Oyo’ll Criminalise Street Begging – Ajimobi

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Oyo State governor, Senator Abiola Ajimobi yesterday warned against street begging, saying that his administration will criminalize street begging. [image: gov_ajimobi1] Speaking at the 2nd General Assembly of the Muslim Ummah of South West Nigeria (MUSMEN) with the theme: “Zakaah and Poverty Alleviation” in Ibadan yesterday,leadership news learn that he said if Zakaah was well implemented, there was no need for people to go begging. “We have been trying to send them away from the streets. As early as 6am you will see them coming down from buses from other states and in the evening t... more »

Nigerians in London protest Saraki's refusal to resign

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[image: Nigerians in London protest Saraki's refusal to resign] The Nigerians in Diaspora Monitoring Group (NDMG) has offered to help embattled Senate President Bukola Saraki, currently standing trial before the Code of Conduct Tribunal over corruption related charges, to write his resignation letter if he does not know how to go about it. The offer came as officials of the group said that as many as 1000 Nigerians living in London have signed up with NDMG to participate in a walk and sit out protest from No 1 to No 9 Northumberland Avenue London, which houses the Nigerian High Com... more »

Hillary Clinton urges Britain to remain in the European Union

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[image: Hillary Clinton] Hillary Clinton has thrown her weight behind the campaign to keep Britain inside the European Union in a major new boost to David Cameron’s hopes of winning a Remain vote on 23 June. After Barrack Oboma used his farewell trip to the UK as president to make the economic and security arguments for membership, Clinton, who is the favorite to win the Democratic nomination in July and become the first female US president, makes clear that if she enters the White House she will want the UK to be fully engaged, and leading the debate, within the EU. In a stateme... more »

I handed Over A Nigeria That Produced Africa’s Richest Man – Goodluck Jonathan

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[image: Goodluck-Jonathan] Former President Jonathan stated this while speaking to Friends of Africa Coalition at the office of the Mayor of the City of Newark in New Jersey on Thursday April 21. I inherited a Nigeria in which the trains were not working, and handed over a Nigeria in which citizens can safely travel by trains again. I inherited a Nigeria that was a net importer of cement, and handed over a Nigeria that is a net exporter of cement. In 2009 the richest Nigerian was the 5th richest man in Africa but I handed over a Nigeria that produced the richest man in Africa. These ... more »

FG To Begin Payment Of Salaries By 25th Of Every Month – AGF

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[image: Accountant-General of the Federation (AGF), Mr Ahmed Idris] The Accountant-General of the Federation (AGF), Mr Ahmed Idris, says the Federal Government plans to begins payment of staff salaries by the 25th of every month, as directed by President Muhammadu Buhari. Idris, who disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Wednesday, said “this is going to be given a test, I believe, by this month’’. The AGF also said that the government was working on a new arrangement, which, if approved, would ensure payment of the salaries before the monthly... more »

SON Needs 10,000 New Staff To Fight Substandard Products- Acting D-G

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The Acting Director-General, Standards Organization (SON), Mr Paul Angya, on Tuesday said the agency would need additional 10,000 staff to fight substandard products in the country. Angya made the plea in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos. He said that if more staff were employed, they would be able to go far places in the country to check substandard products. We have just 1,500 staff at hand and there is know how they can cover the market places in the country. It was recommended in 1993 by government officials that SON needed 10, 000 staff for its operatio... more »

Senate Bought 36 Land Cruisers Not 108 Says Committee

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[image: NASS Senate] Chairman, Senate Committee on Services, Sen. Ibrahim Gobir, has said that the Senate purchased only 36 utility Land Cruisers at the cost of N36.5 million each contrary to media reports that it procured 108 cars. Gobir made the clarification while briefing newsmen on Tuesday in Abuja. He explained that the specification of Land Cruiser purchased by the senate was VXR V8 and not V6 as being speculated. A lot has been happening within the last two days concerning the issue of cars, car loan, appropriation and cost of the cars and we feel it necessary to come out and... more »

