The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Betta Edu, has raised concern about possible corruption in the Npower Programme, alleging the the payment list contains names of persons that shouldn’t be on the programme. During a conversation with Arise TV, said a lot of challenges with the NPower programme had been unraveled, adding that the ministry was working to rectify them. She said, “First of all, when we came onboard, we found lots of issues with the NPower programme that made us re-engage the entire plan. One of the things was that there were persons registered on the NPower…
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The House of Representatives has passed resolutions calling for the oversight of the ongoing investigation into the death of Ilerioluwa Olademeji Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad. Additionally, the House has urged the Nigeria Copyright Commission (NCC) to promptly implement measures to safeguard the rights of Mohbad’s songs and lyrics, address copyright infringements, manage his musical assets appropriately, and secure benefits for his son from his musical legacy. The House further mandated the committee on Justice and Legislative Compliance to ensure compliance. The resolutions followed a motion of urgent national importance moved by Hon Babajimi Benson during plenary in Abuja. Moving…
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) have jointly declared their intention to halt all activities nationwide, effective from October 3, 2023, over the “failure” of the government to effectively implement policies aimed at mitigating the hardships faced by Nigerians following the removal of the subsidy on Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol. The decision comes after the 21-day ultimatum given to FG by the NLC ended last week and a two-day warning strike observed by the Unions. But the national president of the NLC, Joe Ajaero had complained that “none of the demands…
Wale Adedayo, the impeached Chairman of Ijebu East Local Government Area in Ogun State, has been arraigned before a Magistrate’s Court in Abeokuta, the state capital. Adedayo was charged following allegation he made against Governor Dapo Abiodun regarding the diversion of statutory Federal allocations for all 20 local government areas in the state. He also petitioned the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), seeking Abiodun’s probe on the allegations. Adedayo was later suspended by the seven councillors from the LG following allegations against the governor, and also held and grilled for three days by the Department of State Security (DSS),…
Some residents of Mararaba, in Karu Local Government Area of Nasarawa State, have canvassed for intermarriage among various ethnic groups in the country to promote national unity. The residents, who made the call on Tuesday in separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), urged Nigerians to encourage and practice intermarriage to promote a united Nigeria. According to Mr Sani Haruna, nothing bad or wrong, if someone from the Igbo ethnic group marries a Yoruba or Hausa person, as such would bring harmony and unity. Haruna said, “Intermarriage sometimes brings frustration due to the fact that the couple come…
The central parity rate of the Chinese currency renminbi, or the yuan, stayed flat at 7.1727 against the dollar on Tuesday, according to the China Foreign Exchange Trade System. In China’s spot foreign exchange market, the yuan is allowed to rise or fall by two per cent from the central parity rate each trading day. READ ALSO: “Don’t be used to settle political witch-hunts,” group urges Ondo State Assembly The central parity rate of the yuan against the dollar is based on a weighted average of prices offered by market makers before the opening of the interbank market each business…
The presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the February 25 election, Peter Obi, has condemned the abduction of several female students at the Federal University Gusau in Zamfara State. Obi characterized the attack as a serious threat to education in the country. He called on the Federal Government to take decisive action to prevent bandits from causing further harm to the nation. He shared this on Tuesday via his X handle. President Bola Tinubu, on Sunday, fumed over the abduction of 30 students of the Federal University, Gusau, in Zamfara State by bandits in the early hours of Friday.…
No fewer than 10 countries are expected to participate in the 2023 edition of the West & Central Africa Challenge Trophy in Lagos. The week-long event will hold at the Lakowe Lakes Golf Estate and Resort from Oct. 3 to Oct. 7. Juliet Monyei -Inyere, President, Ladies Golf Association of Nigeria (LGAN), told NAN that Nigeria was hosting the tournament back-to-back after the Covid-19 pandemic. “Nigeria hosted and won the last West and Central Africa Challenge Trophy at Ikeja Golf Club in 2019. “We are hoping to retain the West & Central Africa Golf domination with countries like Ghana and…
A Federal High Court, Abuja, on Tuesday, restrained the Ondo State House of Assembly from impeaching the Deputy Governor, Mr Lucky Aiyedatiwa, over alleged gross misconduct. Justice Emeka Nwite, in a ruling shortly after Aiyedatiwa’s counsel, Kayode Adewusi, moved the ex-parte motion to the effect. The judge also restrained Gov. Rotimi Akeredolu from nominating a new deputy governor and forward same to the lawmakers for approval pending the hearing and determination of the substantive matter. READ ALSO: Gunmen Shoot Three Students, Abduct One Nasarawa Poly Justice Nwite held that after listening to Adewusi, he was of the view that the…
The Minister of State for Environment, Kunle Salako, says the courageous decision by Bola Tinubu’s administration to remove fuel subsidy has reduced the country’s consumption rate by about 33 per cent. Salako told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on the sidelines of the 78th session of the UN General Assembly in New York that the action has reduced the emission generated by petrol. “The singular action has reduced Nigeria’s consumption of petrol by 33 per cent, reduced the level of emission generated by Nigerians,” he said. “The courageous decision to remove subsidy from petroleum is furthering climate action by…
