September 1, 2020

Lagos Govt Commences Reconstruction Of Opebi Crash Site

Lagos Govt Commences Reconstruction Of Opebi Crash Site

September 1, 2020 8:06 am

The Lagos State Government has commenced the reconstruction of the Opebi helicopter crash site as promised.

The Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Gboyega Akosile on Tuesday made the announcement through his official Twitter handle.

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He tweeted: “In keeping with the promises of Governor @jidesanwoolu of less than 48 hours ago, @followlasema has commenced post-disaster reconstruction of the Opebi Helicopter crash site of Friday.

“Reconstruction of the affected fence and buildings at 14 and 16, Salvation Road, Opebi in Ikeja by the crashed helicopter commenced Monday morning, following Mr. Governor’s

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Our Lawmakers Doing Nothing – Northern Borno Residents Lament

Our Lawmakers Doing Nothing – Northern Borno Residents Lament

September 1, 2020 8:06 am

Residents of communities around Northern Borno have expressed worries over the nature of their representations by lawmakers from the zone.

According to them, with one senator, three members of the green chamber and nine members of the State Assembly, it is believed that their cry for liberation would have made President Buhari to sit up on the issue of constant attack in the area by elements of Boko Haram and break away Islamic State for West African Province, ISWAP.

“The people representing us are not doing anything but warming benches and fighting themselves over who becomes senator or who remains

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ASUU: Our Public Universities Are Still Unsafe For Reopening

ASUU: Our Public Universities Are Still Unsafe For Reopening

September 1, 2020 7:46 am

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), on Monday, has said it was still unsafe at this time for the nation’s public universities to reopen for academic activities.

It also said even at that, the union is still on its industrial action which it commenced since March nationwide and would only call it off when demands are addressed by the government.

The Lagos Zone coordinator of the union, who is a lecturer at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, (FUNAAB), Prof Olusiji Sowande, gave this position in a statement made available to newsmen on Monday evening.
According to him, there …

S -East Killings - Senator Onyewuchi Chides Security Agents

S/East Killings: Senator Onyewuchi Chides Security Agents

September 1, 2020 3:57 am

The Senator representing Imo East Senatorial district, Senator Ezenwa Francis Onyewuchi has called on the security agencies to respect the sanctity of life and fundamental rights of citizens.

Addressing journalists in Abuja over the killings of youths at Emene Enugu state, he said that a situation where defenceless South East youths in their prime are mowed down by security agents is totally unacceptable, calling on the federal government to institute a high powered investigative enquiry into the Emene killings.

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He urged the South East youths to continue to …

Isolated Over Iran, US Vetoes UN Resolution On Foreign Terrorists

Isolated Over Iran, US Vetoes UN Resolution On Foreign Terrorists

September 1, 2020 3:40 am

The United States on Monday vetoed a UN Security Council resolution on the prosecution, rehabilitation and reintegration of foreign terrorist fighters.

U.S. Permanent Representative to the UN, Amb. Kelly Craft, said in a statement that the action was necessitated by the failure of the draft to address repatriation.

Craft said the draft “was worse than no resolution at all” since it did not include repatriation of foreign fighters to their countries of origin or nationality.

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The remaining 14 council members voted in favour of the Indonesian-sponsored resolution, thus …

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APC Committee: Buhari Appoints Osinbajo, Gambari, Others

September 1, 2020 3:37 am

President Muhammadu Buhari has warned the All Progressives Congress (APC) to end “totally, unnecessary squabbles”, which has caused the ruling party to lose seats in legislative and gubernatorial elections.

Buhari stated this on Monday, while inaugurating the tripartite consultative committee of the executive, legislature and leadership of the APC.

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The 11-member committee will be chaired by Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo.

“But we must admit to ourselves that our party has been too often embroiled in bitter, and on occasions, totally unnecessary squabbles, causing us seats in the legislative and gubernatorial elections.

“This never

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WASSCE - All COVID-19 Positive Students Test Negative

WASSCE: All COVID-19 Positive Students Test Negative

September 1, 2020 3:32 am

The Minister of State for Education, Mr Chukwuemeka Nwajiuba, has announced the discharge of students who tested positive for COVID-19 during the ongoing 2020 West African Senior School Certificate Examination.

Nwajiuba, who made the announcement at the 62nd Joint National Briefing of the Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19, said the students have returned to classes after treatment.

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According to him, all the students have tested negative.

“We have confirmed that all of them are back to class. They have all been discharged. We do not have any further

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