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1Jun By Alaba AbdulrazakNo Comments

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Transport Union Groups Resolve To Collaborate On PMS At Oyo Town Hall Meeting

Different transport union groups that had been at loggerheads for years in Oyo State, on Thursday, resolved to collaborate to reposition the state’s Park Management System (PMS) for the purpose of ensuring peace and sustainable development in the state. Oyo State government had convened the town hall meeting to find ways of improving the operation of PMS with the aim of tweaking it to serve the people better. The meeting came following the dissolution of the Disciplinary Committee of the PMS headed by Mr Mukaila Lamidi. The meeting which was held at the House of Chiefs, Parliament Building, Agodi, Secretariat, Ibadan, had in attendance various stakeholders, including the factions of Alhaji Lateef Akinsola (Tokyo), Alhaji Abideen Ejiogbe, Olowo Geesi, Abass Amolese, Tirimisiyu Olo...

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1Jun By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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You are wasting court’s time, PEPC tells Obi, Labour Party

The Presidential Election Petition Court (PEPC) has berated the legal team of the Labour Party and its presidential candidate, Peter Obi, for failing to properly organise its schedule of documents for seamless tendering as exhibits. Obi and his party filed a petition challenging the outcome of the Feb. 25 presidential election. At the resumed hearing of the petition, the court frowned at the team's inability to present its schedule of documents in a manner that was easy for the court to comprehend. This led to the court having to abruptly step down hearing in the petition for some minutes to enable the lawyers, led by Prof. Awa Kalu, SAN, to put its house in order. This was on account of poor scheduling of documents the petitioners sought to tender, to prove their allegation o...

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1Jun By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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NDLEA gets assurance of US support in fight against illicit drugs

The United States government has assured the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) of more support and collaboration in different areas of its strategic operations to enhance its capabilities against substance abuse and illicit drug trafficking in Nigeria. The assurance was given by Dr. Mark Hove of the Africa and Middle East Office, Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs, US State Department, on Wednesday when he led another top official of the Bureau, Craig Nixon on a courtesy visit to the Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of NDLEA, Brig. Gen. Buba Marwa (Retd) at the agency’s headquarters in Abuja. This comes on the heels of a recent official letter by the Bureau announcing the U.S. project grant to the NDLEA following requests by Marwa during series ...

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1Jun By Alaba AbdulrazakNo Comments

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Police: Two Wanted Terrorists Killed In Katsina

The police said its operatives killed two terrorists and arms smugglers on the wanted list in Katsina. This is contained in a statement by the police spokesman in Katsina, Abubakar Aliyu, on Thursday. “On May 29, at about 0300hrs, terrorists/bandits in their numbers, armed with AK47 rifles, attacked the residence of one Yahaya Usman of Tani village, Bindawa local government area of the state,” the police statement said. “They inflicted a deep knife cut to his head in an attempt to kidnap him.” The police said the Katsina command’s operatives attached to the Bindawa divisional headquarters led by the DPO “engaged the suspected terrorists in a fierce gun duel and successfully foiled the kidnap attempt and rescued the victim.” The police said two corpses of the suspected terroris...

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1Jun By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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NCC Holds Dialogue Session with Regulator Forum in Bayelsa state

The Nigeria Communications Commission (NCC) has held the first Talk-To-The Regulator (TTTR) Forum for 2023. The Forum was held in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State. The Talk-To-The Regulator Forum is a platform for non-discriminatory interaction between licensees and the regulator. The two-day event brought together stakeholders and licensees in the telecommunications sector to discuss critical industry issues and emerging trends. The forum gives room for active engagement and dialogue on industry-related issues of national interest. The objective was to enhance development, regulations and improve service delivery. Originally slated for 2022, the Forum was postponed due to a devastating flood disaster that affected Bayelsa State and other regions.The telecommunications industry ha...

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1Jun By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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CIEPUK partners HIPDET to provide 1,000 scholarships to Nigerian students

By Victor Okoye The Chartered Institute of Educational Practitioners United Kingdom (CIEPUK) is set to partnerthe Higher Institute for Professional Development and Training (HIPDET) to provide no fewer than 1,000 scholarships to students in Nigeria. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that HIPDET is a private, independent, non-profit vocational and higher education provider incorporated in Bamenda, Cameroon. HIPDET offers vocational and higher education programs leading to the award of Vocational qualifications Diploma, Higher National Diploma, Bachelor degree, Postgraduate Diploma, Master Degree, MBA, DBA and PhD. Prof. Marcel Ezenwoye, the National President of CIEPUK in Nigeria, told NAN on Thursday in Abuja that plans have been concluded by the institute to partner an...

