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Nigeria: Boko Haram - U.S. Announces $102M Assistance for Nigeria
The U.S. Government has announced 102 million dollars (about 3.7 billion naira) in additional humanitarian assistance for Nigeria to address the sufferings of people affected by the Boko Haram insurgency. The U.S. Department of State said the fund would be used to address the shelter, health and food security needs of populations in the northeast still struggling with the effects of the Boko Haram insurgency.
Nigeria: Osinbajo's Helicopter in Emergency Landing
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, Thursday, escaped what could have been an air mishap as a helicopter which was conveying him from Gwagwalada to the Villa had to make an emergency landing at the Area Council. The helicopter according to sources was to convey the VP from the Nigeria Customs Staff College located in Gwagwalada where he had gone to attend a function. However, it was said to have developed fault shortly after take-off and had to land almost immediately..
Nigeria: Oduah Declares for Senate Under APGA, Gives Reason for Defection
The Senator representing Anambra North in the National Assembly, Senator Stella Oduah has officially declared to run for a second term under the platform of the All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA). Oduah who officially defected from the People's Democratic Party (PDP), to APGA on Wednesday, said that she had chosen to continue her fight for her people under the new platform.
Nigeria: Uproar As Senators, Reps Seek Declaration of June 12 Polls Results
By Emman OvuakporieAbuja — President Muhammadu Buhari's decision to recognise Chief Moshood Abiola's position in the evolution of the country's democracy rebounded in the two chambers of the National Assembly yesterday with legislators applauding his decision but questioning his procedure.
Nigeria: Abiola - Senate Should Watch Before It Leaps
The enthusiasm of the Senate to lap up President Muhammadu Buhari's decision to honour Chief Moshood Abiola's role in the evolvement of the nation's democracy has again brought to bear the seemingly beggarly role of the legislature in the polity. Following a motion brought by Senator Biodun Olujumi, the Senate resolved to call on the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC to declare the results of the inchoate June 12, 1993, presidential election.
Nigerians Begged a President in 1999 to Recognise June 12 but He Refused - Abiola-Castelo
Mrs Hafsat Abiola-Castelo, daughter of the presumed winner of the June 12, 1993 presidential election in Nigeria, has commended the Federal Government for declaring the day as the new Democracy Day, saying this " has corrected Nigeria's faulty democratic foundation." Abiola- Castelo stated this on Thursday in Abeokuta, the Ogun capital.
Nigeria: June 12 As Democracy Day - Masterstroke or Mischief
By Emmanuel AzikenTroubled here and there President Muhammadu Buhari shook the political landscape on Wednesday evening with his decision to bestow the nation's highest honour of Grand Commander of the Federal Republic, GCFR on Chief Moshood Kashimawo Olawale Abiola, the undisputed winner of the June 12, 1993 presidential election. The action by Buhari, a man who had not before now publicly recognized June 12 as a valiant or villainous value could reset his political agenda.
Nigeria: Buhari Summons Service Chiefs, Heads of Security Agencies Again
President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday summoned service chiefs and heads of security agencies for the third time in the week at the presidential villa, Abuja. The President had on Monday met behind closed doors with the service chiefs and selected heads of security agencies at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Buhari also on June 6 summoned an expanded meeting of the Security Council where he was briefed by the Minister of Defence, Mansur Dan-Ali and the service chiefs.
Nigeria: Buhari Appoints Ambode Into Govt's Delegation to World Cup
President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode as a member of the Federal Government Delegation to the 2018 FIFA World Cup starting in Russia from June 14.
Nigeria: Group Hails President Buhari's Posthumous Awards On Abiola, Others
The Noble Women Movement for Buhari and Osinbajo (NWM4BO), a solidarity group, has commended President Muhammadu Buhari's decision to confer posthumous award of GCFR on MKO Abiola. Abiola was the presumed winner of the annulled historic June 12, 1993 presidential election, seen as the freest and fairest election ever conducted in Nigeria. The group's Director of Publicity, Dr Rachael Ahmadu, gave the commendation in a statement made available to journalists in Abuja on Thursday.
Nigeria: We Are Trying Very Hard to Normalize Situation for You, Buhari Tells Youths
President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday reassured Nigerians that his administration was working hard to restore peace and socio-economic prosperity in the country. The President gave the reassurance when he hosted Nigerian Artistes and Youth organisations to breaking of fast at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
Nigeria: Senate Asks INEC to Declare June 12, 1993 Election Result
The Senate has asked the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to announce the results of the June 12, 1993 presidential election. The Senate made the request on Thursday during plenary. President Muhammadu Buhari had on Wednesday declared June 12 to replace May 29 as Democracy Day, in honour of late MKO Abiola, the presumed winner of the election. Buhari said that June 12 was more symbolic than May 29 and also conferred a posthumous GCFR title on Abiola. Details coming
Nigeria: Fayose Replys Fayemi, Adeyeye... Says They Are Birds of Same Feather
Ekiti State Governor, Chief Ayodele Fayose, has described former Governor Kayode Fayemi and a former governorship aspirant, Dayo Adeyeye as politically spent forces who cannot contest and win any credible election in the state. "The duo are birds of same feather, flocking together. They never won any credible election in their lives. So, they cannot appreciate credible election," he said.
