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18Jul By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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IMF board approves $271m loan facility for Burundi

The International Monetary Fund’s executive board on Tuesday, approved a 271 million dollars Extended Credit Facility for Burundi, with an immediate disbursement of over 62 million dollars. The IMF in a statement said the East African country’s economy was just starting to recover from years of conflict and political upheaval under former leader Pierre Nkurunziza that left key sectors blighted. IMF said the loan facility would help address Burundi’s protracted balance of payments needs, rebuild external buffers and support the government’s reform agenda. It said this was Burundi’s first Upper Credit Tranche-quality arrangement with the IMF since 2015 and that it was expected to “catalyse donor funding, which is essential to cater to Burundi’s large financing needs and support its...

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18Jul By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Copyright Commission seeks Custom’s support to checkmate piracy

By Collins Yakubu-Hammer The Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) has called for more collaboration with the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) to checkmate piracy of creative materials. Director-General of the commission, Dr John Asein made the call at the opening of NCS Management Retreat, Sensitisation Workshop and Public Enlightenment on the newly enacted Nigeria Customs Service Act. In a statement on Tuesday in Abuja by the commission’s Director of Public Affairs, Mr Augustine Amodu, the D-G said that the new Act replaced the 64-year-old Customs and Excise Management Act. He said that the new law would support the Copyright Act, 2022 enacted by the Federal Government to modernise the creative sector. Asein said both statutes would further enhance collaboration between the tw...

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18Jul By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Farmer docked for allegedly threatening man in ”drama house”

A 20-year-old farmer, Adamu Aminu was docked in an Upper Area Court Gwagwalada, Abuja for allegedly threatening a man in a ”drama house;;. The police charged Aminu who resides in tipper garage Gwagwalada with constituting public nuisance and attempt to commit an offence of causing hurt. The Prosecution Counsel, Malam Abdullahi Tanko, told the court that the matter was reported at the Gwagwalada police station by Jamilu Ishak of same address on July 15. Tanko said that the defendant went to the ”drama house” located in Gwagwalada with scissors and cutlass threatening to fight a man, Ali Rabiu. The prosecutor said that the offence contravened the provisions of sections 183 and 95 of the Penal Code. The defendant, however, pleaded not guilty to the charge. The Judge, Malam ...

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18Jul By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Police grill girl, boy friend for allegedly dumping baby in dustbin

The Police in Adamawa have arrested a girl and her boyfriend who allegedly killed their baby and dumped the body in a dustbin on July 8, in Yola. The suspects, Blessing Ben and Luka Iliyasu were said to have been in courtship for two years before the girl got pregnant. According to SP Suleiman Yahaya-Nguroje, spokesperson of the Police Command, “Blessing was put in a family way by her boy friend, Luka a resident of Police barracks Yola, after two years of courtship”. He told newsmen in Yola on Tuesday that Blessing who resides in Jambutu area of Yola North Local Government Area, had however denied killing the baby, claiming that it was delivered prematurely. “I had a safe and peaceful delivery but the baby was lifeless hence my decision to dump it in the dustbin. “When I di...

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18Jul By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Golden Penny Semovita is Safe, Has no plastic in it – NAFDAC

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has debunked the claim of the presence of plastic or harmful contaminants in Golden Penny Semovita. The NAFDAC boss, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, In response to a video circulating online, advised the public to dismiss such allegations and be cautious when utilizing social media platforms to express concerns regarding regulated products. In the video, a woman is seen washing Golden Penny Semovita in a sieve with cold water, alleging that the residue left behind is plastic. However, NAFDAC conducted a thorough investigation and found no evidence of plastic or similar harmful substances in Golden Penny Semovita. NAFDAC used internationally accredited laboratories to perform analytical testing on various brands ...

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18Jul By Alaba AbdulrazakNo Comments

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2,300 Abia Ghost Workers Discovered; N220 Million Salaries Saved, Says Otti

Governor Alex Otti has said that Abia saved N220 million on monthly wage bills through the Abia government’s newly introduced unified payment system, saving N220 million on monthly wage bills. This is contained in a press statement on Monday in Umuahia by his chief press secretary Kazie Uko. stated that the development was part of the outcome of the ongoing verification of civil servants and other public workers, geared towards weeding out ghost workers. The statement revealed that the government’s current payment system helped identify 2,300 ghost workers in Abia’s workforce. It stated that the verification exercise was ongoing and expressed the government’s hope of making more savings. “So far, we have been able to save N220 million from the ongoing verification of workers i...

