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Nigeria: Osinbajo Justifies President's Alleged Lopsided Appointments
By Seye Olumide, Emeka Nwachukwu, Kenneth Okpara Kenneth, Terhemba Daka and Emmanuel Ande Yemi Osinbajo, has rationalised the domination of the President Muhammadu Buhari government by northerners. During a meeting with officials of the Adamawa State chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) on Wednesday night in Yola, he said the appointments of the Hausa /Fulani indigenes were to compensate them for their huge contribution to the president's victory in 2015.
Osinbajo justifies President’s alleged lopsided appointments | The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News
[FILE PHOTO] Yemi Osinbajo Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, has rationalised the domination of the President Muhammadu Buhari government by northerners. During a meeting with officials of the Adamawa State chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) on Wednesday night in Yola, he said the appointments of the Hausa /Fulani indigenes were to compensate them for their huge contribution to the president’s victory in 2015.
Nigeria: 15 HIV Carriers, 23 Pregnant Women Uncovered in Kano Mass Wedding
By Murtala Adewale and Kenneth Okpara Kenneth Kano State Hisbah Board has discovered 15 women with HIV/AIDS among thousands of screened applicants for mass wedding in Kano. Besides, 23 women tested positive to pregnancy screening.
Nigeria: Citizens Count Cost of Poll Shift, Relive Forced Holiday
By Isaac Taiwo and Kenneth Okpara Kenneth The anticlimax that came with the 2:45a.m. announcement that election had been posted on D-Day was not anticipated or expected. Up until that moment, the stage seem set for the take off of the first round of general elections on Saturday but it was no longer to be. Like a pin punched at a balloon, all expectations of a poll for Nigerians to decide their next leaders got deflated.
Citizens count cost of poll shift, relive forced holiday | The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News
Empty Oba Akran road, Ikeja on Saturday. PHOTO: AYODELE ADENIRAN The anticlimax that came with the 2:45a.m. announcement that election had been posted on D-Day was not anticipated or expected. Up until that moment, the stage seem set for the take off of the first round of general elections on Saturday but it was no longer to be. Like a pin punched at a balloon, all expectations of a poll for Nigerians to decide their next leaders got deflated.
15 HIV carriers, 23 pregnant women uncovered in Kano mass wedding | The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News
Kano State Hisbah Board has discovered 15 women with HIV/AIDS among thousands of screened applicants for mass wedding in Kano. Besides, 23 women tested positive to pregnancy screening.
80, 000 Nigerians dying annually from cancer, expert warns | The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News
A consultant at Lagoon Hospitals, Dr. Oluwagbemiga Dorojaiye has raised an alarm on the high mortality among cancer patients in the country, saying 80, 000 die annually. According to him, 100,000 Nigerians are diagnosed with cancer annually, and about 80,000 die from the disease, averaging 240 every day or 10 every hour.
Anyaoku blames military for Nigeria’s under-development | The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News
Former Commonwealth Secretary General, Chief Emeka Anyaoku, has lamented military incursion in Nigeria’s political space, insisting the action negatively affected the nation’s development. Speaking yesterday in Lagos during the public presentation of Challenges of good and democratic governance in Nigeria, a book in honour of renowned constitutional lawyer, Prof.
Vision impaired woman seeks money to fund education | The Guardian Nigeria Newspaper - Nigeria and World News
25-year-old vision impaired Ekesi Victoria, a student of National Open University is working beyond all odds to better her future by learning how to make soap, but her only challenge is lack of sponsorship. Victoria needs N500, 000 to remain in school.She is currently a 300 level student of Open University of Nigeria, Mushin study centre, where she is studying Peace Study and Conflict Resolution, which she said, tuition fee cost about N150, 000 yearly.
Methodist elevates Yaba to Archdiocese | The Guardian Nigeria Newspaper - Nigeria and World News
The Prelate of the Methodist Church Nigeria, His Eminence, Most Rev Samuel Uche Kanu has urged the congregant to see the elevation of Mainland Diocese to an archdiocese and the enthronement of the serving bishop to an archbishop as a call to expand evangelism and an outreach to wider audience and win souls for Christ.
