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Nigeria: Judge's Absence Stalls Trial of Premium Times' Journalist
By Evelyn Okakwu A Kubwa Chief Magistrate's Court in Abuja on Wednesday adjourned the trial of PREMIUM TIMES journalist, Samuel Ogundipe. The hearing was adjourned until January 30, 2019 after Abdulwahab Mohammed, who is presiding over the case at Kubwa Grade 1 Magistrate's Court, could not make it to the court. He was said to be attending to an urgent matter at the Abuja Division of the Federal High Court.
Nigeria: Senate Probes Claim Govt Intervention Fund Spent On Buhari's Re-Election
By Kemi Busari The Senate has ordered an investigation into an allegation that a government special intervention project fund meant for ordinary Nigerians is now being used as a campaign tool for the re-election of President Muhammadu Buhari. Senate Minority Leader, Biodun Olujimi, said on Wednesday that the fund had been "politicised" and its beneficiaries were asked to submit details of their permanent voter's cards.
Nigeria: Did the Economist Magazine Really Endorse Atiku?
By Nicholas Ibekwe On Friday 0ctober 26, the Atiku Presidential Campaign Organisation released a statement claiming the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in next February's presidential election, Atiku Abubakar, was endorsed by the influential London-based Economist magazine.
Nigeria: Buhari Swears in Code of Conduct Bureau, Population Commission Appointees
By Sani Tukur President Muhammadu Buhari has sworn in the chairman and members of the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB), and commissioners for National Population Commission (NPC). The president swore them in Wednesday inside the council chamber of the State House Presidential Villa, Abuja shortly before the commencement of the meeting of the Federal Executive Council (FEC). Both sets of appointees were screened and cleared by the Nigerian Senate last month.
Nigeria: Bill to Raise Teachers' Retirement Age Passes Second Reading At Adamawa Assembly
A bill to raise the retirement age of professional primary and secondary schools teachers from 60 years to 70 years has passed second reading at the Adamawa House of Assembly. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the bill was sponsored by Abdullahi Yapak (APC-Verre), who is also the House Standing Committee Chairman on Education.
Nigeria: El-Zakzaky's Trial Continues As Police Restate Ban On Procession
The Kaduna State Police Command on Tuesday said the ban on all forms of processions/demonstrations in Kaduna State is still in force. The Command's Public Relations Officer, Yakubu Sabo, gave the warning in a press statement issued in Kaduna. Mr Sabo said members of the public should note that the ban on all forms of processions/demonstrations in Kaduna State is still in force.
Nigeria: Group Sponsors Education of 38 Internally Displaced Children in Abuja
By Adedigba Adebowale The first phase of the event which held at the Durumi junior secondary school has 38 beneficiaries from the IDP camps and the less privileged in the community, located at games village Apo area one axis. The beneficiaries include 28 children from IDPs and 10 outside the IDP camps, 14 in JSS1, 18 in JSS2, and 6 in JSS3, the student received a full package which includes school bag, textbooks, scandal socks and other basic material.
Nigeria: Four Officers Arrested As Police Speak On Attack On Ekweremadu's Residence
By Kemi Busari The police have confirmed an attack on the residence of the Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu. The police also said four of its officers and a civil defence official have been arrested as investigation on the attack continues. PREMIUM TIMES reported how Mr Ekweremadu narrated the attack which he described as an assassination attempt.
Nigeria: Presidency Denies Buhari Endorsed U.S.$83 Minimum Wage
The Presidency on Tuesday said President Muhammadu Buhari's remarks when he received the report of the Tripartite Committee on the Review of National Minimum Wage was misinterpreted by the media. Mr Buhari had received the highly anticipated report from the committee's chairman, Amal Pepple, on Tuesday. A presidential source, who preferred not to be named, said the president did not endorse N30,000 as proposed by the committee as reported by some sections of the media.
Nigeria: At PDP Campaign HQ, Saraki Assures of Atiku Victory
By Nasir Ayitogo The Senate President, Bukola Saraki, says he believes that the Peoples Democratic Party's (PDP) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, will win the February 2019 presidential election. Mr Saraki, who doubles as the director general of the party's presidential campaign council, said this while inspecting the Legacy House, headquarters of the PDP Presidential Campaign Council in Abuja on Tuesday.
Nigeria: ASUU Strike - OAU Management, Non-Teaching Staff React to Division Among Lecturers
By Alfred Olufemi The management of Obafemi Awolowo University has declared that students should disregard the directive of the school's chapter of Academic Staff Union of universities (ASUU), which stated that they should vacate the campus. The OAU ASUU chairman, Adeola Egbedokun, after a meeting held on Tuesday, declared a total strike in compliance with the nation-wide industrial action declared its national body.
