October 2020

Ogun Banks Shut Down As Robbers Send ‘Notice Of Attack’

Robbers Blow Up Doors At Wema Bank, Cart Away Millions

October 2, 2020 3:03 pm

Dare-devil armed robbers have invaded Wema Bank in Iyin-Ekiti  area of Ekiti State and carted away millions of naira in broad day light operation.

The robbers were said to have stormed the bank around 3:30pm on Friday and successfully carried out their operations for over 40 minutes without the police challenging them.

It was gathered that the robbers blew up the security doors of the bank with dynamite before carting away millions of naira.

Read Also: Failed Bank Robbery: Three Armed Robbers Lynched In Oyo

Eyewitnesses said the robbers on getting to the bank shot sporadically several times into the …

Nigeria Senate Confirms New Appointments For HYPADEC

The Need For Igbo Senators To Push For New States Creation

October 2, 2020 1:15 pm

The Memoranda by the general public to the Senate Committee on Constitution Review has finally been submitted to the Senate. This is just as the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Constitution Review, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, advised agitators for additional state creation to be ready to lobby both Federal and State legislators as well as other geo-political zones in the country.

Among the Memoranda collected by the Secretariat of the committee included those for Gender Equality for Women and Girls; the Federal Structure and Power Devolution; Local Government and Local Goverment Area Autonomy; Public  Revenue, Fiscal Federalism and Revenue Allocation, …

UNIBEN Makes Clarifications On Recruitment, Admission

October 2, 2020 12:13 pm

The Management of the University of Benin (UNIBEN) has denied the claim that the institution has commenced employment and admission of new workers and students into the University.

According to a statement released by the institution’s Public Relations Officer, Benedicta Ehanire, it’s incumbent on them to clarify the public on the current situation and strongly warn members of the public regarding employment and admissions scam.

Read Also: UNIBEN Begins Mass Production Of Hand Sanitizers

‘The name of the Vice-chancellor, Professor Lilian Salami and that of the University is being used to scam unsuspecting members of the public for employment and

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Biden Unveils New Stimulus Plan Including $1,400 Checks

US: Joe Biden Reacts To Donald Trump’s COVID-19 Status

October 2, 2020 12:11 pm

The US presidential candidate of the Democratic Party, Joe Biden, has reacted to the news of President Donald Trump and his wife contracting COVID-19.

Trump announced on Friday that he and his wife, Melania have tested positive for COVID-19.

He announced that they will be quarantined for the recovery process to begin.

Read Also; Biden Calls Trump Debate Performance A ‘National Embarrassment’

And Biden, who is Trump’s main challenger in the November presidential election, tweeted, “Jill and I send our thoughts to President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump for a swift recovery.

Biden said his family will continue …

Police to charge 30 #RevolutionNow protesters to court Friday

Police To Charge 30 #RevolutionNow Protesters To Court Friday

October 2, 2020 6:23 am
The Lagos State Police Command has said it will charge 30 #RevolutionNow protesters arrested during the Independent Day protest to court on Friday.

The police had arrested 30 protesters on Thursday at Maryland area of Lagos during the #RevolutionNow protest against the government of President Muhammadu Buhari.

A statement issued by Muyiwa Adejobi, Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, Lagos Police Command confirmed that  the police arrested 30 protesters at various locations within the state.

Read Also: Police Stops Revolution Now Protesters In Rivers

He said they were arrested for unlawful assembly and conduct likely to cause breach of public peace,  …

Tariff Hike Won’t Improve Supply - NUEE

Tariff Hike Won’t Improve Supply – NUEE

October 2, 2020 6:22 am

National Union of Electricity Employees (NUEE) has said that plans by electricity distribution companies to increase tariff was merely a ploy to exploit Nigerians. The union said the increase would not in any way improve electricity supply as they are trying to make the public believe. Disclosing this in Lagos yesterday, General Secretary of NUEE, Comrade Joe Ajaero, said tariff increase would not improve electricity supply since power generation is based on gas, which is very expensive.

