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21Jun By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Withheld salaries: SSANU, NASU gives 2- weeks ultimatum

By Joan Nwagwu The Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions(NASU), and the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities(SSANU), has given the Federal Government two weeks ultimatum to pay their four months withheld salaries. The unions under the Joint Action Committee(JAC), stated this in a letter addressed to the Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman on Thursday in Abuja. The letter titled, “Re-Four months withheld salaries: Demand for immediate payment,” was signed by NASU General Secretary, Mr Peters Adeyemi and SSANU President, Mr Mohammed Ibrahim. According to the letter, the Honourable Minister would recall that the JAC of NASU and SSANU embarked on a one week warning strike between March 18th, 2024 and March 24th 2024. “This is to ...

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20Jun By Sharpedge NewsNo Comments

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Four Vessels To Discharge Products At Lekki Deep Sea Port

The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) said at least four vessels will discharge various products at Lekki Deep Sea Port in Lagos. On Thursday, the NPA disclosed this in its Shipping Position, the organisation’s daily publication. The four vessels will discharge crude oil, bulk urea and fuel oil. NPA said that six more vessels were expected to berth at various ports in Lagos. It also said that two of the expected vessels would berth with containers of different goods. “The remaining expected vessels will berth with diesel, bulk gas, fuel oil, and cargo. Two vessels are waiting to berth with wet cargo and general cargo at two ports in Lagos,” the report said.NAN

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20Jun By Sharpedge NewsNo Comments

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Money Laundering: Court adjourns Yahaya Bello nephew’s trial

On Thursday, the Abuja Division of the Federal High Court adjourned an amended money-laundering charge preferred against Ali Bello and his co-defendant, Daudu Sulaiman, by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission until July 15. On Thursday, the Abuja Division of the Federal High Court adjourned an amended money-laundering charge preferred against Ali Bello and his co-defendant, Daudu Sulaiman, by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission until July 15. Justice James Omotosho adjourned the matter for trial continuation after the defence counsel cross-examined the EFCC’s witness, Olom Otane Egoro, an Access Bank employee. Some weeks ago, EFCC counsel Rotimi Oyedepo presented Mr Egoro from the bank’s compliance unit as the EFCC’s sixth prosecution witness (PW6). The banker...

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20Jun By Sharpedge NewsNo Comments

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Court Cancels 33 LCDAs Created By Ex-Governor Akeredolu

The Akure Division of the Ondo High Court on Thursday nullified the 33 Local Government Development Areas (LCDAs) created by then-Governor Rotimi Akeredolu. Delivering judgment, Justice A.O Adebusuoye described the LCDAs as inchoate and not lawfully created. The court held that it was illegal for a governor to sign a law outside the state. The court added that the Local Government Creation Law 2023, signed by Mr Akeredolu in Ibadan, outside the state, was unconstitutional, illegal, and null and void. Mr Akeredolu had, on September 9, 2023, assented to the bill creating 33 LCDAs. The bill for the creation of the LCDAs was presented to the then-governor by the speaker of the House of Assembly, Oladiji Olamide, during a ceremony at the governor’s residence in Ibadan.NAN

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20Jun By Sharpedge NewsNo Comments

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Tricyclist Jailed One Year For Slapping Policeman, Shooting At Him

The Jos Magistrates’ Court, on Wednesday, sentenced a 24-year-old tricycle rider, Benjamin Bulus to one year in prison for smoking marijuana and assaulting a policeman. The magistrate, Shawomi Bokkos, summarily tried and sentenced the convict after he pleaded guilty to the two-count charge of assault and possession of marijuana. Mr Bokkos, who sentenced Bulus to one year jail term on each of the two-count, said that the sentence was to run concurrently. The magistrate said that the sentence on the first count of assault was without an option of fine while Mr Bulus was given an option of N20,000 fine on the second count. Earlier, the prosecutor, Insp Ibrahim Gokwat told the court that the case was reported at the Laranto Police station Jos by Mathias Chung, on May 25. Mr Gok...

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20Jun By Sharpedge NewsNo Comments

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Woman Remanded For Inserting Burning Firewood Into 12-Year-Old Girl’s Private Part

An Abeokuta Magistrates’ Court, Isabo division, on Wednesday, remanded a 25-year-old woman for allegedly causing grievous harm to a 12-year-old girl by inserting a piece of burning firewood into her private part. The defendant, who resides at No. 6 Isewo Dotin in Obada-Oko area in Abeokuta, is facing a one-count charge of causing grievous harm. The defendant pleaded guilty to the charge and begged for the court’s forgiveness. The magistrate, B.V. William, ordered her remand in a correctional facility and asked the prosecution to duplicate and send the case file to the Director of Public Prosecution for legal advice. Ms William adjourned the case until June 26 for mention. Earlier, the prosecuting counsel, Lawrence Olu-Balogun, told the court that the defendants committed th...

