December 2019

Pakistan’s Jamshed Faces UK Trial On Bribery Charges

December 2, 2019 3:42 pm

Former Pakistan cricketer Nasir Jamshed will go on trial in Britain on Tuesday accused of being part of an alleged spot-fixing bribery conspiracy in the Pakistan Super League.

Yousef Anwar, 36, and Mohammed Ijaz, 34, admitted Monday conspiring to offer bribes to professional cricketers, before a scheduled trial in Manchester, northwest England.

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The pair pleaded guilty to conspiring together between November 2016 and February 2017 to offer financial advantages to players in the Pakistan Super League, with the intention of inducing them to perform improperly by failing to play …

Buhari Applauds Siting Of Transport University In Daura

December 2, 2019 12:57 pm

President Muhammadu Buhari has commended the Federal Ministry of Transportation for convincing the China civil engineering company (CECCC) to construct a university of transportation in Daura, Katsina state.

Buhari made the commendation during the ground breaking ceremony of the newly established university in Daura on Monday.

He said the university would bring rapid development to the nations transport sector as well as generate both academic and none academic employment opportunities to Nigerians.

Buhari lauded the management of the Chinese company which pledged to construct the university as part of its corporate social responsibility.

He emphasised that such efforts would enhance …

Tambuwal Promises Enhanced Welfare For NYSC Members

December 2, 2019 12:57 pm

The Sokoto State Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal has pledged enhanced welfare for National Youths Service Corps (NYSC) members posted to the state.

Tambuwal gave the pledgea at the swearing-in of the 2019 Batch C stream 2 corps members at the NYSC Orientation Camp in Wamakko, Monday.

Represented by the state Head of Service, Dr Buhari Bello Kware, the governor said the scheme has over the years played a vital role in enhancing national integration, social, cultural and physical development of the country and urged the corps members to sustain the tempo.

The governor enjoined them to be in the vanguard …

Niger

Nigeria, Niger Meet Over Border Closure

December 2, 2019 12:55 pm

The Federal government delegation is presently in a closed-door meeting with Customs officers on the Nigeria- Niger Republic border post at Magama Jinia, Katsina State.

The delegation left for the border after arriving Katsina on Monday morning.

It was led by Miinister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammad. Others on the team were the Minister for Industries, Trade and Investments, Hajia Myriam Katagum, and Minister of State for Budget and National Planning, Clement Agba.

They were received by the Sector 4 Coordinator, National Border Drill Operation, Assistant Comptroller General, Bashir Abubakar.

Village Chiefs and members of the Magama Jibia …

Cyber

Aviation: Association Harps On Cyber Security Competence

December 2, 2019 12:55 pm

 Mr Ishaya Dung, President of the National Association of Air Traffic Engineers (NAAE), has stressed the need for competence in cyber security to protect and boost air services.

Dung made this known at NAAE’s 2019 Annual General Meeting with the theme ‘Satellite Based ADS-B Technology and the Relevance to ATSEP Job’ in Abuja.

Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) is a primary technology supporting the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA’s) Next Generation Air Traffic Control System, which will shift aircraft separation and air traffic control from ground-based radar to satellite-derived positions.

The president, who lauded the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) for including

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Taraba Assembly Elects New Speaker

December 2, 2019 12:54 pm

The Taraba State House of Assembly on Monday elected Mr Joseph Albasu Kunini and Alh Hamman Adama Abdulahi as the new Speaker and deputy Speaker of the House respectively, following Sunday night resignation of Mr Abel Peter Diah and Mr Charles Maijankai from the said positions respectively.

The House which convened on early Monday morning elected the previously impeached deputy speaker Alh Muhammad Gwampo as Speaker pro tempo who chaired the House for the election of the Speaker.

Kunini was nominated by Mr Bonzana Kizito who represents Zing constituency, and seconded by Mr Ammed Jedua of Gyembu constituency. His election

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Manufacturers, SMEs Groan As Border Closure Lingers

December 2, 2019 12:54 pm

Small and Medium Scale Enterprises (SMEs) are as old as other larger businesses in Nigeria. As the economy improves, trading conditions get better for the small businesses but as the trading environment gets harsh by the day, the small enterprises are worst hit due to the nature of their industry.

The closure of Nigeria’s land borders since August 20 this year appears to be taking a huge toll on manufacturers and even the small businesses across the country and the impact is showing everywhere.

Three months after, while some stakeholders are in deep pain, others are smiling to the bank …

Iheanacho Ends 13-Month Goal Drought

December 2, 2019 12:50 pm
Out of favour Nigeria striker, Kelechi Iheanacho last-gasp strike ended his 13-month goal drought in Leicester City 2-1 win over Everton at the King Power Stadium yesterday.

Jamie Vardy had equalised for Leicester in the 68th minute after Richarlison had given Everton a deserved first-half lead. A draw would have been a fair result and a boost for under-pressure Everton boss Marco Silva but Foxes substitute Iheanacho fired home after a late counter-attack to seal a sixth successive league win for Leicester.

The goal was initially disallowed for offside but after an agonising VAR wait the decision was overturned, …

Kano Transmits Bill Establishing Four New Emirates

December 2, 2019 9:33 am

The Kano State Executive Council has approved Emirate Council Bill 2019 which provides for the establishment of additional emirates in the state.

To this end, the council has, with this development, endorsed the establishment of four new emirates namely Rano, Gaya, Bichi and Karaye and forwarded same to the state House of Assembly for necessary action.

A statement issued on Monday to THISDAY by the Commissioner for Information, The Kano State Executive Council has approved Emirate Council Bill 2019 which provides for the establishment of additional emirates in the state., at the end of the council session held …

After 8 Days In Kidnappers Nest, Adamawa DPO Finally Free

December 2, 2019 9:31 am
The Divisional Police Officer in charge of Mubi, Mujeli Ahidjo, has been released after spending eight days in kidnappers nest, The Sun gathered.
A family sources told Daily Sun that the, ”Released DPO is presently in Mubi receiving well wishers and friends.”
The source has however declined divulging how much was paid in ransom for the DPO but offered to say, “A huge sum of  money was paid to the kidnappers before he was released.”
The Adamawa state police command had earlier issued a statement through its spokesman, Suleiman Nguroje, that the Operation Puff Ader and Operation Farauta is making
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Dino Melaye Is My Political House Boy – Smart Adeyemi

December 2, 2019 9:26 am

The newly-elected Senator Smart Adeyemi has said his defeated opponent, Dino Melaye, is his political house boy who could not manage well his earlier election into the Senate but decided to burgle it with  unnecessary exuberances.

Adeyemi while addressing  newsmen on Sunday after his victory at the poll said’ when a servant steals the garment of his master, the garment will be too big for the servant that the joy of having his master’s garment will cause the servant to misbehave to people- he ordinarily could have respected.
The two-term senator said Melaye’s over size garment made him to misbehave …

Hang Buhari, Osinbajo, Tinubu, Others For Hate Speech – FFK

December 2, 2019 9:25 am

The former Minister of Aviation, Nigeria, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode via his verified Facebook page voiced the only terms he’ll parley to if he were to support the hate speech bill.

 

“I will support the Hate Speech Bill if its provisions are made retroactive and if its first victims are Muhammadu Buhari, Bola Tinubu, Yemi Osinbajo, Lai Mohammed, Nasir El Rufai, Festus Keyamo, Rotimi Amaechi, Adams Oshiomole, Femi Adesina and Shehu Garba.”

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“Promise to hang them first for their hateful words over the years and the Bill gets my …

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