November 2019

8 Drown In Pakistani Boat Accident

November 18, 2019 5:06 pm

A rescue official on Monday reported that at least eight people which includes men, women and a child were killed after a boat capsized in eastern Pakistan.

Local rescue official Zafar Iqbal said the boat carrying around 30 people and goods capsized on the Sutlej river near the city of Dipalpur.

Iqbal added that 10 people had been rescued and that the search for those missing was ongoing.

It was not yet clear what caused the accident, he said.

Local media reports said that members of a family had been travelling to a funeral when the accident took place due …

Buhari Meets Bayelsa Governor-Elect, Lyon At Aso Rock

November 18, 2019 4:11 pm

President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday met behind closed doors with Bayelsa Governor-elect, Mr David Lyon, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the governor-elect was accompanied on the visit by National Chairman of the APC, Adams Oshiohmole, Gov. Atiku Bagudu of Kebbi state, Gov. Badaru Abubakar Jigawa as well as Minister of State, Petroleum Resources, Mr Timipre Sylva.

NAN reports that Lyon, the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in the Nov. 16 election in Bayelsa was declared a winner after polling 352,552 votes.

Lyon defeated his closest rival, Duoye Diri of the Peoples

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Taraba Governorship: A.Court Upholds Re-Election Of Ishaku

November 18, 2019 4:10 pm

The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja on Monday upheld the return of Darius Ishaku as Governor of Taraba.

The court also dismissed the appeal by the All Progressive Congress (APC) for being incompetent and lacking in merit.

The APC approached the appellate court to set aside the judgment of the Taraba Governorship Election Petition Tribunal, which upheld the declaration of Ishaku as the winner of the March 9, governorship election.

The five-member panel presided by Justice Chidi Uwa, in the judgment agreed with the lower tribunal that the appellant had no lawful candidate in the March 9, 2019 governorship …

Kogi West Senate Rerun: APC Vows To Reclaim Stolen Mandate

November 18, 2019 4:09 pm

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has expressed confidence that when the supplementary election in the inconclusive Kogi West Senatorial district is held, its candidate, Senator Smart Adeyemi, will reclaim what the party calls his “stolen mandate” from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP).

The party, in a statement signed by the its National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu, also commended the people of Kogi for voting for the re-election of the party’s governorship candidate, Yahaya Bello.

The statement reads:

“APC thanks the good people of Kogi and Bayelsa States over the party’s resounding victories in the governorship elections.

“We congratulate all …

Masari Swears In 17 Commissioners, Others

November 18, 2019 4:08 pm

Gov. Aminu Masari of Katsina State on Monday swore in 17 newly appointed Commissioners, six Special Advisers and four Permanent Secretaries.

The governor, during the ceremony, threatened to sanction any of them for non performance, dereliction of duty or abuse office.

“I enjoin you to work with full dedication, loyalty, commitment, high sense of duty, self discipline and ensure good financial management and budgetary discipline.

“Be informed also that your performance will be closely monitored in order to ensure delivery of good governance and application of general financial management.

“Application of appropriate sanction awaits any of you for non performance, …

Kogi Election: Victory, Race Well Won, Says Olame

November 18, 2019 4:08 pm
Chairman igala Lagos party (APC) Chief Felix Olame has congratulated Gov. Yahaya Bello of Kogi on his victory in the just-concluded governorship election in the state.

The governor was declared winner of the poll by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Monday.

Chief Felix Olame in a statement signed by him rejoiced with the Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello on his re-election described Bello re-election as “victory for the people of Kogi and triumph of good over evil.”

He said that the victory reinforced the confidence of the people in the resoluteness of asserting their democratic choice of leadership

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Shell

J/Berger, Shell Fighting Against Biafra’s Freedom – Kanu

November 18, 2019 2:22 pm

The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu during his weekend broadcast had said that the construction giant, Julius Berger and Shell, a prominent oil company in Nigeria and known all over world had been kicking against the restoration of the sovereign state of Biafra.

“Do you know that Julius Berger and Shell are lobbying against IPOB?

They don’t want the disintegration of the zoo because of their investment in the zoo.

And they don’t want any deal with IPOB either, rather they prefer deals with Fulanis who they can continue to cheat.

Think about it. Just …

Ronaldo To Break The All-Time International Goals Record

November 18, 2019 2:16 pm

Cristiano Ronaldo vowed to break the world record for men’s international goals after scoring his 99th Portugal goal in a 2-0 win over Luxembourg to clinch their place at Euro 2020.

He is 10 behind Iran legend Ali Daei’s tally of 109, after his most prolific year for Portugal with 14 goals.

“All records must be broken and I will beat that record,” he said.

Bernardo Silva’s ball over the top allowed Bruno Fernandes to fire them ahead and Ronaldo scored a late second.

Holders Portugal needed to beat Luxembourg to make sure of a place at next summer’s tournament.…

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 …

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