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COVID-19: Bayelsa Govt tasks Civil servants on safety measures
Femi Folaranmi, Yenagoa The Bayelsa State Government has urged Civil Servants in the state to comply with all safety measures to curb the spread of Covid-19 infection. The Head of Service, (Mrs) Biobelemoye Charles-Onyema who stated this while commissioning the automated solar powered hand washing and sanitizing machine fabricated by a member of staff of …
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BREAKING: House of Reps passes revised Federal Budget
The House of Representatives has passed the revised Federal Budget for 2020 and raised expenditure to 10.8trillion from 10.5trillion submitted by the Federal Government. The House also approved The Federal Government request for $5.5billion external loan. Detail soon…
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Edo Guber: Edo technically a PDP state, Adamawa governor boasts
Ighomuaye Lucky, Benin The governor of Adamawa State, Alhaji Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, has described Edo State as ‘technically a PDP state’, citing its victories in previous state elections, the governor expressing confidence that the forthcoming election will be no different. Governor Fintiri made the assertion in Benin during the party’s ward congress to elect its …
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Sahara Energy affirms commitment to cleaner fuels
Mr Andrew Laven, Chief Operating Officer, Sahara Energy Resources DMCC, Dubai, says an increase in demand for Very Low Sulphur Fuel Oil (VLSFO) will lead to strengthening of prices, as economies begin to recover and trade restrictions ease, following the COVID-19 pandemic. In a statement issued in Lagos on Wednesday, Mr Bethel Obioma, Head, Corporate Communications, Sahara …
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Monarchs laud lawmaker for quality representation
The Owa of Idanre Kingdom, Oba Fredrick Aroloye IV and the traditional ruler of Mariwo in Ifedore Local Government Area, Oba Julius Aluko, have lauded Rep. Tajudeen Adefisoye for quality representation of his people. The duo gave the commendation at an event organised by the member, representing Idanre/Ifedore Federal Constituency on Wednesday in Idanre. The …
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Oyo releases post-COVID-19 containment guidelines
Prof. Olanike Adeyemo, the Chairperson Oyo COVID-19 Decontamination and Containment Team, says developing post-coronavirus containment guidelines for the state will give a clear picture of what the new normal entails. Adeyemo made this known in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Ibadan. She stressed the need to continually educate the …
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FG to reduce tenure of NSIP beneficiaries, enrol more women
Okwe Obi, Abuja The Federal Government has released guidelines to strengthen the National Social Investment Programme (NSIP), which includes provisions for a reduction of the 24 months allotted to different batches and to enrol more women. The government also launched an Integrated National Social Investment Programme (I-NSIP) intended to cater for vulnerable groups by providing …
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Kogi West poll: Tribunal dismisses Dino Melaye’s petition against Adeyemi
The Kogi State National Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Abuja, on Wednesday, dismissed the petition filed by Senator Dino Melaye challenging the election of Senator Smart Adeyemi as the senator representing Kogi-West Senatorial District. The tribunal, in its judgement, threw out the suit for lacking in meeting. According to Justice Isa Sambo-led tribunal, the petitioner …
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It’s taboo to sell pounded yam in Omupo – Monarch
Oba Yakubu Buari, the Olomu of Omupo, in Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara, on Wednesday described it as a taboo to sell pounded yam, one of Nigeria’s delicacies, in the town. The royal father made the clarification at a media briefing, as part of activities to mark his 10th year on the throne of …
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APC Certificate Screening: Tension mounts at secretariat as Obaseki, others arrive
Romanus Ugwu, Abuja Tension is gradually building at the national secretariat of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) as supporters of the frontline aspirants look poised for an imminent supremacy clash. As at midday, several supporters especially angling for the incumbent, Godwin Obaseki and Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, believed to be the anointed aspirant, have already …
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Iruland welcomes new king
Barely nine months after transition of the late Oba Idowu Abiodun Oniru, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, last Sunday, installed Oba AbdulWasiu Omogbolahan Lawal as the 15th Oniru of Iruland at a colourful ceremony which was largely described as an event ordained by God. MURITALA AYINLA writes T he multitude that besieged the palace was enough testimony to confirm the popularity of his choice as the new monarch the Oniru dynasty, sons and daughters of the kingdom as well as residents and well-wishers have been craving for. Given his pedigree…