Why Nigeria remains Africa’s investment premier destination | The Guardian Nigeria Newspaper - Nigeria and World News
The CEO/co-founder of Philippines networking firm, Niwi International, Jose Fabregas, has said Nigeria remains Africa’s investment premier destination. He made this known at the weekend when he arrived the country for a stakeholders meeting with Nigerian partners. “As an organization, we view Nigeria as a country with significant potentials. We recognize that there are challenges in the social sector but we believe the principles of risks and returns will always show you the direction to go.
Nigeria: Man Dies After Seventh Round in Sex Competition
By Kenneth Okpara Kenneth A middle-aged man, simply known as Davy, has died in a popular hotel in Ikotun area of Lagos State during a sex competition with a lady identified as Loveth. It was gathered that the late Davy had argued with Loveth on who can last longer in a sex bout. Both claimed they were stronger and refused to admit defeat. During the argument, Davy staked N50,000 on the condition that if Loveth defeats him during the romp, she will take the money.
Man dies after seventh round in sex competition | The Guardian Nigeria Newspaper - Nigeria and World News
[FILE PHOTO] Middle-aged man, simply known as Davy, has died in a popular hotel in Ikotun area of Lagos State during a sex competition with a lady identified as Loveth. A middle-aged man, simply known as Davy, has died in a popular hotel in Ikotun area of Lagos State during a sex competition with a lady identified as Loveth. It was gathered that the late Davy had argued with Loveth on who can last longer in a sex bout. Both claimed they were stronger and refused to admit defeat.
Monarchs urged to desist from endorsing politicians | The Guardian Nigeria Newspaper - Nigeria and World News
Oba Adeyiga The Oba of Irolu-Remo Kingdom, Oba Sikiru Ajibowu Adeyiga, has urged monarchs to desist from endorsing politicians ahead of the 2019 general election, urging traditional rulers to remain neutral and abstain from any acts that can mar their reputation and threaten the peace of their domain and the nation at large.
We will deal ruthlessly with anyone attacking LASTMA officers, Lagos vows | The Guardian Nigeria Newspaper - Nigeria and World News
The Lagos State Government yesterday vowed to deal ruthlessly with any motorists or individuals caught attacking officers of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA). The government said the killing of 18 LASTMA officers this year alone and permanent incapacitation of 24 others would no longer be tolerated as government would not fold its hand and allow its officers to be killed and dehumanized by the public.
Lagos residents protest against estimated billing, demand prepaid meters | The Guardian Nigeria Newspaper - Nigeria and World News
Residents of Jakande Estate, Ejigbo, Lagos State on Sunday staged a peaceful protest against Ikeja Electric (IE) Residents of Jakande Estate, Ejigbo, Lagos State on Sunday staged a peaceful protest against Ikeja Electric (IE), in the area over high estimated billing system the community has been getting.
FRSC, Seadogs educate pupils on road safety at yuletide | The Guardian Nigeria Newspaper - Nigeria and World News
The National Association of Seadogs (NAS), Pyrates Confraternity, has said plans are underway to send a presentation to the federal and state Ministries of Education for the inclusion of road safety into school curriculum.
Nigeria: 'Govt Living in Denial of Wobbly Infrastructural Policy On Lagos'
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By Chinedum Uwaegbulam, Tope Templer Olaiya, Victor Gbonegun and Kenneth Okpara KennethThe latest closure and re-opening of the popular Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos has been generating reactions, with some observers describing the Federal Government's investigative maintenance test as a denial of reality.
By Chinedum Uwaegbulam, Tope Templer Olaiya Verified, Victor Gbonegun Verified, Kenneth Okpara Kenneth
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AllAfrica
‘FG living in denial of wobbly infrastructural policy on Lagos’
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The latest closure and re-opening of the popular Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos has been generating reactions, with some observers describing the Federal Government’s investigative maintenance test as a denial of reality. The collapse of Italy’s Genoa Bridge and the attendant loss of over 40 lives might have hastened government’s resolve to patch up the Third Mainland Bridge, a recurring ritual that has always left commuters in anguish.
By Chinedum Uwaegbulam, Tope Templer Olaiya Verified, Victor Gbonegun Verified, Kenneth Okpara Kenneth
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The Guardian (Nigeria)
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Nigeria: Centre Donates 10 Million to Alleviate Plight of IDPs
By Kenneth Okpara KennethBy Grooming Centre, a non-governmental organization has partnered with Sesor Empowerment Foundation to donate N10.2 million towards alleviating the plight of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Benue and Lagos states. The money will take care of the Safe Day space project in Lagos and Benue for the IDPs and provide soft loans for women to engage in small businesses and support housing need of the displaced women by funding their relocation.