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1Jun By Alaba AbdulrazakNo Comments

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News Of Devaluation Of Naira Is Fake-CBN

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has debunked a report by a national daily that it has devalued the naira to N631 per dollar at the importers’ and exporters’ (I&E) window. The apex bank said this in a tweet on Thursday. A newspaper reported that the regulator devalued the naira, trading N631 to the dollar on the official window. The report said the devaluation occurred 48 hours after President Bola Ahmed Tinubu announced the plans of the federal government to unify the country’s exchange rate to stimulate the economy. The publication caused a stir in the country on Thursday morning. Speaking on the matter, CBN said it “did not devalue the naira”. “We wish to state categorically that this news report, which in the imagination of the newspaper is exclusive, is replete...

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1Jun By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Towards an end to Sudan’s conflict of egos

By Gami Tadanyigbe, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) On Saturday, April 15, residents of the Sudanese capital, Khartoum, woke up to a deadly fighting between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The conflict, which has since spilt to other towns and cities, has led to the deaths of more than 750 people and left over 5,1000 injured. According to the International Rescue Committee (IRC), over one million people have been displaced, in addition to a number of rescue workers killed in the crossfire. Since its former dictator, Omar al-Bashir was ousted in a military coup in October 2021, Sudan has been governed by an interim council of military heads. Following deep-rooted mutual suspicion and rivalry, SAF and RSF disagreed over an attempt to integrate...

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1Jun By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Danbatta To Get NPON Award For Contributions To Telecoms Industry

The Nigerian Communications Commission's executive vice chairman, Prof. Umar Danbatta, will receive the National Productivity Order of Merit (NPOM) award. The honour, which recognises exceptional leadership, innovation and dedication in recipients' respective fields, highlight Danbatta's contributions to developing the country's telecommunications industry. The NPOM Award is a prestigious recognition that celebrates individuals who have made significant contributions to productivity, innovation, and national development. Danbatta’s well-deserved recognition further solidifies his reputation as a transformative leader and industry trailblazer. Under his guidance, the NCC has implemented initiatives that have transformed the sector and achieved noteworthy milestones. Under Da...

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1Jun By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Stakeholders Engaged on Compliance to Civil Service Reforms

A significant gathering of key stakeholders was held by the Public Complaints Commission to deliberate upon the implementation and compliance with the recently introduced civil service reforms.  The event, titled "Stakeholders Audience on Compliance to Civil Service Reforms," brought together government officials, civil servants, union representatives, and experts in a bid to foster understanding, address concerns, and enhance collaboration among all parties involved. The engaging discussions focused on the overarching goal of the civil service reforms, which aim to modernize and streamline governmental operations, promote transparency, meritocracy, and efficiency, while strengthening accountability within the civil service. Participants enthusiastically exchanged ideas, sha...

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1Jun By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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PCC engages Stakeholders to Promote Compliance on Whistleblower Policy

The Public Complaints Commission organized a highly anticipated event, the "Stakeholders Audience on Compliance to Whistleblower Policy," aimed at facilitating a robust discussion and fostering understanding about the importance of whistleblower protection and its effective implementation.  The gathering brought together government representatives, legal experts, civil society organizations, and concerned citizens to deliberate on strategies to enhance compliance with the whistleblower policy. The discussions centered on the significance of whistleblowing in combating corruption, promoting transparency, and safeguarding public interest.  Government officials highlighted the role of the whistleblower policy in encouraging individuals to come forward with vital informatio...

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1Jun By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Stakeholders Engaged in Promoting Compliance to Financial Sector Reforms

The Public Complaint Commission recently organized a crucial event titled "Stakeholders Audience on Compliance to Financial Sector Reforms. The gathering is aimed to bring together stakeholders from the financial sector, regulatory bodies, consumer advocacy groups, and concerned citizens to discuss and enhance compliance with the ongoing financial sector reforms. The event highlighted the significance of these reforms in strengthening the financial sector, ensuring stability, and fostering consumer protection.  Government officials provided an overview of the reform initiatives, emphasizing their objectives, benefits, and the need for collaboration among all stakeholders to achieve successful implementation. Discussions revolved around key aspects of the reforms, includin...

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1Jun By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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PCC holds Stakeholders forum to Ensure Compliance with Educational Sector Reforms

The Public Complaints Commission, in collaboration with key stakeholders, recently organized a significant event titled "Stakeholders Audience on Compliance to Educational Sector Reforms." The gathering aimed to foster a collective understanding, address concerns, and promote collaboration among stakeholders in order to ensure effective implementation and compliance with the ongoing educational sector reforms. The event provided an opportunity for government officials, education administrators, teachers' unions, parents, and concerned citizens to engage in fruitful discussions regarding the reforms that are poised to transform the educational landscape. The reforms focus on improving access, quality, and equity in education while nurturing a conducive learning environment. Gov...

