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LASG Disowns Viral Video on Sale of Branded Waste Baskets (Video)

17Sep

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Corruption, Environment, Lagos News, News, Nigeria, Press Statement

LASG Disowns Viral Video on Sale of Branded Waste Baskets (Video)

The Lagos State Government, on Thursday, disowned the viral video, where some uniformed impostors were promoting the sale of branded wastebaskets purportedly on behalf of the State. A statement signed by the State Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tunji Bello, noted that all the characters in the viral video are fraudsters who do not represent the State Government or any of its agencies. Bello affirmed that there is no unit or agency under the Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources that goes by the name “Lagos State Vehicle Waste Basket (LAVWAB) Enforcement/Compliance” as portrayed in the branded vehicle which the fraudsters operated from. He pointed out that the dubious intent of the criminals in the video could be deduced from the fact ...

Nigeria, Most Prosperous Black Nation in the World – President Buhari

17Sep

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News, Nigeria, Press Statement

Nigeria, Most Prosperous Black Nation in the World – President Buhari

Unveiling the theme and logo for the commemorative activities to celebrate 60 years of independence, President Muhammadu Buhari Wednesday in Abuja described Nigeria, Africa’s largest economy, as the most prosperous black nation in the world. Nigeria at 60 theme, TOGETHER, with the logo was projected and unveiled virtually on the 12 by 20 feet screen at the Council Chambers, before the commencement of the e-Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting presided over by President Buhari. The President performed the exercise in the presence of some cabinet ministers and other members of the council who joined the meeting online. ''Today, we stand on the threshold of history as we formally begin a series of activities commemorating Nigeria’s Diamond Anniversary. ''The task history has s...

Soyinka Lampoons Buhari, Says Nigeria Divided Under Him

16Sep

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News, Nigeria, Press Statement

Soyinka Lampoons Buhari, Says Nigeria Divided Under Him

Nobel laureate, Prof. Soyinka has backed former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s criticism of President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration, as playing a key role in dividing the country as never before. He said this in a statement titled, “Between ‘Dividers-in-chief and Dividers-in-law” released yesterday in Abeokuta, Ogun State, saying though he is not a fan of Obasanjo, he supports any accurate description of Nigeria as a country on the brink of collapse. Earlier, Obasanjo had alleged Nigeria was gradually becoming a failed state and more divided under the Buhari administration. His claims were countered by the presidency who described the former leader as a ‘Divider-in-chief.’ In his reaction, Soyinka backed Obasanjo saying, “I am notoriously no fan of Olusegun Obasanjo, General...

Put the Welfare of Your Patients First, FG Tells Striking JOHESU

14Sep

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

News, Nigeria, Press Statement

Put the Welfare of Your Patients First, FG Tells Striking JOHESU

The Federal Government has asked members of the Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU) to disregard the strike action declared for Sunday midnight, asking them to “put the welfare of their patients and Nigeria first.” This comes after JOHESU in a statement said that with effect from midnight of Sunday, September 13, 2020, our members shall withdraw their services due to Federal Government’s inability to meet their demands. This Ministry of Labour in a statement titled, ‘FG declares JOHESU strike is unnecessary, ill-time and illegal’ said it had apprehended the dispute with the conciliation initiated last Thursday, which is still ongoing. According to the statement signed by Mr. Charles Akpan, Deputy Director, Press and Public Relations in the ministry, he described the strike as ille...

President Buhari Focused on Nation Building and Unity of Nigeria by Femi Adesina

13Sep

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President Buhari Focused on Nation Building and Unity of Nigeria by Femi Adesina

..this administration remains committed to honouring the promises made to the Nigerian people across the key areas of Security, Economy and fighting Corruption. To state that we live in challenging times is perhaps an understatement and does very little justice in accurately capturing our current realities. Those realities include a world faced with a pandemic the scale of which hasn’t been seen in 100 years. The crisis has crippled economies, destroyed global supply chains and obliterated once productive and viable sectors of the economy. Our dear nation has not been spared in this difficult period and, indeed, has felt the impact of the global crisis. But as a responsive government, the Buhari administration has within limited resources designed responses that are targeted at m...

