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States debts rise to N11.4tn despite IGRs, FAAC allocations
ABUJA (Sundiata Post) – The total debts of the 36 states in Nigeria rose to N11.47tn as of June 30, 2024, despite allocations by the Federal Accounts Allocation Committee (FAAC), and their respective internally generated revenues (IGR). An analysis of data from the public debt reports released by the Debt Management Office (DMO) said the rise was 14.57 per cent higher than the N10.01tn recorded in December 2023.
NiDCOM congratulates Nigerians who won elections abroad
ABUJA (Sundiata Post) – The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has congratulated Nigerians who have won elections in foreign countries.Four Nigerians, a United States-born Nigerian, Dr Oye Owolewa (District of Columbia), Chiaka Barry, (Ginninderra District, Australia), Segun Adeyina, (Georgia, USA) and Yemi Mobolade, (Colorado Springs, USA) won elections into various elective positions.
Kwankwaso's visit to Otti
Abia Governor Alex Otti has received in audience, the former Kano Governor and 2023 presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso. He also received 15 Abia indigenes who graduated recently from the Nigeria Police Academy, Kano.
Okpebholo makes first appointment as Governor
Edo State Governor-Elect Monday Okpebholo has approved the appointment of Fred Itua as Chief Press Secretary ahead of Tuesday’s assumption of office. Itua’s appointment which will take effect on November 12, 2024, marks the first official designation of the incoming administration. Itua, a distinguished journalist with extensive experience, previously served as the Assistant Political Editor at The Sun newspaper.
The minors: A reflection of decay in society, By Dakuku Peterside
When voices rise in waves of protest, deeper wounds are laid bare—truths woven into our laws and ethics, waiting to be unearthed. In Nigeria, one such moment emerged in the #EndBadGovernance protests, where voices for change faced harsh reprisals. The arrest and prosecution of 76 individuals, among them children, echoed like a somber drumbeat across the nation.
Petrol landing cost decreases
The estimated cost of landing Premium Motor Spirit, commonly known as petrol, on Nigeria’s shores has seen a considerable reduction of 20.34 per cent, dropping to N971.57 per litre over the past three months. This decline in landing cost, which reflects the price of importing and distributing the product, indicates some relief in terms of global market fluctuations and supply chain factors.
NLC issues ultimatum to governors not paying minimum wage
The Nigeria Labour Congress has given state governments an ultimatum of Dec.1, to implement the new minimum wage. The NLC made this known on Sunday in a communique signed by its President, Mr Joe Ajaero at the end of its National Executive Council (NEC) meeting, held in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.
Kebbi Gov alerts CDS on deadly incursion by new islamic group
KEBBI (Sundiata Post) – Kebbi State Governor, Nasir Idris, has dispatched a high-level delegation to the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, to address the rising threat of a new Islamic sect, Lakurawa, whose recent attacks have claimed 15 lives in the state. In a statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Ahmed Idris, the delegation led by former Kebbi Governor and Minister of Economic Planning, Senator Atiku Bagudu, included Sen.
COAS urges Nigerians to support military efforts against insecurity
SOKOTO (Sundiata Post) – The Acting Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Olufemi Oluyede, has called for continued support from Nigerians to overcome the country’s security challenges. Oluyede made the call on Sunday during his maiden operational visit to Sokoto, the headquarters of the 8 Division, since his appointment.
Nigeria, the EPL and the contradictions; By Hassan Gimba
When ideas, statements, or policies emanating from one source are opposed to one another, conflicting or inconsistent, then we have contradictions. I want to start this with something that has been bothering me for years. It made me propose that it be featured on the cover of Leadership Friday in 2016 when I was promoted from its editor to managing editor (content). I was so peeved by it, but my then Group Managing Director (GMD), Mr Cletus Akwaya (now publisher of Daily Asset), overruled me.
