October 2019

Gunmen Invade Another School In Kaduna, Abduct Principal

Gunmen Invade Another School In Kaduna, Abduct Principal

October 10, 2019 4:47 pm

The Principal of Government Technical Secondary School, Maraban Kajuru, Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State have been abducted following an attack on the school by gunmen. The gunmen were said to have invaded the school in the early hours of Thursday and broke into the principal’s house.

This is coming a week after bandits raided Engravers College, Kakau Daji in Chikun Local Government Area, abducting six female students and two members of staff who are still in captivity. A resident around the school, who witnessed the incident, said the bandits arrived at the technical school at about 12:45 …

30 Escape Death As Luxury Bus Catches Fire In Anambra

30 Escape Death As Luxury Bus Catches Fire In Anambra

October 10, 2019 2:09 pm

No fewer than 30 people escaped death when a  luxury bus belonging to a popular transportation company carrying passengers from Enugu to Lagos, caught fire at Igbariam axis on the Enugu-Onitsha expressway.

It was gathered that one of the tyres of the bus got heated up and burst and that ignited the fire that spread to other parts of the bus. That attracted the attention of the driver who pulled up to check and saw the fire raging.

No life was lost, but the passengers were immediately evacuated from the bus successfully without any injury.

A passenger Miss Uche John …

Wall Street Rises On Hopes Of U.S - China Trade Deal

Wall Street Rises On Hopes Of U.S – China Trade Deal

October 10, 2019 1:38 pm

U.S. stocks rose in early afternoon trading on Thursday on hopes that top-level U.S.-China trade talks would yield at least a partial deal, while a rise in Apple’s shares lifted the technology sector.

Wall Street’s main indexes moved higher after President Donald Trump tweeted he would meet Chinese Vice Premier Liu He on Friday for further trade talks.

“The tweet … is giving market participants a reason to believe that perhaps a trade deal or at least a partial deal might be announced as early as tomorrow,” said Robert Pavlik, chief investment strategist at SlateStone Wealth LLC in New York.…

Herdsmen Attack Us Because They Are Neglected - Masari

Herdsmen Attack Us Because They Are Neglected – Masari

October 10, 2019 1:15 pm
Governor Aminu Bello Masari of Katsina State has attributed banditry and other security challenges that have hitherto bedeviled the state to the systematic neglect of herdsmen by successive governments and the inability to provide social amenities to their communities.
He said although the state government had been able to successfully persuade the herdsmen to renounce their criminal acts and embrace peace, the government must however put in place the structures that would sustain the peace permanently.
Masari, in a statement issued to newsmen on Thursday by his Director of Media and Publicity, Abdu Labaran Malumfashi, said the herders complained of
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FG To Review NBC Code, Proposes ₦5m Fine For Hate Speech

FG To Review NBC Code, Proposes ₦5m Fine For Hate Speech

October 10, 2019 12:55 pm

The federal government has approved recommendations to review the National Broadcasting Code (NBC) and extant broadcasting laws.

Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, said on Thursday that the measure was to insulate the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) from undue political interference and exercise its regulatory powers, particularly with respect to the issuance and withdrawal of broadcasting license. The review of the National Broadcasting Code and extant broadcasting laws will now reflect the review of fines to be paid by erring broadcasting stations from ₦500,000 to ₦5 million for breaches relating to hate speeches, inciting comments and indecency. In …

Former President Jonathan Pays Aso Rock A Visits

Former President Jonathan Pays Aso Rock A Visit

October 10, 2019 12:28 pm

Former President Goodluck Jonathan Thursday in Abuja visited President Muhammadu Buhari in the State House. The former president who was driven into the Presidential Villa at about 2.58 pm, was received by State House Chief of Protocol, Lawan Kazaure, before walking into the waiting hands of the president in his office.

However, the closed-door meeting was so brief as it did not last for more than 10 minutes before the former president came out of Buhari’s office, entered into his car and was driven off.

READ ALSO: Heavy fighting Continues As Turkey Pushes Into Syria…

Heavy fighting Continues As Turkey Pushes Into Syria

Heavy fighting Continues As Turkey Pushes Into Syria

October 10, 2019 9:15 am

Heavy fighting has continued to ensue along the Turkey and Syrian border even as turkey pushes forward into Northern Syrian territory.

