December 2019

10 Governors Visit Dangote Refinery

December 21, 2019 2:02 pm

Ten governors on the platform of the Nigerian Governors
Forum (NGF) friday visited the Dangote Refinery and
Petrochemicals at Ibeju-Lekki in Lagos, stating that it is a
pride to Nigeria and Africa.

The governors, led by the Forum’s chairman, who is the
Governor of Ekiti State, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, described the
Dangote Refinery and Petrochemicals as a salute to
entrepreneurship.

Fayemi said the project would contribute immensely to the
economic growth of the nation and provide employment to
thousands of Nigerians.

He said: “This is an inspirational initiative by the President of
the Dangote Group, Mr Aliko Dangote. It …

Police Give Update On Kidnapped NLC Chairman

December 21, 2019 10:07 am

The Cross River Police Command has launched a manhunt for the abductors of the Nigerian Labour Congress Chairman in Cross River, Mr Ben Ukpepi, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports.

Ukpepi was abducted on Tuesday at his residence in Akpabuyo Local Government Area of the state by unknown gunmen.

The State Police Spokesperson, DSP Irene Ugbo, told NAN on Friday that efforts were on to rescue the chairman unhurt.

She said that the Anti-Kidnapping and Cultism Unit of the police was working tirelessly with a view to rescuing Ukpepi.

“Since we received the report of his kidnap, we have deployed …

Adoke’s Lawyer, Ozekhome Speaks On Arrest, Blasts EFCC

December 21, 2019 10:06 am

Mike Ozekhome, SAN, counsel to former Mohammed Bello Adoke, former Attorney General of the Federation, AGF, has condemned his arrest and detention.

A Federal Capital Territory, High Court, FCT, sitting in Maitama, on Friday ordered the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, to detain Adoke, for 14 days.

Justice Othman Musa held that Adoke should be held in custody pending investigation.

The judge gave the order while granting an ex-parte motion moved by EFCC’s lawyer, Fatima Mustapha to that effect.

Operatives of the commission had picked up Adoke at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja upon his arrival from …

US, UK In Row Over Diplomat’s Wife, Cyclist Death

December 21, 2019 10:00 am
British prosecutors’ authorisation to charge the wife of a U.S. diplomat with causing the death of a young motorcyclist has sparked a row.

British 19-year-old Harry Dunn was killed on Aug. 27 after Anne Sacoolas’ car allegedly crashed into his motorcycle in Northamptonshire in central England.

Dpa reports that Sacoolas was interviewed by police but she subsequently left the country, arguing that she was immune from prosecution.

Britain’s Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) said extradition proceedings had begun as they announced the go-ahead for charges to be brought for causing death by dangerous driving.

British Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab said that

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Enugu Govt Approves New Road Projects

December 21, 2019 9:59 am

The Enugu State Executive Council (EXCO) has awarded contracts for the construction and rehabilitation of more urban and rural roads, in keeping with the state government’s commitment to infrastructural development in the state.

Briefing newsmen after the meeting of the State Executive Council (EXCO), the Commissioner for Information, Nnanyelugo Chidi Aroh, disclosed that Alor Street, which connects Thinker’s Corner with Abakpa Nike road in Enugu East Local Government Area, was approved by the council for rehabilitation, to serve as a bypass.

Aroh further disclosed that the council also approved the construction of Enugu Eke-Ogui Uno-Oma Eke road (Phase II) in …

Smart

Smart Adeyemi Gets Dino Melaye’s Senate appointment

December 21, 2019 9:59 am

The Senate has appointed Sen. Smart Adeyemi (APC-Kogi West) as Chairman Senate Committee on Aviation.

Similarly, Sen. Ibrahim Danbaba (PDP-Sokoto South) was appointed Vice Chairman Senate Committee on Police Affairs.

Adeyemi replaced Sen. Dino Melaye, who was head of the committee before the court upturned his election.

Melaye was defeated at the November 16 Kogi rerun election.

