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13May

By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments

News

President Tinubu Postpones FEC Meeting to Tuesday

Deliberations on crucial national issues at the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting, typically headed by President Bola Tinubu, have been adjourned to Tuesday. The session, commencing at noon on Monday, was rescheduled for Tuesday to allow cabinet members to wrap up discussions on pending memos. Addressing reporters on the development, Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, explained, "There are significant decisions being made; we will resume tomorrow (Tuesday)." He did not provide further elaboration. Sources within the Presidency disclosed that approximately 40 memos were presented at the Council, but time constraints led to the decision to reconvene the following day to address the remaining items. The FEC meeting on Monday was attended by Vice Presi...

Idahosa and Obaseki’s Exchange of Words Over Defection to APC in Edo Guber Race

13May

By Obi UgochuwkuNo Comments

Politics

Idahosa and Obaseki’s Exchange of Words Over Defection to APC in Edo Guber Race

In the ongoing Edo State gubernatorial race, Charles Idahosa, a former member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Board of Trustees, and the Edo State Government are engaging in a war of words following his defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Idahosa, who recently resigned from the PDP, officially rejoined the APC in Benin City after citing internal crisis within the PDP as his reason for leaving the party four years ago. During his formal introduction to the APC in Benin City, Idahosa criticized the Obaseki-led administration, attributing his defection to the "damning deeds" of the current government over the past four years. The former political adviser to ex-Governor Adams Oshiomhole also took a swipe at Obaseki for his prediction that the PDP would secure 80% of the ...

Phyna criticizes Apostle Lazarus’ statement about women lacking fatherly love being ‘sexually loose’

13May

By Isaac EghosaNo Comments

Entertainment

Phyna criticizes Apostle Lazarus’ statement about women lacking fatherly love being ‘sexually loose’

Former Big Brother Naija contestant, Josephina Otabor, popularly known as Phyna, has condemned the Lead Pastor of the Sphere of Light Church, Apostle Femi Lazarus, for his recent remarks on women who lack paternal affection. In a viral video addressing his congregation, Apostle Lazarus suggested that "when a girl does not experience fatherly affection, she tends to become sexually promiscuous." Sharing her thoughts on the controversial video under her social media handle, Phyna criticized the pastor for oversimplifying the issue.She shared her own experience of growing up without a father figure and refuted the stereotype of being sexually loose. She expressed, "In the past, I may have made the mistake of making sweeping generalizations, but now I have a better understanding. “Speaking ...

13May

By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments

Education

ASUU at UniAbuja Maintains Strike: Lecturers Face Discipline for Resuming Work

Insistent on the need to address all outstanding issues, the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) at the University of Abuja (UniAbuja) has affirmed that the ongoing strike will continue. Dr. Sylvanus Ugoh, the branch Chairman, emphasized to NAN in Abuja on Monday that the union members are currently not engaging in any form of work. Stating his views, he mentioned that those opposing the strike might be benefitting from the exact issues the union is striving to rectify. He further asserted, “Any member caught violating the strike action will have to face disciplinary measures." According to him, the percentage of lecturers partaking in the strike ranges from 90 to 95. On May 2, the ASUU branch at UniAbuja announced an indefinite strike to highlight grievances regarding the man...

Gov Fubara Pledges Investigation into Wike’s Administration

13May

By Adebayo SheriffNo Comments

Press

Gov Fubara Pledges Investigation into Wike’s Administration

In a recent development, Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, has expressed his determination to thoroughly investigate the activities that transpired within the state government over the past eight years. This commitment was made during the official swearing-in ceremony of Dagogo Iboroma, a distinguished Senior Advocate of Nigeria, as the new Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice of Rivers State. Fubara has tasked Iboroma with the urgent establishment of a panel of inquiry to scrutinize the actions of the state government during the previous eight-year period. Meanwhile, a shocking revelation has been made by the Chief of Staff to Governor Sim Fubara of Rivers State, Edison Ehie, concerning an attempt to bribe him for the impeachment of the governor. Ehie courageously...

