October 2019

Scottish Judge Dismisses No-Deal Brexit Move By The Court

Scottish Judge Dismisses No-Deal Brexit Move By The Court

October 8, 2019 2:16 pm

A Scottish judge has dismissed a move to force Boris Johnson to comply with a law aimed at avoiding a no-deal Brexit.

Campaigners had wanted to ensure that the prime minister would write to the EU to request an extension if no deal is in place by 19 October.

They argued that statements made by the government showed that it could not be trusted.

But Lord Pentland said there could be “no doubt” that the prime minister had agreed to abide by the law.

As a result, he said there was no need for “coercive orders” against the UK government …

Mercy Eke Makes History As First Female Winner Of BBNaija

Mercy Eke Makes History As First Female Winner Of BBNaija

October 8, 2019 1:46 pm

History was made Sunday night as Mercy Eke, a video vixen, emerged winner of the Big Brother Naija season 4 after a very emotional and enduring 99 days in the Big Brother Naija House. Amidst screams and shouts,  Mercy was unveiled the winner at a fevered pitch grand finale show that had five contestants vying for the ultimate prize worth ₦60 million.

Mike, Mercy, Frodd, Omashola and Seyi were the only housemates left in the game that premiered on June 30 with 21 housemates. Five other housemates were later added to the game, intensifying the drama in the ‘Pepper Dem’ …

Labour Gives Government 21 Days To Pay New Minimum Wage

Labour Gives Government 21 Days To Pay New Minimum Wage

October 8, 2019 1:21 pm

Organised labour yesterday gave the three tiers of government October 31 as deadline to pay the ₦30,000 new minimum wage.

Following series of stalemated talks, both the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) had last week issued an ultimatum urging federal government to conclude negotiations on the consequential adjustment on the new minimum wage on or before October 16.

NLC and TUC also gave federal government till Wednesday (tomorrow) to reconvene and conclude negotiation on consequential adjustment for the new minimum wage.

The two labour centres warned that if their demands on the full implementation of the …

Syria Border: Trump Threatens To destroy Turkish Economy

Syria Border: Trump Threatens To destroy Turkish Economy

October 7, 2019 3:05 pm

President Donald Trump has threatened to destroy the Turkish economy if the government goes “off-limits” after his decision to pull US forces out of north-eastern Syria.

In a series of tweets, Mr. Trump defended his move that could open the way for Turkey to launch an attack on Kurdish fighters across the border.

The withdrawal was heavily criticised even by Mr. Trump’s Republican allies.

Kurdish forces were key US allies in defeating the Islamic State in Syria.

Mr. Trump’s surprise move – described by the main Kurdish-led group as a “stab in the back” – goes against the advice of …

I Have Never Raped A Woman - Luc Besson Denies

I Have Never Raped A Woman – Luc Besson Denies

October 7, 2019 2:20 pm

French film director Luc Besson on Monday denied raping or drugging a young actress — the first time the maker of The Fifth Element has spoken publicly about the sex allegations against him.

A judge reopened a rape investigation into the movie mogul on Friday, eight months after Paris prosecutors had dropped a case brought by the Dutch-Belgian actress Sand Van Roy, who claimed that Besson had repeatedly raped her over a two-year period.

She is one of nine women who have said they were assaulted or harassed by the powerful director and producer.

Van Roy, 28, had minor roles …

Fire Guts The Office Of A Catholic Bishop In Anambra State

Fire Guts The Office Of A Catholic Bishop In Anambra State

October 7, 2019 1:55 pm

The office of the Catholic Bishop of Awka Diocese, Most Rev Paulinus Ezeokafor has been gutted by fire. The razed office is located within the complex of St. Patrick’s Catholic Cathedral, Awka, Anambra State.

The press secretary to the bishop, Abuchi Onwumelu, in a statement said “The fire was caused by a fault at an inverter.

According to him, “The building was saved with little damage.