The Nigerian Army has announced the commencement of recruitment for 86 Regular Recruits Intake for Non-Tradesmen and Women is being received. Application starts September 25 and ends October 10, 2023. Shortlisted candidates will participate in the State Recruitment Screening Exercise scheduled for 6 – 19 November 2023. READ ALSO: Banditry: ‘We have facts’ that FG’s negotiating with terrorists – Zamfara Gov HOW TO APPLY (1) Apply online via the recruitment portal https://recruitment.army.mil.ng FG opts for low-key independence anniversary, cites economic realities Niger to audit water bodies (2) Log on to the above-mentioned link using the username and password. (3) Complete…
The Senate is set to screen Dr. Olayemi Cardoso, the acting Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), today, for confirmation to a substantive capacity, along with four nominees for the positions of CBN Deputy Governors. The Red Chamber, returning from its two-month annual vacation, has also scheduled the screening of two additional ministerial nominees by President Bola Tinubu for Tuesday, October 3, 2023. The Media Office of the Senate Leader, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, made this announcement in a statement on Monday evening. During the National Assembly’s break, President Tinubu appointed Dr. Jamila Ibrahim and Ayodele Olawande as Minister…
Rural Homes Limited, a subsidiary of the Homes Group, has handed over the Karmo District Market located near Idu, Abuja, to traders who had subscribed to the venture, thereby marking the commencement of full-scale operations and the opening of the market to the public. Chairman of Rural Homes, Mallam Musa Dangoggo Aliyu, presided over the market’s opening during the weekend, revealed that the market’s construction spanned over six years and was executed with a focus on quality, utilizing red bricks and adhering to international standards. Currently, the market stands at an impressive 80 percent completion rate. He explained that the…
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on Monday pledged its commitment to organise free surgeries for Nigerian citizens under the Nur-Saudi Voluntary Campaign in Nigeria. Its Ambassador, Mr Faisal Alghamdi, made the commitment at the Kingdom’s 93rd National Day celebration which was held at his residence in Abuja. He recalled that the Custodian of the two Holy Mosques, King Salman Al Saud (may, Allah protect him), had in 2022 approved the Nur-Saudi Voluntary Campaign in Nigeria. “The campaign will be excuted through King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSRelief) and it will be executed in stages. “The first stage had…
Operatives of the Police Command in Ogun on Monday arrested the impeached Chairman of Ijebu-East Local Government (LG), Mr. Wale Adedayo, at his residence in Ijebu-Ife. Adedayo had recently raised some allegations about the Gov. Dapo Abiodun-led administration in the state. He had alleged that the state government had since 2021 been tampering with funds for the state’s local governments (LGs) sent through it by the Federal Government. The impeached chairman had earlier been arrested by the operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) and later released. Adedayo’s action had led to his impeachment by the LG’s councilors over…
The Federal Government has declared Wednesday, Sept. 27, public holiday in commemoration of Eidel-Maulud celebration, the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) . The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government in Abuja. Tunji-Ojo congratulated the Muslim Ummah both home and in diaspora for witnessing the occasion. He admonished Nigerians to imbibe the spirit of love, patience, tolerance and perseverance which were deep spiritual virtues that the Holy Prophet exemplified. READ ALSO: OAU reduces tuition fees The minister also urged Nigerians, especially the youth to embrace the virtues…
The management of the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, have readjusted downward the sundry charges payable by students of the University. The Public Relations Officer of the University, Abiodun Olarewaju, made the disclosure in a statement issued on Monday in Ile-Ife. Olarewaju said that the decision followed a meeting the University management had with the leadership of the Students Union on Monday. He said that the meeting which lasted for several hours, was called by the University management, after several agitations by the students union for a reduction of the initial charges approved by the University. According to him, the…
Governoe Ademola Adeleke of Osun on Monday called on world leaders to empower subnational entities to accelerate achievement of the Paris agreements on climate change. A statement by the governor’s Media Aide, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, said that Adeleke made the call when he received the report of the Climate Advisory Council in Osogbo. Adeleke said that his call had become necessary as world leaders converged on Dubai ahead of the 28th Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP 28). READ ALSO: Kano demolitions: We’ve no regrets, previous administrations bastardised city master plan – CPS…
The Lagos State Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal has affirmed the legitimacy of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s election victory, dismissing the petition brought forth by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its governorship candidate, Olajide Adediran. In a unanimous judgment delivered by Justice Mikail Abdullahi on Monday, the tribunal ruled that the PDP’s petition lacked merit and subsequently dismissed it. In reaching the verdict, the court first dwelt on the preliminary objections raised by the parties before considering the issues raised for determination. READ ALSO: Egypt sets date for presidential election in December The tribunal entertained the question of whether it had…
Egypt’s presidential election is to take place in December, according to the country’s National Election Authority. The commission said on Monday that the presidential poll would be held over three consecutive days beginning Dec. 10, the election body said. It said the Egyptians living abroad would be able to cast their ballots over three days from Dec. 1. Candidacy registration would open on Oct. 5 until Oct. 14 with the final list of candidates to be released on November 19. The final results of the vote are to be officially announced on Dec. 18. Walid Hamza the commission’s head promised…