Centre donates 10m to alleviate plight of IDPs
The money will take care of the Safe Day space project in Lagos and Benue for the IDPs and provide soft loans for women to engage in small businesses and support housing need of the displaced women by funding their relocation. Speaking at the cheque presentation ceremony at Grooming Centre, Ejigbo, Executive Director of Sesor Foundation, Ler Jonathan-Ichaver, thanked the centre for the gesture, adding that the Safe Day Space facility would be erected in places they will carry out projects.
Centre donates N10.2m to alleviate plight of displaced persons
Grooming centre, a non-governmental organization yesterday, partnered with Sesor Empowerment Foundation to donate 10.2 million towards alleviating the plight of displaced persons in Benue and Lagos states. The money will take care of the Safe Day space project in Lagos and Benue states for the IDPs and provide soft loans for the women to engage in small businesses as well as to support the housing needs of displaced women by funding their relocation.
Employees picket Ikeja Electric offices
The picketing, which stated before 8:00a.m. and continued till about 5:00p.m. was said to have been as a result of the retrenchment of about 40 workers by the electricity distribution firm. It was gathered IE recently conducted job performance appraisal in which some workers were promoted while those considered to have under performed were relieved. Angered by the sack, the union mobilized placard carrying members, who resisted customers and workers access to the company’s offices.
Mother of five arrested over death of lover
Tragedy struck after the deceased, a businessman, stumbled on the woman with another man, identified simply as Samuel, in the apartment he rented for her. An argument between Mike and his woman friend ensued, during which he was said to have angrily left the apartment. Confusion however sets in moments later, following the discovery of his lifeless body by the side of his vehicle, which was parked downstairs.
Three remanded in prison for allegedly stealing IE cables
They pleaded not guilty to the three-count charge when they appeared before Magistrate A.O. Ogbe on Thursday. “On the same date, time and place in the aforementioned Magisterial District, the suspects did steal 24 meter of electric transformer armored cable valued at N65,000, property of Ikeja Electric Distribution Company and thereby committed an offense punishable under section 280(2)(a) of the criminal law, laws of the Lagos State of Nigeria 2015,” the charge read.
Centre seeks government’s support for persons with disabilities
The Centre for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) has call on the federal and state governments to live up to their expectations by adopting the needs of persons living with disabilities in the scheme of things. This is just as the centre announced that it is rolling out plans to collect data of people with disabilities in six states including the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in its pilot study. The states are: Lagos, Enugu, Rivers, Kano, Gombe and Plateau.
Again, tanker falls, spills fuel on Lagos road
According to an official of the Lagos State Transport Management Authority (LASTMA) who preferred not to be named, the driver was forced to stop immediately the fuel started leaking.
Employment firm swindles Edo job seekers of N10m
The firm known as KAI Environment operates from Bins Hotel along Ekenwan Road in Oredo local government area. The state had opened an Edo jobs portal where unemployed young people are registering with the intention of creating a pool to engage young people for employment. But investigation showed that job seekers are made to pay N2,000 for registration, N2,000 for handouts during training and N15,000 for uniforms.
Man held for suicide makes second attempt in police cell
Ogunwande, 27, was arraigned on a two-count charge of attempted suicide before Mr. Aro Lambo. Prosecuting Inspector Cyriacus Osuji said Ogunwande committed the offence on June 28 at about 1:30p.m. at Toll Gate, Lekki Phase 1, Lagos, in Eti-Osa local government area. He also committed the same offence at about 11:30a.m. on Monday, in a cell at Maroko Police Station, Lekki Phase 1, Lagos. On both occasions Ogunwande tried to hang himself on the neck with a rope, the court heard.
10 injured in another accident on Otedola Bridge
No fewer than 10 persons sustained varying degree of injuries. The injured have since been rushed to the hospital by emergency agencies at the scene. Although no life was lost, the commercial bus drivers, a yellow bus and a white Federal Government Assisted Mass Transit bus, were said to be riding in opposite directions when they collided.
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