November 24, 2019

Ogun: NUJ Halts Inauguration Of Factional Exco

November 24, 2019 10:45 am

The National Secretariat of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), on Saturday, stopped the planned inauguration of a factional executive of the union in Ogun State.

The NUJ said it stopped the event based on the order of the National Industrial Court of Nigeria sitting in Ibadan, which restrained it from conducting fresh election in the Ogun State Council of the union.

The Vice President B Zone, Cosmos Oni, who had led other officers to Abeokuta to conduct the proposed election, confirmed the directive of the NUJ national leadership.

“Based on the directive of the national secretariat, the inauguration …

Army Relocates Units To Epe

November 24, 2019 10:43 am

The Nigerian Army has relocated some of its units and formations located at Yaba to Epe to pave way for the expansion of a railway project in Lagos State.

The units that have been relocated to Epe include the 81 Division Base Ordinance Depot, printing press and tailoring factory.

Speaking at the ground breaking ceremony for the office complex of the relocating units, Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, disclosed that the relocation would lead to enhanced military presence in the area.

 

“We have to come back because of the Federal Government’s ’s new drive to modernise the transport …

IPPIS: ASUU Directs Members To Boycott Enrollment

November 24, 2019 10:41 am

The crisis between the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) and the federal government over the Integrated Payment and Personnel Information System (IPPIS) may not end soon as the leadership of the union Sunday directed its members to disregard the purported circular from the Office of the Accountant General of the Federation to enroll in the scheme from Monday.

ASUU stated that the same Accountant General of the Federation had challenged the union to develop a template that accommodates the peculiarities of academic staff and present same to it.

The Chairman, University of Ibadan chapter of ASUU, Prof. Deji …

Where Is Diezani In Bayelsa Politics

November 24, 2019 10:41 am

A few years ago, Diezani Alison-Madueke, a former Minister of Petroleum Resources, was not only powerful but influential. She was the go-to person if you wanted anything done. She was also constantly in the news as one of the few cabinet members who had the ears of former President Goodluck Jonathan.

It was no surprise, therefore, that her exquisite detached house in Lekki Phase 1 Estate, Victoria Island, Lagos, was heavily guarded by mobile policemen and naval ratings.

But as the popular as the saying goes, the only thing constant in life is change. Today, the number of boats anchored …

VR/AR Set To Disrupt The Last Strand Of Reality?

November 24, 2019 8:23 am
In many malls in Lagos, you will recognise the virtual reality (VR) stand as the little space where an individual in a Cyclops-like eye gadget is screaming and shifting for dear life in terror.
As far as augmented reality (AR) is concerned, we have the many Snapchat filters and apps that can alter your image from a young person to an old one or even completely alter your gender with the touch of a button. The difference with both terms is that while virtual reality demands a full immersion of your senses, augmented reality only influences a part of it.…

Buhari: Time For Nigeria To Take Advantage Of Technology

November 24, 2019 8:22 am

President Muhammadu Buhari has identified the importance of technology globally, saying that with the development, Nigeria cannot remain where it is today in terms of development.

The president spoke yesterday at the graduation ceremony of Senior Executive Course (SEC) 41 of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru, Jos.

Represented by the Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo (SAN) Buhari said that Nigeria could not afford to remain where she is going by what is available in technology today.

He said: “The opportunities are great. We can simply leap-frog and there is so much room for leap – …

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Kogi: Relieving A Violent Reputation

November 24, 2019 8:22 am

The Kogi State governorship election has come and gone, the winner and the loser emerged, but the scars of violence produced as a result will linger in the memories of people of the state for many years to come. The political landscape in the confluence state on Saturday, 16 November, and post-election period indeed relieved its violent reputation.

Based on her antecedents, Kogi State has always been marked as a flashpoint in every election by the Election Management Body. Kogi Central and some communities in the Eastern flank of the State like Anyingba, Ejule and others, pointed to the fact …

Just In: CAF Releases Nominees For Awards Of The Year.

November 24, 2019 8:21 am

The Confederation of African Football has released the shortlist of players, coaches and teams for the CAF Awards 2019.

The nominees are:

Odion Ighalo, Victor Osimhen and Wilfred Ndidi are the Nigerians that are nominated for African Player of the Year.

Asisat Oshoala, Chiamaka Nnadozie and Uchenna Kanu are nominated for the African Women’s Player of the year.

Read Also: Yarima Has No More Political Relevance – Zamfara APC

 

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Abia Union Inaugurates New Executives Today In Lagos

November 24, 2019 8:20 am

The Abia State Town Unions Association, Lagos, the apex body of all Abians in Lagos and the Southwest, held her general elections on October 27, 2019.

According to the Secretary General of the association, Dr Chijioke Iheonunekwu JP, the elected new executives would be inaugurated today.

The new executives that emerged after the election include: Chief Ejituru Ikenga, President-General; Mazi Chuks Nwosu, 1st Vice President-General; Mr. Chris Olekaibe, 2nd Vice President-General; Dr Chijioke Iheonunekwu JP, Secretary-General; Elder Okwudiri Benson Erondu,Treasurer.

Others are: Nze Frank Ogba Idika, PRO; Dcn. Uche Ibezim, Financial Sec., Chief Douglas Uma Egwu, Asst.Sec.-General; Engr. Andrew Enyinnaya …

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Let’s Beg Buhari For A One Party State

November 24, 2019 5:18 am

Fellow Nigerians, let me confess right away that I’m a realist. If you like, call me chicken-hearted or lily-livered. No worries. All I know is that I was taught many lessons by the wisdom of the ancients. Let me share a few of them with you. One. If we cannot move forward, we must know when to turn backwards. Two. If you have not yet grabbed the sword, you cannot risk asking what manner of death killed your Dad. Three. Even the Bible teaches us how to be meek and humble. “If your right cheek is slapped, turn the left …

Blocking Bank Accounts Of 200 Public Officers

November 24, 2019 5:17 am
The focus on the fight against corruption by the Buhari administration appears to have been further dramatised by a recent pronouncement by the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) on plans to block the bank accounts of certain senior public sector officials. The pronouncement by the CCB came during a recent Special Town Hall meeting organised by the Ministry of Information and Culture in collaboration with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), the Ministry of Justice, the Nigerian Police Force and the CCB. According to the disclosure, the CCB has
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Yarima Has No More Political Relevance – Zamfara APC

November 24, 2019 5:15 am

All Progressives Congress (APC), Zamfara state chapter has described the recent statements by the first civilian governor of the state, Senator Ahmed Sani Yarima blaming ex-governor Abdul-Aziz Yari Abubakar as a ploy to regain lost political relevance.

Speaking on behalf of the party at a press briefing in Gusau on Saturday, the  Secretary, Zamfara state APC Publicity Committee, Alhaji Ibrahim Maigandi GidanGoga said the recent statements by senator Ahmed Sank Yarima was nothing but an attempt to seek political sympathy having lost all his integrity due to his cunning character which the people have found out.

“Yarima has no more …

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