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Concerned Stakeholders Seek Reforms In Maritime Sector

Concerned Stakeholders Seek Reforms In Maritime Sector

October 9, 2019 3:33 am

Concerned stakeholders in the maritime industry have advocated for a review of the business processes of both government and private entities operating within the Nigerian maritime sector.

This, according to them, would ensure compliance with the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and improve efficiency and service delivery.

The Chief Executive Officer, The Convention on Business Integrity, Mr. Soji Apampa, disclosed this yesterday in Lagos, at a round table discussion, in collaboration with the Maritime Anti-Corruption Network (MACN).

The theme of the forum was: “Towards Standard Operating Procedures That Work in Nigeria’s Sea Ports & Terminals.”

According to Apampa, reforming operations in …

NECO Records Over 40,000 Cases Of Malpractice In 2019

NECO Records Over 40,000 Cases Of Malpractice In 2019

October 9, 2019 3:04 am

The National Examinations Council (NECO) has urged the federal government to formulate a deliberate policy aimed at promoting discipline and a culture of honesty among teachers, school administrators and students.

Also, it revealed that the menace of examination malpractice continues to hunt public examinations across the country, with NECO recording over 40,000 cases in its June/July 2019 Senior Secondary Certificate Examination, SSCE.

Acting Registrar of NECO, Mr Abubakar Gana, who stated this in a brief submitted to the Minister of Education, Malam Adamu Adamu, on the mandate and achievements of the Council between May 2018 and September 2019, further called …

Governor Umahi Swears In 14 New Permanent Secretaries

Governor Umahi Swears In 14 New Permanent Secretaries

October 8, 2019 7:30 pm

Gov. David Umahi of Ebonyi State on Monday swore in 14 new Permanent Secretaries for the state’s Civil Service.

The governor, at a ceremony held at the Government House, Abakaliki urged the appointees to discharge their duties creditably in line with the vision of the state.

According to reports from the inauguration, the 14 new Permanent Secretaries were in addition to the 12 who are already discharging their duties effectively.

The new permanent secretaries include Mr. Christian Achi, Ministry of Health; Mrs. Patricia Okiri, Ministry of Budget, Planning and Research and Mr. Ogbonnaya Otta, Ministry of Internal Security.

Other are …

Sony Set To Launch PlayStation 5 By Christmas 2020

Sony Set To Launch PlayStation 5 By Christmas 2020

October 8, 2019 5:42 pm

Sony has announced that the PlayStation 5 is going to launch globally at the end of next year. The games console will come with a new controller that uses enhanced vibration technology. It will feature a solid-state drive that means games will games boot up faster and cut loading times.

The console’s graphics also get an upgrade with the addition of new technology to improve lighting effects. The update appears to offer similar upgrades to Microsoft’s rival Xbox console. The latest version of the Xbox, currently known as Project Scarlett, is also being released around Christmas 2020.

Jim Ryan, …

Gunmen Kidnap Nine Persons In Pegi Community Of Abuja

Gunmen Kidnap Nine Persons In Pegi Community Of Abuja

October 8, 2019 3:02 pm

Gunmen clad in military camouflage violated the peace in Pegi resettlement community when they kidnapped nine persons during a brazing attack on the community, located in the Kuje Area Council, of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja.

Members of the community, who confirmed the attack, said the kidnappers struck about 8 p.m. on Monday night.

They disclosed that some of the kidnappers had established contact with the families of some of the kidnapped persons, demanding ₦10 million ransom.

They said that one of the kidnapped persons included a 12-year-old boy.
The kidnappers were said to have cordoned off the community …

Nigerian Super Falcons Out Of July 2020 Tokyo Olympics

Nigerian Super Falcons Out Of July 2020 Tokyo Olympics

October 8, 2019 2:36 pm

The Super Falcons of Nigeria extended their non-appearance at the Olympic Games soccer event for the third time after crashing out to visiting Côte d’Ivoire in the second leg qualifying match played at Agege Stadium in Lagos yesterday.

On the back of impressive goalless first-leg draw in Abidjan, the teams played out a 1-1 draw in Lagos to see Christopher Danjuma’s side bow out of the qualifiers at the same stage as four years ago.

