November 2019

Nigerian

“Criminals Have Hijacked Nigeria” – 2Baba Idibia

November 21, 2019 11:54 am

Respected Nigerian musician, Innocent Ujah Idibia better known by his stage name, 2Baba Idibia has slammed the Nigerian system in a tweet on his Twitter page.

The outspoken Nigerian entertainer who is known for speaking out about the ills and wrongs in the Nigerian society in his latest tweet is condemning the Nigerian system which he refers to as a joke.

The singer’s tweet expresses his disappointment with the way the country is being governed by its leaders whom he refers to as criminals.

He however maintains hope for the younger generation whom he prays can influence positive change

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EFCC

Alleged P&ID Scam: EFCC Files Fresh Charges Against Briton

November 21, 2019 11:53 am
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Thursday, filed fresh charges against James Nolan, a Briton, at the Federal High Court, Abuja.
The EFCC’s Counsel, Ekele Iheanacho, had, at the resumed trial, told Justice Okon Abang that the anti-graft agency had filed an amended charge dated November 20.

The lawyer said the EFCC is now bringing up a 32-count charge against the defendants in the case contrary to the initial 16-count charge bordering on money laundering.

News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that

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Kogi

Bello Gets Certificate Of Return As Kogi Gov For 2nd Term

November 21, 2019 11:52 am
Kogi state governor Yahaya Bello and his deputy-elect Edward Onoja have been issued their certificate of return by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Lokoja.
Bello, the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), was re-elected for a second term after Saturday, November 16 election.

The returning officer for the election and vice-chancellor of Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, Professor Ibrahim Umar, announced the result at the INEC office in Lokoja on Monday, November 18.

Bello won 12 local governments to beat his major challenger Musa Wada of People’s Democratic Party (PDP) who won 9 local governments.

In

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FEC

FEC Okays Justice Sector Reform, 500m Euro Loan For BOI

November 21, 2019 11:49 am
To improve the ongoing reform in the country’s judicial sector, the Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved what it called as a Justice Sector Policy for Nigeria.The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, made the disclosure yesterday while briefing State House correspondents after the meeting presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari in Abuja.He explained that the policy would ensure speedy administration of justice, quality administration and access to justice.

Malami said FEC also approved a memo seeking to amend the Geneva Convention and re-enact it to grant access to justice by prisoners of war (POW).The

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Senate Passes VAT Increase Bill

November 21, 2019 9:06 am
Nigeria’s Senate on Thursday passed the Finance Bill for the third time.
The bill, which comprises seven bills, seeks to amend six tax provisions and make them more responsive to tax reform policies.

President Muhammadu Buhari on October 8 presented the Finance Bill to a joint session of the National Assembly for consideration and passage into law.

The president presented the bill alongside the 2020 Appropriation Bill. He proposed an increase in the Valued-Added Tax rate from five percent to 7.5 percent.

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The bill also proposes to amend the

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Europe’s Prisons Failing To Monitor Inmates’ Health: WHO

November 21, 2019 9:06 am

Prison authorities in Europe are not doing enough to monitor the health of inmates, meaning prisoners are more likely to suffer untreated conditions and are released without adequate support, the World Health Organization said Thursday.

The UN body warned that such failings will come at a “high cost” for society at large as they add to the public health burden.

The WHO collected the data of 39 European countries between 2016 and 2017 and recommended that prisons test for tuberculosis, sexually transmitted diseases, mental health problems and addictions.

“A prison sentence takes away a person’s liberty; it should not also …

PTAD Begins Verification Of 7,000 Retirees In FCT

November 21, 2019 9:04 am

The Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate (PTAD) said it has commenced the verification of about 7,000 retirees in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

The Executive Secretary of PTAD, Chioma Ejikeme, who disclosed this recently in Abuja said the verification was going on simultaneously in the three centres in the FCT.

She noted that those expected to partake in the exercise are retirees from the defunct Nigerian Telecommunications Limited (NITEL), and its mobile arm, MTEL, and the Power Holding Company of Nigeria (PHCN).

Others include both academic and non-academic staff of federal universities.

Read Also: FG Approves 500m Euro Credit Suisse Sovereign

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Chioma Ikejiani: The fighter From Okechukwu

November 21, 2019 9:03 am

Not many post-1970 kids know Dr. Okechukwu Ikejiani. But many who lived during his time remember that he was Chairman of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) and at the same time doubled as Pathologist-in-Chief of the corporation in Lagos. He was a university teacher and an expert in the medical field. 

Biographical records of him available on igbonet.com, listed him as a lecturer in Pathology at the University of Nigeria Nsukka, Consultant Pathologist at the University Teaching Hospital Ibadan, Director of National Clinic Laboratories Ibadan, Medical Director of Pfizer Laboratories, Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Council of University of Ibadan. …

DPO

DPO, Bizman Kidnapped In Adamawa

November 21, 2019 9:02 am

A Divisional Police Officer (DPO) in Mubi North, Adamawa State, Ahidjo Mohammed, was kidnapped by gunmen around 7pm on Tuesday. The officer was kidnapped while returning to Mubi from Yola, where his mother had been receiving medical attention.

The kidnappers are demanding N50million ransom. Similarly, another resident of Mubi, a trader, Alhaji Mahmudu Mbilla, from Mbilla village was also kidnapped on Monday night and the kidnappers are demanding N5million from the family of the victim. Police public relations officer, Usman Nguroje, confirmed the kidnap and said the state police command had dispatched personnel, including the IGP anti kidnap squad, …

Buhari

I Will Rather Die Than Be A Slave To The Fulani – FFK

November 21, 2019 8:59 am

Former Minister of Aviation in Nigeria, Chief Femi Fani Kayode writes:

President Muhammadu Buhari approves Air Force University in Bauchi after Police College in Kano, Defence Academy in Kaduna and Army University in Borno.

Southern slaves keep clapping! You will get sense by force!

The bitter truth is that the fundamental problems of Nigeria cannot be solved by political parties and can only be solved through the self-determination of the various ethnic nationalities that cohabit in what is essentially an accursed and doomed union of bondage and servitude.

Read Also: Igbos Deserve An Apology From Nigeria For Civil War –

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Tiwa Savage Returns With Two New Singles

November 21, 2019 7:14 am

Following the positive acclaim on her debut release on the Universal Music Group, ’49-99′, Tiwa Savage unveiled two new singles Wednesday, ‘Attention’ and ‘Owo Mi Da’.

Both tracks reveal the singer’s alter egos through lyrics styles and instrumentation employed on each musical offerings.

Taking the route of needy lover, Tiwa holds back tears from an unrequited love on ‘Attention’. Over steady rhythmic beats, she subtly warns of a breakup if her lover fails to pay give her the attention she craves.

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Produced by Blaqjerqzee, the track’s texture is reminiscent of ‘Keys …

Federal

FG Approves 500m Euro Credit Suisse Sovereign Guarantee

November 21, 2019 7:12 am

The federal government has approved the issuance of Euro 500 million sovereign guarantee from the Credit Suisse AG London Branch and a syndicate of international lenders.

Minister of State for Budget and National Planning, Clement Agba, told State House correspondents Wednesday after the weekly Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari. He said the international lenders will serve as collateral for the Euro 500 million facility, to be extended to the Bank of Industry.

He explained that the purpose of the loan is to finance major industrialisation projects and Micro-Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) values chains …

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