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<strong>How State Governors Contribute To Increased Poverty Rate – FG</strong>

1Dec

By Mary UgwuanyiNo Comments

Finance, News, Nigeria

How State Governors Contribute To Increased Poverty Rate – FG

The Federal Government has accused state governors of being responsible for the increased poverty in Nigeria. The Minister of State for budget and national planning, Clem Agba, blamed the state governors for prioritizing flyovers and airports to improving the living conditions in rural areas. Agba stated this while interacting with state house correspondents after a meeting of the Federal Executive Council, FEC, presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari. According to the minister, about 72 percent of the country’s poor citizens reside in the rural areas which have been overlooked by the governors. He said the governors focus more on state capitals rather than constructing roads that will help farmers to transport their farm produce from rural areas to urban areas. The min...

Tweep Remanded In Prison For Criticizing Aisha Buhari

1Dec

By Mary UgwuanyiNo Comments

Human Rights, Judiciary, Justice, News, Nigeria

Tweep Remanded In Prison For Criticizing Aisha Buhari

A Federal Capital Territory, FCT, High Court on Tuesday remanded a 500-level student of the Federal University, Dutse, Aminu Muhammad, in a custodial centre for allegedly criticing the wife of the president, Aisha Buhari. The 24-year-old was accused of tweeting against the first lady of Nigeria. The charge against Aminu read, “That you, Aminu Adamu, of Anguwar Sarakuna, Bauchi, Bauchi State, sometime between May and June 2022 within the jurisdiction of this honourable court, did intentionally open a Twitter handle with the name @aminullahie Catalyst and screenshot the image of Her Excellency, Hajia Aisha Buhari, and wrote on it in Hausa language ‘Su mama anchi kudi talakawa ankoshi’ roughly translated to English language to mean ‘Mama has embezzled monies meant for the poor to s...

<strong>World Cup: CAF Congratulates Senegal For Qualifying For Next Round</strong>

30Nov

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News, Senegal, Sports, World Cup

World Cup: CAF Congratulates Senegal For Qualifying For Next Round

The Confederation of Africa Football, CAF, has congratulated the Senegal national football team for qualifying for the round of 16 in the ongoing 2022 World Cup in Qatar. Recall that the Aliou Cisse’s team beat Ecuador 2-1 at the Khalifa International Stadium to clinch the second position in Group B, behind Netherlands. Watford striker, Ismaila Sarr converted a penalty to put Senegal in front in the first half. Ecuador equalized through Moises Caicedo midway through the second half, scoring from a close range. See Also: Oliseh Hints On Which Country His Son Will Represent However, Senegal restored their lead through Chelsea defender, Kalidou Koulibaly, who scored 12 minutes before normal time. Reacting, CAF in a tweet on its Twitter handle lauded Senegal for the feat. ...

<strong>FG Pays ASUU Full Salaries For November, Withholds Arrears</strong>

30Nov

By Mary UgwuanyiNo Comments

Education, Finance, Labour, News, Nigeria

FG Pays ASUU Full Salaries For November, Withholds Arrears

Members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, have been paid their full salaries for the month of November 2022. It was also confirmed that the eight-month arrears owed to the university teachers were not paid. This was disclosed by a senior member of the union at Bayero University in an interview with Punch in Abuja on Wednesday. The source said, “Some of our members have started receiving salaries and I can confirm to you that we received our full salaries for the month of November. However, the arrears are still withheld.” Recall that the Federal Government had withheld the salaries of the lecturers during their strike that lasted for eight months. See Also: ASUU Warns of Fresh Crisis Over ‘No Work No Pay’, Seeks Intervention The members of the union ...

<strong>Oliseh Hints On Which Country His Son Will Represent</strong>

29Nov

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News, Nigeria, Sports

Oliseh Hints On Which Country His Son Will Represent

Sunday Oliseh, former coach of the Super Eagles has disclosed that his son, Denzel will play for Nigeria in the future. This follows Denzel’s eligibility to represent multiple countries. The youngster’s mother is half Belgian and half Moroccan. Denzel is qualified to represent Nigeria and Belgium. Queried on which country his son will represent, Sunday Oliseh replied to a user on Twitter, “Naija”, accompanied by emojis of thumbs up and prayer. See Also: Former Eagles Coach, Oliseh Worried Over Ndidi’s Leicester Deployment Denzel is keen to follow his father’s path by becoming a professional footballer. Oliseh achieved remarkable feats in his playing days and lined up for many European giants such as Juventus and Ajax. The former Super Eagles player and coach co...

