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21Nov By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Stakeholders advocate adequate funding for efficiency in Judiciary system

By Jacinta Nwachukwu Some stakeholders in the judiciary have advocated adequate funding in the judicial system to enhance the overall efficiency of the sector. The stakeholders expressed their concern during the 2024 Access to Justice Parley organised by the Public and Private Development Centre (PPDC), on Wednesday in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Access to Justice project, an initiative of PPDC, is supported from the United States Department of State Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs. The Chief Executive Officer of PPDC, Lucy Abagi, said that there was need to adequately fund the justice sector, saying that the sector was underdeveloped and lacked the capacity to adequately address the justice needs of the population. ...

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20Nov By Sharpedge NewsNo Comments

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Army Begins Investigation Into Alleged Soldiers’ Brutalising Of Couple In Abuja

Acting army Olufemi Oluyede has ordered an investigation into alleged soldiers’ brutality of a couple. It said a viral audio-visual recording circulating on social media platforms purportedly showed a senior army officer and two other soldiers in an altercation with a man and woman within the Abuja metropolis. According to him, the circumstances leading to this incident are not clear. “However, the acting chief of army staff has ordered an immediate investigation to unravel the true circumstances surrounding this altercation. “The Nigerian army remains committed to serving and protecting all law-abiding Nigerians as enshrined in the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. “Therefore, we urge the public to be rest assured that due diligence will be applied to reach ...

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20Nov By Sharpedge NewsNo Comments

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FG Reveals WMO’s Pledge To Support Nigeria’s Climate Resilience

On Wednesday, the World Meteorological Organisation pledged to provide technical support to Nigeria in addressing climate change challenges. Aviation minister Festus Keyamo said in a statement that WMO’s deputy secretary-general, Ko Barrett, made the commitment during a session with Nigeria’s delegation at COP 29 in Baku, Azerbaijan. Mr Keyamo stated that as one of the WMO’s peer advisors, Nigeria would benefit from the organisation’s assistance in strengthening climate resilience strategies, particularly in the aviation sector. He emphasised the interconnectedness of aviation and climate change, noting the need for sustainable practices across all sectors. Speaking at the Nigerian Pavilion during the celebration of Nigeria Day at COP 29, Mr Keyamo stressed the importance of a...

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20Nov By Sharpedge NewsNo Comments

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INEC Promotes 1,731 Officers

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has approved the promotion of 1,73 officers who excelled in the 2024 promotion examinations. This was announced in a statement on Tuesday. A detailed breakdown of the promotions list showed that 59 deputy directors were elevated to the rank of directors, 168 assistant directors to the rank of deputy directors. Also, 167 chiefs on grade level 14 were elevated to the position of assistant directors, and 1,337 other officers between grade levels 7 and 13, were also promoted, accordingly. Tadese said that the exercise marked another milestone underscoring INEC’s unwavering commitment to enhancing staff welfare and supporting career progression. The statement reiterated INEC’s commitment to fostering a supportive work environm...

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20Nov By Sharpedge NewsNo Comments

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Alleged N2.7 Billion Fraud: Ex-BPP Director Testifies Against Former Aviation Minister Sirika

An EFCC witness, Musa Odiniya, told the Abuja High Court that Al-Duraq Investment Limited, registered in 2021, got the contract for the construction of the Apron Extension at Katsina Airport in 2022. Mr Odiniya, a former director of procurement at the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP), made this known while testifying in the alleged N2.7 billion contract fraud against a former Aviation Minister, Hadi Sirika. The EFCC dragged Mr Sirika, his daughter, Fatima, Jalal Sule Hamma and Al-Duraq Investment Nigeria Limited to court for abuse of office and contract fraud. They are standing trial before Justice Sylvanus Oriji on six counts. The minister, who served under former President Muhammadu Buhari, was accused of abusing his office as a minister by awarding contracts to a company ...

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20Nov By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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World Toilet Day: NNPC Foundation advocates better sanitation policies, infrastructure

Officials of the NNPC Foundation Ltd./Gte. sensitising students of the Junior Secondary School, Peyi, Bwari Area Council, Abuja on sanitation in commemoration of the 2024 World Toilet Day By Emmanuella Anokam The NNPC Foundation Limited has reiterated its commitment to promote global awareness and advocacy for better policies to mitigate sanitation crisis. Mrs Emmanuella Arukwe, Managing Director NNPC Foundation Ltd., made this known on Tuesday while commemorating the 2024 World Toilet Day (WTD) at the Junior Secondary School, Peyi, Bwari Area Council, Abuja. Arukwe underscored the need to invest in sanitation infrastructure to ensure cleaner water, healthier communities and sustainable ecosystem. “NNPC Foundation is deeply committed to contributing to this global effort,” ...