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31May By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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JOHESU strike grounds clinical, academic activities at ABUTH

Clinical and academic activities have been grounded at Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital (ABUTH), Zaria, as the nationwide strike embarked by the Joint Health Sector Union (JOHESU) enters its sixth day. A check by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) at the hospital reveals that the outpatient departments, cash offices and other offices were locked. However, nurses and doctors were seen providing skeletal services at Shehu Idris Emergency unit of the hospital, and other wards within the facility. Mr Lawal Bab-Salam, the branch Chairman of the union, said “as you can observe the only two groups that are working are nurses and doctors”. He added that the nurses and doctors alone cannot work without the members of the union such as health assistants and other workers who were...

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31May By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Court remands 2 for allegedly breaking govt. seal

The Lagos State Special Offences Mobile Court, on Wednesday, remanded two construction workers in Badagry Correctional Centre for contravening provisions of the state’s Urban and Regional Planning and Development Law. The mobile court, siting in Eti-Osa Local Government, remanded an engineer and a foreman till June 6, for allegedly breaking government seal to continue construction. The duo had requested for a stand down for their lawyers to arrive in court before their plea would be taken. The court rose thrice, and thereafter, said it could wait no longer, and remanded them till June 6, when the lawyers did not arrive. Five others arrested are in the Lagos State Task Force custody awaiting trial, because they were apprehended after the mobile court had closed. All the susp...

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31May By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Subsidy Removal: NLC rejects pricing Template

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has urged the Federal Government to immediately instruct the Nigerian Petroleum Company Ltd (NNPCL) to withdraw the just released pricing template to allow free flow of discussions by the parties. Mr Joe Ajaero, the NLC President, made the call in a statement signed by him and made available to newsmen on Wednesday in Abuja. Ajaero said that the new pricing template is vexatious, an ambush and may scuttle its ongoing dialogue with the federal government. According to Ajaero, government cannot in one breathe be talking about deregulation and at the same time fixing the prices of petroleum products. “We are worried that the Government through the NNPC despite the ongoing meeting of stakeholders in the Oil and Gas sector to manage the unilateral....

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31May By Alaba AbdulrazakNo Comments

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Tribunal: Atiku, PDP Tender Documents In Defence Of Their Petition

The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in the February 25, 2023 elections in Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar, along with the party on Tuesday in Abuja opened their case at the Presidential Election Petitions Court by tendering documents to support their petition. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that one of the documents tendered by counsel to the petitioners, Eyitayo Jegede (SAN), was the Form EC 8E, which is the final declaration of winners result. Jegede also tendered the Bimodal Voters Accreditation Systems Machines report from all the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory. He also tendered the Independent National Electoral Commission-certified documents in respect of number of registered voters as well as number of Permanent Voter Cards collected in all ...

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31May By Alaba AbdulrazakNo Comments

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NNPC Adjusts Petrol Pump Price

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited says it has adjusted the price of petrol, also known as premium motor spirit (PMS), across its retail outlets. In a statement on Wednesday, Garba Deen Muhammad, NNPC’s spokesperson, said the adjustment is in line with market realities. According to the statement, pump prices at NNPC’s retail outlets will now begin to vary to match market trends. NNPC Limited wishes to inform our esteemed customers that we have adjusted our pump prices of PMS across our retail outlets, in line with current market realities,” the statement reads. “As we strive to provide you with the quality service for which we are known, it is pertinent to note that prices will continue to fluctuate to reflect market dynamics. “We assure you that NNPC L...

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31May By Alaba AbdulrazakNo Comments

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TUC To Tinubu: Don’t Dictate, Consult Stakeholders Before Removing Petrol Subsidy

The Trade Union Congress (TUC) had asked the federal government to consult stakeholders before making any decision on the removal of the petrol subsidy. On Monday, in his inaugural speech, President Bola Tinubu said the petrol subsidy regime was over. In a statement by Festus Osifo and Nuhu Toro, president and secretary-general of TUC, the union urged the government to tarry a while on the issue. The TUC asked the government “not to dictate on such a matter or engage in manipulating the outcome of such consultations”. The union said it was ready to dialogue with the administration of President Bola Tinubu on the issue. “We dare say that this is a very delicate issue that touches on the lives, if not very survival of, particularly the working people, hence ought to have been...

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30May By Alaba AbdulrazakNo Comments

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Hotel Murder: Court Sentences Hotelier To Death By Hanging

Osun State High Court has found the owner of popular hotel, Dr. Ramon Adedoyin guilty in the murder of Timothy Adegoke, a former master’s degree student of the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, whose death occurred between November 5 and 7, 2021, at Hilton Honours Hotel, Ile-Ife. The Osun Chief Judge, Adepele Ojo, while delivering her judgement on the case, held that the circumstantial evidence available to the court, pointed to the killing of Adegoke while being a guest at the hotel owned by Adedoyin. According to her, Adedoyin’s decision not to enter the witness box did not help him, as the circumstantial evidence had shifted the burden of proof on him. Justice Ojo also said Adedoyin’s decision not to enter the witness box meant he agreed to the murder charge pressed against...

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