October 2019

Okowa Inaugurates 42-Man Advisory, Peace-Building Council

Okowa Inaugurates 42-Man Advisory, Peace-Building Council

October 16, 2019 3:00 am

Delta State Governor Ifeanyi Okowa has inaugurated Advisory and Peace-Building Council for the state, charging the members to guide his administration adequately for effective governance.

The governor, at the ceremony in Asaba yesterday, said the council was expected to support the government regularly with expert advice and services without prompting, as its duties included studying the general socio-economic and political situation in the state and advising the government accordingly.

“The council will advise on issues that can lead to a healthy relationship among the three arms of government: executive, legislature and judiciary.

“It will also study the causes of conflicts …

Chaos As Hong Kong 'State Of The Union' Gets Disrupted

Chaos As Hong Kong ‘State Of The Union’ Gets Disrupted

October 16, 2019 2:49 am

Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam has been forced to suspend her annual address after being heckled in parliament. Opposition lawmakers disrupted the Legislative Council session by shouting and projecting slogans behind her.

After a first interruption, the session resumed only to be interrupted again. It was then suspended – Ms Lam delivered the address by video instead.

It means the extradition bill – the trigger for months of protests – could not be withdrawn formally.

The bill was suspended in July, but Wednesday’s meeting was the first time the Legislative Council (Legco) has resumed since it was stormed by protesters …

Brexit: Talks Enter Last Day Before Crunch EU Summit

Brexit: Talks Enter Last Day Before Crunch EU Summit

October 16, 2019 2:38 am

EU and UK officials will resume Brexit talks this morning in the hope of reaching a deal that can be agreed by leaders at a key summit on Thursday.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson is expected to update the cabinet on the progress of the negotiations, which continued through the night.

On Tuesday there were reports a deal was imminent, amid claims the UK had made concessions over the Irish border.

But Downing Street said there was “more work still to do”.

After talks ended on Tuesday, No 10 said the discussions had been “constructive” and progress was being made.

The …

Turkey-Syria Offensive: Erdogan Rejects US Ceasefire Call

Turkey-Syria Offensive: Erdogan Rejects US Ceasefire Call

October 16, 2019 2:29 am

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has rejected a US call for an immediate ceasefire in northern Syria.

Mr Erdogan’s comments come ahead of a visit to Turkey by the US vice-president and US secretary of state.

Turkey launched an offensive designed to drive away Kurdish troops after their main ally, the US, pulled out.

Russia, which backs Syria, has said it prevent clashes between Turkish and Syrian forces which have now moved into the area after a deal with the Kurds.

Turkey considers elements of the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) a terrorist organisation and want to push them away …

IMF Backs CBN’s Monetary Policy To Grow Economy

IMF Backs CBN’s Monetary Policy To Grow Economy

October 16, 2019 2:16 am

•Restates need for reforms to boost low per capita income
•WEO says GDP growth to remain lacklustre in 2019

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) yesterday reiterated its support for the ongoing tight monetary policy stance that had been adopted by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) in the past few years.

The Chief Economist and Director of Research Department, IMF, Gita Gopinath, said this while responding to a reporter’s question, during a media briefing on the October 2019 World Economic Outlook (WEO), at the ongoing IMF/World Bank Annual Meetings in Washington DC.

She said the development bank supported the CBN’s …

Corrupt Elements In APC Resisted Change In Bauchi State

Corrupt Elements In APC Resisted Change In Bauchi State

October 16, 2019 1:51 am

• Some governors lobbied to deputise Osinbajo when Buhari was sick

Alhaji Mohammed Abubakar is a former member of the National Judicial Council (NJC) and immediate past governor of Bauchi State. In this interview with our reporter, he recounts the challenges he faced in the state, especially tackling insecurity, out-of-school children and fight against cronyism. Excerpts:
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A lot of things have been happening in Bauchi S­tate, some of which are politically orchestrated. But you seemed to have offended some elements. What did you do?

It is a very pertinent question.  When I was elected governor, those of us …

Injured Super Eagles Uzoho Ruled Out For Six Months

Injured Super Eagles Uzoho Ruled Out For Six Months

October 16, 2019 1:34 am

Super Eagles manager, Gernot Rohr will have to do without Francis Uzoho, one of his most improved players for the Total Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against the Benin Republic following the confirmation that he has been ruled out for six months, reports soccernet.com.