Time to reconsider our ties with Israel
In an article titled “Is Nigeria fuelling Israel’s genocide against Palestinians?” which was published in BusinessDay on October 30th 2024, one Suraya Dadoo, who wrote in from South Africa, opened his contribution by quoting our Hon. Minister of Foreign Affairs, my friend and brother, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar who he attributed the following words to.
Kemi Badenoch's living hell, By Femi Fani-Kayode
“I don’t want this country to turn into the one I ran away from“- Kemi Badenoch MP. The Right Honorable Kemi Badenoch MP, former Minister of Women and Equalities of the United Kingdom and the newly-elected leader of the British Conservative party deserves to be tarred and feathered for the sort of things she says about Nigeria.
Internet use as an essential need for daily life, By Aminu Waida
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Petrol pump prices drop as oil marketers quote new import rates
Petrol pump prices across various parts of the country have dropped marginally, with oil marketers reducing rates by N80 from N1,200 to N1,120 per litre. The development follows a crash in the landing cost of petrol, which fell to N939.86 on November 1, 2024, from N981 per litre on September 25, 2024.
US election: Trump takes early lead, Kamala battles to catch up
Former President Donald Trump has taken early lead in the US presidential election. He has won 214 electoral votes while Vice President Kamala Harris has 179 electoral votes. Harris picked up California, Washington State, Washington, D.C., and an electoral vote from Maine. Trump, meanwhile, won Idaho, Iowa and Kansas. Most polls are now closed in the country.
Tinubu promotes acting COAS Oluyede to Lieutenant General
ABUJA (Sundiata Post) – President Bola Tinubu has decorated the acting Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Olufemi Oluyede with a higher rank of Lieutenant General. Sources in the Villa confirmed the development to Channels Television on Tuesday. Presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga later confirmed the development which took place at the President’s office. If confirmed by the Senate, Oluyede will become the substantive army chief, permanently replacing Lagbaja.
NNPCL to protesters: 'We're not to blame for price fluctuation'
ABUJA (Sundiata Post) – The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has declared that its Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO), Mallam Mele Kyari, is not responsible for the hike in the prices of petrol. Some protesters had earlier stormed the headquarters of the oil giant in Abuja, demanding the resignation of Kyari over the increase in the prices of petrol nationwide.
2 die in Imo bomb explosion – Police
OWERRI (SUNDIATA POST)- The Police Command in Imo has confirmed that two persons died on Tuesday, when an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) exploded at the International Market, Orlu. The command’s Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), ASP Henry Okoye, confirmed the incident in a statement issued in Owerri. Okoye further disclosed that several other people sustained injuries from the explosion while scampering to safety.
Davido votes in US election, speaks of the special feeling
Multiple award-winning artist David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has expressed excitement after voting in the ongoing United States presidential election. The election, which is the 60th quadrennial presidential election in the country, will determine the successor of outgoing President Joe Biden. In a post on his verified X account on Tuesday, Davido, who was born in Atlanta, Georgia, revealed that he had exercised his franchise as a United States citizen.
Alleged Fraud: PDP demands release of Okowa, acuses EFCC of witch-hunting opposition
The party’s national deputy youth leader, Timothy Osadolor, made the call at a news conference on Tuesday in Abuja. Mr Osadolor described Okowa’s detention by EFCC as political witch-hunting, persecution and another method of silencing the opposition parties, saying this was not good for democracy. “Delta state government has not said that its money is missing,” said Mr Osadolor.
Oladipo, The Eagle Online CEO emerges President of media cooperative society
LAGOS (Sundiata Post) – The Publisher of The Eagle Online, Dotun Oladipo, has emerged as the President of the Innovative Media Partners Cooperative Multipurpose Society. The former President of the Guild of Corporate Online Publishers was among others who are members of the pioneer Executive Committee. Other pioneer executive committee members of the IMPCMS are Nkanu Egbe, who is the General Secretary, and Dolapo Otegbayi as the Treasurer.
