September 24, 2020

The Fulani Are Not Terrorists – Oluwo Of Iwo

Kingmakers Petition Oyetola To Remove Oluwo

September 24, 2020 6:08 am

Iwo kingmakers have petitioned Osun State Governor, Gboyega Oyetola to remove their monarch, Abdulrasheed Adewale, the Oluwo of Iwoland over his alleged criminal past.

They alleged that Abdulrasheed was convicted in the United States of America in 1998 and Canada between 2006 to 2007.

According to the petition, the alleged concealed criminal past disqualifies him from the crown.

The petition was addressed to Governor Oyetola and signed by the kingmakers of Iwo council, dated September 9, 2020.

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They alleged that Oluwo concealed his criminal past which …

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FEC Approves 1800 Laptops For Nigeria Customs Service

September 24, 2020 6:02 am

The Federal Government has approved the purchase of 1,800 units of laptop computers for computer-based test examinations at three Nigeria Customs Service training schools in Gwagwalada, Lagos, and Kano, at the cost of ₦351million.

Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, said the approval was given at the Federal Executive Council meeting on Wednesday.

He disclosed that the council also approved ₦197million for the expansion of the Nigeria Customs Service’s cash management software in compliance with International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS).

He said the software, when installed, would …

COVID-19 Hits Nigeria’s Manufacturing Sector, PMI Falls Again

COVID-19 Hits Nigeria’s Manufacturing Sector, PMI Falls Again

September 24, 2020 6:01 am

Nigeria’s manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) has contracted for the fifth consecutive time, falling to 46.9 index points.

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) PMI survey report for September conducted by the Statistics Department revealed this.

Manufacturing PMI for August stood at 48.5 index points.

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The monthly PMI report on businesses is based on survey responses indicating changes in business activities compared to previous months.

The September PMI shows that out of 14 sub-sectors surveyed, four reported expansion above 50 per cent threshold, while 10 reported contractions.

According …

US lauds INEC, Obaseki, others over peaceful Edo election

US Lauds INEC, Obaseki, Others Over Peaceful Edo Election

September 24, 2020 3:53 am
After the peaceful conduct of the gubernatorial election in Edo State, the United States (US) Mission in Nigeria has congratulated stakeholders involved in the election.

The mission particularly lauded the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), and security operatives for the peaceful conduct of the election.

They equally acknowledged the incumbent governor, Godwin Obaseki, and Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu for embracing peace.

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Leaving no stone unturned, the US expressed concerns over reports of violence while the election was ongoing. They also laid bare reports of vote-buying and intimidation of both voters and civil …

Sanwo-Olu splashes 51 SUVs, 8 houses on judges

Sanwo-Olu Splashes 51 SUVs, 8 Houses On Judges

September 24, 2020 3:53 am

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Wednesday splashed 51 Sports Utility Vehicles, SUVs, and eight houses on judges of the State High Court.

The governor, after handing over the vehicles, said efforts to build a strong and formidable judiciary in Lagos State was on course in Lagos.

He said no arm of government in the State would be deprived of requisite tools to perform its statutory duties, reiterating his administration’s continued support to the judiciary and raise the bar of legal practice in line with global standards.

It would be second time in a year Gov Sanwo-Olu would be …

Group cautions against Malami’s appearance in Magu probe

Group Cautions Against Malami’s Appearance In Magu Probe

September 24, 2020 3:52 am
The Global Integrity Crusade Network (GICN) has called for caution in plans to invite the Attorney-General of the Federation Abubakar Malami, SAN, to appear as a witness before the Justice Ayo Salami-led Investigative Panel.

The Panel is currently probing allegation of corruption against the suspended acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ibrahim Magu.

Edward Omaga, a lawyer and Executive Director of GICN, made the suggestion during a news conference in Abuja on Wednesday.

He said there was no need for the AGF to appear before the panel since the panel has gathered enough evidence …

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