Nigerian Govt Closes Case in Suit Accusing AGIP of Under-Declaring $55 Million Oil
The Nigerian government on Tuesday closed its case in a suit before a Lagos Division of the Federal High Court seeking to recover $110 million from the Nigeria Agip Oil Company Limited. The oil company, owned by Itslisn oik giant, Eni, under-declared the volume of crude oil it shipped out of the country between January 2011 and December 2014 to the tune of $55 million, the government said.
Nigeria: Seun Egbegbe's Trial Stalled As Judge Fines Prosecutor N50,000
By Jayne Augoye The trial of an embattled Nollywood filmmaker, Olajide Kareem, aka Seun Egbegbe, at Federal High Court in Lagos was stalled on Monday. This was because the trial judge, Oluremi Oguntoyinbo, insisted that the case could not go on except the prosecutor, Innocent Anyigor, paid a fine of N50, 000. The fine was imposed on him during the previous proceedings after the defence counsel raised objection to the competence of a police officer, Godwin Omaka, to testify in the case.
Uganda: New Formation Defectors in Ankole Are Ghosts - FDC
By Felix Ainebyoona The Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) national deputy treasurer, Mr Francis Mwijukye, has said majority of people who recently crossed to the New Formation are not known in the party leadership structures. "We cannot be worried about the New Formation; we would be worried if they are fishing members but they are fishing ghosts. Why should we worry when somebody is parading members that do not exist?" Mr Mwijukye said.
Uganda: Police Fired Teargas to Contain At Aggressive Dogs Unleashed At Them
By Joseph Kato Police in Kampala are hunting for a group of youth that unleashed aggressive dogs at officers guarding Qualicel Bus Terminal on Monday night. Kampala Metropolitan police spokesperson, Mr Luke Owoyesigyire, said more than 30 youth attacked police personnel deployed to guard Qualicel premises following a court order to give vacant possession of the said property to city tycoon, Charles Muhangi.
Nigerian Monarchs Meet Prince Charles
By Abdullateef Salau Nigerian monarchs yesterday held a closed-door meeting with Prince Charles at the British High Commissioner's residence in Abuja on Tuesday. Monarchs at the meeting included the Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa'ad Abubakar; Ooni of Ife, Enitan Ogunwusi; and Obi of Onitsha, Igwe Alfred Achebe. Others are Oba of Benin, Ewuare II; Shehu of Borno, Abubakar Ibn Umar Garbai El-Kanemi; Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II; Etsu Nupe Yahaya Abubakar.
Nigeria: PDP Asks Prince Charles to Speak to Buhari On 2019
By Saawua Terzungwe The PDP has welcomed Britain's Prince Charles to Nigeria and has urged him to caution President Muhammadu Buhari against rigging the 2019 general elections. The PDP also asked Prince Charles to caution Buhari against alleged continued violation of human rights, siege on democratic institutions, political intolerance and stifling of opposition and free speech in the country.
Nigeria: Govt to Engage U.S. National Guard to Battle Insecurity
By Omeiza Ajayi Abuja — As part of efforts to curb the wave of insecurity in the country, the Federal Government has resolved to engage the California National Guards in the United States. Minister of Interior, Abdulrahman Dambazau, disclosed this Tuesday in Abuja when an American military led by Gen David Baldwin, paid him a courtesy visit.
Nigeria: Buhari - I'm Depressed and Distressed By Ethno-Religious Killings
By Omololu Ogunmade Abuja — President Muhammadu Buhari Tuesday in Abuja said he was distressed and depressed by the atrocious ethno-religious killings in the country and appealed to Nigerians to learn to live together in peace and harmony. Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina, in a statement, said the president made the remarks while receiving members of the Church of Christ in Nations (COCIN) in the State House, led by Revd.
Nigeria: Prince Charles Arrives Nigeria, Visits Buhari
By Olawale Ajimotokan Abuja — The Prince of Wales, Prince Charles, and his wife, Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, arrived Nigeria Tuesday on a three-day business and cultural tour. The couple travelled aboard a Boeing 737, Royal Aircraft emblazoned with the Union Jack and arrived the Presidential Wing of Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja at exactly 1.25pm.
Nigeria: Buhari Has Delivered On Electoral Promises - Lai Mohammed
The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, says President Muhammadu Buhari has delivered on his campaign promises, and deserves to be voted for the second term. Mr Mohammed said this on Tuesday in Abuja when he appeared on the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) flagship programme, NAN Forum. He said the president had since the inception of his administration, three and half years ago, leveraged on his integrity and his acclaimed management of human and material resources.
