The Federal Government and organised labour are scheduled to meet on Monday (Today), October 30, to evaluate the progress made in the 15-point Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that led to the suspension of the planned indefinite strike on October 3 by organised labour, according to the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC). The meeting, at the request of the Chief of Staff to President Bola Tinubu, Femi Gbajabiamila, aims to assess the government’s achievements in the last 30 days since the signing of the MoU. Joe Ajaero, the NLC president, emphasized that the labour group would not attend any…
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Israeli forces have killed dozens of Hamas militants during their advance in the north of the Gaza Strip, the country’s military said on Monday. This took place as ground operations expand in the Palestinian territory. “During clashes with terrorists in the Gaza Strip, IDF (Israel Defence Forces) troops killed dozens of terrorists who barricaded themselves in buildings and tunnels, and attempted to attack the troops,’’ the military said. “In one incident, an IDF aircraft guided by IDF ground troops struck a staging post inside a building belonging to the Hamas terrorist organisation, with over 20 Hamas terrorist operatives inside it.’’…
The world recently gathered in Marrakech, Morocco for the annual World Bank/International Monetary Fund (IMF) meetings. The meetings, which had been scheduled for 2020 were delayed due to the Covid-19 pandemic, and came 50 years after similar meetings were last hosted on the African continent, the 1973 meetings in Nairobi, Kenya. Little wonder the organisers did not allow the devastating earthquake that affected Marrakech and some other parts Morocco in September to derail the hosting right as the organisers decided to go ahead with the meeting. In a joint statement ahead of the meeting, the World Bank President, Ajay Banga,…
Proceedings at the Federal High Court in Lagos, were on Monday, halted abruptly, following notice of the demise of a brother judge, Hon. Justice Fatun Odohi Riman. The Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Hon. Justice John Tsoho, had announced the death of Juatice Riman, who sits at the Awka division of the court. In the notice to all Federal High Court judges dated October 28, Tsoho stated that Justice Riman passed away in England in the early hours of October 28. READ ALSO: Impeachment: ‘Security Operatives Were Shooting at Me,’ – Rivers Governor According to the notification, the…
Nigeria’s foreign exchange reserves, a key safeguard against economic shocks, have shrunk by $3.8 billion, equivalent to approximately 10.2 percent in recent months, dwindling to $33.31 billion. This information was gleaned from data available on the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) website, spanning from January to October 25, 2023. This marks the lowest level for the country’s reserves since July 2021 when it hit a previous low of $33.09 billion, according to an analysis by the Nigerian Tribune. Experts from Cowry Assets Management Limited attribute this decline to Nigeria’s inability to capitalize on the global oil market windfall due to…
Kenya’s President, William Ruto, has announced a proposed policy to end visa requirements for all African visitors to the country by the end of the year. This move is expected to benefit Nigerians connecting flights to various countries and flying to Kenya, especially at a time when some countries have suspended visa-on-arrival services for Nigerians. This development is coming at a time when some countries have suspended visa on arrival for Nigerians, making them face difficulties travelling from Nigeria. William Ruto, Kenya’s president announced that the country will be ending visa requirements to all African visitors by the end of…
Hezbollah, the armed group based in southern Lebanon, has announced that it shot down an Israeli drone – the first time it has made such a claim during recent fighting. It occurred on Sunday above Khiam, about 5km (3 miles) from the border with Israel. The drone was seen falling into Israeli territory, Hezbollah said. READ ALSO: Forbes Declares Ex-Basketball Star Magic Johnson, a Billionaire According to the organisation, which is designated as a terror group by the UK and US, it has had 46 fighters killed in fighting with Israel since the 7 October Hamas attack, as well as…
Former NBA superstar Magic Johnson has achieved billionaire status, according to Forbes, making him only the fourth athlete to enter this exclusive financial league. The business magazine estimates Johnson’s wealth at about $1.2bn (£990m). The other athlete billionaires in this elite club are NBA legends Michael Jordan and LeBron James, as well as golfing icon Tiger Woods. Johnson has investments in numerous companies including ownership stakes in various sports teams. But Forbes says his stake in a life insurance company holds most of his wealth. The 64-year-old had one of the most iconic careers in NBA history before retiring in…
Hundreds of anti-Israel protesters gathered at an airport in Russia’s predominantly Muslim Dagestan region on Sunday, where an Israeli plane had just landed. The demonstration forced authorities to close the airport and intervene to remove the protesters, according to Reuters. Local authorities confirmed that twenty people sustained injuries before security forces managed to contain the protest at Makhachkala airport. Fortunately, the passengers on the Israeli plane were said to remain safe during the incident. The unrest is one of several other anti-Israel protests in North Caucasus and other parts of the world, sparked by Israel’s war against Hamas militants in…
The following are the results of Match Day 5 fixtures played on Sunday in the 2023/2024 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL): Kastina united FC 3 -2 Sunshine Stars FC Abia Warriors FC 1 -0 Heartland FC Bayelsa United FC 2 – 1 Kwara United FC Rivers United FC 1 -0 Lobi stars FC Shooting Stars FC 3 -1 Doma United FC READ ALSO: Police smash child stealing syndicate, arrest suspect in Enugu Sport Lagos FC 2-1 Niger Tornadoes FC Enyimba international FC vs Remo Stars FC( postponed) Matches played on Saturday: Gombe United FC 1-0 Plateau United FC Bendel Insurance…
