October 24, 2019

Stop Instigating Violence, Bayelsa PDP Warns Oshiomole

Stop Instigating Violence, Bayelsa PDP Warns Oshiomole

October 24, 2019 2:29 am

The Bayelsa State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has hit out at the national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Adams Oshiomole for allegedly accusing the party of plotting to rig the forthcoming governorship election.

The state chairman of the PDP, Moses Cleopas, said in a statement that the comment reportedly credited to the APC chairman has the capacity to truncate the peace of the state if it is not ‘nipped in the bud.’

He accused Oshiomole of ‘condescending to the point of encouraging violent activities before and during the elections in the state because of his …

Enugu Govt Tasks Fire Service On Emergency Preparedness

Enugu Govt Tasks Fire Service On Emergency Preparedness

October 24, 2019 2:22 am

Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu has directed the state fire service to reassess its emergency response capabilities given the onset of the dry season and the need to ensure the safety of lives and property should there be any fire outbreak.

A statement by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Prof. Simon Uchenna Ortuanya, said the directive became necessary given the need to take measures that would forestall deaths and destruction of property from unexpected fire outbreaks.

Ortuanya said the government has also directed the fire fighting marshals to visit disaster-prone locations, such as markets, housing estates, satellite towns, …

All We Want Is Biafra, Not Igbo Presidency - Cleric Udeh

All We Want Is Biafra, Not Igbo Presidency – Cleric Udeh

October 24, 2019 2:06 am

Bishop Abraham Chris Udeh of Mount Zion Faith Global Liberation Ministries Inc. a.k.a By Fire By Fire, Nnewi, Anambra, yesterday, prophesized the actualization of  Biafra’s actualization. He, however, lamented that the project was being frustrated by the Hausa-Fulani oligarchy.

Bishop Udeh who addressed journalists, at his church auditorium said Igbo should reject the option of a president of Igbo extraction, and rather face the actualization of a sovereign State of Biafran with one mind.

He said he saw in the spiritual realm that there was an Hausa-Fulani agenda to allow an Igboman to be elected president in 2023, but …

At 20 Goals A Season, Lewandowski Is the World Best Striker

At 20 Goals A Season, Lewandowski Is the World Best Striker

October 24, 2019 1:59 am

Every club wants a 20-goals-a-season striker but not many get one who has that many before it is even Halloween. Bayern Munich has it in Lewandowski.

Robert Lewandowski scored twice as the Bundesliga giants beat Olympiakos 3-2 in the Champions League on Tuesday, taking the Poland international’s tally for club and country in 2019-20 to an incredible 21 goals in just 17 games.

The 31-year-old’s scintillating form has prompted many on social media to ask the question: is he the best number nine in the world right now?

It is hard to argue with the statistics, certainly in 2019 anyway.…

Government Orders Payment Of New Minimum Wage From April 18

Government Orders Payment Of New Minimum Wage From April 18

October 24, 2019 1:52 am

• Directs commission to clear arrears latest Dec 31
• New pay, personnel costs to take N4.88tr in 2020
•Lawan, Gbajabiamila decry disruption of budget cycle

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) presided over by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo issued the directive yesterday in Abuja that full payment of the new minimum wage to Nigerian workers takes effect from April 18, 2019.

The approval followed an earlier agreement between organised labour and the Federal Government on the consequential adjustments.

In the adjustments agreed upon by the labour stakeholders, workers on grade level 07 will henceforth receive a 23.2 per cent increase …

Federal Government To Pay 2.5% Discount In Loot Recoveries

Federal Government To Pay 2.5% Discount In Loot Recoveries

October 24, 2019 1:41 am

The Federal Government is seeking the approval of the National Assembly to pay 2.5 percent as commission to those that assisted it in the recovery of the late General Sani Abacha loot and other funds stashed abroad.

It equally wants approval of ₦30 billion as part payment of the ₦150 billion that has been accumulated for years.

The Minister of Justice and Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, dropped the hint during the ministry’s budget defense yesterday in Abuja.

Meanwhile, the chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Babatunde Fowler, yesterday said Nigeria loses $15 billion yearly to tax …

Interest In Bellwethers Lift Stocks Index By ₦15 Billion

Interest In Bellwethers Lift Stocks Index By ₦15 Billion

October 24, 2019 1:32 am
Following investors renewed appetite in some bellwether stocks, the Nigerian equities market rebounded yesterday, as market capitalisation appreciated by ₦15 billion.

Specifically, at the close of transactions, the All -Share Index (ASI) rose by 32.11 points or 0.12 percent to 26,397.94 points. Accordingly, investors gained ₦15 billion in value as market capitalisation rose to ₦12.850 trillion.

The upturn was impacted by gains recorded in medium and large capitalised stocks, amongst which were; Dangote Cement, United Bank for Africa (UBA), FBN Holdings, UACN Property Development Company, and Omoluabi Mortgage Bank.

Analysts at Afrinvest Limited said: “Notwithstanding yesterday’s positive performance, we maintain

…
Anthony Joshua Engages German Heavyweight Pervizaj

Anthony Joshua Engages German Heavyweight Pervizaj

October 24, 2019 1:22 am
Anthony Joshua is sparring with Albon Pervizaj ahead of his eagerly-anticipated rematch against Andy Ruiz Jnr.

Joshua is eager to be in the best possible shape for his clash against Ruiz, which takes place in Saudi Arabia on December 7.

Joshua is eager to respond after his defeat to Ruiz in the initial clash against Ruiz in June.

Pervizaj is one of several sparring partners that Joshua is going to bring in as he prepares for the rematch.

READ ALSO: Offa Bank Robbery: Nigerian Police Keep Mum On Suspects

24-year-old Pervizaj has a record of 12 victories and no defeats

…
How Border Closure Changed Nigeria’s Economic Indices

How Border Closure Changed Nigeria’s Economic Indices

October 24, 2019 1:16 am
Federal Government’s latest border policy, which altered the flow of commodities- legally and illegally, particularly through the Benin Republic, has in the immediate, changed some economic fundamentals.The government had in August, ordered partial closure of land borders to curtail smuggling of rice and other products into the country, citing non-compliance of neighbouring countries with ECOWAS protocols on the transit of goods.

The move would create an opportunity for local producers of commodities such as rice, vegetable oil, palm oil and other agricultural produce to increase production and meet local demand.

But the nation’s inflation numbers have become the first casualty

…
2019 General Elections Eroded Past Electoral Gains - Jega

2019 General Elections Eroded Past Electoral Gains – Jega

October 24, 2019 1:06 am

Former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Attahiru Jega, yesterday said that the 2019 general elections were a setback to the “positive gains the country had recorded in its electoral process.”

He made the submission while delivering a keynote address titled, “Electoral process in Nigeria: Safeguarding the people’s will for democracy to thrive” at a conference organised by the management of Tell magazine to mark 20 years of democracy in Nigeria.

Agreeing that there had been ‘incremental positive changes’ to the country’s electoral system since 2011, Jega, however, pleaded that all hands must be on deck to …

TRENDING

Breaking

𝐀𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚 𝐃𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐬, 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐘𝐨𝐫𝐤, is a nonpartisan online news portal founded on the truth to provide you with weekly, insightful articles written with precision and current updates on current events from Africa in particular and the rest of the world in general. All of our reports undergo extensive fact-checking to ensure their veracity, and we adhere strictly to the facts, no matter whose ox is gored.

follow on social media

Facebook Twitter Youtube Telegram Linkedin

subscribe to newsletter

© 2018 - 2020 Africa digital news, New York
Powered by

People and Polity