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17Jul By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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THE NIGERIA YOUTH SUMMIT SET TO HOLD AUGUST 10TH IN ABUJA

The Center for Peace Advocacy and Sustainable Development CEPASD in collaboration with Peace Ambassador Agency is set to host the 2nd edition of the Nigeria Youth Summit in commemoration of international youth day 2023 with the Theme: Advancing Youth Innovation in Entrepreneurship on 10th August 2023 at Nigeria National Merit House, Maiatama Abuja. The organizing committee chairman, Mr. Igweshi Augustine stated that the goal of the 2nd edition of Nigeria Youth Summit is to explore the dreams and aspirations of Nigerian youth in advancing youth innovation in entrepreneurship and national cohesion. Mr. Augustine told newsmen in Abuja that the Nigeria Youth Summit seeks to provide insight into the dreams and aspirations of Nigerian youths in entrepreneurship and innovation while addres...

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17Jul By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Expert harp on implementation of proper safety regulation, standardisation in firefighting

A Fire and Disaster Management expert, Mr Virgil Akama, has called for the implementation of proper safety regulations and standards in firefighting in the country. Akama, who is also the Managing Director, Assetbow Limited, said this during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Abuja. He said that the implementation of proper safety regulations and standards was necessary as it would ensure better coordination and synergy in firefighting across the country. "As you very well know, the standards are not the same and we look forward to a nation with firefighting capabilities as obtained internationally. “ We all know that the current situation of firefighting in the country is not yet where it ought to be especially in the area of regulation,” he said....

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17Jul By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Kyari Emerges As APC National Chairman

SENATOR Abubakar Kyari, Deputy National Chairman (North) of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), has emerged as acting National Chairman of the ruling party. This follows the resignation of Senator Abdullahi Adamu as the party’s national chairman. In line with the party’s constitution, if a national chairman resigns, the deputy national chairman from the zone would take over in acting capacity. Kyari led some members of the National Working Committee (NWC) into a meeting currently taking place at the party’s national secretariat in Abuja amid tight security. Those who came in with Kyari were: Deputy National Chairman (South), Emma Enukwu; National Vice Chairman (North-West), Salihu Lukman; National Vice Chairman (North-East), Salihu Mustapha; National Vice Chairman (Nor...

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17Jul By Alaba AbdulrazakNo Comments

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Police Nab One As Gunmen Kill Enugu Lawmaker

The police command in Enugu State has arrested a suspect for an alleged connection to the gruesome murder of a lawmaker, Nelson Sylvester Nnacheta, in the Nsukka axis of the state. On Monday, the command’s spokesman, DSP Daniel Ndukwe, said the criminal gang killed Mr Nnacheta, a.k.a “Ofunwa”, on Sunday night. “Nnacheta, who is identified as the councillor representing Eha-Ulo ward in Ehalumona community, was shot and gruesomely murdered on July 16, 2023, at about 11:30 p.m., at Umualoji village in Ehalumona community of Nsukka Local Government Area. “Meanwhile, the state’s Commissioner of Police, Mr Ahmed Ammani, has ordered an intense discreet investigation and manhunt of the assailants,” he said. Mr Ndukwe said further development would be communicated in due course. ...

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17Jul By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Nigeria’s inflation rate rises to 22.79% – NBS

Nigeria's consumer price index (CPI) has seen an increase in the month of June 2023. This reflect a rise from 22.41 percent in the previous month to 22.79 percent. This is according to the latest CPI report released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) on Monday. More to follow…

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17Jul By Alaba AbdulrazakNo Comments

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Barely A Week After The Death Of Chairman, Akure North LG Vice Chairman, Adebusola Dies

Barely a week after the death of Bankole Ogbesetore, the Chairman of Akure North, his Vice, Anthony Adebusola has also died. The news of the death of the Vice Chairman has thrown the council into sadness. As exclusively reported by Sharpedgenews.com, the chairman of the council, Bankole Ogbesetore died last week. The Acting Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, we gathered paid a condolence visit to the residence of the late Chairman last week before the unfortunate loss of the Vice Chairman on Sunday, July 16. Adebusola, who hails from Iju in Akure North Local Government area of Ondo State died at Afe Babalola University Hospital.

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17Jul By Alaba AbdulrazakNo Comments

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Prevent ASUU Strike During Your Tenure, Muslim Students Tell Tinubu

The Muslim Students Society of Nigeria (MSSN) has called on President Bola Tinubu to make as one of its priorities a determination never to allow the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) and other education unions to embark on strike again. Miftaudeen Thanni, immediate past Amir of MSSN in Lagos, made the call on Sunday during its Annual Conference, which was held on Sunday at the Main Auditorium of the University of Lagos. We are reminding President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to prioritise education, youth empowerment, security of lives and property, economic and infrastructural development,” Mr Thanni noted. According to him, investing in the education sector is not a luxury but a necessity. “As we move into a new dispensation of ‘Renewed Hope’ in our national polity, we are u...

