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We will Implement Agreement Diligently – NNPC Assures Labour After Strike Suspension

28Sep

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Cost of Living, Economy, Labour, News, Nigeria, Petroleum

We will Implement Agreement Diligently – NNPC Assures Labour After Strike Suspension

Mele Kyari, Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), has pledged commitment to implement agreements reached with organised labour which led to the suspension of planned strike and protest over the increase of electricity tariff and petrol pump price. Kyari said NNPC would diligently implement the agreement reached on Sunday between labour leaders and Federal Government. Recall that the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Government (TUC) had planned to commence strike action today over the Federal Government’s refusal to reverse the hike in electricity and fuel pump price. Government had removed subsidy of electricity and petrol leading to an increase in electricity tariff from about N30.23 to about N62.33 per kwh, while the pric...

Nigeria: Indigenous People and their Right to Self-Determination

28Sep

By Ndidi UwechueNo Comments

Africa, Biafra, Human Rights, Justice, News, Nigeria, United Nations

Nigeria: Indigenous People and their Right to Self-Determination

28th September 2020 Between years 2000 and 2002, a full one-third of the states of Nigeria declared that they would be governed by Islamic Sharia. These are twelve adjoining states in the core north also known as the Arewa region. In taking up Sharia for themselves, Arewa took up their entitlement to self-determination, and were not criminalised or penalised for it. In characteristic Nigerian fashion of confusing matters, although the 1999 Constitution (Section 10) that it operates mandates that Nigeria must be a secular country, it is also known that this Constitution is a forgery, thus null and void, and invalid. Therefore could it be that Arewa simply ignored the Constitution being unwilling to keep to the demands of an illegitimate social contract? What is clear is that A...

We Will Enforce the Law, Police Sounds warning to NCL, TUC Ahead of Protest

27Sep

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

News, Nigeria, Petroleum

We Will Enforce the Law, Police Sounds warning to NCL, TUC Ahead of Protest

The Nigerian Police Force has issued warning to the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) ahead of their strike action and protest slated for Monday to protest the spike in electricity tariff and petrol price. The labour unions have vowed to proceed with the strike and protest despite two court injunctions retraining the unions from embarking on the strike. The unions said they are yet to be served the court orders, adding that the strike can only be averted by reversal of the hikes. Reacting to the development, the police said they would be guided by the position of the law on the case. “What does the law say in this circumstance? We would enforce the law. That is the only thing I can say,” said force spokesperson, DCP Frank Mba. The meeting between ...

Subsidy not Sustainable with 60% Revenue Reduction, says Osinbajo

27Sep

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Economy, Finance, News, Nigeria, Petroleum

Subsidy not Sustainable with 60% Revenue Reduction, says Osinbajo

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has said federal government can no longer afford to sustain fuel subsidy with 60 percent reduction in revenue generation. Osinbajo made the remark at a virtual interactive forum in Abuja. According to a statement by the Vice President’s Media aide, Laolu Akande, Osinbajo said the federal government would focus on developing Compressed Natural Gas, popularly known as auto gas, which costs cheaper as an alternative to petrol. Responding to a question on the removal of petrol subsidy, Osinbajo said, “We have experienced a severe downturn in our finances over the years, so at 60 per cent less revenue, we are in a position where sustaining fuel subsidies is practically impossible simply, because we do not have the resources.” The Vice President while spe...

UFC Champion Adesanya Challenges Cannonier After Beating Costa

27Sep

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

News, Nigeria, Sports

UFC Champion Adesanya Challenges Cannonier After Beating Costa

Nigerian-born mixed martial artist, Israel Adesanya has challenged Jared Cannonier to a fight after beating Brazilian Paulo Costa to retain his Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) middleweight title in Abu Dhabi on Saturday night. The win takes his win to 20 professional victory with the champion yet to experience defeat in his career. The Nigerian proved too much for Costa to handle in a dominant defense of his middleweight title, winning by TKO in the second round in the main event of UFC 253. He took apart his bigger opponent in Abu Dhabi before landing decisive ground strikes in the second round to win the fight. Adesanya dubbed ‘The Last Stylebender’ bloodied Costa’s face with a high kick at the start of the second round, and then dealt his opponent a major blow with a le...

