annual flood outlook (AFO) released by Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA) predicted the floods in June. The director-general said Kaura and Zaria local government areas in Kaduna state are among the high-risk areas. Muhammed said state emergency management agencies should sensitise residents and be ready to evacuate communities. He also advised governments to organise state humanitarian coordination forum meetings in order…

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