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Thursday, 16 May 2019 05:23

Buhari off to Saudi Arabia today

President Muhammadu Buhari is set to travel to Saudi Arabia Thursday (today). A statement by his spokesperson, Mr Garba Shehu, said Mr Buhari is travelling at the request of the Saudi king to perform an Islamic function called Umrah. “President Muhammadu Buhari has accepted the invitation of King Salman Bin Abdulaziz, ruler of Saudi Arabia and Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques to perform the Umrah (lesser pilgrimage) in the Kingdom. “To this effect, the President, accompanied by close personal aides, will embark on the journey on Thursday, 16th May. “He is expected back in the country on Tuesday, 21st…

Wednesday, 15 May 2019 05:10

We’re not part of plot to overthrow Buhari - Defence Headquarters

Defence Headquarters (DHQ) on Tuesday dissociated Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) from the circulation of document, calling for the overthrow of the democratically elected government led by President Muhammadu Buhari. In a statement issued by Mr Muhammed Wabi, a navy captain and Deputy Director of Defence Information, DHQ accused a group, “Nigerian Continuity and Progress (NCP)’’ as being behind the document. Wabi alleged that the document called for the setting up of an “interim government’’ in place of the elected government. “Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) wishes to dissociate itself from the rascality and intentions as espoused in a document…

Wednesday, 15 May 2019 05:08

FG inaugurates minimum wage implementation committee

Federal Government on Tuesday inaugurated the committee to negotiate the consequential adjustment in salaries arising from the new National Minimum Wage, with Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs Winifred Oyo-Ita, as chairman. While inaugurating the committee, Secretary to Government of the Federation, Mr Boss Mustapha, who is an alternate chairman of the committee, said the committee has four weeks to complete its assignment with the inaugural meeting scheduled to hold on May 20, 2019. Among members of the committee are ministers of Labour and Employment, Finance, Health, Budget, and National Planning and Education. Others are Attorney General…

Wednesday, 15 May 2019 05:07

Nigerians hold birthday rally for Leah Sharibu held by Boko Haram

Nigerian activists Tuesday staged a rally to mark 16th birthday of a girl, Leah Sharibu, abducted by Boko Haram 449 days ago. Leah Sharibu is the only girl still in captivity following the abduction of more than 100 female students on February 19, 2018, from a secondary school in the northeast state of Yobe. Almost all were released after about a month after negotiations with federal government, but Sharibu was not, allegedly because she refused to renounce her Christian faith. Charity groups, most of which are affiliated with churches, organised the rally to mark her 16th birthday and press the…

Wednesday, 15 May 2019 05:05

Akeredolu advocates legalisation of cannabis cultivation

Ondo State Governor, Mr Rotimi Akeredolu, has advised Federal Government to explore the opportunities in the cannabis business. Akeredolu made the appeal during his visit to Thailand to see how cannabis is being used to make food and drugs. Also on the trip was chief executive officer of National Drug Laws Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Mr Muhammad Abdallah. Akeredolu revealed this through his verified Twitter handle, @RotimiAkeredolu. “We know that Ondo State is the hotbed of Cannabis cultivation in Nigeria. We know how to grow it and it thrives well in the Sunshine State. “With an estimated value of $145 Billion…

Wednesday, 15 May 2019 05:03

FG abolishes Degree/HND dichotomy in Civil Defence, Immigration, Prisons, Fire Services

Federal Government has abolished the dichotomy between holders of Barchelor’s Degree and those with Higher National Diploma, HND, in all the Services under Ministry of Interior. Agencies affected are Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Nigeria Immigration Service, Nigeria Prisons Service and Federal Fire Service. Before now, personnel with HND certificates are employed into the Inspectorate cadre while their colleagues with Barchelor’s Degree certificate are in the Superintendent cadre. However, with this new policy, HND holders will now be moved from the Inspectorate cadre to Superintendent cadre without obtaining any degree certificates as the case was before now. Confirming this…

Wednesday, 15 May 2019 05:02

Ajimobi names roads, hospitals after self, Alaafin, Olubadan, others

Oyo State Government on Tuesday announced that some roads and institutions have been approved for renaming by Executive Council of the State. The government also said that the Governor of the State, Mr Abiola Ajimobi would commission some completed projects. The State Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism, Mr. Toye Arulogun stated that the Executive Council reached the decision to rename the roads and institutions at its meeting held on Tuesday, May 14, 2019, stressing that the process for the amendment of the enabling laws for the institutions will commence immediately. The Commissioner said that the decision of the Executive…

