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Islamic Body Warns Against Killing For Ambition

November 11, 2019 8:32 am
An Islamic group, Jama’atu Nasir Islam (JNI), has urged the electorate to be orderly as they cast their votes, even as it warned politicians against killing since the ambition of an individual is not worth the blood of any Kogi citizen.

The chairman of JNI, Kogi State Chapter, Ambassador Usman Bello, handed down the warning on Sunday at the occasion of the Maulud Nabiyi celebration in Lokoja.

He called on all Muslim organisations in the state to intensify strong and vigorous prayers for peaceful, non violent, hitch free and transparent elections in the state.

His words: “I want …

I’ll Rule With Fear Of God – Wada

November 11, 2019 8:28 am
The Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) candidate in Kogi State, Musa Wada, has promised to govern the state with fear of God if elected.

Wada, who stated this during a campaign rally at Kabba, said that fairness, justice and equity would be his guiding principle and not religion and tribalism.

He assured that each part of the state would be treated equally and fairly in the distribution of appointments and amenities.

He appealed to the people not to despair about the present sorry state of things in the state, assuring that their joy and happiness would be restored under his administration.

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PDP Strategises Ahead Of Anambra 2021 Guber Election

November 11, 2019 8:26 am

Key stakeholders in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Anambra South senatorial district have met in Nnewi to strategize ahead of the 2021  governorship election.

The meeting which had the goal of restoring unity in Anambra South for the realization of the district’s goals was attended by governorship aspirants from the zone, captains of industries and the business community.

Anambra State Vice Chairman for the  group, Marcel Jachin Anyiam, said the PDP in the zone had not been able to find a common ground generally accepted by all stakeholders as regards its strategies and modalities for  winning elections.

He said …

NSITF Targets Informal Sector In Expansion Project

November 11, 2019 6:17 am

In a bid to ensure that all workers in the country are well protected and taken care of from injury, the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) has commenced widening its net to cover workers in the informal sector.

This is even as the organization has paid over N3 billion by September 2019 as compensation to different degrees of injury including death.

Speaking at the Fund’s special day at the just concluded Lagos International Trade Fair at the weekend, the NSITF Lagos General Manager, Mrs. Olufunke Alesinloye said the Fund is already holding meetings with members of the informal sector …

Anambra: Igbo Union from Belgium Offers Free Medicals

November 11, 2019 4:14 am

A 16-man team of medical personnel from Ghent, Belgium recently brought succour to many families in Anambra State during a 13-day free medical mission at Enugu-Ukwu General Hospital.

Led by Mr Okechukwu Emeh, a philanthropist and President of Igbo Union, Ghent, Belgium, the exercise attracted several people with different health challenges that were already compounded by inability to afford the medical bills. They were treated free of charge during the exercise.

Emeh, while appraising the success of the medical mission, said the gesture was necessitated by the union’s quest to give back to the society. Members of the group said …

Nigeria: Sliding Into A Debt Trap

November 11, 2019 4:11 am

THERE are heightening concerns over the geometric rise of Nigeria’s public debts, despite assurances from Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Zainab Ahmed that there is no cause for alarm. The crux of the matter is that Nigeria’s total public debt  has almost risen to pre-2005 levels when through an innovative debt buy back agreement, the Obasanjo administration reduced the nation’s debt commitments to the Paris Club, from $30b to less than $5b.Nigeria’s total public debt is rising to the roof tops again, estimated to be N25.7 trillion  or $83.6m as of June 30, 2019. It was N12.1trillion or …

2023: Count Igbo Out Of Nigeria If Chance Is Denied -Ezeife

November 11, 2019 4:09 am

Former Governor of Anambra State, Chukwuemeka Ezeife, has threatened to back any option taken by Igbo people in 2023, including pulling out of Nigeria if they are denied the chance to produce Nigerian president in 2023.

The former governor had earlier said they would explore other options including prayers  and lobbying all nationalities and political stakeholders in Nigeria to buy their support, but if that fails, then the people of the South East would consider pulling out of the “marriage” which he will fully support.

He was happy with the formation of an advocacy group, South East for President 2023 …

Bolivian Military Asks Morales To Resign

November 10, 2019 4:50 pm

The commander of Bolivia’s armed forces called on embattled President Evo Morales to resign amid a growing furor over his disputed re-election.

Morales should step aside to help ensure stability in the country, armed forces commander Williams Kaliman told reporters on Sunday, heaping pressure on the leftist leader as he deals with a widening backlash over a disputed election.

“After analysing the internal conflict situation, we ask the president of the state to renounce his presidential mandate, allowing for peace to be restored and the maintenance of stability for the good of Bolivia,” said Kaliman.

Speaking on national television, General

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No Crack In The House Of Reps Says Spokesman

November 10, 2019 4:37 pm

 The spokesman for the House of Representatives, Rep. Benjamin Kalu (APC-Abia), says there is no crack among the members of the House of Representatives.

In a statement he issuef on Sunday in Abuja, Kalu urged the public to ignore reports in the media suggesting there is division in the house.

He said that house led by Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila has no division either among the principal officers or the membership and the leadership.

“It is important to note that comparatively, since the Fifth Republic , the 9th Assembly remains the most united house.

“Members are motivated by the leadership …

Ihedioha Will Focus On Vocational Technical Education

November 10, 2019 4:36 pm

Imo State governor, Emeka Ihedioha has declared that his administration will give priority to vocational and technical education in order to tackle unemployment in the State.

This was made known by the state Commissioner for Education, Professor  Viola Adaku Onwuliri, during an official visit to the Imo State College of Education, White Uboma.

Onwuliri further informed that the present admnistration had planned to achieve the foregoing,  by revamping the four Technical Colleges in the State,  neglected  by the immediate past administration of Rochas Okorocha.

While addressing the Management of the Institution, the Commissioner who was acompanied in the visit by …

Kenya, Lalong Agrees To Establish Tea Factory In Plateau

November 10, 2019 4:34 pm
Plateau State Governor and Chairman of Northern Governors Forum, Simon Lalong said he has concluded arrangement for the establishment of tea processing factory in Plateau in collaboration with Kenya Government.
This follows the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding
between Plateau State Government and the Government of Kericho County in Kenya during the visit of Governor Lalong to various Counties of the Country.
In a press statement signed by the Director of Press and Public Affairs, Dr. Makut Simon Macham said the memorandum of understanding was signed on behalf of the two governments by Prof. Danladi Atu, Secretary to Government
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I Was Misquoted On State Of Federal Roads – Fashola

November 10, 2019 4:33 pm

Minister of Works and Housing, Mr Babatunde Fashola has said that he was misquoted on his recent comment about Nigerian roads, saying a section of the media quoted him out of context.

He said his comment that federal roads were not as deplorable as the public portrayed them was used against him by the opposition to score cheap political goals.

Fashola was quoted to have said that Nigeria road surfaces are not as deplorable as the public have made them out to be.

But, Fashola while commissioning a road constructed by Chief Michael Ade Ojo at Ilaramokin in Ifedore …

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