Iran vows to defend Muslim nations against terrorism, Israel

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Speaking during a National Army Day parade in which Iranian forces displayed sophisticated air defence systems recently acquired from Russia, Rouhani praised Tehran’s role in helping the Syrian and Iraqi governments roll back the Islamic State group. “If tomorrow your capitals face danger from terrorism or Zionism, the power that will give you a positive answer is the Islamic Republic of Iran,” he said. But he added that Iran would only help if Muslim countries asked it to, and said its military power was purely for defensive and deterrent purposes. “The power of our armed forces i... more »

One Year On, Buhari Retains Africa’s Largest And Most Expensive Presidential Fleet

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*[image: Buhari-in-plane (1)] * *These Trying Times, Buhari Should Lead By Example* In tough times, as Nigerians are increasingly being required to fasten their belts, limit their use of fuel, manage higher prices and in-affordability of foreign currency and make other related sacrifices, it is necessary to call on Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari to lead by example in the interest of peace and progress. *Presidential Fleet* The Financial Times wrote an essential piece last month on the cost of government travel in Nigeria. It reported that from figures released by Nigeria’s fina... more »

Oyo state government approved death penalty for any body found guilty of....

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[image: http://papermacheonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Oyo-State-Governor-Abiola-Ajimobi-360x225.jpg] Oyo state governor Sen. Abiola Ajimobi has signed new kidnapping (prohibition) bill 2016 in to the state law which prescribes death penalty for any person found engages in kidnapping, according to the vanguard news. The governor, after his approval of the bill also vowed to enforce the law to the letter, warning kidnappers to leave the state in their own interest. The bill, which had earlier been passed by the legislative arm and sent to the governor for assent had earlier pre... more »

Okocha warned Alex Iwobi to avoid if.....

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[image: Okocha raps Iwobi on humility] Former Super Eagles captain, Austin ‘Jay Jay’ Okocha has warned emerging starlet, Alex Iwobi to avoid pride if he is to achieve his full potential. Okocha says Iwobi can reach for the heavens only if he keeps his feet firmly on the ground. “My Uncle (Jay Jay) is always offering me advice. “He says he knows things are working well for me but that I must stay humble and remain the same person I have always been,” Iwobi told Arsenal Player. Okocha has been vocal on Twitter in his support for the nephew and Iwobi says he was shocked to discover his s... more »

Sheriff visits Ladoja to seal Oyo PDP/Accord merger

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The proposed merger of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Accord Party would be the main thrust of discussion during a meeting between the National Chairman of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Ali Modu Sheriff and ex-governor of Oyo State, Senator Rashidi Ladoja slated for Ibadan, the state capital today, The Nation learnt. [image: Sheriff visits Ladoja to seal Oyo PDP/Accord merger] Ladoja is the leader of Accord in Oyo State and was the governorship candidate of the party in the 2011 and 2015 elections. Sheriff is leading the PDP team to formally open talks with Ladoja an... more »

More candidates in IDPs camps enrol for common entrance exam -- Minister

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Minister of State for Education, says more students enrol for the National Common Entrance Examination (NCEE) in the north-eastern part of the country as insurgency eases off. He said 169 candidates at Internally Displaced Persons Camps (IDPs) in the region wrote the 2016 NCEE into unity colleges. Anwukah spoke while monitoring the conduct of NCEE on Saturday in Abuja, noting that the total number of registered candidates for 2016 NCEE was 90, 786 with Lagos State having highest number of 25, 963 candidates. He observed that Zamfara had the least with 103 candidates, insisting that ... more »

Buhari, we’re suffering –Northern Elders

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[image: http://ireporterstv.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Northern-Elders.jpg] The letter read: “We have conducted some analysis on the 2016 Budget esti mates which Mr. President submitted to the National Assembly. We are concerned over the absence of equity in the allocation of particularly capital spending. The three geopolitical zones in the North are severally shortchanged. “For a region deserving greater resources and attention, as well as the political backbone of your administration, this situation will pose serious problems for your administration. “We advise Mr. President ... more »

Gov. Fayose on it again, hailed the international community, especially the United States of America and the United Kingdom for joining lovers of democracy in Nigeria to speak out against the All Progressives Congress (APC) government of President Muhammadu Buhari’s use of State security apparatus to oppress opposition.

