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Thursday, 28 December 2017 03:33

Osun workers go on strike over half pay

Labour leaders and civil servants led by Chairman of Nigeria Labour Congress in Osun State, Mr. Tunde Adekomi, on Wednesday started an indefinite strike to protest the plan by Governor Rauf Aregbesola to pay them half salaries. The protesters, who shut down the State Secretariat at Abere, wondered why the state government could not pay the workers their full pay after collecting N6.3bn being third tranche of Paris Club loan refund from the Federal Government. Labour leaders had last Friday announced that they would begin an indefinite strike immediately after the Christmas break to protest payment of modulated salary, lack…

Thursday, 28 December 2017 03:32

Fuel Scarcity: Fayose advises Osinbajo against buck-passing

Ekiti State Governor, Mr Ayodele Fayose has expressed disappointment over Vice President Yemi Osinbajo’s comment that Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) was bearing the cost of fuel subsidy and not the federal government, asking; “What is the difference between NNPC and the federal government? “Who is NNPC and who is federal government? Is NNPC now an autonomous agency of the federal government?” The governor, who said All Progressives Congress (APC) federal government should stop addressing Nigerians as if they were kindergarten pupils, added that; “Fact is; NNPC does not have rights to spend money it generates from the sales of…

Thursday, 28 December 2017 03:27

Israel is naming a train station next to the holiest site in Judaism after Trump

* Israel is naming a train station next to the Western Wall after President Donald Trump.* Trump recently declared that the US will recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital.* The Western Wall is the holiest site in Judaism. A train station that will be built next to the Western Wall will be named after US President Donald Trump. The decision was made by Transportation Minister Israel Katz, who said: “The Western Wall is the holiest place for the Jewish people, and I decided to name the train station that leads to it after president Trump – following his historic and brave…

Thursday, 28 December 2017 03:22

ASUU blasts Buhari over fuel scarcity

Funmi Olaitan, Ibadan Chairman, University of Ibadan chapter of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Mr Deji Omole, on Wednesday, came hard on President Muhammadu Buhari, describing as shameful that Nigeria under his watch as Minister of Petroleum, cannot refine enough fuel for domestic consumption. He said evidence had shown that neither All Progressives Congress (APC) nor Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has the solution to the problems facing ordinary Nigerians, noting that Nigerians appeared to have been defrauded by the government when the President said he would want to oversee the Ministry himself to get the desired change. Omole…

Wednesday, 27 December 2017 03:15

Buhari raises evacuation committee for Nigerians trapped in Libya

President Muhammadu Buhari has set up a 17-person fact-finding mission to bring back Nigerians trapped in Libya. The team may also open talks with Libyan authorities on how to stop the exodus of Nigerians to the Arab country. The panel has 38 days to evacuate all Nigerians trapped in Libya. The team, which will leave for Tripoli immediately, will collaborate with Nigerian mission in Libya. No fewer than 5,037 Nigerians have volunteered to return to the country but the number could rise, with the presence of the committee in Libya. About 6,091 have been brought back to Nigeria from Libya…

Wednesday, 27 December 2017 03:12

Drama as Dogara raises N300m from book launch celebrating his 50th birthday

Drama ensued on Tuesday when Leader of the House of Representatives, Mr. Femi Gbajabiamila, challenged Governor of Sokoto State, Mr. Aminu Tambuwal, to tell Nigerians the exact role he played in the emergence of his successor, Mr. Yakubu Dogara. Gbajabiamila was speaking in Abuja at an event to mark Dogara’s 50th birthday and the unveiling of a book, titled, Dogara: A Real Made Flint. Dogara succeeded Tambuwal as Speaker of the House on June 9, 2015. He defeated Gbajabiamila, anointed All Progressives Congress’ candidate to win the speakership election, with only eight votes to the surprise of all. It had…

Wednesday, 27 December 2017 03:01

North Korea missile developers hit by US sanctions

US has placed sanctions on two North Korean officials it says have led the development of nuclear missiles. US treasury named the two men as Kim Jong-sik and Ri Pyong-chol, and said both were "key leaders" of North Korea's ballistic missile programme. UN Security Council imposed new sanctions on North Korea on Friday in response to ballistic missile tests. North Korea said the move was "an act of war" and tantamount to a total economic blockade.The new US sanctions will block any transactions by the two men carried out in the US, essentially freezing any American assets they may have.…

