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Wike Reacts to Umahi’s Defection, Says 2023 Ambition Behind Move

18Nov

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

News, Nigeria

Wike Reacts to Umahi’s Defection, Says 2023 Ambition Behind Move

Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State has claimed that Governor David Umahi’s defection to the All Progressive Congress (APC) was informed by his 2023 political ambitions. This comes after the Ebonyi State governor in a state broadcast on Tuesday said his defection to the ruling party was occasioned by his conviction that the APC cares more about the interest of the South East zone. The Ebonyi state governor said that he was quitting the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) due to the injustice meted out to the people of the zone despite years of overwhelming support for the party. Reacting to the development, Wike in a statement issued by his Special Assistant on Media, Kevin Ebiri said that contrary to claims made by Umahi, the PDP had been fair to the South-East zone. Wike said tha...

ASUU Strike: UTAS Integrity Test to Take 8 Weeks – Ngige

18Nov

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Education, News, Nigeria

ASUU Strike: UTAS Integrity Test to Take 8 Weeks – Ngige

FG didn’t budget for purchase of UTAS hardware Chris Ngige, Minister of Labour and employment has revealed that the integrity test being done to ascertain the efficiency of the software of the University transparency and Accountability Solution being put forward by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) would take between six and eight months to be completed. The academic body has been on extended strike in protest against plans by the Federal Government for members of ASUU to enroll on Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information System (IPPIS) among other issues. ASUU has instead proposed the use of UTAS as an alternative payment system for its members. Ngige while speaking with journalists after a meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari at the presidential Villa...

17Nov

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

News, Nigeria

2023: It’s Too Early to Zone Presidency – PDP

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Monday said that it would not be pressured into zoning its presidential ticket to the South-east zone. The party said it is too early to zone its ticket to any of the six geopolitical zones as the party needs to engage in consultations with relevant stakeholders to arrive at such a decision. Mr Kola Ologbondiyan, spokesperson of the PDP in an interview with Arise News Programme, The Morning Show, said all the organs of the party will be involved when it comes to the stage of discussion on which zone gets the party’s presidential ticket. He spoke on the heels of the recent reports by Ebonyi State Governor, Dave Umahi to decamp to the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC) from the PDP, unless PDP zones its presidential ticket to the South-east r...

Crown FC Player Collapses, Dies During Friendly Match

17Nov

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

News, Nigeria, Sports

Crown FC Player Collapses, Dies During Friendly Match

Crown Football Club of Ogbomoso, Oyo State player, Usman Yusuf died during a friendly match in Abeokuta, Ogun Sate after collapsing on the pitch. Reports say Yusuf lined up for Geteway United FC during the first half against Sliema Wanderers. The death of the player who was claimed to be on trial for Gateway United took place on Sunday afternoon at Muda lawal Stadium, Asero, Abeokuta. Late Yusuf allegedly collapsed during the match, but he was resuscitated after the intervention of the medics. He was taken to the State Hospital afterwards where he reportedly died. Moses Ojewumi, Media officer of the Gateway FC, confirmed the incident on Monday in Abeokuta. He said, “Usman Yusuf who came on trial played the first half in a friendly for Gateway United FC against Sliema Wand...

Ministry of Mines Debunks Allegation of CBN Acquiring Gold From Zamfara Government

17Nov

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Environment, News, Nigeria

Ministry of Mines Debunks Allegation of CBN Acquiring Gold From Zamfara Government

The Ministry of Mines and Steel Development has discredited claims that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) bought gold from the Governor of Zamfara State, Bello Matawalle. This was disclosed in a statement issued by the Head of Press and ublic Relations, Ministry of Mines and Steel Development, Etore Thomas. The statement titled, ‘Zamfara Gold: Putting the Facts Right’, said that the view by a few that some states in the country have the purview to utilise the natural resources within their area for their own use is untrue. It said that all mineral resources are on the Exclusive Legislative list as enshrined in the 1999 Constitution (as amended). According to the statement, section 44(3) states "the entire property in and control of all minerals, mineral oils and natural gas in,...