Tuesday, 14 May 2019 14:55

No more automatic US visa renewal for Nigerians - Embassy

United States mission to Nigeria has announced the indefinite suspension of interview waivers for visa renewals, otherwise known as the “Dropbox” process. The embassy said visa applications will “no longer be accepted by DHL in Nigeria.” It said all applicants in Nigeria seeking a non-immigrant visa to United States must apply online, and will be required to appear in-person at U.S. Embassy in Abuja or U.S. Consulate General in Lagos to submit their application for review. Applicants are to appear at the location they specified when applying for the visa renewal. Those who have already submitted their passports via “Dropbox”…

Tuesday, 14 May 2019 05:24

Many May 29 inauguration events shifted to June 12 Democracy Day - FG

President Muhammadu Buhari’s inauguration for a second term on May 29, 2019, will be a low-key affair, Minister of Information and Culture, Mr Lai Mohammed, has said. Mohammed, who addressed State House correspondents Monday, said some events slated for the inauguration will now be held during the first observance of June 12 as the National Democracy Day for Nigeria. The minister said the decision to have a low-key inauguration for the president was taken at the meeting of Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Wednesday, May 8, 2019. He said, however, that invitations have been sent to all world leaders to…

Tuesday, 14 May 2019 05:19

JAMB pays N5b into Federation Account

Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has remitted N5 billion to the Federation Account in 2019. This is against the N8 billion it returned to the government purse last year. JAMB’s Head of Information, Mr Fabian Benjamin, confirmed this in an interview yesterday in Abuja, the nation’s capital. Benjamin said federal government directed the agency to take N2 billion from the N5 billion to enhance its operations. He said: “For 2019, we have returned N5 billion to the federal treasury. However, government has directed that we take N2 billion to enhance our operations. “This is below (the N8 billion) returned…

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Tuesday, 14 May 2019 05:18

FCTA demolishes Abuja strip club

FCT Administration has demolished Caramelo Lounge, a strip club based in Utako District, Abuja. It also revoked the Certificate of Occupancy issued on the plot. The demolition was carried out yesterday morning by Department of Development Control (DDC), an agency under FCTA, accompanied by a joint team of security personnel. FCTA said the strip club was demolished for allegedly contravening the Land Use Act of the capital city. The exercise, sequel to a 48-hour final demolition notice, came after the issuance of a revocation letter to the operators, by Department of Lands Administration of FCTA. It will be recalled that…

Monday, 13 May 2019 06:08

Ebonyin, Katsina, Ekiti, 14 others states in serious economic distress - Report

Economic Confidential at the weekend released its Annual States Viability Index (ASVI) for 2018, showing that 17 states of the 36 states are insolvent as their Internally Generated Revenues (IGR) in 2018 were far below 10 per cent of their receipts from the Federation Account Allocations (FAA) in the same year. The index computed by the report revealed that without the monthly disbursement from Federal Accounts Allocation Commission, many of the states remained unviable and cannot survive without the federally distributed handouts largely from the oil sector. IGRs are generated by states through Pay-As-You-Earn Tax (PAYE), direct assessment, road taxes…

Monday, 13 May 2019 06:08

Tension in Kano as Sanusi makes triumphant return from overseas trip

A tense atmosphere on Sunday enveloped the northern Nigerian city of Kano, as supporters of the Emir, Mr Lamido Sanusi trooped to the airport to welcome their beleaguered traditional ruler. Hundreds of Kano residents matched towards the airport on Sunday afternoon in a solidarity demonstration for Sanusi, whose emirate was divided into five by the state government during the week. Rumours have also spread that supporters of Sanusi were bracing for a clash with pro-government sympathisers in downtown Kano. The police have also been accused of attempting to prevent a large crowd from receiving the former governor of Central Bank.…

Monday, 13 May 2019 06:06

If you make it impossible for our cattle to graze, we’ll fight back – Miyetti Allah

Kajuru chapter of Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria has warned that herders will fight back if they are forced to abandon their trade (cattle rearing). MACBAN chairman, Mr Musa Ardo, who spoke to one of our correspondents on the sidelines of a capacity-building workshop on conflict prevention in Kaduna on Thursday, insisted that herders were peace-loving people who co-existed with other ethnic groups. The workshop, organised by Office of the Vice-President, was aimed at tackling herders/farmers’ clashes in the state. It was funded by Open Society Initiative for West Africa. Ardo said, “We want peace in Kajuru. We…

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