November 18, 2019

Aiteo Raises The Alarm Over Alleged Attacks On Nembe Creek

November 18, 2019 2:15 pm

Aiteo Eastern Exploration and Development Limited has raised the alarm, alerting stakeholders of alleged sustained attacks on its Nember Creek Trunk Line (NCTL).

Aiteo in a statement issued yesterday by its spokesman, Ndiana Mathew, regretted that despite significant investment in security, technology and civic engagements, the destructive pattern of pipeline vandalism still persisted.

According to the statement, ‘’these attacks are persistent; sophisticated; appear timed to inflict debilitating and disruptive effect, all indisputably calculated to decimate Aiteo’s production output in the short if not medium term. And, regrettably, these vicious and malicious exertions by individuals and faceless entities are having that …

Borders

Border Closure: FG Urged To Replicate Action On Sea Borders

November 18, 2019 2:14 pm

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Kam Industries, Kamorudeen Yusuf, has urged the Federal Government to replicate the closure of Nigeria’s land borders by securing the country’s sea borders.

Yusuf called the attention of government to the steel sector, saying that Nigeria’s seaports are still porous, with the Nigerian market flooded with substandard steel products.

He stated this recently in Kwara State during a familiarisation visit by the Minister of Mines and Steel Development, Olamilekan Adegbite, to his privately owned steel manufacturing industry.

Yusuf said as government continues to strive towards diversifying the economy, ”there is need for government to …

Noma

Noma Disease Silently Killing Nigerians

November 18, 2019 2:13 pm

The Federal Government has raised alarm that Noma disease is silently killing Nigerians, particularly in the northwestern states of Kebbi, Sokoto, Jigawa and other states outside the northwest, notably Akwa Ibom.

Noma disease, also known as cancrum oris, is an infectious disease that is associated with people living in extreme poverty. It evolves from small inflammations of the gums and grows rapidly to severely destroy the soft tissue around the mouth, leaving an open, gaping sore exposing the teeth.

The Government says that rising poverty, ignorance and deprivation in Nigeria’s northwestern states are responsible for the high rate of Noma …

Lokoja: 8 Killed, 7 Injuried In Fuel Truck Accident

November 18, 2019 2:12 pm

No fewer than eight people lost their lives on Monday in Lokoja, the Kogi State capital, when a truck laden with petrol rammed into some vehicles, crushing its victims after losing control.

The ghastly auto crash which occurred at Felele community along Lokoja-Abuja highway involved 4 tricycles, 2 motorcycles 3 cars and a bus, with seven people sustaining serious injuries.

 

An eye witness who identified himself as Moses Johnson told Daily Sun that the auto crash occurred around 8:45 am, adding that the truck was coming from Lagos with petrol when it lost control as a result of brake …

Oil

₦10 Trillion Profit: Oil Communities Still Suffer Poverty

November 18, 2019 1:07 pm
Despite the receipt of over ₦10t from the 13 per cent derivation principle between 2000 and 2018, by Niger Delta states, the deplorable living conditions in oil-producing communities remain nauseating, raising questions about the application of such large sum by state governments.
Section 162, Sub-section 2 of the 1999 Constitution (as amended), explicitly states that no less than 13 per cent derivation should accrue to oil-producing states.

The evaluation of the revenue receipts of oil-producing states, particularly, Rivers, Akwa Ibom and Delta since 2000 indicates that the 13 per cent derivation formed the lion share of their earnings over the

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Jonathan

Why We Visited Jonathan — APC Leaders

November 18, 2019 12:54 pm
Leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Bayelsa, said they visited former President Goodluck Jonathan  after Saturday’s governorship elections in recognition of his  position as the father and leader of the state.

News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Minister of State for Petroleum, Chief Timipre Sylva, led APC leaders including governor-elect David Lyon, to visit the former president’s home on Monday.

