September 25, 2020

30 percent of Nigeria’s truck drivers fail vision test

30 Percent Of Nigeria’s Truck Drivers Fail Vision Test

September 25, 2020 8:29 am

About 30 per cent of truck drivers in Nigeria have failed vision tests conducted by the Federal Road Safety Commission.

Dr Boboye Oyeyemi, the commission’s CEO and Corps Marshal made this known at the 2020 Truck Renewal Conference in Abuja on Thursday.

The conference with the theme: ‘Truck Renewal System: Ensuring Road Transportation Safety’ was jointly organised by the Major oil Marketers Association of Nigeria (MOMAM), and Nigerian Association of Road Transport Owners (NARTO).

He said many truck drivers have eyesight challenges.

This made it dangerous for them to drive at night.

Boboye describing most of the drivers as ‘lawless’.…

No going back on nationwide strike despite court ruling – NLC

No Going Back On Strike Despite Court Ruling – NLC

September 25, 2020 8:20 am

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress, on Thursday, stated that strike and protest will commence on Monday despite the ruling of the National Industrial Court.

The leaders of the union made this known after they met with the Federal Government to ensure the reversal of hike in electricity tariffs and fuel pump price.

The meeting started at 4.16 pm at the Banquet Hall in the Presidential Villa, Abuja, on Thursday, and dragged till 9.22 pm without a resolution.

Mr Ayuba Wabba, President of the Nigeria Congress (NLC), however, told anxious newsmen that discussions would continue on …

International mechanisms for asset recovery not good enough – Buhari

Mechanisms For Asset Recovery Not Good Enough – Buhari

September 25, 2020 5:19 am
President Muhammadu Buhari said there is a compelling need to strengthen international cooperation in the global effort to curtail the menace of Illicit financial flows as current international mechanisms are not strong enough.

Buhari made this call in a speech delivered on his behalf by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Thursday at the Financial Accountability, Transparency, and Integrity (FACTI) Panel Video Conference.

Osinbajo’ spokesman, Laolu Akande, in a statement in Abuja, said the event was held at the sidelines of the ongoing United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).

The session also featured presentations by the immediate past President of the United …

Updated - 30 Injured, 23 Buildings Destroyed In Lagos Tanker Fire

Updated: 30 Injured, 23 Buildings Destroyed In Lagos Tanker Fire

September 25, 2020 4:53 am
The officials of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency have completely put off the inferno that erupted from the gas tanker explosion in the Ifako-Ijaiye LG area of the state.

However, a post-disaster assessment conducted revealed that 30 people (20 Adult Males and 10 adult Females) were injured.

Read Also: Sanwo-Olu Seeks Monthly Payment Of House Rent For Lagosians

Other losses recorded include;

Residential buildings- 2
Church- 1
Event Centre- 1
Commercial buildings- 4
Market- 1 (consisting of 15 shanty shops)
Cars- 11
Mini trucks- 2
Bus- 1
Heavy-duty Truck- 1

Total number of Buildings- 23
Total number of Vehicles- …

Gov Makinde will be defeated in 2023 – Adebayo Adelabu

Gov Makinde Will Be Defeated In 2023 – Adebayo Adelabu

September 25, 2020 4:36 am

Chief Adebayo Adelabu, the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in the 2019 election in Oyo State, said Governor Makinde will be defeated in 2023.

He made the assertion on Thursday in Ibadan during a media parley to herald his 50th birthday celebration.

Adebayo Adelabu, a former CBN deputy governor, would clock 50 years on Monday, Sept. 28.

Adelabu expressed confidence that the APC in the state was more united to dislodge the incumbent PDP government, saying that the party lost in 2019 to a coalition and not Governor Seyi Makinde.

‘The result of the coalition dislodged APC in Oyo.

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Diri Fights On To Retain Bayelsa Governor’s Seat

Diri Fights On To Retain Bayelsa Governor’s Seat

September 25, 2020 4:24 am

Governor Duoye Diri of Bayelsa on Thursday in Abuja, asked the Court of Appeal to reverse the decision of the Bayelsa Governorship Election Petition Tribunal which nullified the Nov.16, 2019 governorship poll in the state.

Similarly, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) have also approached the appellate court asking it to reverse the tribunal’s judgement.

In their separate appeals, the appellants prayed the court to uphold that the conduct of the governorship election and its outcome which produced Diri as governor complied with relevant laws.

Read Also: Diri Appeals Judgement Nullifying His Election As

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