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<strong>How I Became Homeless After ‘Eko Project’ – Ara</strong>
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>
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>
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...
<strong>CBN Sets Countdown Clock On Its Website To Mark Circulation Of New Notes</strong>
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>
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>
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...
<strong>I Shall Reclaim My Mandate, Oyetola Boasts</strong>
Elections, News, Nigeria

I Shall Reclaim My Mandate, Oyetola Boasts

Governor Gboyega Oyetola of Osun State has insisted that he would reclaim his mandate at the governorship election petition tribunal. The incumbent governor maintains that he polled the highest votes in the July 16 governorship election. The All Progressives Congress, APC, stalwart stated this on Saturday during the 31st Iragbiji day in Iragbiji, Boripe Local Government Area, LGA, of the state.   The Osun State governor expressed hope that he would attend the 32nd celebration as the governor. See Also: Keyamo Responds To Tinubu’s Alleged Involvement In Drug Trafficking He said, “By the special grace of Allah, In Sha Allah, I shall grace this occasion next year, still as the Osun Governor. “I have no doubt in my mind that I shall reclaim my mandate”, NAN quoted h...
<strong>Why PDP Must Negotiate With Peter Obi, Wike – Fayose</strong>
Elections, News, Nigeria

Why PDP Must Negotiate With Peter Obi, Wike – Fayose

Ayodele Fayose, a former governor of Ekiti State has urged the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, to negotiate with Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, and Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike.   Fayose said this on Thursday when he featured on Channels Television’s Politics Today programme. He said that Obi and Wike will determine the party’s chances of winning the 2023 election. Fayose said, “Reconciling or negotiating with Obi will be a good thing and finding a way to make peace with these Wike people will be a good thing too.” According to Fayose, Obi, a former governor of Anambra State may not clinch the needed 25 percent of votes in two-third of the states to win the presidential election in 2023.   Foyose urged the PDP to dialogue with Obi,...
<strong>Increase VAT to 15%, Remove Fuel Subsidy, IMF Urges FG</strong>
News, Nigeria, Petroleum

Increase VAT to 15%, Remove Fuel Subsidy, IMF Urges FG

The International Monetary Fund, IMF, has advised the federal government to raise the Value Added Tax, VAT, from its present 7.5 percent to 15 percent. The organisation disclosed this in a statement issued at the end of its Article IV Staff mission held in Washington on Friday. It also suggested that Nigeria totally abolished fuel subsidies, which it argued favours mostly the rich at the detriment of the poor Nigerians and holistically tackle oil theft. Missions are usually held as part of regular consultations under Article IV of the IMF’s Articles Agreement, in the context of a request to use IMF resources (borrowed from the IMF), as part of discussions of staff monitored programs, or as part of other staff monitoring of economic developments, Vanguard reports. The IMF r...
<strong>US To Impose Visa Ban On Individuals Who Seek To Undermine Nigeria’s Democratic Process</strong>
Elections, News, Nigeria

US To Impose Visa Ban On Individuals Who Seek To Undermine Nigeria’s Democratic Process

The United States of America has vowed to impose visa ban on individuals who attempt to undermine Nigeria’s democratic process in the 2023 general elections. This was disclosed by the political counselor at the US Embassy in Nigeria, Rolf Olson, when he spoke at the Hubert Humphrey Fellowship alumni association seminar on Thursday. Olson said the US would not hesitate to impose sanctions on individuals who undermine the country’s election just like they have done in previous elections. He said, “When we say ‘all’ Nigerians, we mean all: politicians, candidates, students, leaders of religious, traditional, community, youth and business organisations and entities – everyone has a role to play in this effort. “Even a small number of troublemakers can cause substantial havoc t...