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<strong>Oyetola Appoints 30 PS Three Days To Handover</strong>

25Nov

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News, Nigeria

Oyetola Appoints 30 PS Three Days To Handover

Governor Adegboyega Oyetola of Osun State has appointed 30 civil servants as permanent secretaries. The appointees were contained in a statement issued by the Head of Service, Dr Festus Oyebade on Thursday. According to the statement, the appointees would fill existing vacancies in the state civil service. However, Ademola Adeleke, the Osun State Governor-Elect, in a statement issued by his spokesperson, cautioned those appointed against taking up the post. See Also: Governor Nyesom Wike Inaugurates 100,000 Special Assistants The statement partly read, “We want to put on record that those who accept the appointments should be ready to leave the service whether or not their service tenure has reached statutory age. “The occupants will be treated as political appointee...

‘Peter Obi Not Worth 10 Kobo’ – Nasarawa Gov

24Nov

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Elections, News, Nigeria

‘Peter Obi Not Worth 10 Kobo’ – Nasarawa Gov

Nasarawa State governor, Abdullahi Sule, has discharged online polls that rate Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, LP, above his counterparts, Bola Tinubu of All Progressives Congress, APC, and Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. The Nasarawa State governor stated that the condemnation of Obi, who was a former Governor of Anambra State by the current Governor, Charles Soludo, has reduced Obi’s value as a presidential aspirant to less than 10 kobo. Sule stated this when he appeared on Channels Television’s programme, Politics Today on Wednesday. See Also: Obi Investment In Anambra Worth Next To Nothing – Soludo He claimed that Soudo is well placed to tell the story of what took place during the period that Obi was in charge of ...

<strong>Over 3000 Illicit Weapons Seized In Nigeria In 18 Months – Arms Control Centre</strong>

24Nov

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News, Nigeria, Security

Over 3000 Illicit Weapons Seized In Nigeria In 18 Months – Arms Control Centre

The National Centre for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons, NCCSALW, has disclosed that more than 3,000 illegal arms were recovered across Nigeria in the past 18 months. This was stated by the national coordinator of the centre, Abba Dikko, in Kaduna on Wednesday. Dikko said the recovery was part of a calculated attempt to curb the proliferation of illegal firearms across the country. He stated that the recovered arms will be destroyed in Kaduna on Thursday stressing that the centre remains committed to riding the country of unauthorized wielding of firearms. Dikko said, “Since the take-off of the centre in May 2021, tremendous achievements have been recorded and landmark progress made and within the period under review over 3000 arms were recovered. “We...

<strong>How I Became Homeless After ‘Eko Project’ – Ara</strong>

23Nov

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Music, News, Nigeria

How I Became Homeless After ‘Eko Project’ – Ara

Aralola Olamuyiwa, an international African female talking drummer, has recalled how she became homeless after she abandoned her ‘Eko inspire me project’. The drummer, popularly known as Ara stated that she lost everything and became hopeless in 2019 after selling her four cars and moving out of her house. She disclosed this on Tuesday when she paid a courtesy visit to the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, alongside beneficiaries of her project. Ara said, “The ‘Eko Inspire me’ is an initiative to inspire hope in Lagosians who have lived in darkness and have been exposed to negative influences.” She noted that the initiative began 10 years ago. However, she became frustrated and left the project in 2019 due to financial limitations, adding that she was forced to sel...

<strong>ASUU Threatens To Abandon Backlog Of Academic Schedule Over Salary Backlog</strong>

23Nov

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Education, Labour, News, Nigeria

ASUU Threatens To Abandon Backlog Of Academic Schedule Over Salary Backlog

The Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, has asked the Federal Government to pay the salary arrears of lecturers or risk abandonment of backlogs of academic activities prompted by its eight months strike. The union argued that the no-work, no-pay policy should not apply to members of ASUU because they are currently doing the work they ought to have done during the period of the strike, clearing the backlog in a combined two sessions. The university teachers made their stand known during a special congress and protest rally in Port Harcourt, Rivers State capital on Tuesday. ASUU members, University of Port Harcourt chapter, protested the half-salary payment immediately after their congress. The lecturers marched along Delta Campus to the school Senate building in Abu...

