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President Buhari Speaks Ahead Of Ondo Election

President Buhari Speaks Ahead Of Ondo Election

October 8, 2020 5:19 am

President Muhammadu Buhari has declared that all necessary measures have been put in place to ensure that the October 10 gubernatorial election in Ondo State is peaceful, transparent and credible.

President Buhari also assured the electorate in Ondo of the provision of adequate security to forestall any breach of the peace by unscrupulous elements.

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In a video message to party supporters at the Grand Finale of the All Progressives Congress (APC) campaign for the Ondo Governorship Election, the President urged the electorate to turn out en masse to …

Nuhu Bamalli - Mallawa House Produces New Emir Of Zazzau

Nuhu Bamalli: Mallawa House Produces New Emir Of Zazzau

October 8, 2020 5:18 am

The Governor of Kaduna State, Malam Nasir El-Rufai, on Wednesday, approved the appointment of Alhaji Ahmed Nuhu Bamalli as the 19th Emir of Zazzau.

He succeeds HRH Alh. (Dr.) Shehu Idris who died on Sunday, 20th September 2020 after reigning for 45 years.

In a statement on Wednesday by Commissioner, Ministry of Local Government Affairs, Ja’afaru Ibrahim Sani said, Alh. Bamalli is the first emir from the Mallawa ruling house in 100 years, following the demise in 1920 of his grandfather, Emir Dan Sidi.

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According to the statement, ‘Until his

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UN Refugee Chief Tests Positive For COVID-19

UN Refugee Chief Tests Positive For COVID-19

October 7, 2020 4:54 pm

The UN refugee chief said Wednesday that he had tested positive for Covid-19 after leading the first day of the agency’s main annual meeting in person.

Filippo Grandi, who kicked off UNHCR’s week-long Executive Committee meeting in Geneva on Monday, told participants via video-link that he would need to continue following the event from home.

“I am engaging with UNHCR’s Executive Committee from home as I have to isolate after testing positive to #COVID19,” he said in a tweet.

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“I only have mild symptoms and hope to recover soon,” …

Massive crowd as Yahaya Bello joins Akeredolu’s campaign train in Owo

Massive Crowd As Yahaya Bello Joins Akeredolu’s Campaign Train

October 7, 2020 11:16 am
The crowd was massive on Tuesday as Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State joined his Ondo  counterpart, Rotimi Akeredolu in Owo town,  in continuation of the latter’s campaign for the State’s 10 September governorship election.
Former Governor Ibikunle Amosun and other All Progressives Congress chieftains were also part of the campaign train of their party’s candidate in the election.
Speaking at the rally, Bello urged the people of Owo and Ondo in general to vote for  Akeredolu, while assuring them that his Ondo State counterpart will consolidate on his first term
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Gov Udom Emmanuel Approves Promotion For 2,248 Workers

Gov Udom Emmanuel Approves Promotion For 2,248 Workers

October 7, 2020 11:16 am

Governor Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom has approved the release of the 2019 promotion of 2,248 workers in the state.

Elder Effiong Essien, the State Head of Civil Service made this known at the official opening ceremony of a 5-Day Capacity Building Retreat for Officers on grade levels 13 to 17 in Uyo on Tuesday.

‘In his avowed commitment to the development of workers and growth of the Civil Service, Governor Udom Emmanuel has approved the release of the 2019 promotion to 2, 248 workers in the state government employees,’ Essien said.

He explained that the approval for the promotion …

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Gov Oyetola Approves ₦708m For Pension Payment

October 7, 2020 5:40 am

The Governor of Osun state, Adegboyega Oyetola has approved the release of the sum of ₦708 million to offset pension arrears of retired civil servants in the state.

Mr Festus Olowogboyega, the state Head of Service, said in a statement that ₦508 million was approved for the payment of pension of retired civil servants, while ₦150 million was approved to pay retirees under the contributory pension scheme.

He added that additional ₦50 Million was approved for part payment of the gratuities of retired officers under the old pensions scheme.

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Meanwhile, …

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.

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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

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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

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#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.

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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,

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Oracle-Google Copyright Case Heads To Top US Court

Oracle-Google Copyright Case Heads To Top US Court

October 6, 2020 5:45 pm

A decade-old legal battle between Silicon Valley giants Oracle and Google over software rights moves to the Supreme Court Wednesday, in a case with enormous implications for copyright in the digital era.

The top court scheduled oral arguments in the case which dates back to a lawsuit filed in 2010 by Oracle seeking billions from Google over its use of Java programming language in its Android mobile operating system.

Two separate jury trials ended with a determination that Google’s “software interface” did not unfairly use Java code, saving the internet giant from a possible multibillion-dollar verdict.

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