Nigeria: Veteran Highlife Musician, Emmanuel Ntia, Dies At 94
Veteran Nigerian highlife musician and oldest member of Copyright Society of Nigeria (COSON), Emmanuel Ntia, has passed on at 94. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Ntia, who was well known for his major hit, 'The Fish Song', which rocked dance halls in the late sixties and early seventies died on Monday in his home town, Abak, Akwa Ibom.
Nigeria: Buhari Distressed, Depressed By Killings
Distressed and depressed by the ethno-religious killings in Nigeria, President Muhammadu Buhari has urged religious, community and traditional leaders to do more in promoting peaceful co-existence. He also appealed to Nigerians to learn to live together in peace and harmony. The president made the appeal when he received leaders of the Church of Christ in Nations (COCIN), led by Rev Dr Dachollom Datiri at the State House, Abuja, on Tuesday.
Nigeria: Senate to Probe Alleged Diversion of $1.05bn By NNPC
The Senate on Tuesday gave its Committee on Petroleum (Gas) nod to investigate alleged diversion of 1.05 billion dollars by the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC). The Corporation says it is utilising the fund to augment under-recoveries in the importation of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) popularly known as petrol.
Nigeria: Buhari Approves N30,000 As New Minimum Wage
By Jonathan NDA-Isaiah President Muhammadu Buhari has approved N30,000 as the new minimum wage in the country. He also promised that an executive bill will be sent to the National Assembly soon for the new minimum wage to get legal backing and to also effect the change from N18,000 to N30,000. More details shortly...
Nigeria: Saraki Assures of Atiku's Victory in 2019 Polls
By Saawua Terzungwe The Director General of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Presidential Campaign Council and Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki, has assured that given the support of Nigerians, the PDP presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, would coast to victory in the 2019 presidential election. PDP's National Publicity Secretary, Kola Ologbondiyan, stated this via a statement on Tuesday night.
Nigeria: Supermodel Naomi Campbell Visits Nigeria
Supermodel Naomi Campbell, 48, is currently in Nigeria. There are unconfirmed reports that she is in town for GTBank Fashion Weekend. The GTBank Fashion Weekend is a consumer focused fashion exhibition and capacity building event that aims to promote enterprise within the fast growing Nigerian fashion industry. The events bring together the promising, talented and recognised fashion designers, brand from across Africa and beyond to celebrate the convergence of global fashion design.
Nigeria: NAF Destroys Boko Haram Terrorists' Camp
By Tarkaa David The Nigerian Air Force (NAF), through the Air Task Force (ATF) of 'Operation Lafiya Dole,' has destroyed a Boko Haram camp and neutralised several terrorists in Ngwuri Gana in Borno State.
Nigeria: Buhari Appoints New ICRC Boss, Nominates Six for NBS Board
By Kemi Busari President Muhammadu Buhari has forwarded to the Senate the name of Chidi Uzowa for confirmation as Director-General of Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission. Mr Uzowa's nomination was contained in a letter read by the Senate President, Bukola Saraki, on Tuesday.
Nigeria: Budget - No, Mr. President, Blame Yourself Not National Assembly
opinion By Turaki Hassan Recently, President Muhammadu Buhari, in his usual buck-passing and self-righteousness, blamed tardiness in the passage of budgets by the National Assembly for the delay in the completion of projects across the country by his government. He spoke when he received a delegation of Eminent and Respected citizens of Niger State led by Lt. Gen. Garba Duba (Rtd) at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
Nigeria: Kirk Franklin, Travis Greene, Tope Alabi to Headline 'The Experience' Concert
House on the Rock has announced the 13th edition of its annual gospel concert "The Experience". It is scheduled to hold on the 7th of December 2018 at the Tafawa Balewa Square Lagos, Nigeria from 7pm. The Experience started as a thought inspired by God in the mind of the Metropolitan Senior Pastor of all House on The Rock churches, Pastor Paul Adefarasin and is now unarguably the most anticipated gospel music event in Africa among Christians and non-Christians alike.
Nigeria: The Biafra Separatist Leader Is Back From the Dead. Will It Matter?
analysis By Patrick Egwu Ejike Many presumed him dead, but Kanu is now back and calling for voters in the South East to boycott Nigeria's elections. Will they listen? Until a couple of weeks ago, Nnamdi Kanu hadn't been seen or heard publicly for over a year. The outspoken leader of the separatist group, the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), went missing after a military raid on his home in September 2017. His whereabouts were unknown, but as time passed many presumed the worst.
Nigerian Women Rush for Ghanaian Sealed 'Soup'
Some Nigerian women on Tuesday at the ongoing Lagos International Trade Fair were seen picking made in Ghana "soup" sealed and packaged in sachets. It was surprising to many at the fair that Nigerians, especially women, were rushing to pick the sealed "soup" identified as "Shito" at a Ghanaian stand. One of the women, who identified herself as Tessy Imagoro, a banker, said the already made soup would save her from cooking always.