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17Jul By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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If Tinubu is not disqualified by the Court, forget about justice in Nigeria – Onu

I have carefully perused the Petition of APM versus Tinubu, Shetima, APC and INEC and all I can say is that it appeared too mundane, but carries the strongest venom against Tinubu, Shetima, APC and INEC. Many looked down on the case and say that the Supreme Court has already determined the issue of double nomination. However, a close look at the Petition will show that the case was never about double nomination of Shetima, but one of invalid nomination. The core of the case is that as at the time Tinubu nominated his running mate, he himself was no longer a candidate by virtue of the a combine provisions of the Constitution and Electoral Act, 2022 in Section 142 (1) and Section 33 of the Constitution and Electoral Act, respectively. Let me bring you closer to the fact, law and the P...

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17Jul By Alaba AbdulrazakNo Comments

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Increase Judges’ Salaries To Equal Senators’ Jumbo Pay, Ajulo Tells Tinubu

A constitutional lawyer, Kayode Ajulo, has urged President Bola Tinubu to align the salaries of judges in Nigeria with that of senators. Mr Ajulo said this in a statement on Monday. He decried the disproportionate remuneration of the judiciary compared to the other two arms of government despite the significance of its works. He said judges’ social and welfare security should also be critically addressed, including fair and improved salaries and emoluments. Mr Ajulo drew attention to the 2022 judgment of the National Industrial Court of Nigeria, which called for a substantial increment in the salaries of the Chief Justice of Nigeria and other judges. “It is unacceptable that judges’ salaries have remained stagnant since 2008, and this necessitates immediate action,” he noted. ...

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17Jul By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Adamu resigns as National Chairman of APC

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Sen. Abdullahi Adamu, on Sunday announced his resignation as the leader of the ruling party. It was gathered that Senator Adamu resigned his position on the orders of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.The National Secretary of the party, Iyiola Omisore also tendered his resignation few minutes later. It would be recalled that the former Governor of Nasarawa State has been embattled since the party won the presidential election on February 25, 2023. Speaking on the development, Prime Business Africa (PBA) on Sunday, July 16 said it received the unvarnished affirmation from reliable sources within the ruling party and the Presidency that Adamu “resigned a few minutes ago on the orders of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.” Though,...

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16Jul By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Maguire stripped off Captain of Man Utd

…says he was disappointed but is ready to give his all Manchester united defender , Harry Maguire has said the manager of the club, Erik Ten hag has informed him of his plans of choosing a new captain. Maguire was named the club captain by former manager of the club , Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and remained captain of the club last season. However, Maguire announced in a statement on Sunday via his Twitter page that he was disappointed by the plans of the manager but will give his all for the united shirt. He said "After discussions with the manager today he has informed me he is changing captain. He outlined his reasons to me and whilst I’m personally extremely disappointed, I will continue to give my all every time I wear the shirt." "So I wanted to say a massive thank you to t...

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16Jul By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Sporting Lagos wins Naija Super 8 after a thrilling game

Sporting Lagos, the newly-promoted team to the Nigeria Premier League (NPL), has continued their giant-killing performance at the Naija Super 8 as they brushed aside Remo Stars to win the money-spinning maiden edition of Naija Super 8 through a penalty shootout which they won 4-2. Heading to the game, the Lagos team was regarded as the under dog seeing that they are a new team but they showed grit, tact and composure to face Nigerian topflight side of a couple of years, Remo Stars, and were not intimidated. In the dying minute of the second half, chaos was about to erupt when the referee canceled a goal scored by Remo , rulling it out for offside even though replay showed the player wasn't off side. The players were involved in an altercation on the field with fans throwing bottl...

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16Jul By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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NASS Palliative Of N110bn Is Illegal, Callous – Femi Falana

Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, has strongly criticized the National Assembly's decision to allocate N70 billion as palliatives for its members, deeming it illegal and contemptuous. He stated this in a press statement released on Sunday. Falana highlighted the clear violation of relevant provisions in the Nigerian Constitution and urged an immediate reversal of these contentious measures. The allocation of N70 billion, distributed among 306 newly elected members, coupled with the N40 billion reserved for purchasing Sports Utility Vehicles (SUVs) and bulletproof cars for principal officials and members, has ignited widespread public outrage. Falana, who isn't the first to condemn it, emphasized the National Assembly's callousness and lack of empathy, particularly in light of the...

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16Jul By Alaba AbdulrazakNo Comments

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Police Arrest Woman Seen Beating Her 75-Year-Old Mother In Viral Video

The police in Anambra has arrested one Ukamaka Udugbo from Abagana, Njikoka Local Government Area of the state for allegedly beating her 75-year-old mother under her care. The divisional police officer of Abagana police station, SP Ifeanyi Umeh confirmed the arrest when an NGO, 50-50 Action Group of the WomenAid Collective (WACOL) visited him on the incident. Mr Umeh said that the police station was informed about how the suspect had been physically assaulting her septuagenarian mother and immediate action initiated which led to the arrest of the accused. Mr Umeh said that after investigation and documentation, the case would be transferred to the police command in Awka. Ify Unachukwu, the leader of the delegation, thanked the police for the prompt response and urged the force...

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