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19Nov By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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ASUU urges FG to address NAU crisis 

By Gami Tadanyigbe  The National Executive Council of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has called on the Federal Government to address the lingering crisis at the Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka and redirect the University to the path of order.  In a statement signed by the national president, ASUU, Prof Emmanuel Osodeke, the union condemned the appointment of one Dr Benard Odoh, as Vice-Chancellor of the University, adding that from all available evidence, Odoh is not a Full Professor. ASUU-NEC said that there were obvious abuses and breaches of the extant laws and procedures in the purported appointment of the registrar, Mrs Rosemary Ifeoma Nwokike. For some days now, there has been industrial action in NAU to protest the alleged irregularities in th...

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18Nov By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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PPDC set to unveil 2024 justice sector assessment report

By Jacinta Nwachukwu The Public and Private Development Centre (PPDC) has announced plans to unveil the 2024 Justice Sector Assessment Report, aimed at improving access to justice in Nigeria. Lucy Abagi, Chief Executive Officer of PPDC, stated this in a statement on Friday in Abuja. She said the report was part of the centre’s efforts to drive meaningful change and contribute to a more just and equitable society for all Nigerians. Abagi said the PPDC would also host its second annual Access to Justice Parley, bringing together key stakeholders in the justice sector to discuss, promote, and implement innovative solutions to improve access to justice in Nigeria. The event’s theme, “Advancing Effective, Innovative, and Inclusive Justice Reforms in Nigeria,” reflects the centre...

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17Nov By Sharpedge NewsNo Comments

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INEC Declares APC’s Aiyedatiwa Winner Of Ondo Governorship Election

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared Lucky Aiyedatiwa as the winner of the 2024 Ondo State governorship election. The State Returning Officer, Professor Olayemi Durotimi Akinwunmi of the Federal University Lokoja, announced Aiyedatiwa as the winner of the election at about 2:30 pm on Sunday. Incumbent governor Aiyedatiwa of the All Progressives Congress (APC) secured 366,781 votes to defeat his closest rival, Agboola Ajayi of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Ajayi polled 117,845 votes to come second. The APC made a clean sweep in the election, winning all 18 local government areas. The 18 LGAs are Ifedore, Ondo East, Ileoluji Oke-Igbo, Idanre, Irele, Akoko South West, Owo, Ondo West, Akoko South East, Akoko North West, Ose, Akoko North East, ...

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17Nov By Sharpedge NewsNo Comments

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Ondo Governorship Poll: APC Is Leading In 13 LGAs Out Of 18

After the collation of results from 13 LGAs, All Progressives Congress, APC, is leading comfortably in 13 Local Government Areas of Ondo State. The party, whose candidate is Lucky Aiyedatiwa has 226,882, while Labour Party, LP has 404. The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, on the other hand has 63,105, while Zenith Labour Party has 2312. Results are still being compiled from five more Local Government Areas of the State.

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16Nov By Sharpedge NewsNo Comments

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OndoDecides2024: Governor Aiyedatiwa Casts His Vote In Ilaje Local Government

Lucky Aiyedatiwa, the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State, participated in the ongoing election by casting his vote early in his polling unit. The governor arrived at Igbo Ward 4, Obenla community, in Ilaje Local Government Area at 8:46 am, accompanied by his security aides. He completed the voting process at 8:48 am. This marks an important moment in the election as Aiyedatiwa seeks re-election under the APC platform. Some voters had complained about malfunctioning of some Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) machines.

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15Nov By Sharpedge NewsNo Comments

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Ondo Election: NSCDC Tells Electorate To Exercise Your Franchise Without Fear

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has assured Ondo residents and the electorate of maximum security during Saturday’s governorship election. Philip Ayuba, NSCDC deputy commandant (General Operation Headquarters, Abuja), gave the assurance on Friday in Akure while speaking with journalists on the corps preparation ahead of the election. Mr Ayuba, who said he was in Ondo on the directive of the NSCDC commandant, Abubakar Audi, noted that adequate security was in place to ensure the election was free, fair and credible. “As all of us are aware that tomorrow is D-day, we, as security men, are here to make sure that we deliver our services. Our service here is to make sure that the election is free, fair and credible. That means that no one is refusing to exercise his or he...

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15Nov By Sharpedge NewsNo Comments

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Tinubu Urges Peaceful Conduct Of Ondo Governorship Election

President Bola Tinubu has urged all political stakeholders and the electorate in Ondo to uphold peace and fulfil their civic responsibilities without fear during Saturday’s governorship election. Mr Tinubu made the call on Friday in a statement by his spokesman, Bayo Onanuga. The president also canvassed for the democratic process in the state that would genuinely reflect the people’s will and power to choose their leaders freely. He commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for its diligent preparations for the election, particularly its timely distribution of sensitive materials across all 18 local government areas in Ondo. During the exercise, the president also noted the deployment of security personnel to the state to maintain law and order. He app...

