August 14, 2020

Tonto Dikeh Gets New Appointment In Buhari’s Government

Tonto Dikeh Gets New Appointment In Buhari’s Government

August 14, 2020 7:56 am

Nollywood actress and diva, Tonto Dikeh has gotten a new appointment from the President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration.

She has been appointed as the new Director, Social & Empowerment of Committee of Youth on Mobilization and Sensitisation (CYMS).

Read Also: Tonto Dikeh Accuses Ex-Husband Of Being Bisexual

Dikeh disclosed this on her Instagram page on Thursday.

She wrote: “Today, shortly after my TV live interview on post covid-19 women empowerment to mark the 2020 International Youth Day.

“I was presented to Mr Polycarp Shambo, the Chief of Staff to the Secretary of the Government of the Federation (SGF) in Abuja by

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COVID-19 Pandemic Spikes Nigeria’s Unemployment Rate

COVID-19 Pandemic Spikes Nigeria’s Unemployment Rate

August 14, 2020 7:54 am

The COVID-19 pandemic worsened Nigeria’s unemployment situation, according to new figures by the National Bureau of Statistics.

According to NBS, the unemployment rate during second quarter, when Nigeria was in shutdown, rose from 23.1 percent in 2018 to 27.1% this year.

The underemployment rate increased from 20.1% in Q3, 2018 to 28.6%.

Read Also: FG Unveils Fresh Plans To Wipe Out Unemployment

For the period under review, Q2, 2020, the unemployment rate among young people (15-34years) was 34.9%, up from 29.7%, while the rate of underemployment for the same age group rose to 28.2% from 25.7% in Q3, 2018.…

Katsina Teenagers Gang-Rape Girl And Then Drown Her

A-Ibom Assembly Proposes Free Medical Treatment For Rape Victims

August 14, 2020 7:44 am

The Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly, on Thursday plenary, proposed a free medical and compulsory health care for rape victims in the State.

The house made the proposal following a bill presented by the Deputy Speaker, Rt. Hon. Felicia Bassey.

Buttressing her points, Hon. Bassey, said the bill when passed will facilitate access to medical services by rape victims and also aid in the validation of rape cases.

She added that the free medical treatment proposed in the bill will encourage rape victims to speak up and seek needed help, as it will be easy for victims to …

You Will Be Punished If You Insult Any Politician - NBC

You Will Be Punished If You Insult Any Politician – NBC

August 14, 2020 7:41 am

The National Broadcasting Commission, NBC, Thursday said it would commence punishment for any broadcast station that violates any of its code. It warned that all broadcast stations should be guided by the ethics and code of the profession. Citing the provisions of the Broadcasting Code: Section 3.1.: Professional Rules: 3.1.1: which states that “No broadcast shall encourage or incite to crime, lead to public disorder or hate, be repugnant to public feelings or contain an offensive reference to any person or organization, alive or dead or generally be disrespectful to human dignity.

And code: 3.1.19: The broadcast shall not transmit …

Edo Poll: War In PDP As Fayose Attacks Bode George

Edo Poll: War In PDP As Fayose Attacks Bode George

August 14, 2020 7:38 am

Former Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose has attacked a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Chief Bode George for attacking him over his comment on the forthcoming Edo election.

Fayose had said the PDP’s governorship candidate in Edo, Governor Godwin Obaseki would lose in the September 19 poll.

Appearing on Plustv Africa, Fayose was quoted as saying that despite being a member of the PDP, it would be difficult for him to support Obaseki’s re-election bid.

George had wondered why a committed member of a political party could make such comment when he had immensely benefited from same …

Reps Invitation: Gov Wike Reacts As Buhari Snubs Lawmakers

₦78.9b Refund: I’ve Not Received ₦1 Till Now – Wike Blasts Buhari

August 14, 2020 6:21 am

The Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, has revealed that up till now, the President Muhammadu Buhari government has not refunded the State the money it approved some months ago.

Recall that Wike had thanked President Buhari, describing him as indeed a President of every State of the Federation and all Nigerians following the approval of the sum N78.9 billion the Rivers Government used in maintenance of Federal roads in the State.

Read Also: Wike Dissolves Rivers Taskforce On Motor Parks; Sacks SA

But addressing party stakeholders in Port Harcourt, the State capital on Thursday, Wike said not even one …

Kidnapping: Court To Decide Fate Of Evans, Others

Kidnapping: Court To Decide Fate Of Evans, Others

August 14, 2020 6:17 am

The ruling of Lagos High Court sitting in Ikeja on the no-case submissions made by Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike, aka Evans and co-defandants is expected today.

Justice Hakeem Oshodi is presiding over the kidnap and murder trial.

His pronouncement will determine whether or not the case will continue.

Ogechi Uchechukwu, Chilaka Ifeanyi, Okwuchukwu Nwachukwu and Victor Aduba want the charges against them dismissed.

Only the second defendant, Uche Amadi, did not file a no-case submission.

Read Also: Billionaire Kidnapper: Evans Broke, Can’t Pay Legal Fees

The defence counsels – Roger Adewole, Olanrewaju Ajanaku, M. C. Izokwu and Emmanuel Ochai – are urging …

Ekiti Govt Finally Resolves Obas’ Dispute Over LG Allocation

Ekiti State Worship Centres Reopen Today

August 14, 2020 6:15 am

As Mosques reopen in Ekiti after the COVID-19 lockdown, the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), said individuals are expected to come with private praying mats and ablution kettles.

Alhaji Kunle Sanni, President, NSCIA Ekiti chapter, in a statement on Thursday, said the services in the Mosque would be in line with directives of government on COVID-19 protocol.

Sanni said investigation by the religious body had confirmed that a substantial number of Mosques operating in the state were ready to reopen.

He, however, noted that only Mosques that met conditions set by the government, which include fumigation of premises, …

Boko Haram: 4.3m People Face Hunger in North-east, Says UN

Boko Haram: 4.3m People Face Hunger In North-East, Says UN

August 14, 2020 5:40 am

The United Nations (UN) has raised the alarm that 4.3 million people were facing hunger and food insecurity in troubled North-east.

This revelation came out of a high-level online briefing on the Humanitarian Situation in North-East Nigeria which was held yesterday.

The briefing was titled: “North-East Nigeria: Act Now, Avert the Worst,” which was facilitated by the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Hajiya Sadia Umar-Farouq and United Nations Resident Representative and Humanitarian Coordinator for Nigeria, Mr. Edward Kallon.

Read Also: UN Appeals For $1.8bn To Assist 7.8m Nigerians

The United Nations Humanitarian Coordinator said: “Nigeria …

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