13May

By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments

News

ASUU Stands Firm on Strike at UniAbuja: Lecturers to Face Consequences for Resuming Work

Insisting on addressing all issues, the branch Chairman of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) at University of Abuja (UniAbuja), Dr Sylvanus Ugoh, emphasized that the strike will continue and members are not currently working. Dr Sylvanus Ugoh highlighted that individuals opposing the strike may have vested interests in the matters the union is advocating for and warned that any member found violating the strike will face disciplinary action. It was noted that a significant majority, ranging between 90 to 95 per cent, of lecturers are actively participating in the strike. Notably, ASUU UniAbuja branch initiated an indefinite strike on May 2 to draw attention to various issues concerning its members within the institution. Among the concerns raised by the union were ...

Successful Anti-Smuggling Operation by Nigerian Navy Leads to Arrests in Badagry

13May

By Ofomata EdidiongNo Comments

Metro

Successful Anti-Smuggling Operation by Nigerian Navy Leads to Arrests in Badagry

On Monday, the Nigeria Navy reported that its Forward Operating Base BADAGRY successfully thwarted a smuggling operation and apprehended suspects in Lagos. A statement posted on its official Facebook page revealed the details of the operation. During the daring anti-smuggling operation in Badagry, Lagos State, the Forward Operating Base BADAGRY intercepted a car carrying various smuggled items at Ajido. Upon interception, the suspects tried to flee, leading to a high-speed chase that caused damage to their vehicle. However, the Navy personnel managed to capture them. The seized items included a significant amount of contraband goods such as rice, vegetable oil, and other prohibited items. The captured suspects are currently under custody at the Navy's facility and will be transferred to...

Outrage as Labour Protests Electricity Tariff Hike in Lagos

13May

By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments

News

Outrage as Labour Protests Electricity Tariff Hike in Lagos

Expressing disappointment at the timing of the recent increase in electricity tariffs, the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria, TUC, Lagos State Chapter, highlighted the challenging economic conditions currently facing the nation. Gbenga Ekundayo, the TUC Chairman in Lagos State, strongly condemned the tariff hike during a protest held on Monday at the offices of the National Electricity Regulatory Commission, NERC, and power distribution companies, DISCOS, in Lagos. Displaying their dissatisfaction, workers engaged in the protest by vocally demonstrating solidarity through chants and brandishing placards with messages such as 'Nigerian workers reject electricity tariff increase' among others. The demonstration, jointly organized by the TUC and the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, took place ...

Estate Manager in Kogi State Raises Concern Over Landlords Preferring to Rent to Yahoo Boys

13May

By Ofomata EdidiongNo Comments

Metro

Estate Manager in Kogi State Raises Concern Over Landlords Preferring to Rent to Yahoo Boys

Expressing worry over the trend in Kogi State, Peter Suleiman, an estate manager, has highlighted the growing practice where landlords are leasing their properties to individuals involved in Internet fraud, popularly known as Yahoo boys, instead of legitimate business people. Suleiman, who is the Chief Executive Officer of Good Trust Estate Management Limited, emphasized that this alarming situation is fostering criminal activities within the state. He noted that many landlords have unreasonably increased annual rental fees without improving the properties. He urged the State Government to intervene and address the landlords' exploitative behavior, cautioning that the continued preference for Yahoo boys over law-abiding tenants could have dire consequences for the state. According t...

The Strategy of CBN’s Chief Cardoso to Tackle Rising Inflation in Nigeria

13May

By Afolake IbidunNo Comments

Business

The Strategy of CBN’s Chief Cardoso to Tackle Rising Inflation in Nigeria

Olayemi Cardoso, the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), emphasized that the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) is determined to take necessary measures to combat the country's ongoing inflationary pressures. In an interview with the Financial Times on Monday, Cardoso made it clear that the MPC is prepared to do whatever it takes to address the escalating inflation. Cardoso stated, "Every sign shows that the monetary policy committee is willing to take all essential steps to curb the rising inflation levels." "They will persist in implementing the required actions to ensure inflation is reduced," affirmed Cardoso. This affirmation comes ahead of the upcoming MPC meeting scheduled for May 20-21, 2024. Moreover, in its efforts to combat inflation, the MPC has maintained a firm s...