July 2020

FG Speaks On Reopening Of Tertiary Institutions

FG Speaks On Reopening Of Tertiary Institutions

July 1, 2020 3:23 pm

The Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 has said there was no plan yet to reopen tertiary institutions in the country.

Dr. Sani Aliyu, the National Coordinator of PTF, stated this when he appeared on Raypower FM on Tuesday.

He pointed out that at the moment, the PTF was concerned with measures to contain community transmission of the Coronavirus.

Aliyu said the government realized that reopening of tertiary institutions, bars, restaurants and other social activities”could encourage community transmission of COVID-19.

“However, we have taken pragmatic measures to ensure we do not lose a whole year in terms of primary

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Legislature Most Misunderstood Arm Of Government – Lawan

Legislature Most Misunderstood Arm Of Government – Lawan

July 1, 2020 3:21 pm
President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has said that the legislature is the most misunderstood arm of Government.

Lawan stated this in his remarks sequel to a motion considered on International Day of Parliamentarism, sponsored by Senator Ifeanyi Ubah (YPP – Anambra South).

According to the Senate President, the development poses a challenge which requires Parliamentarians to educate and enlighten citizens on the functions and roles of the parliament.

Read Also: Don’t Overburden Nigerians With Tax, Lawan Tells FIRS

He added that the National Assembly in its bid to ensure the prudent application of public funds, will continue to oversight …

Singer Akon Pulled Over By Cops For Pictures

Singer Akon Pulled Over By Cops For Pictures

July 1, 2020 3:09 pm

A recent video shows Senegalese-American singer, songwriter, record producer, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and actor  Aliaume Damala Badara Akon Thiam popularly known as Akon and his brother Omar being pulled over by Atlanta police officers to take pictures.

The video shows two police officers pulling the singer over in his convertible and then asking him to take a few pictures with them to which he obliged.

The video was recorded by Akon’s brother who still remained in the vehicle.

Akon although being a very successful artiste has a crime-filled life which he tries to use to motivate people on the disadvantages of …

Buhari Seeks Senate approval for 42 Ambassadorial nominees (Full List)

Buhari Seeks Senate Approval For 42 Ambassadorial Nominees

July 1, 2020 1:12 pm

Nigeria’s President, Muhammadu Buhari has presented the list of 42 ambassadorial nominees to the Senate for approval.

One of the nominees from the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, was appointed as career ambassador, while the rest are non-career nominees.

Former minister, Ademola Seriki (Lagos) made the list, while former Managing Director, The Guardian, Debo Adesina (Oyo) is also on the list.

Also on the list is Omo Djebah, a former ThisDay editor.

Read Also: Buhari Set For Flag-Off Of Ajaokuta-Kaduna-Kano Gas Pipeline

Dare Sunday-Awoniyi (Kogi), among others was also nominated by the President.

Senator Philip Aduda raised a Point of Order …

Governor Zulum’s Chief Of Staff Babagana Wakil Dies

Governor Zulum’s Chief Of Staff Babagana Wakil Dies

July 1, 2020 1:11 pm

According to a statement, Wakil died today after a brief illness.

The cause of death was not stated.

Special Adviser to the Governor on Public Relations and Strategy, Malam Isa Gusau, said the funeral for Wakil will hold 4pm today (Wednesday) at his extended family residence in Shehuri north, Maiduguri.

Read Also: Legislators Asked To Impeach Ganduje, Zulum, Other Northern Govs

“May Allah, Subhanahu Wa ta’ala, in His infinite mercy, forgive his shortcomings, admit him into aljanna and give his family the strength to bear our

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Uzor Kalu Moves For Amendment Of Criminal Justice Act, 2015

July 1, 2020 1:06 pm
Senator Orji Uzor Kalu representing Abia North Senatorial district is currently sponsoring a bill to amend Nigeria’s Administration of Criminal Justice Act, 2015 in the Senate.

The Bill which is listed 5th on Tuesday’s Order paper is the first legislative activity Orji will be carrying out since his release from the Correctional Centre where he spent six months.

Read Also: Orji Uzor Kalu Arrives Senate To Resume Duties

Having been listed and read by the Senate leader at the plenary, the bill has scaled first reading by the legislative rules, awaiting its second reading.

