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The Osun State Governor, Mr. Adegboyega Oyetola

Oyetola Releases ₦550m For Retirees’ Entitlements

February 6, 2020 6:52 am

The Osun State Governor, Mr. Adegboyega Oyetola has approved the immediate release of the sum of ₦500 million for the payment of the entitlements of retired workers enrolled under the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS).

The Head of Service of the state, Dr. Festus Olowogboyega, made this known in a statement issued yesterday in Osogbo, the state capital.

The statement said names of the beneficiary retirees were picked on merit, adding that the process was monitored by the executive committee of the retired workers’ group.

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According to the statement, …

Don’t Betray Your Families, Villages – Olubadan Warns Leaders

You Lack Royal Etiquette, Olubadan Replies Ibadan Chiefs

February 6, 2020 6:52 am

Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Saliu Adetunji, Aje Ogungunniso I, has told members of Olubadan-in-Council that they lack royal etiquette based on the way they have been going around to allegedly insult the paramount ruler of Ibadanland.

This was contained in a letter, dated, February 5, 2020, by the Olubadan and addressed to his chiefs that include the Otun Olubadan, Lekan Balogun; Balogun of Ibadanland, Owolabi Olakulehin, that the Oyo State High Court has nullified their installations as kings.

The letter was written in response to an earlier one written to Oba Adetunji by the chiefs on January 27, 2020.

“We …

Executive

N’Assembly Begins Consultation With Executive Over PIB

February 6, 2020 6:51 am

President of the Senate, Ahmad Ibrahim Lawan, wednesday disclosed that the National Assembly has commenced consultation with the executive arm of government on a new version of the Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB) to be introduced in the ninth National Assembly.

Lawan disclosed this during a meeting with representatives of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) who paid a visit to his office at the National Assembly in Abuja.

Representatives on the IMF delegation at the meeting included Senior Resident Representative Mission Chief for Nigeria, Amine Mati; Jesmine Raman, Zainab Mangga, Nanrup Ibrahim, Osana Odonye, and Harrison Okafor.

According to Lawan, …

Obaseki

Obaseki Govt Demolishes Oshiomhole Ex-Aide’s Hotel

February 6, 2020 5:57 am

The Governor Godwin Obaseki-led Edo Government on Wednesday, demolished T. Latifa Hotel belonging to Mr Tony Adun, also known as Kabaka, located at Ugbor area of Benin City.

Adun is a former aide of the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Adams Oshiomhole.

The government had stated that the property violated the building laws of the state and that it sits across a road in the Ugbor-Amagba axis of Oredo Local Government Area.

Special Adviser to Obaseki on Media, Crusoe Osagie, stated that deed of transfer being paraded by Adun was also not registered with the state government.

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Enugu state

Group To Monitor Buhari’s Projects Floated In Enugu State

February 6, 2020 5:50 am

A socio-political group to monitor and promote projects of the President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration in the South East has been inaugurated in Enugu state.

The PMB Solidarity Movement, according to its promoters, would also be established in the 17 Local Governments Areas of the state. Pioneer state deputy chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Adolphus Ude, emerged as the coordinator of the movement in the state; while Robert Ngwu became the State Secretary.

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Other officials were Maximus Ugwuoke (state deputy coordinator), Queen Nwankwo (women leader) and Ginika Tor Williams …

Court

Land Cannot Be Revoked Through Radio Announcement – Court

February 6, 2020 5:38 am

The Kogi State High Court of Justice have told the two defendants in a civil land matter, Kogi State Town Planning and Development Board and the State’s Ministry of Agriculture that revocation of land cannot be done through mere radio announcement without recourse to the owner of the land.

This was the judgement given by the State Chief Judge, Justice Nasiru Ajanah, on Wednesday, in a land dispute, with suit number HCL/76/2013 which was instituted in 2013 by one Olorunfemi Mohammed against the two agencies and the Attorney-General of the state, who was the third defendant.

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Hillary Clinton

Hillary Clinton Reacts As Senate Acquits US President

February 6, 2020 5:37 am
Hillary Clinton, 2016 US Democratic Party presidential nominee has blamed Republican senators for the acquittal of American President Donald Trump by the country’s Senate.

On Wednesday, US Senators voted that he was not guilty of abuse of power. The vote was 52-48.

Lawmakers elected on the Democratic platform had wanted the President out of office and had impeached him at the House of Representatives.

Trump was accused to have obstructed Congress’ investigation of the affair and demanded that Ukraine dig up dirt on his political rival, Joe Biden, and as well withholding military aid as pressure.

Reacting to the trial

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Nigeria

The Serialisation Of ‘Adolescent Nigeria’ 1

February 6, 2020 3:49 am

THE NEW NIGERIA IN HER ADOLESCENT

The successful transition to democratic rule in Nigeria in 1999 marked the beginning of better things that comes with democracy. For a nation like Nigeria which has witnessed a lot of instability since her independence in 1960, the ushering in of democracy increased people’s expectations for a better future. This has not been realised to match th level of People’s expectations owing to bad leadership which our country is known for since independence from Britain ; big thanks to them anyway.

Over the years I have come to judge the high level of …

Imo PDP Accuses APC Of Masterminding Orlu INEC Fire

February 5, 2020 4:20 pm

The Peoples Democratic Party in Imo state has condemned the recent fire outbreak that razed the INEC office in Orlu LGA of Imo state, describing it as a major characteristics associated with the All Progressives Congress.

According to a press release signed by the state Publicity Secretary of the PDP, Mr. Damian Opara and made available to newsmen, the APC in the state is reputed for political brigandage and other social vices that have negative commentary on the state in the last eight years of the party’s misrule.

The release further stated that the conviction of Imo PDP is fueled

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Zamfara: Ex-Governor, Yari Speaks On Alleged Detention

February 5, 2020 4:20 pm

Ex-Governor of Zamfara State, Abdullaziz Yari on Wednesday confirmed that he only honoured an invitation by the Police, but was never detained.

In a statement by the former governors’ Media Aide, Mr. Mayowa Oluwabiyi which was made available to DAILY POST, Yari debunked the insinuation that he was arrested and detained by the Police.

Yari said it was the handiwork of mischief makers and political traducers who would stop at nothing to see that he was unnecessarily disturbed.

The statement recalled that, “the Ex-Governor had at Talata Mafara, said the APC in Zamfara state will resist any illegal/unlawful arrest, harassment

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Cameroon Holds Elections In A Time Of Crisis

February 5, 2020 4:18 pm

On 9 February over six million Cameroonians will be called to vote in twin legislative and municipal elections. Initially planned for 2018, the polls were postponed twice for organisational and financial reasons. Voting later this week will still take place under tenuous security and political conditions.

Since 2013, Boko Haram has recurrently attacked in the Far North Region of Cameroon bordering Nigeria and Chad (see map). While the country’s defence and security forces have repelled most attacks, Boko Haram maintains sleeper cells in remote enclaves from where it stages deadly sporadic incursions.

Further south-west, armed groups threaten to prevent …

Libya: Military Talks To End Libya Fighting Underway

February 5, 2020 4:17 pm

Geneva — U.N.-sponsored military and security talks aimed at achieving a lasting cease-fire in Libya are underway in Geneva. The negotiations are held as Libya’s warring parties continue to violate a temporary truce agreed to in mid-January.

Five high-ranking officers appointed by the Government of National Accord in Libya and five other high-ranking military officers appointed by rebel commander Khalifa Haftar are in attendance. This is the first time ever that high-ranking officers from both sides are getting together to talk peace.

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