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Obi Of Onitsha; Achebe Decries Rate Of Youth Restiveness

Obi Of Onitsha; Achebe Decries Rate Of Youth Restiveness

October 21, 2019 6:39 pm

The Chairman, Anambra State Traditional Rulers Council and Obi of Onitsha, Igwe Alfred Nnaemeka Achebe has decried the alarming rate of youth restiveness in the country which he said needs urgent attention of families, government and religious institutions.

Achebe, however, advised parents to assist government, traditional institutions and stakeholders by reporting such recalcitrant children to the palaces of traditional rulers in their communities or law enforcement authorities for reforms.

The monarch who stated this when he received the Director, Centre for Strategic Leadership and Youth Orientation, Dr. Kingsley Ubaoji at traditional rulers council office at Government House, Awka said: “It …

Sowore Gets Concessions As Court Varies Bail Conditions

Sowore Gets Concessions As Court Varies Bail Conditions

October 21, 2019 10:05 am

Justice Ijeoma Ojukwu of the Federal High Court on Monday reviewed the bail conditions granted to detained convener of #Revolution Now protest, Omoyele Sowore, in his alleged treasonable felony charges.

The review was sequel to an application by Sowore praying the court to vary his bail conditions on accounts of his inability to meet the conditions described as ‘stringent’ by his lawyers.

Justice Ojukwu had on October 4 admitted Sowore to bail in the sum of ₦100 million with two sureties in like sum. One of the sureties, according to the judge, must deposit the sum of ₦50 million …

Youths Protest Over Awful Minna-Suleja, Minna-Bida Roads

Youths Protest Over Awful Minna-Suleja, Minna-Bida Roads

October 21, 2019 6:45 am

Hundreds of youths early Monday morning blocked the Minna-Suleja and the Minna-Bida roads in Niger State protesting against the dilapidated state of the federal highways.

The two road networks are the major access to and out of Niger State.

The youths carrying placards sat on the road thereby stopping vehicular movement in and out of the state, they also vowed to continue the protest until the Niger State and federal governments accede to their demands.

It was learnt that the protest was organised by the Niger State chapter of the National Youth Council of Nigeria.

THISDAY reports that motorists and …

Accident Involving Hot Porridge Kills 3 Children In Bauchi

Accident Involving Hot Porridge Kills 3 Children In Bauchi

October 21, 2019 6:14 am

An extremely hot porridge being transported in a tricycle in Bauchi has claimed the lives of three children, aged between nine months and nine years.

The porridge was transported in a jumbo-size plastic flask when the tricycle plunged into a pothole and upturned, emptying its contents on its occupants who suffered severe burns and later died.

A relation of the victims, Malam Auwal Bala said, yesterday, that the tragedy occurred on Wednesday while the family was celebrating the marriage of a member.

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“Three women and six children were inside …

West Exploiting And Reaping Off African Countries – Putin

West Exploiting And Reaping Off African Countries – Putin

October 21, 2019 5:43 am

In a bid to reclaim their lost influence and dominant positions within the African continent, Russian President, Vladimir Putin, has alleged that Western countries have taken to pressure, intimidation and blackmail.

Speaking ahead of the Russia-Africa Summit billed to hold in Sochi, Russia on October 24, Putin said western countries want to reap excess profits and exploit the African continent’s resources without any regard for its population, environmental or other risks.

Putin however said Russia is not going to participate in a new “repartition” of the continent’s wealth; rather, Russia is ready to engage in competition for cooperation with …

2020: Petroleum Ministry Budgets ₦42M For Sewage Disposal

2020: Petroleum Ministry Budgets ₦42M For Sewage Disposal

October 21, 2019 5:27 am

Ministry of Petroleum Resources has budgeted a sum of ₦42,980,935 for disposal of sewage in the 2020 appropriation bill. The ministry also budgeted ₦104 million for local travel, transport and training.

This was contained in a document which gives a breakdown of the ministry’s 2020 appropriation bill obtained by newsmen.