Nigeria: Air Namibia Hits Nigeria's Sky
The new Air Namibia is to launch the Windhoek-Lagos-Accra, with the return routing from Accra-Lagos-Windhoek; and will reduce flight hours in West Africa by 60 per cent. The new flight would resume on June 29, 2018 in Lagos-Accra route. The airline said the new route fits in with growing the business and increasing our footprint on the African continent. The Air Namibia route to Ghana and Nigeria will reduce travelling time to West Africa by 60 per cent.
Nigeria: Central Bank Issues Guidelines On Currency Swap Deal
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), on Thursday, released guidelines for the bilateral Currency Swap agreement between Nigeria and China. The CBN gave the guidelines in a document signed by the Director, Financial Markets Department, Dr. Alvan Ikoku and posted on its website.
Liverpool Eyeing to Sign Nigerian Footballer Moses Simon
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Nigeria: NCDC to Nigerians - Treat CSM As a Medical Emergency
By Martins IfijehThe Nigerian Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has called on Nigerians to treat cerebrospinal meningitis as a medical emergency, as it is a fatal disease that does not give room for first aid treatment.
Nigeria: Coordinated Attacks in Guma, Logo - 15 Mourners, NECO Exams Candidates Killed By Herdsmen
By Peter DuruTwo National Examination Council, NECO, candidates and 13 others have been killed by militant herdsmen in coordinated attacks on communities in Guma and Logo Local Government areas of Benue State in the early hours of yesterday. Vanguard gathered from the Chairman of Guma Local Government, Mr. Anthony Shawon, that the marauders invaded Tse Ishav in Saghev ward, where mourners had gathered for a wake-keep at about 3a.m., killing their victims and injuring others.
Nigeria: NNPC Laments Low Investment in LPG Market
By Prince OkaforThe Group Executive Director/Chief Operating Officer, Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, Downstream, Mr. Henry Obih, has called on operators in the oil and gas industry to invest more in Liquefied Petroleum Gas, LPG, saying that huge opportunities still exist for investment in the sector.
Nigerian Airlines Record 8,825 Delayed Flights in 3 Months
Domestic airlines operating in Nigeria recorded 8,825 cases of flight delay from January to March, the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has said. Statistics released by the Consumer Protection Department of the NCAA shows that 14,633 flights were operated by eight airlines during the period under review, while 208 flights were cancelled for various reasons. The statistics was made available on Thursday in Lagos.
Nigeria: Liverpool Ready £10m to Sign Moses Simon
Reports in Liverpool said the Champions League runners-up are ready to sign Super Eagles winger, Moses Simon for £10m. Simon plays for K.A.A. Gent in the Belgian First Division. He has less than a year left in his contract. Simon was named in Nigeria's provisional squad for the FIFA World Cup but he was omitted from the final squad after failing to recover from a hip injury. This opens up a possibility of wrapping up a potential deal for the player immediately.
Nigeria: He Beats Me Regularly, Says Mother of 4 That Bathed Husband With Boiling Water
By Esther OnyegbulaBarely a week after a teacher claimed she stabbed her husband to death in self-defence, another young lady, Joy Imeribe, who is being investigated by detectives attached to the Gender Unit, Lagos State Police Command, has alleged that she poured hot water on her husband because he beats her regularly. It was learned that on May 29 the victim, Ibe Akachi, and his wife, Joy, had verbal disagreement, before going to bed.
Nigeria: World Less Peaceful Than a Decade Ago - Report
The world is less peaceful than a decade ago, mostly due to conflict in Middle East and Africa that is costing the global economy trillions of dollars, an international index showed on Wednesday. "There's been a gradual decline in peacefulness over the last decade," said Steve Killelea, head of the Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP), which is headquartered in Australia.
Nigeria: Apologize to Igbo for Comment On Gowon's Leniency, Ohanaeze Charges Buhari
By Chioma GabrielLagos — The apex Igbo socio-cultural organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to apologize to the Igbo over his recent comment that Nigerian troops were lenient to Biafran troops and Igbo during the war. Ohanaeze said the comment was highly uncalled for in a multi ethnic society.
Nigeria: 'Recognise World No Tobacco Day As World No Smoking Day'
By Martins IfijehAs Philip Morris International (PMI) joined the rest of the globe to mark World No Tobacco Day, it has called on the World Health Organisation (WHO) to recognise the day as "World No Smoking Day." The Chief Executive Officer, PMI, André Calantzopoulos, who stated this to mark the day, said PMI was publishing informational commentaries to highlight that people who smoke deserve the opportunity to learn about smoke-free alternatives to cigarettes.
