February 2020

Medical Sciences

Federal Uni Of Medical Sciences Otukpo Passes 2nd Reading

February 18, 2020 10:06 am

A bill for an act to establish a Federal University of Medical Sciences, Otukpo, Benue State on Tuesday passed second reading in the Senate.

Sponsor of the bill, Senator Patrick Abba Moro representing Benue South Senatorial district, re-presented the bill that was initially sponsored by the former Senate President, David Mark, saying that the institution would bridge the gap associated with medical personnel if approved.

In his contribution, Senator Emmanuel Bwacha reminded the red Chambers that the “Federal University of Medical Sciences, Otukpo”, has passed through legislative debate in the 8th Senate, adding that there is no need wasting

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Bauchi

FG To Release ₦6b For Bauchi 2500 Housing Units Project

February 18, 2020 10:05 am

The Bauchi State Commissioner for Environment and Housing, Honourable Hamisu Muazu Shira says the federal government will soon release funds to the state government for the construction of the proposed 2500 housing units in the state.

He disclosed this while answering questions from journalists during a visit by Governor Bala Mohammed to the Minister of Finance, Hajiya Zainab Ahmed in Abuja.

The Commissioner explained that the minister of finance assured that it will release 6 billion naira out of the 12 billion naira allocated, to ensure the commencement of the project.

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NCAA: Senate Confirms Buhari’s Appointee, Nuhu As DG

February 18, 2020 10:04 am

The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Captain Musa Shuaibu Nuhu for appointment as the Director General of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA).

President Muhammadu Buhari had earlier forwarded his name to the Senate.

The nomination letter dated January 7, 2020, was read by President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan.

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It reads in part:

“Pursuant to Section 8, Part IV of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (Establishment) Act, I hereby write to request for confirmation by the Senate, the appointment of Captain Musa Shuaibu Nuhu as the Director-General of the

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Ohanaeze

Ohanaeze Proposes Establishment Of Special Commando Units

February 18, 2020 10:02 am

Ohanaeze Ndigbo, the apex Igbo socio-cultural organization, has urged the federal government to set up special Commando units in the nation’s security agencies to intensify the fight against terrorism in the North-Eastern part of Nigeria.

The Igbo group also suggested that the Commando units be assisted with foreign mercenaries to tackles insecurity occasioned by the wicked activities of Boko-Haram, bandits and Herdsmen.

This came following the renewed attacks on innocent citizens in some parts of Borno State by Boko Haram terrorists, after the federal government’s boast of degrading the nefarious Islamic terror organization.

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Amnesty Int’l Indicts Nigeria Military On Rights Abuses

Rights Group Backs AI’s Report On Human Rights Abuses

February 18, 2020 6:33 am

A human rights group, International Society for Civil Liberties and the Rule of Law (Intersociety) has backed Amnesty International on its recent reports on human rights abuses by the Nigerian military in insurgency ravaged parts of the north.

The group, in a report signed by its chairman, board of trustees, Mr Emeka Umeagbalasi, absolved Amnesty International of allegations of conspiracy against the military, saying that the group remained a very powerful rights organisation in the world and not one of those they refered to as ‘Human rights contractors association of Nigeria’.

“AI is an internationally reputable and respected independent

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PDP Reacts To Monguno, Kyari Tussle Over Natl Security

February 18, 2020 6:32 am

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has reacted to the allegations by the National Security Adviser (NSA), Major Gen. Babagana Monguno (rtd)

Monguno in a circular from his Office on Monday accused Chief of Staf (CoS) to President Muhammadu Buhari, Abba Kyari of hijacking the coordination of security leadership.

He accused Kyari of sidelining him in making strategic decisions in national security operations.

PDP, reacting in a statement by its National Publicity secretary, Kola Ologbondiyan said Monguno’s statement had validated its position that President Muhammadu Buhari had abdicated the responsibilities of his office.

The opposition party further reiterated its call on

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ASUU

Sexual Harassment In Schools: ASUU Counsels Lawmakers

February 18, 2020 6:30 am

Prof. Biodun Ogunyemi, National President, Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), on Monday, advocated the review of existing laws on sexual harassment in tertiary institutions.

He made the call at a hearing in Abuja on “Sexual Harassment of Students in Tertiary Educational Institution Prohibition Bill”, organised by Senate Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal Matters chaired by Sen. Bamidele Opeyemi.

Ogunyemi declared that ASUU was not in support of sexual harassment in any form.

He said since there were laws that addressed the menace, there was no point wasting time on another law.

“Are there laws that would

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Nigerian Govt Speaks On Recruitment Into Ministries

February 18, 2020 6:29 am

Abdullahi Shinkafi, Acting Executive Chairman, Federal Character Commission, says the FCC will ensure fairness and equity in recruitment into Federal Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs).

NAN reports that Shinkafi spoke on Monday in Abuja at a sensitisation programme organised by FCC Public Affairs Department.

He said: “We have a big job; the whole nation is looking up to us to unite them together and that is what the FCC Anthem is about.

“I want to assure PAC of our maximum support; if funds are available, we will do the needful to support you to carry out your work smoothly; protection …

Osinbajo Finally Reacts To Lekki Shootings, Promises Justice

Buhari Govt Ready To Allow Nigerians Abroad Vote

February 18, 2020 4:38 am

The presidency says it is ready to work closely with the Nigeria Diaspora Voting Council (NDVC) to actualise the participation of Nigerians abroad in elections.

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo said this in Abuja on Monday, at a Stakeholders’ Workshop organised by the council.

Represented by Femi Ojudu, Special Adviser to President Muhammadu Buhari on Political Matters, Osinbajo said that the current administration had endorsed diaspora voting.

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He said there was need for all stakeholders “to approach and work with the National Assembly to amend the constitution in order to

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Man Who Plotted To Kill President Found Dead

February 18, 2020 4:38 am

Rwandan gospel singer, Kizito Mihigo, found guilty in 2015 of plotting to kill President Paul Kagame, has been found dead.

A police statement said Mihigo, 38, committed suicide in a cell.

He was sentenced to 10 years in prison for formation of a criminal gang, conspiracy to murder, and conspiracy against the established government and the president.

Mihigo was granted a presidential pardon by Kagame in 2018 but was was rearrested last week when crossing the border into Burundi.

Authorities explained that this was a breach of the conditions of his pardon.

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23 Dead As Borno Gov. Zulum Distributes Food To Refugees

February 18, 2020 4:37 am

Twenty-three people have been feared dead in a stampede during a food distribution by the Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum at a refugee camp housing Nigerians in Niger Republic.

Over 120,000 Nigerians displaced by Boko Haram terrorists have taken refuge in Niger Republic.

Officials of the Borno State Government were engaged in the distribution of the food items to Nigerian refugees living in Niger Republic, but Zulum was said to have travelled to Diffa, a border community in Niger Republic, where he met over 120,000 Nigerians who fled their homes some years ago.

The 120,000 are among the millions of …

COVID: Russia Drags Woman Back Into Quarantine Facility

February 18, 2020 4:36 am

 

A Russian lady, Alla Illyina was ordered by the court on Monday to be returned to a quarantine facility as a precaution against coronavirus after she staged an elaborate escape and said she was being kept against her will.

She was quarantined at St. Petersburg’s Botkin Hospital for Infectious Diseases after she reported having a sore throat following a trip last month to China, where a coronavirus epidemic has killed more than 1,700 people.

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Ilyina described on Instagram how she had short-circuited an electronic lock on her door …

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