November 2019

Nigerians Blast Customs For Dehumanising Women Over Rice

November 11, 2019 9:27 am

Following the video trending online, Nigerians have condemned the actions of some officers of the  Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), for dehumanising women who concealed small quantity of rice in their private parts at one of the nation’s borders.

They argued that there was no where in the Customs Excise Management (CEMA) that stated  that officers of NCS should dehumanise citizens and noncitizens over little quantity of rice  padded in their private parts by sharing the video to the public.

The members of the  public  said  that nobody was stopping the Customs officers from doing   their duty as  stated in the …

Anambra Workers To Get Salaries, Benefits by Dec. 15

November 11, 2019 9:26 am
Gov. Willie Obiano of Anambra has approved the payment of salaries and allowances to civil servants in the state before Christmas.

Obiano disclosed this during the dedication of St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Parish, Agu-Awka, Awka on Sunday.

The governor, who was represented by Mr Harry Udu, Head of Service in Anambra, said this was ensure workers in the state happily celebrate the Christmas and New Year.

Udu also government would also embark on massive road repairs across the state now that the rains were over.

“The governor has the interest of the masses at heart, that is why he made …

Petrol Truck On Fire At Alimosho, Lagos

November 11, 2019 9:25 am
Reports indicate that a petrol truck erupted into flames close to Gowon Estate at Alimosho, Lagos.

According to AN24, the incident happened around 6:30 am Monday, at a parking site for trucks along the road.

Lagos State Fire Service and the State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) officials have since responded to the scene of accident to combat the fire and assess damages.

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Islamic Body Warns Against Killing For Ambition

November 11, 2019 8:32 am
An Islamic group, Jama’atu Nasir Islam (JNI), has urged the electorate to be orderly as they cast their votes, even as it warned politicians against killing since the ambition of an individual is not worth the blood of any Kogi citizen.

The chairman of JNI, Kogi State Chapter, Ambassador Usman Bello, handed down the warning on Sunday at the occasion of the Maulud Nabiyi celebration in Lokoja.

He called on all Muslim organisations in the state to intensify strong and vigorous prayers for peaceful, non violent, hitch free and transparent elections in the state.

His words: “I want …

APC Raises Alarm Over Printing Of Ballot Papers

November 11, 2019 8:29 am

The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship campaign organisation, has raised the alarm over alleged printing of ballot papers and other sensitive materials by the Bayelsa State Government and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) at Government House.

The party alleged that preliminary investigations showed that the process of printing of the said electoral materials has reached an advanced stage within Government House.

The APC in a statement signed by Ebimobowei Tamarapriye on behalf of the  Security Committee of the Governorship Campaign Council, called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), the police and all other security agencies, to investigate and impound …

I’ll Rule With Fear Of God – Wada

November 11, 2019 8:28 am
The Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) candidate in Kogi State, Musa Wada, has promised to govern the state with fear of God if elected.

Wada, who stated this during a campaign rally at Kabba, said that fairness, justice and equity would be his guiding principle and not religion and tribalism.

He assured that each part of the state would be treated equally and fairly in the distribution of appointments and amenities.

He appealed to the people not to despair about the present sorry state of things in the state, assuring that their joy and happiness would be restored under his administration.

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Part-Time Examiner Bags 20 Year Jail Term

November 11, 2019 8:26 am

A part-time examiner at The Polytechnic, Ibadan, Olanrewaju Kayode, has bagged 20 years jail term for examination malpractice. 

According to the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Kayode,was found guilty of all charge preferred against him before Justice Joyce Abdulmalik of the Federal High Court, Ibadan, Oyo State.

The convict did  assessed and marked students’ examination scripts of the Department of Accountancy of åThe Polytechnic, Ibadan.

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Kayode was first arraigned by the  ICPC in June 2016 on a 5-count charge for allegedly collecting money from five students of …

PDP Strategises Ahead Of Anambra 2021 Guber Election

November 11, 2019 8:26 am

Key stakeholders in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Anambra South senatorial district have met in Nnewi to strategize ahead of the 2021  governorship election.

The meeting which had the goal of restoring unity in Anambra South for the realization of the district’s goals was attended by governorship aspirants from the zone, captains of industries and the business community.

Anambra State Vice Chairman for the  group, Marcel Jachin Anyiam, said the PDP in the zone had not been able to find a common ground generally accepted by all stakeholders as regards its strategies and modalities for  winning elections.

He said …

2020 Budget: Showdown Looms In House Of Reps

November 11, 2019 6:21 am

A showdown is dangling over the House of Representatives following alleged allotment of constituency projects to principal officers  in the 2020 budget besides their share of votes allocated for projects in the Zonal Intervention Projects (ZIP).  

A member of the House, who declined to be named told Daily Sun that aside projects due to principal officers from ZIP, “they already have a number of projects included for them in the budget” before President Muhammadu Buhari presented estimates to a joint session of the National Assembly on October 8.

The development has not gone down well with members,  especially ranking lawmakers, …

Alarm Over Violence, Trading Of PVCs In Kogi, Bayelsa

November 11, 2019 6:20 am
Youth Initiative for Advocacy, Growth and Advancement (YIAGA) Africa through its Watching the Vote (WTV) has raised the alarm over ominous signs that may derail the elections in Kogi and Bayelsa states.

In its second pre-election observation report, YIAGA Africa stated in its summary findings through its WTV that there have been verbal attacks over issues pertaining to the electoral process and physical confrontation between supporters of political parties in Ankpa and Kabba/ Bunu Local Government Areas in Kogi and Nembe, Southern Ijaw, Yenagoa, Brass and Sagbama Local Government Areas of Bayelsa State.

The summary findings signed by its Executive …

INEC Chairman, Mahmood Sued Over Asset Declaration

Rerun Only In Akpabio’s LGA –INEC

November 11, 2019 6:19 am

Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has applauded the Court of Appeal’s ruling in Calabar which ordered a rerun of Akwa Ibom North West Senatorial Election only in Essien Udim Local Area, saying it has been vindicated.

In a statement by its Public Affairs Officer, Don Etukudoh, yesterday, INEC said the ruling has affirmed the position of the  commission in the state that the widespread violence and irregularities during elections in Essien Udim council, had vitiated the outcome of the elections in that council area.

“The court re-affirmed as valid and preserved the elections as declared by the commission in nine

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Hate Speech, The Broadcast Media And Democratic Freedoms

November 11, 2019 6:18 am
No doubt there is the need to exercise all possible restraints in the management of information in the broadcast environment.

The radio and television environment in Nigeria which has suddenly become the rallying point for citizens to quickly get information and discuss governance should be a source of concern to any government battling to keep a cohesive, United and secured fragile country like Nigeria.

What manner of necessary media restrictions can be acceptable in a democratic setting?

Should there be a line drawn to make sure that the proposed controls being hatched will not limit the ability of the press …

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