Nigeria: Escape of Over 200 From Minna Prison Not 'Jail Break', NPS Claims
Francis Enobore, the public relations officer of the Nigerian Prisons Service, has claimed that the incident at Minna Medium Security Prison in which over 200 inmates escaped was an attack, not jail break. Mr Enobore said this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in Abuja. "Perhaps educating the members of the public on the different terms wrongly used by people would go a long way in helping the masses.
Nigeria: New Minimum Wage - Govt, Labour Set for Showdown Over Sept Deadline
By Victor Ahiuma-Young and Johnbosco AgbakwuruIndications emerged, yesterday, in Geneva, Switzerland, of a looming showdown between organised labour and the Federal Government over the September deadline for the commencement of the new minimum wage. While organised labour, as represented by Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, insisted that September deadline was sacrosanct, the Federal Government said it was not realizable.
Nigeria: Govt Immortalises Abiola - June 12 Now Democracy Day
By Emmanuel Aziken, Dapo Akinrefon and Charles KumoluIn a landmark decision, President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday proclaimed June 12 as the country's Democracy Day to be celebrated as a public holiday from next year in commemoration of the momentous June 12, 1993 Presidential election won by Chief Moshood Abiola. Chief Abiola is also to be post-humously honoured with the nation's highest award, Grand Commander of the Federal Republic, GCFR conferred on all Presidents/Heads of State.
Nigeria: June 12 As New Democracy Day - Victory At Last for Late MKO - Daughters
By Olasunkanmi AkoniAs commendations continued to pour in, following President Muhammadu Buhari's replacement of May 29 with June 12 as Democracy Day celebration in the country, Hafsat and Wura, daughters of late Moshood Kashimawo Olawale, MKO, Abiola have described it. as a long awaited victory for their father, saying it calls for celebration.
Nigeria: Amcon Plans Sale of Arik, Aero, Pan, Others in 2018
By Obinna ChimaThe Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) has indicated plans to sell some of its assets in 2018, which it listed to include Arik Air, Aero Contractors, Peugeot Automobile Nigeria (PAN), Delta Queen, among others. Owing to the planned sale of the assets, AMCON which recently released its 2017 financial statement, pointed out that its "2018 financial year may be a very busy year for AMCON as a result of the proposed disposal of these lead assets".
Nigeria: NLC Drags State Governors to ILO Over Unpaid Salaries
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has dragged state governors owing workers' salaries to the International Labour Organisation (ILO) in Geneva, Switzerland. Mr Ayuba Wabba, NLC president, presented a petition against the governors at ongoing 107th International Labour Conference (ILC) on Wednesday in Geneva, Switzerland, while speaking on issues affecting Nigeria workers.
Nigeria: Senate Begins Probe of Military Over Alleged Rape of IDPs in N/East
Photo: This Day Amnesty International had accused soldiers and members of the civilian joint task force of abusing people, especially women, in internally displaced persons camps in the north-east. By Ahuraka Isah and Solomon AyadoSenate, yesterday announced its resolve to probe allegations of rape and human rights abuses by military on internally displaced persons of attacks in the North East region. Consequently, the Senate has set up an investigative panel to look into the allegations.
Nigeria: Doctors Seek Role in Negotiating Health Workers' Demands
By Ebuka OnyejiThe Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has commended the decision by other health workers under the Joint Health Sector Union (JOHESU) to shelve thier nationwide strike after six weeks. While describing themselves 'leaders of the health sector', the doctors also demanded to play a part in the negotiation of JOHESU's demands.
Nigeria: Offa Bank Robbery - Police Deny Withdrawing Invitation to Saraki
By Kingsley Omonobi, Demola Akinyemi and Joseph ErunkePolice, yesterday, denied withdrawing their earlier invitation to the Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki, to appear before the Force Intelligence Response Team, in Abuja, to answer questions over his alleged involvement in Offa bank robbery and the gruesome killing of over 33 people in Kwara State by some political thugs loyal to him.
Saraki Robbery Claims - What on Earth is Happening in Nigeria?
The police said on Wednesday that they have more evidence that links five of the Offa robbery suspects with Senate President Bukola Saraki.
Nigerian Senate Opposes Call for Suspension of Anti-Grazing Law
The outburst of the Defence Minister, Mansur Dan-Ali, that President Muhammadu Buhari asked states implementing the anti-open grazing law to stop forthwith, drew anger from Benue,… Read more » THE Senate on Wednesday directed the Minister of Defence, Dan Ali Monsur to retract the statement he made that the anti-grazing law in Benue and Taraba should be withdrawn.
Six terror attacks across Paris leave at least 127 dead, 8 terrorists killed
At least 127 people were killed in six terror attacks across Paris. Seven extremists blew themselves up when they detonated suicide vests and one extremist was killed by authorities.There is a mandatory curfew in Paris -- the first since World War II.We're learning the order of how those attacks were carried out. First, around 9:30 p.m. Friday, local time, a gunman opened fire at a restaurant. At 9:50 p.m. there were three explosions outside the national soccer stadium.
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