Obasanjo is Nigeria’s Divider-in-Chief – Presidency

13Sep

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Obasanjo is Nigeria’s Divider-in-Chief – Presidency

In his most recent statement former President Olusegun Obasanjo attempts to divide the nation while President Muhammadu Buhari continues to promote nation building and the unity of Nigeria. The difference is clear. From the lofty heights of Commander-in-Chief, General Obasanjo has descended to the lowly level of Divider-in-Chief (to adapt the coinage of Time). Before responding further to the unfair attacks on President Buhari and his administration by the former President, it is important that we categorically state that contrary to the assertions by a few analysts, the recent speech in which President Buhari advised West African Presidents against tenure elongation beyond constitutional limits has been consistent with his long held views on the need to adhere to the rule of law. ...

Schools in Lagos State to Begin Phased Opening for the 2020/2021 Session from 21/09/2020

13Sep

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Schools in Lagos State to Begin Phased Opening for the 2020/2021 Session from 21/09/2020

The Honourable Commissioner for Education, Lagos State Mrs Folasade Adefisayo has announced the plans for *both Public and Private Schools* resumption in the State after the lockdown of schools as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. We also wish to congratulate SS 3 students who have successfully completed their WASSCE exams and urge them to stay safe even as they await their results. The plans for reopening for *a new 2020/2021 academic session* are as follows: *PUBLIC SCHOOLS* The Ministry is adopting a phased approach to opening *public schools* . This phased approach to opening will enable *public schools* meet COVID-19 social distance rules and safety protocols and will help us watch the behaviour of the pandemic as we gradually open up our schools. The present JS 3 and SS 2 ...

CBN Defends Policies, Responds to NESG’s Claims

10Sep

By Obiajulu Joel Nwolu19 Comments

Covid-19, Economy, Finance, News, Nigeria, Press Statement

CBN Defends Policies, Responds to NESG’s Claims

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has defended its intervention programmes aimed at stimulating economic growth, saying it everted food crisis during the peak of COVID-19 lockdown. This was stated in a statement by the CBN titled, “Re: Matters of Urgent Attention,” signed by its Director, Corporate Communications, Mr. Isaac Okorafor, which was in response to claims by the Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG), that its stimulus programmes were without policy clarity. According to a statement released on Monday, NESG had alleged a huge loophole between food production and the needs of Nigerians despite the enormous sums disbursed by the CBN under its intervention programs. The CBN, in its reaction defended its action claiming its intervention packages were channeled to sectors crit...

ASUU Kicks Against Resumption of Tertiary Institutions, See Reason

7Sep

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Covid-19, Education, News, Nigeria, Press Statement, Safety

ASUU Kicks Against Resumption of Tertiary Institutions, See Reason

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has warned against reopening of universities at the moment as it could lead to second wave of COVID-19 in the country. This was disclosed by the Zonal Coordinator of ASUU, Dr. Igbana Ajir in Mukurdi, Benue State at the weekend. Ajir cautioned that reopening of tertiary institutions now without proper arrangement to contain the spread of COVID-19 such as hostel accommodation, availability of facilities to enable social distancing in large and overcrowded classrooms among others would be counterproductive, Guardian reports. Speaking on establishment of illegal universities, he wondered how government have allegedly turned establishment of universities into constituency projects. Ajir said, “The visitors of these new institutions are...

Fuel Subsidy Removal: History will Judge Buhari Favourably for Removing Fuel Subsidy- Garba Shehu

7Sep

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Fuel Subsidy Removal: History will Judge Buhari Favourably for Removing Fuel Subsidy- Garba Shehu

The senior special assistant to the president on media and publicity, Garba Shehu has said President Muhammadu Buhari will go down in history as a courageous leader who brought sustainable development by removing subsidy. The Presidential aide on Sunday said history will be kind to President Buhari as the leader who implemented real changes to economic and overall national development by eliminating the evils of corruption inherent in subsidies. Shehu stated these in a statement titled “History will be kinder to President Buhari than his critics are prepared to be.” He was reacting to public outcry as a result of the recent hike in fuel price and electricity tariff. According to him, the reforms that led to the hike in prices are “necessary and overdue.” “Subsidy removal in ...