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Onomo Hotel Group Partners with Bureau Veritas to Receive Safeguard Hygiene Excellency and Safety Label for its Hotels
8Oct By adminNo Comments
Press Statement, Rwanda

Onomo Hotel Group Partners with Bureau Veritas to Receive Safeguard Hygiene Excellency and Safety Label for its Hotels

Kigali, September 9th, 2020 - ONOMO Hotel Kigali is the latest to be added to the list of ONOMO properties to receive Bureau Veritas’ Safeguard certification. ONOMO is one of the first hotel groups to have its properties receive the prestigious safeguard certification. The Safeguard Label is awarded based on compliance with all requirements, following independent verification carried out by a duly qualified auditor. ONOMO’s 21 hotel properties across 12 African countries are supported by the Bureau Veritas partnership, with ONOMO Hotel Conakry, Lomé, Douala, Bamako, Casablanca City Center, and Casablanca Airport already certified, among others.   ONOMO Hotels has partnered with Bureau Veritas, one of the global leaders in conformity assessment services, for the certification of ...
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Fayose Should Look Far Away from Oyo State in Search of His Enemies – Makinde
8Oct By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments
Elections, News, Nigeria, Press Statement

Fayose Should Look Far Away from Oyo State in Search of His Enemies – Makinde

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has distanced himself from allegation by Ayo Fayose, that he sponsored the attack against him at the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) campaign grand finale in Ondo on Wednesday. Makinde disclosed this in a statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr Taiwo Adisa, noting that the former Ekiti State governor perpetually desires being in the spotlight even when such is not desired. The statement read, “I believe that ex-governor Fayose and his handlers need to look far away from Oyo state in search of their enemies. “Governor Makinde has no link whatsoever with the incident Fayose’s aide was talking about. “We expect all right-thinking members of the PDP to join the Governor of Oyo State in the prosecution of the noble and demo...
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Government Won’t Be Pressured into Restructuring Nigeria – Presidency
5Oct By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments
News, Nigeria, Press Statement

Government Won’t Be Pressured into Restructuring Nigeria – Presidency

The Presidency has said that government will not succumb to threats and restructure the country, describing calls for restructuring as unhelpful and unwarranted at a time when the country is battling security challenges and the pandemic. This was contained in a statement by Garba Shehu, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity on Sunday. It comes in the wake of call by the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, who on Saturday lent his voice to the call to restructure the country, asking President Muhammadu Buhari to urgently restructure the country to save it from breakup. Adeboye had in a conference warned that it was either the country restructure as soon as possible or it broke up. He added that one does not need...
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Ngige Gave False Narrative on Our Strike ASUU Says
1Oct By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments
Education, Labour, News, Nigeria, Press Statement

Ngige Gave False Narrative on Our Strike ASUU Says

The Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, Lagos state chapter has debunked claims by Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige that the union’s strike action was informed by disagreement over the Integrated Personnel and Payroll Information System (IPPIS) and that the salaries of lecturers were being paid in full while on strike. The union also alleged that it was yet to be informed of a meeting to be held next week where Ngige claimed ASUU would demonstrate its purpose-built University Transparency and Accountability Solution (UTAS) software which it plans to replace IPPIS. This was disclosed in a statement by Prof. Olusiji Sowande, Lagos Zonal Coordinator who said though the union had sought to demonstrate the functionality of UTAS but the ministry was yet to reply to th...
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APC Reacts to Uduaghan’s Defection to PDP
29Sep By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments
News, Nigeria, Press Statement

APC Reacts to Uduaghan’s Defection to PDP

The All Progressive Congress, Delta State chapter has dismissed the defection of immediate past governor of the state, Emmanuel Uduaghan who dumped the party for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) yesterday, describing him as a “loner”. This was contained in a statement released yesterday by the Publicity Secretary of the APC, Mr. Sylvester Imonina in the state capital, Asaba. The statement said Uduaghan does not command huge political followership, hence will not be missed by the APC. The party reminded the former governor of how he was accommodated when the PDP deserted him. The party said, “In the past two weeks, there have been rumours of perfection of plans by the former Governor to defect to the PDP. Today, the 28th of September, 2020, those behind the rumour have been justi...
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US lauds INEC, Security Agencies on Conduct of Edo Poll
24Sep By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments
Elections, News, Nigeria, Press Statement, Safety, Security, Violence