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20Jun By Sharpedge NewsNo Comments

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IPOB: Nnamdi Kanu Seeks Out-Of-Court Settlement With Tinubu’s Government

The leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, on Wednesday indicated his interest in exploring an out-of-court settlement in his terrorism trial. Mr Kanu’s lead counsel, Aloy Ejimakor, told Justice Binta Nyako of the Abuja Division of the Federal High Court upon resumed trial. Mr Ejimakor told the court that he had discussed the matter with the lawyer of the attorney general of the federation, Adegboyega Awomolo, on the last adjourned date. However, Mr Awomolo said that although Mr Ejimakor had discussed the issue, he had told him to approach the AGF, who could initiate the idea. “I have not been instructed or authorised to do so,” said Mr Awomolo, When the matter was called earlier, Mr Awomolo informed the court that it was scheduled for tri...

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20Jun By Sharpedge NewsNo Comments

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Makinde Approves Appointment Of Olakunlehin As Olubadan

The Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde has approved the appointment of Oba Akinloye Owolabi Olakulehin as the 43rd Olubadan of lbadanland. The Governor gave the approval in a memo dated June 14, 2024, in exercise of the powers conferred on him by Section 19 (Cap 28) Law of Oyo State 2000 as amended. According to a statement by the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters, Olusegun Olayiwola, the approval is a culmination of a series of processes stipulated by the extant laws of the state regarding ascension to royal thrones. The statement added that the Governor congratulated the new Olubadan, praying that his tenure will birth greater developments in Ibadanland and Oyo State as a whole.

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19Jun By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Nigeria signs MoU to send first Nigerian to space

By Sylvester Thompson Nigeria has signed a Memorandum of Understanding(MoU) with Space Exploration and Research Agency(SERA) a U.S based firm, on human space flight to send the first Nigerian to space. The National Space Research and Development Agency(NARSDA) signed on behalf of the Federal Government, monitored by the Federal Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology on Wednesday in Abuja. Sam Hutchison, Co-founder of SERA, said the human space flight program gave Nigerians opportunity to choose who they want to send to space. "The process of application would be open to anybody in Nigeria who is up to 18 years of age, there are no other qualification required. " You will be able to sign up and then encourage others to vote for you, as part of democratic process, the...

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19Jun By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Motorcycle union condemns brutal murder of member

By Joan Nwagwu The Motorcycle Operators Union of Nigeria (MOUN), has condemned brutal killing of a member of the union, by unknown gunmen in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti state capital. Mr Sotayo Rasak, the National President of MOUN, said this in a statement issued to newsmen on Wednesday in Abuja. Rasak, who strongly condemned the killing said the victim, was a ticket issuer to commercial motorcyclists around Okesa roundabout area of the state was shot dead by the gunmen on Tuesday. The national president described the incident as "brutal and senseless" and called on the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun to investigate the matter thoroughly. He also urged the Federal Government to ensure that justice is served on the incident, while demanding that the perpetrators be broug...

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19Jun By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Shettima reaffirms FG’s commitment to north east’s economic revival, devt.

Vice-President Kashim Shettima has reaffirmed the Federal Government's unwavering commitment to driving economic revival and development in the North East region of the country. The spokesperson of the Vice-President, Stanley Nkwocha in a statement on Wednesday, said Shettima stated this while laying the foundation for the new headquarters building of the North East Development Commission (NEDC) in Maiduguri. The Vice-President stressed that the only way to reclaim and shape the narrative of the North-East region was to bring everyone together. According to him, the event was a demonstration of President Bola Tinubu's promise, an assurance of his commitment, and a reminder of the importance of the region to the nation. Shettima noted that it was a deep honour to be present to ...

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18Jun By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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AUDA-NEPAD working on changing regulatory landscape in Africa- Official

By Sylvan Thompson Prof. Olalekan Akinbo, Official of the African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD), said the union was working on changing policy regulatory landscape in the 55 member states. Akinbo disclosed this at a panel discussion jointly organised by the International Seed Federation(ISF), at 2024 World Seed day held in Rotterdam. He said NEPAD was also helping to create enabling environment in member states working on genome editing to enable the technology thrive. Akinbo, Technical Lead, Genome Editing Program of the AUDA-NEPAD Centre of Excellence in Science, Technology and Innovation, said Africa was turning green, and that member states working on genome editing needed regulatory guidelines. He noted that acceptance of the technology from the government of m...

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18Jun By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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BRAVE-IT Commends Military’s Efforts In Plateau State

….Warns Against Misinformation and Unprovoked Attacks on Troops Building Resilience Against Violent Extremism, Insurgency, and Terrorism, a non-governmental organization under the aegis of BRAVE-IT, dedicated to promoting peace and stability has cautioned Nigerians against misinformation and destabilizing the polity. In a statement issued to Journalists on the 16th June, 2024, the Director of Corporate Communications Lawrence Audu stated that some misguided individuals have been circulating old video contents of incidents from other states and even other countries on social media to misinform the public, which can lead to harm and chaos. "We urge Nigerians to be cautious of false information and to verify facts before sharing. Spreading misinformation can escalate unnecessary ten...