The AC Omonia goalkeeper picked up the injury in Super Eagles draw against Brazil last Sunday at the Singapore National Stadium on Sunday.

READ ALSO: 2019/2020 NPFL Season Begins November 3

The 20-year-old Uzoho was trying to deal with a cross only for him to land awkwardly, which has now resulted in knee ligament damage. …

UNIDO To Boost Nigeria’s Sustainable Industrialisation

UNIDO To Boost Nigeria’s Sustainable Industrialisation

October 16, 2019 1:25 am

The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) Representative to ECOWAS and Regional Director, Nigeria Regional Office Hub, Jean Bakole, has said that the new UNIDO Country Programme (2018-2022) would boost Inclusive and Sustainable Industrial Development in Nigeria, and also contribute to the country’s progress towards achieving the United Nation’s 2030 Agenda on sustainable development. Bakole stated this during a courtesy visit and presentation of the new UNIDO -Nigeria Country Programme (CP) to Nigeria’s former President, Olusegun Obasanjo, in Abeokuta.

The UNIDO Representative to ECOWAS  noted that the new CP, which was signed last year by the Federal Government of Nigeria …

Six Modular Refineries To Resume Work Soon In Niger Delta

Six Modular Refineries To Resume Work Soon In Niger Delta

October 16, 2019 1:14 am

Six modular refineries are to begin operations soon in the country, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Niger Delta Affairs, Edobor Iyamu, has disclosed.

Addressing the ‘Dialogue on Critically Appraising Mechanisms Used To Transfer Benefits of Resource Extraction to the Niger Delta Region’ in Uyo yesterday, he stated that the move was part of efforts by the President Muhammad Buhari administration to grow local content in the Niger Delta and ensure it benefits from the opportunities accruable from oil exploration.

Consequently, the aide stressed that the Federal Government had kept its promise by ensuring that the refineries …

Trouble Brewing Within The Senate Over Recruitment Scandal

Trouble Brewing Within The Senate Over Recruitment Scandal

October 16, 2019 1:06 am

• Leadership accused of sharing 100 job slots
• Aggrieved lawmakers vow showdown
• Commission cautions against police jobs

Anger and suspicion are brewing in the Senate. These have been provoked by some members of the senate using their official positions to allegedly get recruitment from government agencies. Already, the Senate committee charged with ensuring employment complies with the federal character principle yesterday vowed to expose such lawmakers involved in the job racketeering.

The Chairman of the committee, Danjuma La’ah, promised there would be no sacred cows. “I don’t care who they have given job slots to. Is it …

SEAMATA Renew Call On President Buhari For Border Closure

SEAMATA Renew Call On President Buhari For Border Closure

October 16, 2019 12:55 am

• Experts say policy will benefit local farmers, curb illegal arms import
• Ugwuanyi hands over 65 patrol vehicles to police

Southeast Amalgamated Markets Traders Association (SEAMATA) yesterday renewed its appeal on President Muhammadu Buhari to allow only legitimate goods from Nigerian markets to leave the country.

Reacting to the closure of borders in an open letter to Buhari signed by its president-general, Chief Gozie Akudolu, and secretary-general, Alex Okwudili, SEAMATA noted imminent hardship already staring Nigerians in the face by the development. The letter stated, “Trading activities have totally collapsed in the country, as customers from neighbouring countries no …

Bolum To Face New Zealand Boxer For WBF Title In Sydney

Bolum To Face New Zealand Boxer For WBF Title In Sydney

October 16, 2019 12:42 am

Nigeria’s former Commonwealth and Olympics boxer, Nestor Bolum will face a New Zealand fighter, Shiva Mishra for the World Boxing Foundation (WBF) Australia/Asia Crown Lightweight category on November 16 in Sydney, Australia.

The fight, which is coming up some weeks after Nigerian-born New Zealand based UFC fighter, Israel Adesanya, conquered Robert Whittaker in the middleweight battle in front of his home fans in Melbourne, is already generating interest among boxing followers in that part of the globe.

Bolum is making a comeback to the ring after spending two years in retirement. In November 2016, Bolum made big headlines in Australia, …

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