October 21, 2019

Youths Protest Over Awful Minna-Suleja, Minna-Bida Roads

Youths Protest Over Awful Minna-Suleja, Minna-Bida Roads

October 21, 2019 6:45 am

Hundreds of youths early Monday morning blocked the Minna-Suleja and the Minna-Bida roads in Niger State protesting against the dilapidated state of the federal highways.

The two road networks are the major access to and out of Niger State.

The youths carrying placards sat on the road thereby stopping vehicular movement in and out of the state, they also vowed to continue the protest until the Niger State and federal governments accede to their demands.

It was learnt that the protest was organised by the Niger State chapter of the National Youth Council of Nigeria.

THISDAY reports that motorists and …

Federal Government Insists On Review Of Broadcasting Code

Federal Government Insists On Review Of Broadcasting Code

October 21, 2019 6:29 am

The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed has stated that no amount of attacks, sponsored or otherwise, will stop the implementation of approved recommendations on reform of broadcasting code.

The minister stated this yesterday at a meeting with Online Publishers in Lagos.

“Let me be straight: No amount of attacks, sponsored or otherwise, will stop the implementation of the approved recommendations.

“Only non-patriots and anarchists will kick against measures aimed at putting an end to fake news and hate speech, especially in our broadcast industry.

“Only those who are guilty should be afraid of the efforts to sanitise …

Accident Involving Hot Porridge Kills 3 Children In Bauchi

Accident Involving Hot Porridge Kills 3 Children In Bauchi

October 21, 2019 6:14 am

An extremely hot porridge being transported in a tricycle in Bauchi has claimed the lives of three children, aged between nine months and nine years.

The porridge was transported in a jumbo-size plastic flask when the tricycle plunged into a pothole and upturned, emptying its contents on its occupants who suffered severe burns and later died.

A relation of the victims, Malam Auwal Bala said, yesterday, that the tragedy occurred on Wednesday while the family was celebrating the marriage of a member.

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“Three women and six children were inside …

Jose Mourinho And Ole Solskjaer Fire Back At Klopp

Jose Mourinho And Ole Solskjaer Fire Back At Klopp

October 21, 2019 5:57 am

So, after Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp criticised Manchester United’s tactics and said their opening goal should have been ruled out for a foul, he received a surprising response.

Manchester United had a 1-1 draw with Liverpool at Old Trafford. It came not only from his Manchester United counterpart Ole Gunnar Solskjaer but also Jose Mourinho.

Mourinho was in charge of the club until he was sacked in December last year.

Klopp had made some pointed comments about the way Solskjaer set Manchester United up with a 5-3-2 formation and the way they focused on frustrating his side.

They had won …

West Exploiting And Reaping Off African Countries – Putin

West Exploiting And Reaping Off African Countries – Putin

October 21, 2019 5:43 am

In a bid to reclaim their lost influence and dominant positions within the African continent, Russian President, Vladimir Putin, has alleged that Western countries have taken to pressure, intimidation and blackmail.

Speaking ahead of the Russia-Africa Summit billed to hold in Sochi, Russia on October 24, Putin said western countries want to reap excess profits and exploit the African continent’s resources without any regard for its population, environmental or other risks.

Putin however said Russia is not going to participate in a new “repartition” of the continent’s wealth; rather, Russia is ready to engage in competition for cooperation with …

2020: Petroleum Ministry Budgets ₦42M For Sewage Disposal

2020: Petroleum Ministry Budgets ₦42M For Sewage Disposal

October 21, 2019 5:27 am

Ministry of Petroleum Resources has budgeted a sum of ₦42,980,935 for disposal of sewage in the 2020 appropriation bill. The ministry also budgeted ₦104 million for local travel, transport and training.

This was contained in a document which gives a breakdown of the ministry’s 2020 appropriation bill obtained by newsmen.

In the proposed budget tagged: ‘Deliverables of the Next Level Agenda,’ the ministry promised to eradicate smuggling of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) across Nigerian borders and also implement reduction of government stake in oil ventures to 40 percent.

