August 13, 2019

Nigerians caused rift between Obaseki and I – Oshiomhole

August 13, 2019 10:50 pm

National Chairman of All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, has blamed the Nigerian media for the alleged rift between himself and Gov. Godwin Obaseki, describing his successor as his brother.

Oshiomhole spoke when he received Obaseki, who led members of his cabinet to celebrate the Eid-el-Kabir festival with his former boss, at his Iyamoh residence in Estako West Local Government Government Area of Edo.

Speaking to journalists after a closed-door meeting which lasted for about an hour, Oshiomhole said the meeting was not unusual as he was in constant touch with Obaseki.

According to Oshiomhole, “from time to time, …

Social enterprise appoints Emir Sanusi to chair Board

August 13, 2019 10:24 pm

1Million Teachers Inc., a Canada-based social enterprise that provides access to high quality teacher education to underserved communities around the world, has appointed Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi II, as Chairman of its Advisory Board in Nigeria; as well as, a Board Member of its parent organization, 1 Million Teachers Canada.

Announcing the appointment, Chief Executive Officer, 1 Million Teachers, Hakeem Subair said, “We are indeed very excited about this great development. It is a morale booster for the team. 1 Million Teachers regularly seeks strong voices, to help us amplify our advocacy for access to equitable and inclusive …

TUC urges FG to pay more attention to workers’ welfare

August 13, 2019 11:00 am

The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) in Bayelsa, has urged the federal and state governments to pay more attention to workers’ well-being and security in the efforts to build a stronger nation.

The state chairman of the congress, Mr Tari Dounana, made this disclosure to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Yenagoa.

He said that members were worried about the delay in the implementation of the new minimum wage already signed into law by President Muhammadu Buhari.

“Yes, for the implementation, we believe that it started in April but we are yet to see it. We …

Obaseki pays surprise visit to Oshiomhole, to end rift

August 13, 2019 10:27 am

The Governor of Edo State, Governor Godwin Obaseki, appears to have set aside the alleged rift between him and his predecessor, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, when he called on the Iyanmoh residence of the latter in celebration of Eid al Adha. In his special Sallah message to the Muslim community last week, the governor had enjoined all citizens to eschew bitterness and rancour and work for the development of all of Edo State.

The governor demonstrated the virtues of the season with his visit to the party chairman and his mother, Hajia Aishetu Oshiomhole, in spite of the rumoured differences between …

North can’t retain power, punish Igbo forever – Shehu Sani

August 13, 2019 10:05 am

The immediate past senator, who represented Kaduna Central in the Eighth National Assembly, Shehu Sani, has lampooned those suggesting the idea of the North holding on to power beyond 2023.

Sani, who said it would be ungrateful for the North to attempt retaining power in 2023, cautioned that southerners of Igbo extraction could not continue to be punished for the offence they were not architect of.

The senator, who was reacting to Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai’s recent call for abolition of power rotation, said it would be unfair for the North to hold grip of power in Nigeria and …

Shiites leader El-Zakzaky, with wife in India for treatment

August 13, 2019 9:38 am

The leader of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN) Ibrahim El-Zakzaky and his wife, Zeenat Tuesday arrived in India.

El-Zakzaky and Zeenat left Nigeria Monday evening around 6:45 pm for India for medical check-up aboard Emirate flight flight EK786 at about 6:45 pm en route Dubai to Mumbai, India.

Before his departure, operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) the Nigeria Police laid siege to the International wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (NAIA), Abuja from 1:30 pm to about 3:30 pm.

The Shiites leader arrived at the airport at about 3:00 pm via the Kaduna -Abuja rail …

BBNaija Khafi defiled her bosses to act in sex romp series

August 13, 2019 9:13 am

The PC, who once stood alongside Met Commissioner Cressida Dick to promote female and black recruitment, was told not to take part in Nigeria’s Big Brother.

But the 29-year-old had already been granted unpaid leave and joined the show, where she has romped three times with businessman Ekpata Gedoni, 31.

Their romance has viewers gripped but she is facing an investigation by the Met’s Directorate of Professional Standards.

One colleague said: “She’s a serving British police officer — it’s outrageous. She asked permission to go on the show but, when her request was refused, she went anyway.

“Her out-of-office email …