It couldn’t be confirmed immediately if

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‘Abia has become Miyetti Allah Cattle Market’ – Nnamdi Kanu blasts Southeast governors

‘Abia Has Become Miyetti Cattle Market’ – Kanu Blasts Southeast Govs

July 1, 2020 11:41 am
Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, has lambasted the Abia State government over the establishment of Cattle Market in the state.

Kanu said the Abia State government has changed from “God’s own state” to Miyetti Allah-owned cattle market.

Read Also: Nnamdi Kanu Releases Direct Phone Contacts To Reach Him

The IPOB leader stated this in a statement signed by the group’s spokesman, Emma Powerful.

Kanu in a statement titled, “Finally, the reason why they initiated Operation Python Dance and proscription of IPOB becomes very clear.”

The separatist leader said the more Fulani herdsmen

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Why Malami swore in Buni inside Aso Villa – Atiku

Why Malami Swore In Buni Inside Aso Villa – Atiku

July 1, 2020 8:04 am

Nigeria’s Attorney-General, Abubakar Malami, swore in All Progressive Congress (APC) Caretaker Chairman, Mala Buni, inside Aso Villa, because he is a lawyer and law officer.

This is the perspective of the Chairman of Progressives Governors Forum, Atiku Bagudu.

The Kebbi Governor insisted that Malami never violated any law contrary to critics’ arguments.

He stated that the AGF complied with Nigeria’s constitution in inaugurating Buni, the Governor of Yobe State.

In a chat with newsmen, Atiku Bagudu said nothing stops Malami, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), from administering the oath of office.

Read Also: Malami Responds To Critics Attack

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Saudi Arabia Increases VAT To 15 Percent From Today

Saudi Arabia Increases VAT To 15 Percent From Today

July 1, 2020 8:03 am

A new Value Added Tax (VAT) regime of 15 percent comes into effect in Saudi Arabia from today.

The rate was 5 percent before today’s increase.

The Kingdom’s decision to triple VAT was announced on May 11, as part of a new set of measures to mitigate the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the economy.

Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Zakat and Tax (GAZT) explained that the new rate will be applicable to food and beverages, domestic transportation and commercial sale and rent of real estate.

Read Also: Saudi Arabia, UAE Mosques To Stay Closed For Eid Prayer

Other …

Okowa Orders Police Officers To Refrain From Brutalising Protesters

Breaking: Delta Gov Okowa, Wife Test Positive For Coronavirus

July 1, 2020 8:02 am
Delta Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa, and his wife have tested positive for coronavirus.

He made the announcement Wednesday on Twitter.

Read Also: COVID-19 Hits Gov Okowa’s Cabinet; Top Officials Test Positive

“My wife and I have tested positive for COVID-19. We are well and continuing with our isolation/medication.

“We thank you all for your continued prayers for us and our daughter”, he tweeted.

Last week, Okowa announced that his daughter tested positive.

On Tuesday, Ondo Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, announced that he tested positive.

 

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Oil bunkering - Navy arrests five suspects, seizes one vessel

Oil Bunkering: Navy Arrests Five Suspects, Seizes One Vessel

July 1, 2020 8:01 am
The Nigeria Navy Ship Jubilee (NNS) has arrested five suspects over oil bunkering in Akwa Ibom and seized one vessel ladened with illegally refined Automotive Gas Oil (AGO).

It added that the vessel, MT PREYOR 1 was seized on May 18 during anti illegal oil patrol along Uta-Ewa Creek.

The Commander of NNS Jubilee, Commodore Majid Ibrahim, revealed this on Tuesday to journalists while handing over the vessel and the suspects to Officials of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Ikot Abasi for further investigations and prosecution.

The Commander, who explained that the vessel was filled with unspecified quantity

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Imo Pensioners Lament - Govt Playing Politics With Our Pension

Imo Pensioners Lament: “Govt Playing Politics With Our Pension”

July 1, 2020 7:51 am

Pensioners in Imo state besieged the Imo State government on Tuesday demanding their full pension arrears and lamenting on the way they were turned back the previous time they were at the Government house.

They also blocked some roads in Owerri, the Imo State capital, in protest against their unpaid pensions and gratuities.

They appealed to Governor Hope Uzodinma to consider the plight and pay them without further delay, just as they cursed those preventing them from receiving their gratuity and pensions.

Read Also: Imo Pensioners Protest Four Months Pension Arrears

Their placards bore various inscription as: “We Are Dying, …

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