December 2019

Rudiger Racism Row Takes New Twist Amid Report Of Son Abuse

December 23, 2019 5:09 pm

The latest racism row engulfing English football took a fresh turn Monday amid reports Tottenham Hotspur’s Son Heung-min as well as Chelsea’s Antonio Rudiger had been abused by spectators during Sunday’s fractious London derby.

Chelsea’s 2-0 Premier League win at the Tottenham Hotspur stadium saw referee Anthony Taylor halt play during the second half when Rudiger complained of hearing monkey noises from spectators.

Moments earlier, the Chelsea defender had been involved in a clash with Son that saw the South Korean sent off.

But late Monday a report on the website of Britain’s Guardian newspaper said a Chelsea supporter

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Iachini Appointed Fiorentina Coach

December 23, 2019 5:09 pm

Giuseppe Iachini has been appointed coach of struggling Fiorentina, the Serie A club confirmed on Monday.

Iachini, 55, replaces Vincenzo Montella who was sacked on Saturday with the team trailing in 15th place, three points above the relegation zone.

“The current ranking has forced us to change coach,” said Fiorentina owner Rocco Commisso.

“We chose Iachini because he is a man of substance, tied to Florence and Fiorentina.

“Now we have to stay united and get back on the right track as soon as possible.”

He added: “I would like to thank Vincenzo Montella for the commitment and professionalism he …

Buhari Fires Board Heads Of NCC, NIPOST, NITDA, Others

December 23, 2019 2:58 pm

In line with fast-tracking the targets and mandate of the Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy, President Muhammadu Buhari has approved new appointments.

His spokesman, Femi Adesina, made the announcement in a statement on Monday.

For the Nigerians Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Adeolu Akande (South West), replaces Senator Olabiyi Durojaiye (South West) as Chairman, Board of Commissioners – subject to Senate confirmation

Mr Uche Onwude (South East) replaces Senator Ifeanyi Godwin Ararume (South East) as Non-Executive Commissioner – subject to Senate confirmation.

For the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Dr Abubakar Sa’id replaces Prof. Adeolu Akande as Board Chairman…

CBN Reduced Bank Charges to Pacify Customers, Says Emefiele

December 23, 2019 2:57 pm

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Mr. Godwin Emefiele, yesterday explained that the banking sector regulator decided to review downward bank charges to ameliorate the pains of customers.

Emefiele said this while speaking in a telephone interview with THISDAY on the new circular titled ‘Guide to Charges by Banks, Other Financial, and Non-bank Financial Institutions,’ which becomes effective from January 1, 2020.

The circular posted on the apex bank’s website yesterday, amongst others, announced the downward review of charges for electronic banking transactions; review of other bank charges to align with market development and the inclusion of new sections …

Prophet Alfa Remanded In Prison Over Ondo Missing Child

December 23, 2019 2:57 pm

The founder of Sotitobire Miracle Centre, Prophet Babatunde Alfa has been remanded at Olokuta Correctional Centre.

Prophet Alfa who was dragged before an Akure Magistrate Court on Monday by the Department of State Security, DSS, was accused of allegedly being involved in the mysterious disappearance of a one-year-old boy, Gold Kolawole from his church.

The embattled Prophet was ordered to be remanded in prison by Magistrate Charity Adeyanju alongside six workers of the church who were said to be manning the church’s children department when the incident occurred.

The 42-year-old Prophet was brought into the Oke-Eda court premises by operatives

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Stop Poke-Nosing Into Our Affairs – Presidency Attacks US

December 23, 2019 2:50 pm

The Presidency has condemned the decision of the United States, US, to include Nigeria in its “special watch list” of countries that have engaged in or tolerated “severe violations of religious freedom”.

President Muhammadu Buhari’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, who faulted the decision, said nobody appointed US as policeman of the world.

Featuring on Channel Television, Adesina also urged the US government and other foreign nations to focus on its own issues and stop meddling in Nigerian affairs.

