August 2020

N/Korean Leader Kim Jong-Un Appoints New Prime Minister

N/Korean Leader Kim Jong-Un Appoints New Prime Minister

August 14, 2020 11:29 am

North Korean leader, Kim Jong-Un, has replaced Prime Minister Kim Jae Ryong after only one year in office, instead of appointing Kim Tok Hun to the post, state media reported on Friday.

Kim Hun, an economics expert in his late 50s, was reportedly also appointed a member of the steering committee of the politburo during a meeting late on Thursday.

The politburo is the highest executive organ within the ruling Communist party’s central committee.

It remained unclear why Kim Jae Ryong, who had been elected premiere in April 2019, was replaced.

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Workers In DPR, PPPRA, Others Begin Warning Strike Over IPPIS

Workers In DPR, PPPRA, Others Begin Warning Strike Over IPPIS

August 14, 2020 10:04 am

Senior oil workers attached to agencies under the Federal Ministry of Petroleum yesterday embarked on a three-day warning strike over the failure of the federal government to pay their salaries in the last three months.

The workers under the aegis of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association (PENGASSAN), in their protest, said they were stopping work following the authorities’ insistence on compelling them to join the Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information System (IPPIS).

Read Also: Gas Explosion: DPR To Dislodge Illegal Operators

The striking workers said the government had not done enough to convince them that the IPPIS …

We’ll Impeach Obaseki If He Flouts Laws - Edo Assembly Boasts

We’ll Impeach Obaseki If He Flouts Laws – Edo Assembly Boasts

August 14, 2020 9:59 am

Factional Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, Victor Edoror, has warned state Governor, Godwin Obaseki, not to violate constitutional provisions, if he does not want to be impeached.

Edoror, who spoke to Newsmen after Wednesday’s sitting of his faction at an undisclosed address at the Government Reserved Area of the state, said the decisions taken at the sitting were binding, noting that if the executive refused to implement them, it would have grave constitutional implications.

When reminded that he had always maintained that his group was not out to impeach the governor, Edoror replied, “If they refuse to …

UNILAG Council Followed Due Process To Remove VC – Babalakin

UNILAG Senate, Staff Unions, Reject New VC

August 14, 2020 7:58 am

The Senate of the University of Lagos (UNILAG), Akoka, and all its four staff unions, on Thursday, jointly kicked against the appointment of a new vice-chancellor for the university, saying the office is not vacant.

They also called on President Muhammadu Buhari, who is the visitor to the university to prevail on the chairman of the governing council, Dr Wale Babalakin, on the matter, so as not to degenerate to chaos nor breakdown of law and order in the university.

They said vice-chancellor of UNILAG and any other university in a sane society could not just be removed from …

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.

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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, …

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