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17Jun By Sharpedge NewsNo Comments

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Health Commissioner Declares Lagos Island As State’s Epicentre Of Cholera Outbreak

The Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Akin Abayomi, says Lagos Island has the highest number of suspected cholera cases, with 106 of the 350 suspected cases in the state. Mr Abayomi disclosed this on Monday through his official X account @profakinabayomi while giving an update on the state’s cholera outbreak. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), cholera is an acute diarrhoeal infection caused by ingesting food or water contaminated with the bacterium Vibrio cholerae. Cholera can cause severe acute watery diarrhoea, and the severe forms of the disease can kill within hours if left untreated. Mr Abayomi disclosed that laboratory tests have confirmed that the outbreak was due to cholera. The identified strain is highly aggressive and contagious, with the potential...

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17Jun By Sharpedge NewsNo Comments

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Inflation: Tinubu’s Government Urged To Save Small-Scale Industries

Khamis Badmus, an industrialist, has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to fast-track policies that would control the high inflation in the country. Mr Badmus, also the Asiwaju Musulumi of Yoruba, Edo and Delta, appealed while speaking with journalists on Monday in Osogbo. He decried that small businesses were passing through tough times due to inflation and a high electricity tariff. “People who are in the production sector are passing through a lot now. They have invested billions of naira in their businesses but with little or no returns due to inflation. “Many industries have started relocating due to the harsh business environment, but some of us don’t have anywhere to go. “And that is why we are appealing to the federal government to fast-track policies that will reduc...

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17Jun By Sharpedge NewsNo Comments

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Police Condemn Booing Of Emir Sanusi, Warn Troublemakers

The police command in Kano has expressed displeasure over some individuals booing Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II’s entourage as he returned to his palace after Eid prayers. Currently, the police command is monitoring the entire Sallah events to ensure law and order are maintained, adequate security measures are in place to tackle any form of security threats,” said the command’s spokesman, SP Abdullahi Kiyawa, on Monday. Mr Kiyawa added, “Accordingly, the police command is warning individuals intending to cause chaos or breach the peace during the Sallah celebration to stay clear of the state.” The spokesman further stated that adequate security personnel had been deployed to arrest anyone attempting to disrupt law and order at the moment. The police warned members of the public to ...

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17Jun By Sharpedge NewsNo Comments

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Heat Wave Halts Hajj Pilgrims’ ‘Stoning Devil’; Two Nigerians Arrested Over Theft

The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has stopped pilgrims from proceeding to the Jamarat Bridge for the ritual of throwing stones from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. due to extreme heat. The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, Abdulfattah bin Sulaiman, issued the directive in a statement on Monday in Mina, Mecca, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. He said that measures became necessary to ensure pilgrims’ well-being amidst high temperatures and prevent heat stress. “Accordingly, the following measures have been implemented: Pilgrims are prohibited from proceeding to the Jamarat Bridge for the ritual of throwing stones from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.,” he stated. He said security personnel would be stationed at camps to enforce the restriction and prevent pilgrims from departing before 4:00 p.m....

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17Jun By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Expert seeks joint electricity safety committee establishment to prevent quacks

Constance Athekame Mr John Etim, an expert in the power sector, has appealed to the National Assembly (NASS) to enact a law that will ensure the setting up of a joint electricity safety, security and standards enforcement committee. Etim, who is the National President, Licensed Electrical Contractors Association of Nigeria (LECAN), made the appeal in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Sunday. He said that enacting such a law would guard against quackery which had seen quacks carry out installations within and outside Electricity Distribution (DisCo ) staff. According to him, the law will also enhance job creation, promote local made products, enhance compliance as well as help in realising the local content. Etim said that the committee should co...

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17Jun By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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MultiChoice reverts to old subscription prices

MultiChoice, the parent company of DStv and GOtv, has reverted back to its previous subscription rates following a legal mandate. The decision comes after a court ruling deemed the earlier price hikes unjustified, leading to significant subscriber losses, particularly in Nigeria. The company had raised its prices in response to economic challenges, including high inflation and currency devaluation. However, the move faced backlash, resulting in over a million subscribers discontinuing their services. As part of the reversal, DStv subscribers will see a reduction in rates across various packages. For instance, the DStv Premium package will now cost N29,500, down from N37,000. Similarly, the DStv Compact+ package will be priced at N19,800, reduced from N25,000. The adjustments ...

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17Jun By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Prioritise needs of ordinary Nigerians, Methodist Archbishop tells Tinubu

By Philomina Attah, NEWS AGENCY OF NIGERIA  The Metropolitan and Archbishop of Abuja Methodist Church, His Grace, Most Rev’d Michael Akinwale, has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to address the economic hardships facing Nigerians. The Cleric made the appeal during the 2024 Men’s ‘Work-Week/Father’s Day Thanksgiving Service at the Methodist Cathedral of Unity, Wuse, Abuja on Sunday. The Archbishop called on Tinubu to take decisive actiona to address the hardship, stressing, a lot of Nigerians were suffering. “A lot of homes are bleeding at this time. The government should do everything they can to cushion the effect of this battered economy,” he implored. He highlighted the house high costs of living, which, according to him, has placed basic necessities beyond the re...

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