September 2020

'Danfo Buses To Be Remodeled, Not Scrapped' – Sanwo-Olu

Lagos Deaf Community Takes Protest To Sanwo-Olu’s Office

September 24, 2020 3:21 pm

The Deaf Coalition Against Corruption on Thursday staged a peaceful protest to Lagos State Governor’s Office and House of Assembly over alleged corruption in the Lagos State Association of the Deaf (LSAD).

The protesters, led by the group’s Coordinator, Mr. Kehinde Akewusola, urged Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and the Speaker, Lagos Assembly, Mr Mudashiru Obasa, to investigate the alleged financial mismanagement by the executive of LSAD.

The aggrieved deaf, wearing customised T-shirts with inscriptions such as “Deaf Hate Injustice and Exploitation”, “Deaf Stand Against Corruption”, also hoisted placards with various inscriptions to express their grievances.

Some inscriptions on their placards include …

NAFDAC Seizes ₦350K Worth Of Fake Hand Sanitisers In Bauchi

NAFDAC Seizes ₦350K Worth Of Fake Hand Sanitisers In Bauchi

September 24, 2020 2:40 pm

The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Bauchi State Office, says it has seized cartons of fake hand sanitizers worth ₦350,000 in some supermarkets and drug retail outlets in the state.

The NAFDAC State Coordinator, Mr Mohammed Muazu, disclosed this to newsmen in Bauchi on Thursday saying the items were confiscated after a raid was carried out on shops, NAN reports.

Muazu said out of 13 brands of the fake sanitizers, 11 were manufactured in Kano State while two were produced in Bauchi state

Read Also: NAFDAC Seals Factories, Recovers Drugs Worth Over ₦10m

According to …

‘Connect Aba to Lagos' – Nigerians React To FG's $1.9bn Rail Line

‘Connect Aba To Lagos’ – Nigerians React To FG’s $1.9bn Rail Line

September 24, 2020 12:43 pm

A cross-section of Nigerians has condemned President Muhammadu Buhari’s approval of over N1 billion contract for a rail line to Niger Republic.

Buhari on Wednesday approved a $1,959,744,723.71 contract for a rail line that would link Nigeria to Niger Republic.

The railways will connect at least seven cities in Nigeria and one city in Niger Republic and is expected to start from Kano, passing through Dambatta, Kazaure, Daura, Mashi, Katsina, Jibia and terminate in Maradi, Niger Republic.

Read Also: Opening The South With Itakpe-Warri Rail Line

This stirred reactions from some Nigerians on Twitter who wondered why the government …

Why We Postponed Yobe LG Election – YOSIEC

Why We Postponed Yobe LG Election – YOSIEC

September 24, 2020 12:36 pm

The Executive Chairman, Yobe State Independent Electoral Commission, (YOSIEC), Dr. Mamman Mohammed has explained that the desire by the Commission to save lives is the motive behind shifting the local government councils election to next year.

He said the resurgence of two new confirmed cases recorded recently in the state has compelled the Commission to shift the election by two months.

According to Mohammed, the Yobe State government is on top of the situation and the state Ministry of Health has taken positive steps to identify and isolate persons who have been in contact with confirmed cases. “We are confident …

Ijaw Youth Groups Threaten Oil Firms For Neglecting Host Communities

Ijaw Groups Threaten Oil Firms For Neglecting Host Communities

September 24, 2020 12:36 pm

Some Ijaw youths have concluded moves for mass action against multinational and indigenous oil companies neglecting their host communities in the Niger Delta, especially Ijaw oil-producing areas.

The youths under the aegis of the Ijaw Youths Council (IYC) Worldwide, noted with dismay the untold hardship and endemic poverty in such communities despite living amidst crude oil installations, oil wells and pipelines.

The group in its new position paper titled, “Our rules of engagement with multinationals, indigenous oil and companies”, said it had decided to beam its searchlight on oil companies refusing to sign agreements with its host communities and those …

We Are Free To Pursue Legal Option – Ize-Iyamu

Return To APC, Ize-Iyamu Begs Obaseki

September 24, 2020 6:13 am

Candidate of the All Progressives Congress in last Saturday Governorship election, Pastor Ize-Iyamu, has called on Governor Godwin Obaseki to return to APC.

Read Also: My Supporters Endured Evils, Prevented From Voting – Ize-Iyamu

In a television broadcast on Wednesday night, Ize-Iyamu said, ‘We are going to talk to everybody. We are going to bring everybody back. I want to salute my brother, the governor. I will like to appeal to him to return to the party. In every family, we have a disagreement.’

‘Let it not be said that it was this disagreement that pushed him out. I

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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.

Read Also: Oyetola Reacts To Death Of Osun Resident Being Chased By JTF

They alleged that Oluwo concealed his criminal past which …

Cyprus Bound Student Nabbed With 13.55kg Of Cannabis

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.

Read Also: Only Lagos, Kano, FCT Still Conducting COVID-19 Tests – PTF

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.

Read Also: US Seeks Breakthrough On Sudan Before Election

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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