The visitors set the tone of what is to come with an early charge on their host and as early as the fourth minute they …

Scottish Judge Dismisses No-Deal Brexit Move By The Court

Scottish Judge Dismisses No-Deal Brexit Move By The Court

October 8, 2019 2:16 pm

A Scottish judge has dismissed a move to force Boris Johnson to comply with a law aimed at avoiding a no-deal Brexit.

Campaigners had wanted to ensure that the prime minister would write to the EU to request an extension if no deal is in place by 19 October.

They argued that statements made by the government showed that it could not be trusted.

But Lord Pentland said there could be “no doubt” that the prime minister had agreed to abide by the law.

As a result, he said there was no need for “coercive orders” against the UK government …

Mercy Eke Makes History As First Female Winner Of BBNaija

Mercy Eke Makes History As First Female Winner Of BBNaija

October 8, 2019 1:46 pm

History was made Sunday night as Mercy Eke, a video vixen, emerged winner of the Big Brother Naija season 4 after a very emotional and enduring 99 days in the Big Brother Naija House. Amidst screams and shouts,  Mercy was unveiled the winner at a fevered pitch grand finale show that had five contestants vying for the ultimate prize worth ₦60 million.

Mike, Mercy, Frodd, Omashola and Seyi were the only housemates left in the game that premiered on June 30 with 21 housemates. Five other housemates were later added to the game, intensifying the drama in the ‘Pepper Dem’ …

Labour Gives Government 21 Days To Pay New Minimum Wage

Labour Gives Government 21 Days To Pay New Minimum Wage

October 8, 2019 1:21 pm

Organised labour yesterday gave the three tiers of government October 31 as deadline to pay the ₦30,000 new minimum wage.

Following series of stalemated talks, both the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) had last week issued an ultimatum urging federal government to conclude negotiations on the consequential adjustment on the new minimum wage on or before October 16.

NLC and TUC also gave federal government till Wednesday (tomorrow) to reconvene and conclude negotiation on consequential adjustment for the new minimum wage.

The two labour centres warned that if their demands on the full implementation of the …

State Gov Have Stopped Throwing Lavish Parties - Magu

State Gov Have Stopped Throwing Lavish Parties – Magu

October 7, 2019 1:32 pm

Mr. Ibrahim Magu, the acting Chairman, Economic and Financial Crime Commission has alleged that some state governors are afraid of organising flamboyant parties because of the fear of the commission.

Magu, said on Monday during his working visit to the commission’s zonal office in Makurdi that some of the governors were now maintaining a low profile.

He said that the development was due to the fact that whenever the governors contravened the law, EFCC would come after them, as they were always on the commission’s radar, both within and outside the country.

“EFCC is all eyes and ears, wherever and …

Closure Of Borders; Prices Of Rice, Frozen Chicken Soar

Closure Of Borders; Prices Of Rice, Frozen Chicken Soar

October 7, 2019 12:36 pm

The closure of the country’s borders seems to have led to an increase in prices of some food items such as rice, frozen chicken and turkey.

Observers say if the borders are not opened before December, it portends a bleak Christmas for many Nigerians, given the astronomical rise in the prices of both the local and imported rice.

Investigations by our correspondents in major markets in Lagos showed the prices of some of the items had increased between 42 per cent and 100 per cent from August when the borders were closed to the last week of September.

At Ile …

Ondo Polytechnic Lecturers Clash With Management

Ondo Polytechnic Lecturers Clash With Management

October 7, 2019 8:14 am

Lecturers and the management of Ondo State-owned Polytechnic have been at loggerheads over the week. Alleging high handedness, corruption and acts contrary to laid down rules, lecturers under the umbrella of the Academic Staff Union of Polytechnic (ASUP) at the weekend asked Ondo State Government to remove the Chairman of Governing Council of the state-owned Rufus Giwa Polytechnic in Owo (RUGIPO), Mr. Banji Alabi.

RUGIPO ASUP Chairman, Mr. Oluwadare Ijawoye, yesterday said the call became necessary to save the institution from total collapse, adding that the institution was already on life support.

Ijawoye, who was supported by other ASUP executives …

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