Nigeria Tops African Countries Remittances Inflows, Says Emefiele
Mr Godwin Emefiele, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, says Nigeria tops other African countries in remittances of inflows and is among the top five globally. He made this known at a remittance household surveys workshop jointly organised by the CBN and the African Institute for Remittances (AIR) on Tuesday in Abuja.
Nigeria: Prince Charles, His Wife, Camilla, Meet Buhari
Photo: Govt of Nigeria President Buhari received Their Royal Highnesses The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall, at the State House, Abuja. By Jimisayo Opanuga The Prince of Wales, Charles and his wife, the Duchess of Cornwall, Camilla, arrived Nigeria on Tuesday in Abuja, as part of their nine-day tour to Africa. The Royal Couple started their tour in Gambia, stopped over in Ghana, before heading to Nigeria to meet President Muhammdu Buhari and have been welcomed in the State House.
Nigeria: Prince Charles Meets Nigerian Monarchs in Nigeria
By Njideka Agbo Prince Charles George of Wales arrived Nigeria's capital, Abuja with his wife and Duchess of Cornwall, Camilla Tuesday, the 6th of November for a two-day visit as part of his West Africa tour.
Nigeria: Buhari Challenges Atiku Over Pledge to Crash Fuel Price
By Onyebuchi Ezigbo Abuja — President Muhammadu Buhari Campaign Organisation has asked the Peoples Democratic Party and its presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, to tell Nigerians what magic they intend to conjure to bring down pump price of fuel to N97 per litre without resorting to subsidy. Buhari's campaign organisation said that from the facts at its disposal, landing cost of Premium Motor Spirit (popular known as fuel) hovers around N205 per litre.
Nigeria: PTCIJ Documentary Premiere - Journalists in Abuja, Lagos Call for Press Freedom
By Alfred Olufemi In commemoration of the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists, which holds on November 2, journalists in Abuja and Lagos have condemned attacks against journalists and advocated for press freedom. The journalists and media workers converged at the launching of the #ISupportFreePress campaign organised by Reboot, a social impact organisation advancing social justice, in partnership with PTCIJ.
Nigeria: Buhari Administration Is 'Pro-Workers' - Minister
The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, says the President Muhammadu Buhari administration has a cordial working relationship with labour unions in the country. Mr Mohammed, who stated this when he appeared at a News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Forum in Abuja on Tuesday, said that the cordial relationship was for the benefit of Nigerian workers.
Nigeria: Abuja Earth Tremors Won't Lead to Earthquake - Expert
The National President of the Association of Hydrologists, Ehidiamhen Charles, on Tuesday, said the two recent earth tremors in Abuja could not lead to earthquake. Mr Charles stated this Minna, Niger State while speaking with journalists. "The minor incidents should not cause panic among the residents of the Federal Capital Territory.
Nigeria: Atiku Asks Buhari to Fulfil Promise On Minimum Wage
By Saawua Terzungwe The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the 2019 general elections, Atiku Abubakar, has asked President Muhammadu Buhari to ensure that the N30,000 new minimum wage approved for workers is achieved. Atiku in a statement on Tuesday night by its Presidential Campaign Organisation said the new arrangement between the federal government, the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) was a welcome development.
Nigeria: I'm Fully Commited to Having New National Minimum Wage - Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday expressed his commitment to ensuring the implementation of a new National Minimum Wage. Buhari said this in Abuja on Tuesday while receiving the report of the Tripartite Committee on the Review of National Minimum Wage from the committee's chairman, Amal Pepple at the Council Chamber of the Presidential Villa, Abuja. He expressed delight that the committee had successfully completed its assignment in a peaceful and non-controversial manner.
Nigeria: Minimum Wage Panel Submits Report to Buhari, Recommends N30,000
By Sani Tukur The tripartite committee on the review of the National Minimum Wage has submitted its report to President Muhammadu Buhari. Mr Buhari received the report Tuesday inside the council chamber of the presidential villa, Abuja. The panel, chaired by former Head of Service, Ama Pepple, recommended N30,000 as the country's new national minimum wage.
Nigeria: I'm 'Distressed, Depressed' By Killings in Nigeria - Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari says he is "distressed and depressed" by the ethno-religious killings in the country, appealing to Nigerians to learn to live together in peace and harmony. The president said this when he received leaders of the Church of Christ in Nations (COCIN), led by Dachollom Datiri at the State House, Abuja, on Tuesday. Mr Buhari urged religious, community and traditional leaders to do more in promoting peaceful co-existence among Nigerians.
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