<strong>ASUU Warns of Fresh Crisis Over ‘No Work No Pay’, Seeks Intervention</strong>

29Nov

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Education, Finance, Labour, News, Nigeria

ASUU Warns of Fresh Crisis Over ‘No Work No Pay’, Seeks Intervention

The Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, on Monday alerted Nigerians that if the Federal Government does not pay their withheld salaries, a fresh crisis will break out in the nation’s universities. The union asked parties of interest and well-meaning Nigerians to pressure the Federal Government into paying the withheld eight-month salaries of its members across the country. The alarm was raised by Prof. Moyosore Ajao, the University of Ilorin ASUU Chairman at a special congress of the branch that took place at the university’s main auditorium on Monday. Dr. AbdulGaniyu Olatunji, ASUU Secretary read Ajao’s speech while addressing the media after their solidarity rally within the varsity’s campus. Speaking on ‘Casualisation of Intellectual Workers in Nigeria: Preclude...

<strong>FG Extends Resumption Of Kaduna-Abuja Train Services</strong>

28Nov

By Mary UgwuanyiNo Comments

News, Nigeria, Transportation

FG Extends Resumption Of Kaduna-Abuja Train Services

The Ministry of Transportation in Kaduna on Sunday announced the extension of the resumption date for the Kaduna-Abuja train service. Recall that the train service was halted in March 2022 after terrorists attacked its passengers. About 25 passengers were killed, several others sustained injury and more than 50 were kidnapped during the attack. But the federal government had earlier this month pledged that the Kaduna-Abuja train service would be restored before the end of November. See Also: Why Abuja-Kaduna Train Service Will Not Resume Now – FG However, Mu’azu Sambo, the Minister of Transportation, while on an inspection tour to examine its readiness for operation before the resumption of operations said that some things still need to be sorted out before resumpti...

<strong>Police Nab Two in Possession Of 468 PVCs</strong>

28Nov

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Crime, Elections, News, Nigeria

Police Nab Two in Possession Of 468 PVCs

The police have nabbed two individuals in possession of 468 Permanent Voter Cards, PVCs. This was contained in a statement by the Independent National Electoral Commission’s National Commissioner, Information and Voter Education Committee, Festus Okoye, on Sunday. Okoye said one of the suspects identified as Nasiru Idris, was caught with 101 PVCs in Sokoto State and another whose name was not disclosed was found with 367 PVCs in Kano State. The statement said that the act was a breach of Sections 117 and 145 of the Electoral Act 2022. According to the statement, the offenders were presently receiving their due punishment. The statement partly read, “In the last couple of weeks, the Nigeria Police has arrested some individuals found to be in illegal possession of voter c...

<strong>Oyetola Expresses Desire To Govern Osun Again As He Hands Over</strong>

27Nov

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Elections, Judiciary, News, Nigeria

Oyetola Expresses Desire To Govern Osun Again As He Hands Over

Gboyega Oyetola, the outgoing governor of Osun State has said his goodbye to the state as he ends his four-year reign today, November 27, 2022. Oyetola in a farewell message issued on Saturday said he would hand over as a law-abiding citizen, noting that the outcome of the Osun State governorship poll where Ademola Adeleke of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, emerged as the governor was still being challenged in court. He also expressed optimism that he would govern the State again, as he expected victory from the court. Read the full text of Oyetola’s farewell address: “My Dear Good People of Osun, “As I step aside today (Sunday) following the conclusion of the four-year tenure you freely gave me, I thank God and I thank you for your support, cooperation and pr...

<strong>Real Cause Of Sammie Okposo’s Death Revealed</strong>

27Nov

By Mary UgwuanyiNo Comments

Music, News, Nigeria

Real Cause Of Sammie Okposo’s Death Revealed

Following viral reports that popular Nigerian gospel singer, Sammie Okposo slumped in his Lekki apartment, Lagos State, in the early hours of Friday, Hillary Vincent, the project manager of the late musician has debunked the rumor. Reports had it that Okposo was rushed to the hospital after he slumped, where he was pronounced dead on arrival. But Vincent in an interview with Sunday Scoop denied the report saying, “It is not true that Sammie slumped and died. That report is false. At the right time, the family will set the records straight. However, I can tell you authoritatively that he did not slump. Rather, he just did not wake up from his sleep. “As regards the funeral arrangements, the details will be made known by the family. But right now, they are still in grief and mo...