<strong>Wike Promises Kwankwaso Logistics Support </strong>

22Nov

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Elections, News, Nigeria

Wike Promises Kwankwaso Logistics Support

Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State has pledged to offer the presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party, NNPP, Rabiu Kwankwaso, logistics support for campaigning in his state. Wike stated this during the inauguration of roads in Emohua Local Government Area, LGA, of Rivers State on Monday. The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, governor made the promise just days after he made a similar pledge to Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Labour Party, LP. Wike went on to ask Kwankwaso to remember Rivers if he emerges the president next year. He said, “You’re a man of integrity. Unfortunately, we are not in the same party, but God will help at the appropriate time. “I said it to Peter Obi when he came, and I want to tell you now: If you are coming to camp...

I Would Rather Die Than Fail To Deliver – Peter Obi

22Nov

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Nigeria

I Would Rather Die Than Fail To Deliver – Peter Obi

Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, LP, has said that he would rather die than fail to deliver on his promises if he emerges the president in 2023. Obi stated this on Monday in Lagos while commenting on his backing from his supporters at the Editors Forum, an initiative of the Nigerian Guild of Editors. He said, “I did not know many of them, but I vow not to disappoint them. “I am determined not to fail them. I would rather die than fail them. I am going to serve them.” The former Anambra State governor stated that it takes the right leader to resolve most of the country’s challenges by transforming the country from consumption to production. The Labour Party presidential candidate said that once the country becomes productive, three-quarters of i...

<strong>CBN Sets Countdown Clock On Its Website To Mark Circulation Of New Notes</strong>

21Nov

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Economy, Finance, News, Nigeria

CBN Sets Countdown Clock On Its Website To Mark Circulation Of New Notes

The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, has updated a ticking clock on its website displaying the deadline for the redesigned naira notes. Recall that the apex bank had announced plans to resign N200, N500 and N1000 notes. Justifying the action, CBN governor, Godwin Emefiele, had said that the action was informed by persisting concerns with the management of the current series of banknotes and currency in circulation, - especially those outside the banking system. See Also: How Naira Redesign May Crash Dollar To N200 – EFCC Boss Emefiele explained that one of the challenges faced include significant hoarding of banknotes by members of the public, with data suggesting that more than 80 percent of the currency in circulation is outside the vaults of commercial banks. How...

<strong>Kwankwaso Comments On Speculation Of Stepping Down For Atiku</strong>

21Nov

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Elections, News, Nigeria

Kwankwaso Comments On Speculation Of Stepping Down For Atiku

Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, the presidential candidate of the New Nigerian Peoples Party, NNPP, has debunked rumours that he may step down for Atiku Abubakar, the Peoples Democracy Party, PDP, presidential candidate in the 2023 elections. Kwankwaso stated his when he featured at the Nigerian Guild of Editors, NGE, forum, yesterday in Lagos, pledged to renegotiate the country’s huge debt to stabilize the country. He accused the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, and the PDP, which have been in position of power since 1999 of being responsible for the challenges facing the country. The presidential hopeful pledged to restructure the country if voted into power, adding his voice to the increasing calls for such structural rearrangement. See Also: Why PDP Must Negotiate With Peter ...

<strong>Why UK Is Experiencing Visa Application Surge From Nigerians – UK Envoy</strong>

20Nov

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News, Nigeria

Why UK Is Experiencing Visa Application Surge From Nigerians – UK Envoy

Catriona Laing, the British High Commissioner to Nigeria, explained why there is a spike in the number of visa applications from Nigerians seeking to enter the United Kingdom recently. Laing stated this on Sunday in Abuja when he appeared on the News agency of Nigeria Forum. She acknowledged that the UK government took note of the situation and was in contact with the Nigerian government to avoid brain-drain in Nigeria, especially in the health sector. She said, “You know, there is obviously people of Nigerian origin in the UK. So, people like to go where they have family or where they have friends. Secondly, the English language obviously makes it a lot easier. “Thirdly is the education; and people who have studied, they will want to return. And I think y...