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13Nov By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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World Bank, IMF determined to destroy, bury Nigeria’s public university system – ASUU

By Gami Tadanyigbe  Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, has accused the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund, IMF of working relentlessly to destroy Nigeria's public education system.  This is as the union lamented the delay in the renegotiation of its 2009 agreement with the federal government, noting specifically that the "despite the several Memoranda of Understanding,MoUs and Memoranda of Action,MoAs, the ASUU-FGN 2009 Agreement is yet to be renegotiated and sighted. " President of ASUU, Prof. Emmanuel Osodeke, speaking on Tuesday, at ASUU Heroes Day 2024-2025 ceremony, at the union's headquarters in Abuja, regretted that the situation has been further complicated with the enforcement and persistence of Integrated Personnel and Payroll Information ...

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13Nov By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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ASUU laments delay in renegotiation of Union-FGN 2009 Agreement

By Gami Tadanyigbe  Academic Staff Union of Universities, (ASUU), has lamented the delay in the renegotiation of its 2009 agreement with the federal government, noting specifically that the "despite the several Memoranda of Understanding,MoUs and Memoranda of Action,MoAs, the ASUU-FGN 2009 Agreement is yet to be renegotiated and sighted.  The Union has also accused the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund, IMF of working relentlessly to destroy Nigeria's public education system.  President of ASUU, Prof. Emmanuel Osodeke, speaking on Tuesday, at ASUU Heroes Day 2024-2025 ceremony, at the union's headquarters in Abuja, regretted that the situation has been further complicated with the enforcement and persistence of Integrated Personnel and Payroll Informat...

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12Nov By Sharpedge NewsNo Comments

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13 Dead As Mining Site Collapses In Plateau

At least 13 persons have been reported dead after a mining site collapsed in Bassa LGA of Plateau. Joshua Riti, chairman of the LGA, said the incident occurred on November 10. He added that seven of the deceased hail from Bassa LGA. The collapsed mining site is conterminous with Jos south and Jos north LGAs. This is an unfortunate incident. These young people were only out in search of a means of livelihood,” NAN quoted Riti as saying. “They went out to put their energies to good use to sustain and meet up with the current economic hardship in the country but met their untimely death. “I wish to extend my deepest condolences to the families and loved ones affected by this tragedy.” Majority of the victims were said to be aged 18-30. Mining accidents are becoming a rec...

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12Nov By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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ASUU offers Ph.D grants to some members across various public varsities

By Gami Tadanyigbe  The Accademic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), has offered over five hundred thousand Naira worth of grants to some of its members across the various public universities in the country.  Emmanuel Osadeke, President of the Union made this known on Tuesday, during the celebration of past and present heroes at the ASUU Secretariat in Gwagwalada Abuja.  According to him, the Grants of five hundred thousand Naira per recipient are based on rigorous assessment of their proposals by experts in their various disciplines.  The President said it is a day specialy aside by the great Union to honor members who made great sacrifices for the Nigeria Educational system in general and the Nigerian public university system in particular.  "The choice of...

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12Nov By Alaba AbdulrazakNo Comments

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FG Urged To Intervene In Disconnection Of Power Supply At UCH Ibadan Over Unpaid Debts

Oladayo Olabampe, the Joint Health Sector Union (JOHESU) chairman at the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, has appealed to the federal government to come to the institution’s aid. Mr Olabampe, while reacting to the power outage at UCH, told journalists on Monday in Ibadan that the hospital needed assistance to survive. There has not been light at UCH since October 26, when the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) disconnected the hospital due to accumulated debts. Mr Olabampe, who decried the bill from IBEDC as alarming and outrageous for a hospital such as UCH, said the government had to assist the health facility by stepping in. “The bill is killing. IBEDC put UCH on Band A, but we can’t afford the bill for Band A. This is why the hospital management told...

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Nigerian Customs Confiscates N46bn Illicit Drugs, Others In Rivers

The Nigeria Customs Service, Area 2 Command Onne, Rivers, has confiscated 21 containers of contraband drugs, donkey skin, and other items valued at over N46 billion. The command’s Comptroller, Muhammad Babandede, disclosed this while briefing newsmen on Monday in Onne, Rivers. Mr Babandede listed the confiscated items to include; cough syrups, Tramadol, fake antibiotics, chilly cutter and sanitary fittings used for concealment of fake drugs. Others include donkeys’ skin, which he said are used for concealment of raw chemicals suspected to be for production of cough syrups. He said that the command has continued to strengthen collaboration with sister agencies especially the Nigeria Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, SSS, Quarantine, NAFDAC among others in the actualisation of...

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11Nov By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Muftuang endorses Luft pay tv, says it’ll boost local initiatives

By Jessica Dogo The Plateau State Governor, Caleb Muftuang, has endorsed the Luft Pay TV, saying it will boost local initiatives in the country. Muftuang said this at the grand opening and dinner of Luft Pay TV, a television service on Sunday in Abuja. He highlighted the importance of promoting local initiatives, variety and quality in the Nigerian entertainment industry. “We should be able to give people qualitative options. At very economic prices, we must be able to share profit with the people who make business profitable. “I salute this initiative and I want to encourage Nigerians to patronise Luft TV, It is a great initiative,” he said. The Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule, drawing parallels with Nigeria’s telecommunications service providers, said that Luft...

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