October 7, 2020

FG May Drop IPPIS For ASUU, Others As Opposition Grows

IPPIS: Polytechnic Lecturers Want Lingering Issues Resolved

October 7, 2020 5:39 am

The Senior Staff Association of Nigeria Polytechnics (SSANIP), has called on the Federal Government to resolve lingering issues associated with the Integrated Personnel and Payroll Information System (IPPIS).

Mr Phillip Ogunsipe, National President of the association, made the call in a communique issued at the end of an emergency meeting on Tuesday in Abuja.

Ogunsipe said that the council-in-session had observed the disjointed implementation of salary payments in the Polytechnics since IPPIS commenced the payment in February.

According to him, some of the lingering issues associated with IPPIS include non-release of new minimum wage arrears and inconsistencies in the release …

I’ll storm Ondo for poll, Akeredolu is winning – Oshiomhole

I’ll Storm Ondo For Poll, Akeredolu Is Winning – Oshiomhole

October 7, 2020 5:37 am

Former National Chairman, All Progressives Congress, APC, Adams Oshiomhole says he will be in Ondo State for Saturday’s governorship poll.

He predicted that Governor Rotimi Akeredolu would win the election.

According to Oshiomhole, Edo election had come and gone, but that Ondo poll was more important to the APC right now.

He said by the special grace of God, Akeredolu would win the election come Saturday.

Oshiomhole tweeted: ‘On Saturday, I will be in Ondo for #Aketi. Edo election has come and gone but Ondo is more important to us now.

…
Laycon BBNaija winner gifted N5m, a house by Gov. Abiodun

Laycon BBNaija Winner Gifted ₦5m, A House By Gov Abiodun

October 7, 2020 4:36 am
It was another windfall on Tuesday for BBNaija winner, Lekan Agbeleshebiiba, known as Laycon as Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun gifted him ₦5 million, along with a three-bedroom bungalow.

Governor Abiodun also appointed him a youth ambassador for the state.

Abiodun made the gifts and appointment known when he played host to Laycon in his office in Abeokuta

Read Also: BBNaija: Laycon Emerges Winner Of ₦85 Million Grand Prize

He expressed the hope that Laycon’s good character, excellence, good virtues, calmness and integrity would serve as a model to the youths in the state.

‘It is hoped that you will

…
Lauretta Onochie calls Wizkid ‘Dumbkid’

Lauretta Onochie Calls Wizkid ‘Dumbkid’

October 7, 2020 4:35 am

Lauretta Onochie, a media aide of President Muhammadu Buhari, today called out singer Wizkid over his recent comment on the president’s COVID-19 recovery message to President Trump and his wife amid an ongoing outcry by Nigerian youths to end the SARS menace.

In her remarks, Onochie called Wizkid’s attack on the president ‘crass ignorance, insensitivity and childishness.’

Onochie who in a post shared on her official Twitter page noted that there is nothing disrespectful about the way Wizkid called President Buhari an old man, but his way and …

#EndSars - Nigerians should be patient with the police – DCP Frank Mba

#EndSars: Nigerians Should Be Patient With The Police – Mba

October 7, 2020 4:33 am
The Force Public Relations Officer, Force Headquarters, DCP Frank Mba has urged Nigerians to be patient with the police force on how they intend to handle misdemeanour of SARS officials.

Mba made this call in an Instagram live video with Afro-Pop star Azzez Fashola professionally called Naira Marley who earlier organized a protest towards ending SARS brutality.

The Force PRO said that the Inspector-General of police is very serious about his recent restriction order on SARS officials and other tactical squads of the police.

Previously, Naira Marley organized a protest he was poised to lead towards ending SARS brutality. However, …

We need Okonjo-Iweala in WTO – Trade Unions

We Need Okonjo-Iweala In WTO – Trade Unions

October 7, 2020 4:26 am

The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria has called on the Federal Government to give Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, the necessary support to  secure the position of Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO).

TUC made the call in a statement jointly signed by its President, Mr Quadri Olaleye and Secretary General, Mr Musa-Lawal Ozigi, on Tuesday.

Read Also: WTO: South Korea Challenges Okonjo-Iweala’s Bid For Director-General

The union said that Okonjo-Iweala’s emergence would reaffirm to the world that Nigerians and Africans are great people.

‘Okonjo-Iweala is a renowned global finance expert, an economist and international development professional with decades of experience,

…

TRENDING

Breaking

𝐀𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚 𝐃𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐬, 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐘𝐨𝐫𝐤, is a nonpartisan online news portal founded on the truth to provide you with weekly, insightful articles written with precision and current updates on current events from Africa in particular and the rest of the world in general. All of our reports undergo extensive fact-checking to ensure their veracity, and we adhere strictly to the facts, no matter whose ox is gored.

follow on social media

Facebook Twitter Youtube Telegram Linkedin

subscribe to newsletter

© 2018 - 2020 Africa digital news, New York
Powered by

People and Polity