ESUT Set to Defy ASUU, Fixes Exam for November 30

16Nov

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Education, News, Nigeria

ESUT Set to Defy ASUU, Fixes Exam for November 30

Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT) has concluded plans to organise its semester examinations despite the ongoing strike action by members of the Academic Staff of Universities (ASUU). The management of the university in a statement issued by Acting Registrar, Barr. T.M Ikpenwa disclosed that the examinations which were earlier billed to commence Monday, November 16 (today) have been postponed for a period of two weeks. Ikpenwa said the postponement was informed by the need to address some technical issues and to afford more time for conclusion of classes and revisions. He said, “Following the recent interactions with the students of the University, Management Committee held a meeting on Monday the 16th day of November, 2020 to deliberate on some outstanding te...

Enugu Yellow Fever: Fear of Outbreak Grows in Nsukka, Isi-Uzo, Igbo-Etiti LGAs

16Nov

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

News, Nigeria, Uncategorized

Enugu Yellow Fever: Fear of Outbreak Grows in Nsukka, Isi-Uzo, Igbo-Etiti LGAs

Following the confirmed cases of Yellow Fever in Enugu Ezike, Igbo North Local Government Area, LGA, of Enugu state by the state government, there are fears the outbreak might have extended to other towns after reports of unusual deaths in Nsukka, Isi-Uzo and Igbo-Etiti LGAs. This was contained in a statement released on Sunday, signed by the state’s Commissioner for Health, Dr Emmanuel Ikechukwu Obi. Obi said the ministry had already taken samples of individuals suspected to be afflicted by the disease and sent them to the National Reference Laboratory at the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja for complete examination. The commissioner added that the results of the tests are expected this week as the government remains committed towards the health and safety of its citizens. ...

Exclusive: How Anambra State Won Covid-19 War

16Nov

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Armed Forces, Covid-19, News, Nigeria, Science

Exclusive: How Anambra State Won Covid-19 War

The Anambra State Government has said that proactive plans and effective management of limited resources were key factors that enabled the state win the COVID-19 war. The Special Adviser to Governor Willie Obiano on Creative Security, Retired Air Vice Marshal Ben Chiobi, disclosed this while welcoming students in the Nigeria Study Tour Group 8, Senior Course 43 of the Armed Forces Command and Staff College, Jaji, Kaduna State, to Anambra State on behalf of the state government. The students, made up of senior officers from the Nigeria Navy, Air Force, Army, an officer from the Counterterrorism Unit of the Nigeria Police Force as well a man from the Department of State Security, DSS, is in the state as part of a mandatory research course to help the students create an academic balance...

Yellow Fever Death Toll Rises to 20 in Benue State

15Nov

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

News, Nigeria

Yellow Fever Death Toll Rises to 20 in Benue State

Following the death of three persons from a disease suspected to be yellow fever, the death toll occasioned by the disease has risen to 20 at Okpeilo-Otukpa in Ogbadibo Local Government Area of Benue State. Andrew Amee, Permanent Secretary of the state's Ministry of Health had on Tuesday raised the alarm over a “strange illness” that had claimed 17 lives. Speaking in a phone interview on Saturday, the state epidemiologist, Dr Sam Ngishe, said three more deaths had been recorded, bringing the number of deaths to 20 – 19 males and a female – all aged between seven and 40. Ngishe also said 26 people, two females and 24 males, had fallen ill with the sickness. He said, “Altogether, there have been 20 deaths, and the state Ministry of Health is at the location and we have been able ...

Nigerian Army Testifies Before Lagos Panel, Claims Officers Fired Blank Bullets into the Air

14Nov

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Crime, Human Rights, Judiciary, Justice, Lagos News, News, Nigeria, Security, Violence

Nigerian Army Testifies Before Lagos Panel, Claims Officers Fired Blank Bullets into the Air

Officers of the Nigerian Army on Saturday appeared before the Lagos State Judicial Panel of Inquiry Inaugurated to probe the shooting of peaceful #EndSaRS protesters at the Lekki Tollgate area of Lagos State on October 20. Speaking on behalf of the Army, Brigadier Ahmed Taiwo, Commander 81 military intelligence brigade which was reported to be unit deployed to the Lekki area claimed that the military fired shots into the air and not at protesters, backing its claim with several footages of what happened at the scene, Channels reports. He added that the officers used blank bullets that contain gun powder, and unable to inflict injury to the flesh. He said that if real bullets were used, one bullet was capable of killing three persons per shot. According to him, hoodlums went on to ...