Senate President, Ahmed Lawan, made the announcement on Friday as the chamber adjourned sitting to Jan. 28, 2020 for the Christmas and New Year break.

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The motion moved by the Senate Leader Yahaya …

Why FCT 2020 Budget Was Increased To ₦278bn – Kyari

December 21, 2019 9:58 am

The Senate on Friday approved ₦278 billion for the 2020 Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) budget, against the ₦232 billion earlier presented by the FCTA, NAN reports.

Chairman of the Senate Committee, Sen. Abubakar Kyari (APC Katsina) said the committee, in carrying its oversight duties on the budget proposal, identified critical areas of need for development to ensure improved living standards of inhabitants of FCT.

He said funds would cater for critical needs such as security, roads, water, health education and development of satellite towns within FCT.

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Kyari said the committee …

At Least Five Dead In China Restaurant Collapse

Synagogue Collapse: What Happened In Court On Friday

December 21, 2019 9:57 am
Defendants in the case of the collapsed Synagogue Church Guest closed their case on Friday with the cross-examination of their last witness in a Lagos High Court sitting at Igbosere.

The court heard further evidence that the mode of collapse of the church guest house had no characteristics of a building which collapsed due to structural defects.

Professor Patrick Nwankwo stated this while being cross examined by the Lagos State Director of Public Prosecution, Mr Yequob Oshoala.

Nwankwo, a Professor of Structural Engineering and Construction Materials, gave his expert analysis as a witness at the instance of Engr Oladele Ogundeji,

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Compromise Detected In Lagos-Ibadan Rail Project

December 21, 2019 9:56 am

Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, on Friday ordered stoppage of work at Omi-Adio Railway Station under construction on Lagos-Ibadan standard gauge rail line over compromise of standards by the contractor.

Amaechi gave the directive when he observed the non-usage of stone for flooring at the station during his monthly inspection tour of the project, NAN reports.

“One of the benefits of this inspection is what is happening here now. Now, the contractor has been seeing to be doing very poor quality job in this station. We say stop and they have to start afresh.

“The implication is that if …

Uwajumogu: What Oshiomhole Said About Imo Senator’s Death

December 21, 2019 9:56 am
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, has reacted to the death of Senator Benjamin Uwajumogu.

Oshiomhole described the late lawmaker as one of the most principled and focused lawmakers at the National Assembly.

The Edo State Governor spoke when he visited the family of the late Senator in Abuja, in company with the National Organizing Secretary of the APC, Barrister Emma Ibediniro, and the governorship candidate of the APC in Imo State in the last general election, Senator Hope Uzodinma, on Friday.

Oshiomhole’s Chief Press Secretary, Simon Ebegbulem, quoted him as saying that “I

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Sowore: Nigeria’s International Image Tainted –Amb Campbell

December 21, 2019 9:56 am

John Campbell, a former United States Ambassador to Nigeria has accused President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration of tarnishing Nigeria’s international reputation.

Campbell, in a statement titled: “Buhari’s Dictatorial Past and the Rule of Law Today in Nigeria” said the rearrest of Omoyele Sowore has tainted the international image of Nigeria.

He further called on the present administration to ‘defuse Sowore’s case and allow him return to US’

Making reference to the Punch editorial on prefixing President Buhari’s title with his rank as a military dictator, Campbell warned Buhari government to retract any move to limit freedom of expression.

The statement …

Lawan Is Just A ‘Rubber’ Waiting To Stamp Anything

December 21, 2019 3:57 am

Watching the President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, on television on Monday, affirming that the red chamber would approve the $29.96 billion loan request of President Muhammadu Buhari, left me so muddled. Lawan persistently spoke as if he was one of the aides of Buhari. He did not sound one bit like he is heading another arm of government. Since his assumption of office, Lawan has been thinking and acting as if he is part of the Executive. On this loan request, I was expecting him to talk about a thorough scrutiny of the request by the Senate. He did …

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