WSICE 2020: Experts explore principle of shared values
T he Wole Soyinka International Cultural Exchange, (WSICE), undeterred by the current rage of Covid-19 and its attendant disruption of the social order, is set to hold its annual programme which usually coincides with the celebration of the birthday anniversary of an illustrious son of Africa and global citizen, Prof. Oluwole Akinwande Soyinka; the poet, dramatist and scholar, who is the 1986 winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature. Every year, for three days, the events of the WSICE are held across Nigeria and other parts of the…
A helping hand for the disabled
T he Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives Abuja Rt. Hon. Ahmed Idris Wase has distributed empowerment to over 1000 constituents mostly widows, less privileged, Youths and farmers in Wase Federal Constituency of Plateau State. The items distributed across all the 122 Polling units in kadarko, Lamba, Bashar and Wase Districts of Wase Federal Constituency include 150 motorcycles, 500 sewing machines, 500 grinding machines, three Sharon Galaxy cars and four tractors share to each of the district. About 1000 benefited with smiles on their faces while receiving…
Stop foreign herdsmen from entering Nigeria, Reps tell FG
T he House of Representatives yesterday urged the Federal Government to prevent herdsmen from other African countries into Nigeria. The call from the House was consequent upon the adoption of a motion sponsored by the minority leader, Hon. Ndudi Elumelu (PDP, Delta) on the “need to stop the entry of herdsmen from other African countries into Nigeria,” at yesterday’s plenary. In adopting the motion, the House mandated its joint committees on police affairs, army and interior to liaise with the Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Adamu; the…
Enugu LG workers, teachers lament exclusion from new wage
L ocal government workers including primary school teachers in Enugu State yesterday cried out over their exclusion from minimum wage three months after their counterparts in the state’s civil service had started receiving their approved new national minimum wage of N30,000.00. Some staff of the local governments while voicing their pains, expressed worry at why local government authorities were delaying implementation of the minimum wage even when the councils had started enjoying financial autonomy. For instance, a member of staff of one the councils in the 17…
National Theatre: ‘Abe-Igi’ to wear new look
A be-Igi, the popular open bar and restaurant within the National Theatre, Iganmu, Lagos, is set to get facelift. The management of the facility said plans are in top gear to make the place more attractive to artistes and users of the complex. The Spokesperson of the National Theatre, Steph Ogundele, said that upon completion, Abe-Igi would not only wear a new look, but will also be totally rebranded. “It is part of the management’s plan towards a post-COVID-19 market development. The lockdown has created…
Senate: Bills on South-East erosion, local content pass second reading
T he senate yesterday considered and passed for second reading, a bill to address the problem of erosion in the country, with special focus on the South-East. The bill sought to establish Erosion Control and Prevention Commission, to adequately tackle the menace of erosion across the country. Sponsor of the bill, Senator Ifeanyi Ubah (YPP – Anambra South) in his lead debate, said the establishment of a commission for the purpose of erosion control and prevention had become imperative in view of the catastrophic impact of…
Fears in Edo as govt mulls demolition of APC ‘secretariat’
T here was palpable confusion in Edo State yesterday as strong indications emerged that the state governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, may have concluded plans to demolish the new All Progressives Congress (APC) Secretariat complex occupied by a faction of the party in the state. The Colonel David Imuse-led faction of the party was said to have pasted the list of credentials of the six APC governorship aspirants at the new secretariat, located at No. 18 Ighiwiyisi Street, off Airport Road in Benin, the state capital. Source close…
Banks brace for surge in loan losses
PREPARATION Lenders announce moratorium on SMEs loans G iven that the Covid-19 crisis is casting serious doubts on the capacity of consumers and companies to pay their debts, financial experts and deposit money banks (DMBs) are expecting a surge in industry loan losses, findings by New Telegraph show. According to a communiqué issued at the end of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting last month, the non-performing loan (NPL) ratio fell to 6.58 per cent at end-April 2020 compared with 10.95 per…
Prognosis on Nigeria post –Covid-19
Title of book: Parliaments and Pandemic: Shifts in Citizen Participation and Inclusion: A Prognosis on Nigeria Post Covid-19 Publisher: OrderPaper Nigeria Year of publication: 2020 Reviewer: Dr. Otive Igbuzor L et me join the chief presenter Rt. Hon Sam Unuigbo and co-panellist Senator Shehu Sani to commend and congratulate the management and staff of OrderPaper for consistent focus on the legislature and for launching the maiden edition of Legislative Intelligence Forecast Entry (LIFE). The legislature is very important in modern democracy particularly with its core…
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