In the proposed budget tagged: ‘Deliverables of the Next Level Agenda,’ the ministry promised to eradicate smuggling of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) across Nigerian borders and also implement reduction of government stake in oil ventures to 40 percent.

The ministry also promised to complete gas flare commercialisation programme, and …

ASUU Prepares For Showdown With Government Over IPPIS

ASUU Prepares For Showdown With Government Over IPPIS

October 21, 2019 4:34 am

The peace in universities in the country may be disturbed as the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) is poised for a showdown with the federal government over the planned imposition of Integrated Personnel Payroll System (IPPIS) on its members.

We learnt that the leaders of the union had summoned an emergency National Executive Council where it was agreed that the leadership of the union at chapter level should begin mobilisation of members for an action against the Muhammadu Buhari-led government.

The present administration had reportedly directed that any worker not on the IPPIS would no longer receive salary.

ASUU …

Why We Delayed Announcing Our Mother’s Death – Kanu Family

Why We Delayed Announcing Our Mother’s Death – Kanu Family

October 21, 2019 3:50 am

The family of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu has given reason it delayed the announcement of the death of its matriarch, Ugoeze Sally Nmeme Kanu.

Ugoeze Kanu died on August 30, in Germany where she was believed to have been since September 21, 2017 when soldiers on Operation Python Dance invaded their Afaraukwu, Umuahia country home.

Announcing her death in a terse broadcast on Saturday night, the IPOB leader, Kanu said: “Today (Saturday), I announce the passing of my mother, Ugoeze Sally Nmeme Kanu. May Chukwu Okike Abiama grant her eternal rest.”…

Senator Ngige Donates ₦1million To Onitsha Fire Victims

October 21, 2019 2:47 am
  • Assures them NEMA will come with relief materials

The Minister of Labour and Employment Senator Chris Ngige has issued a cheque of ₦1 million to the victims of Onitsha fire disaster at Ochanja market in Anambra State.

Ngige who was at Ochanja market to commiserate with the traders on the fire incident in the market last Wednesday described the fire as a disastrous and huge loss both humanly and materially.

He said that the money was his personal donation to enable the families of those who lost their lives to commence burials and to care for medical bills of …

Police Rescue Abducted ACP, Arrest Two Suspects

Police Rescue Abducted ACP, Arrest Two Suspects

October 21, 2019 2:16 am
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF)  on Sunday’s night announced that it has rescued abducted an Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP), Musa Rabo who was kidnapped over the weekend. 
According to the post on  Twitter handle of the force @Police NG at 11:05 pm on Sunday night, Rabo was rescued on unhurt.

The post read:” Musa Rabo abducted over the weekend was today 20th October 2019 rescued unhurt”. The officer was successfully rescued this evening by a combined team of Police operatives from Kaduna, Niger and Zone 7 Command Headquarters Abuja, backed-up by members of the elite Special Forces of the
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Escaped Kano Lion Sedated, Yet To Be Returned To Cage

Escaped Kano Lion Sedated, Yet To Be Returned To Cage

October 20, 2019 1:47 pm

The lion which escaped from Kano Zoological Garden is yet to be captured and returned to its cage in the Zoo, an official has disclosed.

The Managing Director of the Zoo, Alhaji Saidu Gwadabe, told News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Kano on Sunday that the operation was still ongoing.

“The lion has been sedated but we are still waiting for a reinforcement of a stronger sedative to have full control of the animal.

“The professionals with the support of armed security personnel were able to sedate the lion which has not been very effective. So we have sent for …

Lion Escapes From Kano Zoological Garden

Lion Escapes From Kano Zoological Garden

October 20, 2019 8:23 am

There was panic on Saturday night around Zoo road in Kano metropolis when a lion escaped from its cage at Kano Zoological garden.

News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the incident happened around 9 p.m. when the rangers were trying to put it back to its cage after they returned it from the national agricultural show which took place in Nasarawa state.

A source at the zoological garden told NAN that effort was being made to capture the animal which was still within the zoo premises.

Malam Rabiu Lawal, a resident of Zoo Road, told NAN that he has …

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