President Bola Tinubu, on Sunday solicited the support of German Chancellor, Olaf Scholz, in combating terrorism in Nigeria. Tinubu made the request at a bilateral meeting with the German Chancellor at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, on Sunday. “We are fighting terrorism and that is improving. We still need more support in that area. And for us to be able to sustain democracy, rule of law and freedom for our people, we need to fight for democracy. “And democracy must win at all times for us to meet the expectation of an African dream. That is why your visit this time…
Thousands of Palestinians have broken into several of United Nations warehouses in the Gaza Strip, looting wheat, flour and other basic goods, the United Nations relief agency said on Sunday. The UN, while attributing the looting to desperations due to three weeks of total siege and bombing, again appealed for an end the bloodshed. “This is a worrying sign that civil order is starting to break down after three weeks of war and a tight siege,” said Thomas White, the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) in Gaza. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Sunday repeated appeals to…
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has expressed concern over shortage of doctors in Jigawa, with the current ratio of one doctor to 21,000 patients in the state. The NMA Chairman in the state, Dr Aminu Abdullahi, who disclosed this in a statement on Saturday to commemorate the 2023 Physicians Week, said “Jigawa has the highest record of brain drain in the country.” The World Health Organisation’s (WHO) standard is one doctor to 600 patients. The chairman, therefore, lamented how brain drain negatively hit the state, which allocated 16 per cent of its 2023 annual budget to the health sector. READ…
A Financial expert, Mr Okechukwu Unegbu, says improved local production of commodities, increased consumption of local products, and reduced importation of goods and services will help to stabilise and strengthen the Naira. Unegbu, a past President of the Chattered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN), said this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Abuja. The Naira has been subjected to an endless depreciation in recent times, peaking at N1,300 to one dollar at the parallel market in the last week. According to Unegbu, it will also be advantageous if the Nigerian government can price commodities for…
Hamas has given no indication it “desires or would abide by calls for a ceasefire”, according to the British Foreign Secretary. James Cleverly also urged pro-Palestinian supporters demonstrating on British streets over the weekend to be “conscious of disinformation and manipulation” following reports Iran is attempting to use the rallies to sow division. The Cabinet minister’s intervention comes as Israel’s military continued to expand its ground operation in Gaza as part of its ongoing retaliation against Hamas’s deadly raids three weeks ago that left 1,400 people, mainly civilians, dead. A spokesman for Tel Aviv’s military on Saturday said infantry and…
WBC heavyweight world champion Tyson Fury beat former UFC fighter Francis Ngannou on a split decision in a non-title fight in Saudi Arabia on Sunday. It was, indeed, a fight that almost delivered one of boxing’s biggest upsets. Fury, unbeaten holder of one of the sport’s most prestigious belts, narrowly avoided a first defeat at the hands of a 37-year-old opponent who had never boxed professionally before. But the Cameroon-born Ngannou went through the full 10 rounds with some swagger. Ngannou dropped the Briton to the canvas in round three with a left hook but the 35-year-old self-styled “Gypsy King”…
The National Chairman of the Labour Party (LP), Barrister Julius Abure, has announced the termination of appointments for several of his aides. The dismissal comes days after the Supreme Court dismissed the appeal brought by the party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi. In a termination letter signed by the National Secretary of the party, Malam Umar Farouk, Abure said all appointments related to elections and campaigns had been formally dissolved. “The effected appointees include: Mr. Mandela Ukegbu, Chairman, Labour Party Presidential Campaign Committee on Special Duties; Engineer Balami Isaac David, Senior Special Assistant on Presidential Campaign, Fund Raising and Grassroot Mobilization;…
The Minister of Works, Mr David Umahi, on Saturday said comprehensive rehabilitation of the 11.8-kilometer Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos would begin on Nov. 1 for a period of three months. Umahi said this during an inspection of the under deck, lagoon sections of the Third Mainland Bridge and other bridges. Umahi, accompanied by a team of engineers, directors of the Federal Ministry of Works and journalists inspected the lagoon sections of the Third Mainland, Carter, Independence and Falomo Bridges. Umahi also inspected the deteriorating Marina shoreline, the failing portions of the Five Cowries Bridge located inside Zone Two Police…
The dispute between Nigerian singer, Oyindamola Emmanuel, popularly known as Dammy Krane, and Super star, Davido, took a new dramatic turn, as Dammy Krane, has shared a snippet from a diss track he recorded over a feud with Davido. Recall that the pair have been at loggerheads on the social networking site, X (Twitter), where the former accused Davido of failure to pay royalties on a song ‘Pere’ they recorded in 2017. In response, Davido lambasted Dammy Crane, stating that he neither get paid for featuring in 3 of the ‘Amin Crooner’s songs, nor for the “house rent and food…
The ECOWAS Court of Justice is set to deliver its verdict on Tuesday, October 31, 2023, in a case brought by Amb. Ali Ocheni and four others against the Federal Republic of Nigeria, accusing the nation of violating their human rights. The Applicants, including Amb. Ali Ocheni, Hajiya (Chief) Rekiya M. Abaji, Dr. Sebastine Abuh, Suleimane Akpa, and Dr. Ojoachele Akor Felix, all Nigerian citizens, cited various international and regional human rights conventions in their case. They alleged that Nigeria had violated their rights to freedom of movement, expression, and association. Specifically, they claimed that the state had failed to…