US lauds INEC, Security Agencies on Conduct of Edo Poll

The United States has praised the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and security agencies on their good outing during the Edo State governorship election last Saturday. This was contained in a statement by the US mission in Nigeria on Wednesday. The US also acknowledged the effort of civil society organisations in Nigeria for their role in promoting democratic principles and accountability during the poll. It commended the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Godwin Osagie, his All Progressive Congress (APC) counterpart, Osagie Ize-Iyamu and the Edo electorates for their roles in ensuring peaceful conduct of the poll. In spite of the gains, the US expressed worry over reports of violence, vote buying and intimidation of the electorate and observers. ...
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APC Accepts Defeat, Admits Edo Election Free, Fair
22Sep By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments
Elections, News, Nigeria, Press Statement

APC Accepts Defeat, Admits Edo Election Free, Fair

The ruling All Progressive Congress (APC), yesterday conceded defeat to the Peoples Democratic Party candidate, Godwin Obaseki after his declaration as the winner of the Edo Governorship poll. This was contained in a statement by Chairman of the APC Caretaker Committee, Mai Mala Buni, titled, “Edo State Governorship Election: Victory for Democracy.” Buni congratulated Obaseki over his victory and affirmed to support the Federal Government to consolidate all the gains achieved The statement read, “Edo State Governorship election is over, the winner has been declared by the Independent National Electoral Commission in the person of the Mr. Godwin Obaseki, candidate of the People Democratic Party. “We hereby congratulate the winner of the election, the people of Edo State and all ...
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Governor Uzodimma Denies Rejecting Outcome of Edo Polls, Spending N3 billion
22Sep By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments
News, Nigeria, Press Statement

Governor Uzodimma Denies Rejecting Outcome of Edo Polls, Spending N3 billion

Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State has debunked reports making the rounds that he rejected the results of the Edo State governorship election. The governor disclosed this through a statement released by his Chief Press Secretary, Oguwike Nwachukwu, also noting that the allegation that he spent N3 billion to support the campaign of APC candidate, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu. Uzodimma dismissed the rumours as cheap lies sponsored by members of the opposition against his person. The statement read in part, “There is fake report trending on the social media, which claims that Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State has rejected the recently announced Edo State Governorship Election result. “It was claimed Governor Uzodimma spent N3 billion, while a fake Reuters report claims that he spent...
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JOHESU Suspends Seven-day Strike
21Sep By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments
News, Nigeria, Press Statement

JOHESU Suspends Seven-day Strike

Nigerian health workers have announced suspension of its industrial action which it embarked upon seven days ago. The Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU), umbrella body for the health workers asked members to resume duty on Monday, September 21. The body embarked on strike on September 14, demanding for improved welfare and payment of COVID-19 special inducement and hazard allowances, adjustment of Consolidated Medical Salary Structure since 2014, among other demands. JOHESU National Chairman, Biobelomoye Josiah in a statement on Sunday said, “Nigerians should bear us witness that JOHESU has shown high patriotism by demanding that public health system in Nigeria is sustained and adequately financed for effective, efficient and affordable healthcare service delivery. “In view of...
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Security Agencies Intimidating our Governors, PDP Raises Alarm
19Sep By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments
News, Nigeria, Press Statement, Safety, Security

Security Agencies Intimidating our Governors, PDP Raises Alarm

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has cried out over acclaimed intimidation of governors elected under its platform who are in Edo State to woo votes for the party in today’s governorship election in the state. The National Chairman of the party, Prince Uche Secondus in a press conference said while Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo State and Deputy Senate President, Ovie Omo-Agege were relaxing in the Benin home of former National Chairman of the All Progressive Congress (APC), Adams Oshiomhole, PDP governors were being harassed in Benin. “Hope Uzodinma and Ovie Omo-Agege are in the home of the former chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Oshiomhole. PDP governors are being harassed in Westend Hotel, Benin. “Policemen have surrounded the hotel and their lives are in dange...
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