November 2019

FEC Approves ‎₦200 Billion Loan For Bank Of Industry

November 21, 2019 2:44 am

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the issuance of a Sovereign Guarantee of 500 million Euros (‎₦200bn) from the Credit Suisse AG London Branch and a syndicate of international lenders as collateral for 500m Euro facility to the Bank of Industry (BoI). The Minister of State, Budget and National Planning, Clement Agba, who spoke with State House Correspondents yesterday after the FEC meeting presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, said the loan was basically to finance major industrialization projects and micro-small and medium enterprises values chains in Nigeria for up to five years tenure …

IPPIS: ASUU Says Buhari Is Becoming Dictatorial

November 21, 2019 2:43 am

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has described alleged disobedience of President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration to laws of the land as the greatest corruption. The union spoke on the latest directive by the Federal Government that her officials will move to campuses to begin enrolment of university workers on the Integrated Personnel Payroll and Information System (IPPIS).

ASUU, while reacting through its University of Ibadan Chairman, Professor Deji Omole, stated that the union cannot be harassed or intimidated by those who have penchant for breaking the law of the land. According to him, breaking existing laws with impunity is …

Anambra

Anambra Donates 50,000 Bags Of Rice To Workers

November 21, 2019 2:42 am
The Anambra government has donated more than 50,000 bags of rice to workers in the state.

Receiving the gift at the state secretariat, yesterday, the Head of Service, Harry Udu, said it was to ensure the workers have a pleasant Christmas and New Year celebrations.

Udu stated that it was also in fulfilment of Governor Willie Obiano’s promise to always appreciate the efforts of the workers in the state.

He noted that workers deserved reward for their commitment, loyalty and sacrifices to the development of the state, maintaining that government owed everything it has achieved to the commitment and cooperation …

Enugu Immortalises Ex-VP Alex Ekwueme

November 21, 2019 2:41 am
The administration of Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State, yesterday, immortalised the late vice president, Dr. Alex Ifeanyichukwu Ekwueme, by renaming the popular Ezikwo Street in Independence Layout, Enugu, Dr. Alex Ekwueme Street.

A statement by the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Simon Uchenna Ortuanya, said the decision was in commemoration of the second anniversary of the death of the Ide of Oko Kingdom in Orumba North Local Government Area of Anambra State. He passed on November 19, 2017.

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The statement described the late former VP as …

Obiano

Obiano Gives Over ‎₦100m To Onitsha Tanker Fire Victims

November 20, 2019 5:45 pm
Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra State has disbursed over ‎₦100m to the victims of the Onitsha Ochanja market fuel tanker inferno that happened on Wednesday October 16, 2019.
Obiano who disbursed the cheque at governor’s lodge Awka said that six people lost their lives, 10 people injured while about 763 people lost their wares, shops and plazas to the fire.
According to the governor six deceased families got the sum of ‎₦1m each, 10 injured persons with broken legs got the sum of ‎₦500, 000 while other victims got the sum of ‎₦100, 000 each.
He said the money was
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Court

P&ID: Court Refuses To Grant Adjournment In Trial Of Briton

November 20, 2019 5:10 pm

Justice Okon Abang of the Federal High Court, Abuja, on Wednesday, overruled the British national, James Nolan, on his application for adjournment over inability of his counsel to prepare for his defence.

Justice Abang, who overruled Nolan, ordered the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Counsel, Ekele Iheanacho, to call his first witness.

News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that EFCC had, on Oct. 21, arraigned Nolan and Adam Quinn (at large), both British nationals, over their alleged complicity in the 9.6 billion dollars judgment against Nigeria.

Process and Industrial Development (P&ID), an Irish engineering company, had secured the award …

MOSOP

Ogoni: MOSOP Gives Conditions For Oil Resumption

November 20, 2019 5:08 pm
Ogoni ethnic nationality has released a memorandum on benchmarks for engagement between them and companies desiring to take over the operatorship of Ogoni fields in Oil Mining Lease (OML) 11.
This was contained in a draft document made available to journalists yesterday, by the Ogoni Oil and Gas Production Committee chaired by Professor Ben Naanen in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.
The draft memorandum of understanding (MoU), which was signed by 20 persons, outlined 27 conditions that should be looked into by prospective oil operators.
Delivering the document to notable Ogoni groups and individuals, Professor Naanen stated that a prospective oil
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Police Nab Most Wanted Serial Rapist In Lagos

November 20, 2019 5:07 pm
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a  suspected most wanted serial rapist at the Egbeda area of the State.
The suspect, Chuks Emmanuel, is currently facing interrogation at the Area F Police Command, Ikeja , for alleged rape and fraud.
Emmanuel , according to a  police source has been on the police wanted list for over a long period of time until last week when a special squad deployed by the Area F Commander, ACP Olasoji Akinbayo , picked him up in a hotel.
According to the police , female victims had complained bitterly on how Emmanuel lured them
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NANS Advises Against Self Help In TOTAL, Automatic Fit Rift

November 20, 2019 5:06 pm

The leadership of National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) have advised against resorting to self-help in the rift between Total Nigeria Plc and Automatic Fit and Energy Limited.

The Chairman of the Committee on Misappropriation, Umar Faruk Lawal, in a statement said:

“I am writing on behalf of the NANS to express our concern over the lingering conflicts between Total and Automatic Fit and Energy Limited.

”We are unhappy with the alleged disruption of Automatic Fit and Energy Limited’s business activities by Total Nigeria Plc in connivance with men of the Nigeria Police Force over its Lube Bays in Lagos …

1 Shot, Many Injured As RTEAN/ NURTW Clashed In Lagos

November 20, 2019 5:05 pm
 One person was shot while many others were yesterday injured at the Igando area of Lagos State when members of the  National Union Of Road Transport Workers (NURTW ), and the Road Transport Employers Association Of Nigeria (RTEAN) clashed. Already, I0 persons have been arrested in connection with the pandemonium.          
The War of supremacy between the two Unions, which was said to have disrupted economic and social activities in the area, raged on until 1 pm.
The fight started as early as 7 am, leading to panic and confusion as residents and passersby scampered for safety.
It gathered that
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NNPC To Automate Depot, Pump Station Operations

November 20, 2019 3:55 pm

The Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Mallam Mele Kyari, on Wednesday disclosed that the Corporation was poised to automate its downstream facilities such as depots, pump stations and measurement systems across the Country.

He stated this during a tour of the state-of-the-art products loading facility and lubricants manufacturing plant of MRS Oil Nigeria Plc, an indigenous oil company based in Lagos, saying the move would align with the corporation’s commitment to accountability and transparency and efficiency in the Subsector.

He said the visit was a follow-up to the recently launched Operation White initiative which is

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Sex Tape Scandal: 5 Things Learned From Babcock University

November 20, 2019 3:55 pm
Earlier in the day, a girl identified as a Babcock University student and an unidentified male were seen in what appeared to be a leaked sex tape.
The video went viral almost immediately with many displeased at the act. As it became a trending topic on Twitter, the story began taking different twists and turns.

Some Twitter NG users claim the sex tape was leaked as an act of revenge against the girl, while others think it was solely the boy’s doing. While the comparisons went on, others awaited the response of the school authorities.

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