Turkish forces are stepping up airstrikes and a ground offensive, as their incursion into Kurdish-held areas of northern Syria enters a second day. Turkey’s military said it had seized designated targets. There are reports of heavy fighting in the central border region and seven civilian deaths. Tens of thousands of people are reported to be leaving their homes.

The assault on Kurdish-led forces, key US allies, follows US President Donald Trump’s decision to withdraw US troops. Turkey says it …

Emefiele Urges Military To Patronise Local Garment Factory

Emefiele Urges Military To Patronise Local Garment Factory

October 10, 2019 8:49 am

Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Godwin Emefiele has called on the Nigerian armed forces and paramilitary organisations to patronise the Cross River state Garment Factory for their uniforms. He also hinted that this would form part of the agenda for discussion at a meeting scheduled for October 25 in Abuja.

Emefiele who made the call during a recent visit to the factory, praised the state governor, Prof. Ben Ayade for creating employment for the teaming youths in the state through the Garment factory. The CBN governor said there was no justifiable reason for the Nigerian …

German World Cup Winner, Schweinsteiger, Retires At 35

German World Cup Winner, Schweinsteiger, Retires At 35

October 10, 2019 8:22 am

Former Germany, Manchester United and Bayern Munich midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger has retired. The 35-year-old announced his decision two days after the end of the Major League Soccer season. His club, Chicago Fire, finished 17th.

“The time has now come,” he said. “To the fans, you made this unbelievable time possible for me.”

Schweinsteiger won the 2014 World Cup with Germany, as well as eight Bundesliga titles with Bayern. In total, he gained 121 caps for Germany between 2004 and 2016. The midfielder played 500 times for Bayern before joining Manchester United for £14.4m in 2015 but failed to adapt to …

Super Eagles Land In Singapore Ahead Of Brazil Clash

Super Eagles Land In Singapore Ahead Of Brazil Clash

October 10, 2019 7:49 am

At least, ten invited Super Eagles players will be available for Coach Gernot Rohr to start training today when the national team kicks off preparations for the prestige friendly against Brazil on Sunday in Singapore.

Spanish-based trio Samuel Chukwueze (Villarreal), Chidozie Awaziem (CD Leganes) and Ramon Azeeez (Granada) flew to Singapore on Tuesday and they were on the same flight as Rohr, Allnigeriasoccer.com reported yesterday.

The report also claimed that Glasgow Rangers midfielder Joe Aribo and his good friend, CSKA Sofia’s Viv Solomon-Otabor were sported at the Super Eagles Fairmont Hotel in Singapore Wednesday morning, having flown in from the …

Okocha, LIRS Settle Out-of-Court On Alleged Tax Evasion

Okocha, LIRS Settle Out-Of-Court On Alleged Tax Evasion

October 10, 2019 7:31 am

A Lagos State prosecutor, Y. A. Pitan, Wednesday said a former Super Eagles’ Captain, Augustine Jay-Jay Okocha, accused of income tax evasion since 2017, had finally settled with the Lagos Internal Revenue Service (LIRS).

She told an Igbosere High Court in Lagos that the LIRS informed it that the defendant visited its office and reconciled his accounts.

Pitan then prayed the court for an adjournment to enable her file a notice of discontinuance of the charge preferred against Okocha. Justice Adedayo Akintoye, consequently, withdrew the warrant of arrest earlier issued on the defendant. She adjourned the further hearing until …

Embracing The Full Benefits Of Compulsory Insurance

Embracing The Full Benefits Of Compulsory Insurance

October 10, 2019 6:42 am

Nigerian insurance experts have raised the alarm over an estimated ₦1 trillion annual loss in the industry due to low insurance penetration and policy uptake by the citizens.

Worried about this development, stakeholders have called on the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) to enlist the services of law enforcement agencies to achieve effective implementation of the compulsory insurance policies in Nigeria to further deepen insurance acceptance and equally grow the nation’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP).

Those who commented on the low insurance penetration noted that aside involving law enforcement agents to drive and recover the N1 trillion yearly loss in the …

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