The ministry also promised to complete gas flare commercialisation programme, and …

ASUU Prepares For Showdown With Government Over IPPIS

ASUU Prepares For Showdown With Government Over IPPIS

October 21, 2019 4:34 am

The peace in universities in the country may be disturbed as the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) is poised for a showdown with the federal government over the planned imposition of Integrated Personnel Payroll System (IPPIS) on its members.

We learnt that the leaders of the union had summoned an emergency National Executive Council where it was agreed that the leadership of the union at chapter level should begin mobilisation of members for an action against the Muhammadu Buhari-led government.

The present administration had reportedly directed that any worker not on the IPPIS would no longer receive salary.

ASUU …

FIRS Establishes Tax Office For Non-Resident Persons

FIRS Establishes Tax Office For Non-Resident Persons

October 21, 2019 4:26 am

The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has established a tax office that is designated solely for the administration of taxes for non-resident persons.

This was contained in a statement signed by the Executive Chairman, FIRS, Mr. Tunde Fowler, which clarified that a non-resident person referred “to a foreign company as defined in the Companies Income Tax Act (Cap C2, LFN (Laws of the Federation of Nigeria) 2004 as amended) or an individual (who is resident outside Nigeria and derives income or profit from Nigeria) as defined in the Personal Income Tax Act (Cap P8, LFN 2004 as amended).”

The statement …

Lobby And Face Sanction, NIS Comptroller Warns Officers

Lobby And Face Sanction, NIS Comptroller Warns Officers

October 21, 2019 4:13 am

The Comptroller General of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Muhammad Babandede has promised to sanction officers who lobby for positions or postings.

He spoke at the ‘passing out parade’ of the second batch of converted/ upgraded officers (Course 2019) of the service held at the Immigration Training School, Kano.

“You are advised not to engage anybody to lobby on your behalf for any favours including staff deployment. Failure to adhere to this would be tantamount to indiscipline” he stated.

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Babandele explained that the training was designed to deepen and widen their skills and …

Why We Delayed Announcing Our Mother’s Death – Kanu Family

Why We Delayed Announcing Our Mother’s Death – Kanu Family

October 21, 2019 3:50 am

The family of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu has given reason it delayed the announcement of the death of its matriarch, Ugoeze Sally Nmeme Kanu.

Ugoeze Kanu died on August 30, in Germany where she was believed to have been since September 21, 2017 when soldiers on Operation Python Dance invaded their Afaraukwu, Umuahia country home.

Announcing her death in a terse broadcast on Saturday night, the IPOB leader, Kanu said: “Today (Saturday), I announce the passing of my mother, Ugoeze Sally Nmeme Kanu. May Chukwu Okike Abiama grant her eternal rest.”…

Plot By Thugs To Wear Army And Police Uniform In Bayelsa

Plot By Thugs To Wear Army And Police Uniform In Bayelsa

October 21, 2019 3:35 am

The Nigerian Police has uncovered plots by suspected thugs of political parties in Bayelsa State to wear Army and Police uniform to cause crisis during the November 16 governorship election.

The Deputy Inspector- General of Police, Operations, Mr Abdulmajeed Ali who stated this during a stakeholders meeting in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State capital, disclosed that leaders of political parties in the state have been placed under surveillance.

He said the Police would not tolerate attack on staff of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and ad-hoc electoral officials warning that the Police would ensure those hell-bent on fomenting trouble would not …

Air Controllers Raise Fear Over Airspace Safety, Workforce

Air Controllers Raise Fear Over Airspace Safety, Workforce

October 21, 2019 3:20 am
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Air Traffic Controllers (ATCs) yesterday bemoaned the perennial challenges in the Nigerian airspace and its management, maintaining that very little had changed in terms of safety concerns, inadequate and untrained workforce, among other issues facing the aviation sector.

On the occasion of the International Day for Air Traffic Controllers across the world yesterday, the controllers stated that the Federal Government and the Ministry of Aviation had a lot do in terms of their routine training and upgrade of facilities to enhance the safety of flights and travellers.

Specifically, they requested for proper funding of

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