Lamenting that no single power plant had been constructed in the last seven years, he said the distribution companies were using the increment …

We Are Free To Pursue Legal Option – Ize-Iyamu

We Are Free To Pursue Legal Option – Ize-Iyamu

October 2, 2020 6:20 am

The candidate of the All Progressives Congress in the September 19 governorship election in Edo State, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, has said he and his party are at liberty to pursue any legal option they deem fit as long as the peace of the state is not threatened.

In an Independence Day message signed by Ize-Iyamu, he said his party was collating facts and would soon speak authoritatively in the best tradition of rule of law, fairness to all and due process.

Read Also: US Lauds INEC, Obaseki, Others Over Peaceful Edo Election

He said, ‘We will brief you all in

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Christmas Message: We Stand With Kukah - Catholic Church

Buhari Making It Difficult To Celebrate Diversity – Kukah

October 2, 2020 6:19 am

Matthew Kukah, bishop of the Catholic diocese in Sokoto, says President Muhammadu Buhari is making it difficult for Nigerians to celebrate diversity.

The cleric spoke at The Platform, an annual conference organised by Covenant Christian Centre in Lagos, on Thursday.

The virtual event hosted by Poju Oyemade, its convener, was to commemorate the nation’s 60th independence anniversary.

Kukah faulted the current composition of the Nigerian leadership with Muslims occupying leading positions across various political institutions.

He said the current arrangement where the president, those in charge of affairs at …

Osinbajo Kicks Against Prohibition Of Cryptocurrency

Let’s Face Future With Hope – Osinbajo To Nigeria Youths

October 2, 2020 4:24 am

Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo has called on the youths not to succumb to the challenges confronting Nigeria.

He reminded them that they hold the key to a more united, peaceful and prosperous nation.

Osinbajo expressed disagreement on comments reflective of a bleak view of Nigeria’s history.

The Senior Advocate of Nigeria said despite the onerous challenges, Nigerians have endured as a people.

Osinbajo made the remarks, Thursday, at the virtual edition of the NASFAT Global Youth Seminar.

Read Also: Osinbajo Committed To Indivisibility Of Nigeria – Boss Mustapha

He advised young citizens to guard their hearts and protect their capacity …

Trump And First Lady Melania Test Positive For COVID-19

Trump And First Lady Melania Test Positive For COVID-19

October 2, 2020 4:23 am

President Donald Trump announced early Friday that he and his wife both tested positive for the coronavirus, an extraordinary development coming months into a global pandemic and in the final stretch of his reelection campaign in which he has flouted experts’ guidance on preventing the disease’s spread.

The diagnosis amounts to the most serious known health threat to a sitting American president in decades. At 74 years old and obese, Trump falls into the highest risk category for serious complications from the disease, which has killed more than 200,000 Americans and more than 1 million people worldwide.
His infection with
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Akeredolu Meets Buhari, Demands Deputy Governor’s Resignation

My Deputy Agboola Ajayi Plans To Rig Election – Akeredolu

October 2, 2020 4:22 am

Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has accused his deputy, Agboola Ajayi, of planning to militarise Ilaje Local Government during the October 10 governorship election.

He said the plan was aimed to intimidate the people and discourage them from coming out to vote with a view to giving the Zenith Labour Party (ZLP) a conducive atmosphere to rig the election.

Akeredolu, who spoke through the spokesman for his campaign organization, Olatunde Richard, said Ilaje people were determined to vote massively for the All Progressives Congress (APC), to ensure their son, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, his running mate, is voted into power.

He said the people must …

Sirleaf Praises Kwara As Model For Women Empowerment

Sirleaf Praises Kwara As Model For Women Empowerment

October 2, 2020 4:21 am
Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, former Liberian President says Kwara is a model for women empowerment, as it demonstrates institutional reforms and political will as key for gender inclusion.

Sirleaf made this remark during the First Kwara State Gender (virtual) Conference organised by the state government on Thursday in Ilorin.

The theme of the conference is “Institutional Reforms, Political will, the key to Gender Inclusion”.

Sirleaf said that advocacy for women empowerment should include reforms at various levels.

She described Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq as a regional leader in the promotion of gender inclusion, urging other Nigerian leaders to emulate him.

“You have …

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