Politics

FG Says School Feeding Programme Remains A Priority

November 26, 2019 3:50 am

The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Hajiya Sadiya Umar Farouq, has said the Home Grown School Feeding programme is one of the Federal Government’s top priorities and must be carried  out with immediate effect. Hajiya Farouq said this in Abuja while reacting to news that the ministry had refused to approve payments for vendors in Lagos, Imo, Kogi and Benue states.

“Since my appointment as Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, I have severally reaffirmed my commitment to delivering on the vision of President Muhammadu Buhari to lift 100 million people in …

Pos: Fuel Stations To Charge ₦50 On Sales From Dec 1

November 26, 2019 3:48 am

The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has announced that beginning from December 1, 2019, a fee of ₦50 will be charged on all Point of Sale (PoS) transactions from ₦1,000 at petrol stations. IPMAN, which members own 19,000 out of the 25,000 registered filling stations said this in an advertorial published on Monday, saying it was based on a directive of “the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) dated 17th September, 2019, to all commercial banks that charges of taxes and duties be imposed on all electronic transactions.

“In view of the foregoing, the general public should please note …

Nigeria’s Future Lies In The North Central - Saraki

Blame Saraki, Secondus For PDP’s Woes In Kogi

November 25, 2019 2:09 pm

A Chieftain of Peoples Democrat Party, PDP, in Kogi State, Mr. Toba Abraham, has fingered former Senate President, Senator Bukola Saraki, and the National Chairman of the party, Uche Secondus, as responsible for the dilemma of the party in Kogi State.

Abraham stated that the way and manner the duo were running the affairs of the state party without recourse to democratic principles led the party to its present predicament in the state

Abraham who spoke on Monday in Lokoja on the Saturday’s defection of former House of Representatives member, Sunday Karimi (Yagba Fed constituency, 2011 – 2019) from …

Navy

Trump Fires US Navy Chief Over Handling Of Discipline Case

November 25, 2019 10:52 am
The chief of the US Navy on Sunday criticized Donald Trump after being sacked in a dispute over an elite SEAL commando whose demotion for misconduct was reversed by the president.
Richard Spencer was ousted as Navy Secretary, a civilian position, in a case that has fueled reports that the US military leadership has been angered by Trump’s interference in discipline cases.“I no longer share the same understanding with the Commander in Chief who appointed me, in regards to the key principles of good order and discipline,” Spencer said in a stinging letter published by US media.
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Adamawa: Clear ₦115 Billion Debt, Governor To Commissioners

November 25, 2019 10:51 am

Adamawa State Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri has challenged newly sworn-in state commissioners to deploy their competence to help clear up the clutter of ₦115 billion naira debt that has been piled up by the previous government.

Fintiri told the new commissioners that they have come into office at a challenging time where the state is clogged with a heavy financial burden, and that they have to be in top form to turn around the fortunes of the northeastern state.

Fintiri made the remarks at the swearing-in ceremony of new commissioners on Monday.

“It is quite remarkable for me to preside …

Butchers To Shut Down Meat Market In Abuja

November 25, 2019 6:16 am

Markets in Abuja and its environs may witness severe scarcity of meat as members of association of butchers in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) will observe a one-day ‘no work’ to protest against the influx of unhealthy meat products from neighboring states.

THISDAY gathered yesterday that the butchers in the city plan to hold a meeting today to deliberate on how to deal with the bad eggs among them who have been involved in the sale of contaminated meat to unsuspecting buyers.

Read Also: Buhari Sympathises with Kenya, Congo Over Natural Disasters

One of the butchers, who spoke to THISDAY …

Release Our Son Now, Sowore’s Family Tells DSS

November 25, 2019 6:14 am

Family of the detained publisher of Sahara Reporters, Omoyele Sowore, has demanded an immediate and unconditional release of their son from the custody of the Department of State Service (DSS).

Sowore, who is also the convener of ‘Revolution Now’, was arrested on August 3 by operatives of the DSS over allegation of treasonable felony after he had led a rally organised by his group in Lagos.

Similar rally, organised by ‘Revolution Now’, was held in major cities across the country where activists and social rights crusaders were arrested by the DSS.

However, after some months in detention, he was granted

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Now That The Appeal Court Has Affirmed Ganduje’s Victory

November 25, 2019 6:13 am

When on Friday, November 22, the Court of Appeal sitting in Kaduna affirmed the verdict of Kano state governorship election Tribunal which on October 2, validated the re-election of Kano state Governor, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, the news did not come to many as a surprise. In fact, before I set out for Kaduna to witness the verdict, I was fully convinced that victory would come our way, having witnessed all the Tribunal proceedings in Kano as well as the meticulous manner which the chairperson of the Tribunal, Justice Halima Shamaki and her team delivered justice.

In the article …

3rd Term: APC Chieftain Asks Court To Amend Constitution

November 25, 2019 3:32 am

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ebonyi State, Charles Oko Enya, has approached a Federal High Court, Abakiliki, Ebonyi State, asking it to create room for third term for the president and governors, even as President Muhammadu Buhari had said he has no plans to stay longer than May 29, 2023.

Enya is asking the court to compel the National Assembly to immediate effect a constitutional amendment to alter or totally expunge section 137(1) (b) and 182 (1) (b) of  the 1999 constitution (as amended).

Sections 137(1) (b) and 182(1) (b) of the 1999 Constitution as amended …

PDP Accuses Jonathan Of Trading Off Bayelsa

November 25, 2019 3:31 am

Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Elders’ Forum has accused former president Goodluck Jonathan of trading-off Bayelsa in the November 16 state’s governorship election and expressed worry over his conduct.

David Lyon of the All Progressives Congress (APC) was declared winner of the election which the PDP had insisted was rigged in favour of the Federal Government backed APC.

The PDP Elders’ Forum in a statement by its Chairman, Benson Odoko, in Yenagoa, criticised the former president for openly fraternising with the APC and noted that the Jonathan, by his actions, did not leave anybody in doubt that he was supporting the …

Buhari

Buhari Sympathises with Kenya, Congo Over Natural Disasters

November 25, 2019 3:29 am

President Muhammadu Buhari has commiserated with the government and people of Kenya and Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) over the deadly flood disasters and devastating mudslides that have ravaged some parts of two countries. .

The federal government expression of solidarity with Kenya and DRC was transmitted via a statement issued yesterday by the media aide to the President, Garba Shehu.

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Buhari said: “The government of Nigeria sympathises with you and the victims of these deadly and devastating flood disasters and mudslides.”

In separate messages of …

Rape

Rape: IGP Re-Opens Case Against Osun Cleric

November 25, 2019 3:28 am

The Inspector General of Police, Mr. Mohammad Abubakar Adamu has re-opened the case of an Osun State based Islamic cleric, Abdulrahman Habeebullah over alleged rape of a 16-year-old girl. 

Habeebullah, popularly known, as Al-Edewy in Ede area was re-arrested at the weekend after his trial before the state Magistrates’ Court was initially discharged in August, following an out-of-court settlement.

Al-Edewy was first arrested by the police on July 1 and arraigned before the court on July 4.

His arrest followed a petition written by a lawyer, A.A. Maisolati, to the state Commissioner of Police, on behalf of the teenager detailing …

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