NFF Constitutes Head of Coaching Crews of National Teams, Names Danjuma, Bosso, Olowookere

26Sep

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

News, Nigeria, Sports

NFF Constitutes Head of Coaching Crews of National Teams, Names Danjuma, Bosso, Olowookere

The Nigerian Football Federal has constituted new technical crews for a host of National teams. Among the nominees to head the teams are former U20 Boys coach, Isah Ladan Bosso, Chrostopher Danjuma and Bankole Olowookere who was appointed Head coach of U17 girls. According to the list, the U20 team, Flying Eagles bench will be led by Isah Ladan Bosso, assisted by former international defender Oladuni Oyekale as first assistant with Jolomi Atune as second assistant; Samaila Marwa Keshi, assistant coach/scout while Suleiman Akanmu completes the crew as goalkeeper coach. Similarly, the U17 boys will be led by Fatai Amoo, assisted by Ahmed Lawal Dankoli as first assistant; Nnnamdi Onuigbo, second assistant; Hassan Abdallah, assistant coach/scout; and Danlami Kwasau as goalkeeper trai...

I Have no Interest in Becoming Political godfather of Edo Politics – Obaseki

26Sep

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Elections, News, Nigeria

I Have no Interest in Becoming Political godfather of Edo Politics – Obaseki

Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has said that he has no interest in replacing former All Progressive Congress (APC) National Chairman, Adams Oshiomhole as the new godfather of Edo politics. He said this when he paid President Muhammadu Buhari a thank you visit at the State House. Obaseki said that he should be dealt with accordingly if he attempts to become the new godfather of Edo politics. the governor who dumped the APC for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) prior to the Edo State governorship poll while responding to questions from journalists after the meeting with Buhari debunked claims that he was set to dump the PDP for the APC, saying it would amount to going against the President’s stance of integrity. He said, “We were privileged to meet with the President, esse...

Rivers Approves October 5 for School Resumption

26Sep

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Education, News, Nigeria

Rivers Approves October 5 for School Resumption

The Rivers State Government has approved Monday, October 5 as resumption date for universities, other tertiary institutions, secondary and vocational schools in the state. This was disclosed during a press briefing by Commissioner for Education, Prof. Kaniye Ebeku after an emergency State Executive Council meeting yesterday, presided by Governor Nyesom Wike in Port Harcourt. Ebeku said the phased reopening does not permit primary schools to reopen. He said, “The council approved that schools in the State reopen on the 5th of October, 2020, with only the following – all secondary schools in the state, vocational schools in the state, universities and other tertiary institutions. “For the avoidance of doubt, the council based on expert medical advice did not approve the reopening...

Buhari Defends Insistence on Credible Election in Edo

26Sep

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Elections, News, Nigeria

Buhari Defends Insistence on Credible Election in Edo

President Muhammadu Buhari has said that his resolve to ensure credible election in the recently conducted Edo State governorship poll was borne out of desire to assure Nigerians that he respects them as Nigerians and that he was bound by the oath he took. Buhari disclosed this when Governor Obaseki along with his Deputy, Philip Shuaibu, and other party faithful to the Presidential Villa on a thank you visit. He said, “I thank you for bringing your deputy and supporters to come and see me after beating my party. “I am supposed to preside over all Nigerians’ interests, whether I like it or not, but my single desire is to make sure that innocent people don’t suffer. That message I got across to the Inspector General of Police, that elections must be free and fair. “What I insist ...

CAMA Law Will Help Government Fight Corruption —Buhari

25Sep

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Corruption, News, Nigeria, Religion

CAMA Law Will Help Government Fight Corruption —Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari has said that the Companies and Allied Matters Act, 2020 recently passed into law in Nigeria will aid transparency and corporate accountability in the fight against corruption. The CAMA bill which was signed into law by President Buhari on August 7 was opposed by religious leaders. The law requires religious and charity organisations to be regulated by the Registrar-General of Corporate Affair Commission and a supervising minister. Clarifying the purpose of the law, President Buhari while speaking at the Open Government Partnership 2020 virtual leaders’ summit on the sidelines of the 75 Session of the United Nations General Assembly, said the law will enhance transparency and corporate accountability in the fight against corruption. He said, ''Since t...