READ ALSO: State Gov Have Stopped Throwing Lavish Parties – Magu

“Those present, including some priests fought the inferno with fire extinguishers before the arrival of the State Fire Service led by the …

State Gov Have Stopped Throwing Lavish Parties - Magu

State Gov Have Stopped Throwing Lavish Parties – Magu

October 7, 2019 1:32 pm

Mr. Ibrahim Magu, the acting Chairman, Economic and Financial Crime Commission has alleged that some state governors are afraid of organising flamboyant parties because of the fear of the commission.

Magu, said on Monday during his working visit to the commission’s zonal office in Makurdi that some of the governors were now maintaining a low profile.

He said that the development was due to the fact that whenever the governors contravened the law, EFCC would come after them, as they were always on the commission’s radar, both within and outside the country.

“EFCC is all eyes and ears, wherever and …

Three Lessons From The Premier League Weekend Games

Three Lessons From The Premier League Weekend Games

October 7, 2019 1:05 pm

Events especially the unexpected ones surrounding the Premier League over this past weekend has kept fans thrilled. Amidst the twists and fun, here are a few lessons for us.

Liverpool opened up an eight-point lead over Manchester City as the leaders clinched a dramatic win over Leicester, while the champions crashed to defeat against Wolves.

Manchester United’s problems mounted with a loss at Newcastle and Tottenham are in turmoil following their 3-0 reverse against Brighton.

Liverpool showed Manchester City how to grind

This was a weekend where City could realistically have hoped to close the five-point gap at the top. …

Closure Of Borders; Prices Of Rice, Frozen Chicken Soar

Closure Of Borders; Prices Of Rice, Frozen Chicken Soar

October 7, 2019 12:36 pm

The closure of the country’s borders seems to have led to an increase in prices of some food items such as rice, frozen chicken and turkey.

Observers say if the borders are not opened before December, it portends a bleak Christmas for many Nigerians, given the astronomical rise in the prices of both the local and imported rice.

Investigations by our correspondents in major markets in Lagos showed the prices of some of the items had increased between 42 per cent and 100 per cent from August when the borders were closed to the last week of September.

At Ile …

Ondo Polytechnic Lecturers Clash With Management

Ondo Polytechnic Lecturers Clash With Management

October 7, 2019 8:14 am

Lecturers and the management of Ondo State-owned Polytechnic have been at loggerheads over the week. Alleging high handedness, corruption and acts contrary to laid down rules, lecturers under the umbrella of the Academic Staff Union of Polytechnic (ASUP) at the weekend asked Ondo State Government to remove the Chairman of Governing Council of the state-owned Rufus Giwa Polytechnic in Owo (RUGIPO), Mr. Banji Alabi.

RUGIPO ASUP Chairman, Mr. Oluwadare Ijawoye, yesterday said the call became necessary to save the institution from total collapse, adding that the institution was already on life support.

Ijawoye, who was supported by other ASUP executives …

Beta Glass Targets June 2019 For Completion Of $30m Plant

Beta Glass Targets June 2019 For Completion Of $30m Plant

October 7, 2019 7:04 am

Beta Glass Plc has disclosed that the $30 million investment to expand its furnace capacity at its plant in Agbara, Ogun State is on schedule to be completed in June 2020.

The company said in a statement that when it becomes operational next year, the new furnace will increase the plant’s annual capacity by 35,000 tonnes and pioneer the use of the Narrow Neck Press and Blow (NNPB) Technology in West Africa.

This technology, according to the statement, will enable Beta Glass to bring lighter weight, non-returnable glass bottles to market in Nigeria for the first time.

“The new Furnace …

Katsina Governor Holds Meeting With Criminal Gang Heads

Katsina Governor Holds Meeting With Criminal Gang Heads

October 7, 2019 6:19 am

Governor Aminu Masari of Katsina State at the weekend explained that ongoing meeting with gang leaders of bandits terrorising the North-west of the country is aimed at stopping the escalating violence in the region, pointing out that dialogue has become an option following the failure of force.

Besides, he told newsmen that the discussions had shown that the bandits had understandable reasons for their actions, explaining that government felt that it was better to address their issues in order to find a lasting solution to the violence that had claimed many lives and property in the region.

Consequently, he said, …

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