Sylva noted that as a former president and leader of the State, Jonathan deserved to be respected and honoured by all  Bayelsa people, irrespective of their party leanings.

“Being a former president of the country and

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I Will Keep My Officers On Their Toes -Lagos Police Boss

November 18, 2019 12:52 pm

The new Lagos State Commissioner of Police, CP Hakeem Odumosu has vowed to keep men and officers of the Command on their toes to checkmate crimes.

CP Odumosu, who officially took over from the former, now an Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG) Zubairu Muazu, said his mission was to fight crime to a standstill and protect lives and property.

Odumosu, who spoke during the official taking and handing over ceremony, said, “Today is not a speech-making day, but I want to assure members of the public of my commitment in the fight against crime in Lagos.

“I am a believer …

Tension Grips EKSU Academic Staff Over Plan To Sack 500

November 18, 2019 12:51 pm

Members of staff of the Ekiti State University (EKSU), Ado Ekiti are panicked by unconfirmed reports that the management of the institution is allegedly making secret moves to sack about 500 of its staff.

The staff to be supposedly culled are those who were employed during the tenure of EKSU’s immediate past Vice Chancellor, Prof Samuel Oye Bandele, according to multiple sources.

Some professors promoted during Bandele’s tenure might be demoted over allegations that academic due process was not strictly adhered to in obtaining their elevations, sources say.

An anonymous source who might be affected in the rumoured sacks

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Omo-Agege, Sanwo-Olu Call For Tough Laws Against Rape

November 18, 2019 12:51 pm
Deputy Senate President,  Ovie Omo-Agege, on Monday called for tougher laws against rape and sexual abuse in Nigeria .

Omo-Agege who was represented by his Senior Special Assistant on Electronic and New Media, Lara Owoaye-Wise, made this known at the launch of the campaign against rape and sexual abuse in Abuja.

The event was  organised by Federation of West African Freelance Journalist Association, FWAFJA, in collaboration with National Council of Women Society, National Orientation Agency(NOA), Ministry of women Affairs among others.

Omo-Agege condemned the rising cases of rape, describing it and sexual harassment as ”bestial acts” that should be stamped …

UK Lawmaker Blames HSBC Over Corruption In S. Africa

November 18, 2019 12:50 pm
British lawmaker Peter Hain said corruption under South Africa’s former president Jacob Zuma was enabled by international banks, companies, and governments which should now seek to recover the loot they helped to launder.

Hain made this known on Monday in his submission to the Judicial Commission of Inquiry into Allegations of State Capture.

HSBC, Standard Chartered, and India’s Bank of Baroda, as well as their senior directors, were “directly culpable” in the looting of South Africa’s treasury under Zuma.

The British lawmaker was invited to give evidence because he had already named several corporates he was investigating under parliamentary privilege …

Senate

2023: Third Term Agenda Re-Emerges In Senate

November 18, 2019 12:07 pm

The Senate has dismissed claims that it has introduced moves to elongate the tenure of President Muhammadu Buhari. It said such claims were unfounded and untrue.

It said the hate speech Bill which is being tied to the move, is not meant to cage Nigerians and pave the way for President Buhari to run for another term in office.

The Bill tagged: “National Commission for the Prohibition of Hate Speeches”, scaled first reading on the floor of the Senate last week. The Bill is sponsored by Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi, who doubles as Deputy Chief Whip of the Senate.

Acting spokesman, …

Death Of Al-Baghdadi’ll Not Weaken Insurgency – Expert

November 18, 2019 10:54 am

World leaders reacted with gusto to the news of the death of the leader of the Islamic State, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, following a raid on his hideout in the Syrian village of Barisha. He had detonated an explosive vest after running into a tunnel in an escape bid as US forces’ trained dogs went after him. The euphoria his ignoble exit was apparently informed by the thinking that the world would now have some respite from the brutal activities of a terrorist group that has spread its fangs across the world.

In this report, a security expert and …

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