The Presidential spokesman stated that doing business does not mean disrespecting the soveriegnty of a nation.

He said:

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Court Fixes Date To Rule On Jang’s No Case Submission

December 23, 2019 2:49 pm

Justice Daniel Longji of the Federal High Court, Jos, Plateau State, Monday, scheduled December 31, for ruling on the no case submission made by former Plateau State Governor, Senator Jonah Jang.

THISDAY recalls that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has been prosecuting Jang since March 2018 on amended 17-count charge, alongside a cashier in the Office of the Secretary to the State Government (OSSG), Yusuf Pam for alleged corruption and misappropriation of N6.32 billion belonging to the state.

EFCC spokesman, Wilson Uwujaren disclosed this in a statement in Abuja.

He added, “It would be recalled that Justice

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ASUU Strike: ASUU, FG Meet In Abuja

Why Nigerian Students Don’t Get Much From Lecturers – ASUU

December 23, 2019 2:49 pm

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), has blamed the poor attention students get from lecturers to the poor learning environment across universities.

Prof. Biodun Ogunyemi, National President of the association, made this known when he featured on the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Forum in Abuja on Sunday.

Ogunyemi said that the learning environment in the 1980s and 1990s was quite different from what was currently obtained, stressing that the environment in most universities was no longer conducive for effective learning.

“First, I do not agree with you that they do not pay attention to their students, but, again,

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ECOWAS Endorses Adesina For Second Term As AFDB President

December 23, 2019 2:47 pm
Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has endorsed the candidacy of Dr Akinwumi Adesina, the President of African Development Bank (AfDB), for a second term.

The decision was announced in a communique signed by the commission’s President, Jean-Claude Kassi at the end of the 56th ordinary session of the Authority of Heads of State and Government of ECOWAS, held in Abuja.

ECOWAS said the development was in recognition of the sterling performance of Adesina during his first term of office as President of the bank.

The commission further stated that the authority had endorsed the president of AfDB’s

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Reps Member, Akin Alabi Reacts As Police Arrest Shina

December 23, 2019 2:47 pm
The lawmaker representing Egbeda/Ona Ara Federal Constituency, Akin Alabi has reacted to the arrest of Shina Peller, owner of Quilox night club.

NAN had reported that the police in Lagos State had arrested and detained Peller, a member of the House of Representatives, at the Moroko Police Station.

Peller, who is representing Iseyin/Itesiwaju/Kajola/Iwajowa Federal Constituency, Oyo State, was allegedly arrested while trying to take the bail of some clubbers.

However, Alabi said the arrest of Peller was an indication that police brutality “knows no status.”

In a series of tweets, Alabi wrote: “So founder of Quilox and House of Representatives

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Army Hands Over Suspected Drug Barons To NDLEA

NDLEA Gives Update On 2019 Recruitment

December 23, 2019 2:46 pm

The management of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has appealed for calm among candidates who are undergoing the aptitude test for its recruitment exercise nationwide.

Head of Public affairs of the agency, Mr Jonah Achema, disclosed this in a statement made available to News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Abuja.

Achema said the need for calm came up while assessing the compliance of prospective candidates toward the ongoing NDLEA recruitment exercises nationwide.

According to him, the agency is aware of little hitches in the ongoing Computer Based Test (CBT) with particular reference to Abuja Centre.

“We

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Lagos Govt Seals Quilox Club

December 23, 2019 2:45 pm
The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency has sealed off Club Quilox at Victoria Island, Lagos.

NAN gathered that Quilox was sealed for noise pollution and traffic congestion.

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This is coming after the club organised its annual 36-hour party.

NAN had earlier reported that the police in Lagos State arrested and detained a member of the House of Representatives, Shina Peller, at the Moroko Police Station.

Peller, who is representing Iseyin/Itesiwaju/Kajola/Iwajowa Federal Constituency, Oyo State, was allegedly arrested while trying to take the bail of some clubbers.

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