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Governor Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti State has hailed the international community, especially the United States of America and the United Kingdom for joining lovers of democracy in Nigeria to speak out against the All Progressives Congress (APC) government of President Muhammadu Buhari’s use of State security apparatus to oppress opposition. [image: Image result for fayose] He called on the British Government to investigate the allegation of the use of British foreign aid given to Nigeria to help combat Boko Haram terrorists to fund a witch-hunt against opposition politicians with a view... more »

Gov Oshiomole’s University Declared Most Expensive Public University In Nigeria School Fees Over ₦710k Minus Acceptance fee

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The Edo University, Iyamo, established by Governor *Adams Oshiomhole* is the most expensive public university in Nigeria. The school began its first academic session on April 11, 2016. Students who wrote the last Post UTME of the school and were offered admission were astounded when the school fees were released. To study Accounting and Computer Science in Edo University, a student has to cough out N710,000. This does not include acceptance fee of N50,000, feeding and buying of books. Other courses in the new institution cost N660,000 minus acceptance fees, feeding and books. [image: ... more »

I didn’t indict Jonathan over ‘savings’ statement – Okonjo-Iweala

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The immediate past Minister of Finance, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala on Friday denied indicting the administration of former President Goodluck Jonathan on its inability to save for the rainy day. The former minister said in a statement issued by her Media Adviser, Mr. Paul Nwabuikwu that while the Jonathan administration was willing to save for Nigerians, the plan was opposed by the state governors at the time. She said the opposition culminated in the governors taking the Jonathan government to the Supreme Court in furtherance of their position that the Federal Government had no right to ... more »

WHO declares Adamawa polio-free

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The WHO Coordinator in the state, Dr. Nuhu Ningi, confirmed this in a statement made available to the *News Agency of Nigeria* on Friday in Yola. Ningi said in the statement that Adamawa was free of Polio virus since 2009. He noted the record of no polio outbreak was a commendable feat. According to him, the absence of Polio in Adamawa was not a ‘mere chance’ as speculated in some quarters. “It is very unfortunate to describe all efforts of government and partners fighting against polio in the state as ‘mere chance occurrence’.” “This statement by the Zonal Coordinator is unfortunate and... more »

There’s no Sign Nigeria has a President” – Cardinal Onaiyekan Blasts Buhari......

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According to prominent Nigerian cleric Cardinal John Onaiyekan, President Muhammadu Buhari is a national embarrassment to Nigeria. [image: Cardinal John Onaiyekan] “There is no sign that Nigeria has the president. The problem President Buhari has is that many Nigerians want to continue as they were doing before and they want everybody else to change, but not themselves,” he stated according to a report from The Herald. “Democracy is all about the rule of law. Three times he has disobeyed court orders in less than a year in office. Disobedience to court orders by those who should prot... more »

How APC Governors torment former president Jonathan to share ECA

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*History of Excess Crude Account ECA* * By Benjamin Oyinloye wall* Obasanjo left $20 billion Rotimi Amaechi, Babatunde Fashola led by Bukola Saraki in 2008 instituted a lawsuit against the Yar'adua government calling for the sharing of the $15billion ECA. Yar'adua in 2009 opted for out of court settlement. By end of 2009 it had dropped from $15billion to $6.5billion. Okonjo Iweala was not finance minister. Money was disbursed by Accountant General Alhaji Ibrahim Dankwambo. YarAdua Left $6.5 billion = Jonathan Inherited $6.5billion ECA Governors insisted that the $6.5 billion ECA be ... more »