Tuesday, 26 December 2017 03:12

I thought I was 74 but was told I’m 75 - Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday stirred up a fresh controversy over his real age when he said he thought he was 74 but was told he was 75. Mr Buhari spoke when Minister of Federal Capital Territory, Mr Muhammed Bello, led a delegation to pay him Christmas homage at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The President, joined by state governors and other top government officials, celebrated his 75th birthday penultimate Sunday. He was said to have been born on December 17, 1942, in Daura, Katsina State. While thanking his guests for the visit, Buhari recalled the health challenge that kept him…

Tuesday, 26 December 2017 03:08

NNPC, not FG, bears cost of fuel subsidy - Osinbajo

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has clarified that NNPC and not the Federal Government pays for the fuel subsidy that has emerged with the N171 landing cost as against the official retail price of N145. In an interview with newsmen in Apapa Lagos, he said since NNPC buys the fuel, it bears the cost. “NNPC is trading in fuel; the Federal Government is not, at the moment, paying for any subsidy. NNPC is trading. If you are buying and selling fuel, you would have to be able to pay for it. So, it’s not a question of government provision for subsidy,…

Tuesday, 26 December 2017 02:59

Don tasks alumni members to impact positively on alma mata

Funmi Olaitan, Ibadan A university professor, Mr Bolaji Omitola, has observed that the real essence of keeping alumni associations was to impact positively on the alma mata, as well as members, rather than just organising meetings and celebrating. Omitola who is Head, Department of Political Science, Osun State University, made the observation in Ibadan, Oyo State capital, while delivering a lecture at the annual general meeting and re-union of Alumni of Urban Day Grammar School, Elekuro (1985 Set). A former Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice in Oyo State, Mr. Adebayo Ojo, who led members to celebrate the annual event,…

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Monday, 25 December 2017 03:31

In TV documentary, Buhari says to Nigerians: ‘I won’t betray your trust’

President Muhammadu Buhari has reiterated that he will never betray the trust reposed in him by Nigerians to please his children or relations. He made the disclosure in a 55-minute documentary titled: “Buhari: Beyond the Iron and Steel”, aired by Nigerian Television Authority (NTA), on Sunday. According to Mr Buhari, he remains in politics today because of the goodwill he enjoys from the masses. The documentary featured Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, some ministers and ruling All Progressive Congress (APC) governors and chieftains speaking about the positive attributes of the president. In a remark to close the documentary, Buhari said: “I…

Monday, 25 December 2017 03:28

Buhari apologises to Nigerians over fuel scarcity

As Nigerians face a bleak Christmas characterised by fuel shortages, soaring transportation and food prices, and their inability to even travel to their country homes to spend the season with their loved ones, President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday broke his silence on the crisis and expressed his regret over the harrowing situation. He also expressed sympathy with Nigerians. Buhari in a statement he personally signed and posted on his Twitter handle @MBuhari, said he sympathised with Nigerians on the “needless” queues they have had to contend with in recent times, adding that he had directed regulators in the oil and gas…

Monday, 25 December 2017 03:20

Christmas: Let’s make sacrifices for others - Ikpeazu

Abia State Governor, Mr Okezie Ikpeazu, has urged Christians to make necessary sacrifices for others as they celebrate this year's Christmas. In a message signed by Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr Enyinnaya Appolos, the Governor enjoined Christians to remember the less privileged in their midst and make sacrifices to ensure that they partake in the joy of the season. "As we celebrate yet another glorious season of joy, let us remember the less-privileged among us and make sacrifices by sharing what we have with them in the true spirit of Christmas", he said. The Governor reminded the people…

Monday, 25 December 2017 03:18

Christmas: Spare a thought for less-privileged, vulnerable, Ajimobi urges Nigerians

Funmi Olaitan, Ibadan Governor Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State on Sunday enjoined citizens of the country to spare a thought for their less-privileged and vulnerable compatriots by donating gifts in cash and kind for them to also have a feel of Christmas celebration. The governor in his congratulatory message to Christians, through his Special Adviser, Communication and Strategy, Mr. Yomi Layinka, urged the people to imbibe the spirit of true love and sacrifice, which, he said, the life and times of Jesus Christ epitomized. He entreated Christians to use the opportunity of the season to pray for the country’s economic…

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