UNION FROWNS AT APPOINTMENT OF ACTING DG FOR NABDA
ABUJA (SUNDIATA POST)- The Academic Staff Union of Research Institutions (ASURI) and stakeholders in the nation’s Research and Development Institutes sector have criticized the appointment of Professor Abdullahi Mustapha as the Acting Director General of the National Biotechnology Research and Development Agency (NBRDA) at the end of his four-year tenure as substantive Chief Executive of the Research Institute on 27 October 2024.
US election: 'Bomb threats’ disrupt voting in Georgia
Non-credible threats briefly disrupted voting at two polling locations in Georgia Tuesday morning, according to local officials who say they will seek a court order to extend voting hours. Five non-credible bomb threats were reported, leading to a temporary evacuation at two Fulton County locations for about 30 minutes, Nadine Williams, the county’s registration and elections director, said at a news conference.
Protest : Police say no under-age detained in Yobe
DAMATURU (SUNDIATA POST)- The Police Command in Yobe said it did not detain any minor in connection with Aug. 1 protests against hardship in some parts of the state. DSP Dungus Abdulkarim, the command’s Spokesman, disclosed this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Damaturu on Tuesday. NAN reports that the police on Aug 4, said it arrested 108 suspects allegedly involved in violent protests in Potiskum, Gashua and Nguru towns.
NCC and the Judiciary: Towards digital transformation in Nigeria, By Aminu Waida
Welcome address delivered at the 2024 edition of the Judges Workshop at Sheraton Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos by Dr Aminu Maida, Executive Vice Chairman/CEO of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) on Tuesday, 5 November 2024… I am pleased to welcome you to the 2024 edition of our Annual Workshop for Judges on Legal and Regulatory Issues in the Communications Industry, organised by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) in collaboration with the National Judicial Institute (NJI).
Shettima to minors: Go home, become responsible citizens
ABUJA (SUNDIATA POST)- Vice- President Kashim Shettima has implored the 119 released minors to strive to be responsible citizens as they unite with their families in Kano and Kaduna States. Shettima made the call while handing over the 119 released minors to Gov. Abba Yusuf of Kano and Gov. Uba Sani of Kaduna, at the auditorium of the Presidential Villa, Abuja, on Tuesday.
FG reverses 18-year entry age for varsity admission
The new Minister of Education, Dr. Morufu Olatunji Alausa, has reversed the 18-year entry age for university admission introduced by his predecessor, Professor Tahir Mamman. The previous policy had sparked controversy among stakeholders. Dr. Alausa, who took office after last month’s cabinet reshuffle, said the policy was detrimental to the federal government’s efforts to reduce out-of-school children. He also noted that it’s unsustainable for the education sector.
Grid experiences partial disturbance due to lines tripping - TCN
ABUJA (SUNDIATA POST)- The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), says the national grid experienced a partial disturbance at about 1.52 p.m. following series of lines and generators tripping. Mrs Ndidi Mbah, TCN’S General Manager Public Affairs said this in a statement in Abuja on Tuesday. Mbah said a series of lines and generators tripping caused instability of the grid leading to the partial disturbance.
Alleged N27bn fraud: Court to hear ex-Taraba governor’s motion challenging jurisdiction
ABUJA (SUNDIATA POST)- An Abuja High Court on Tuesday adjourned until Nov. 11, hearing in a motion filed by a former governor of Taraba, Darius Ishaku, challenging jurisdiction to hear the alleged N27 billion fraud preferred against him. Ishaku and a former Permanent Secretary of Bureau for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Bello Yero were arraigned on a -15- count charge by the Economic and financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
We are fully prepared for Ondo election- INEC Chairman assures
AKURE (SUNDIATA POST)- Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu has reiterated the commission’s readiness to conduct a free and fair Nov. 16 governorship election in Ondo State. Yakubu made this known during his readiness assessment visit to INEC Local Government Area (LGA) offices on Tuesday in the state.
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