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Ekiti verdict: Clipping the wings of impunity
Prior to the ascension of former President Olusegun Obasanjo to the Presidency in 1999, Nigeria was a pariah among the comity of nations due to her deplorable track records in human rights abuses as epitomized by the late Sani Abacha government and unassailable corruption index. The fact that we are still recovering Abacha loots starched across some western countries even almost 20 years after his death goes to show how endemic and deep-rooted sleazy lifestyle had become.
2019: No doubt Atiku is ready
In the last few days, the amendment bill on the Electoral Act, 2010 that is due for passage into law, continues to dominate discussions across the country. Ordinarily, this should be expected as the next general elections are fast approaching and many events would naturally be unfolding.
2019: Little doubt that Atiku is ready
Permit me to add my petite voice to the euphoric voices already clamoring for Atiku Abubakar’s candidacy in the upcoming 2019 general election. And rightly so! A poorly-handled search for a presidential flag bearer by a discordance of characters over the years, has led the nation to an unfocused and unmitigated democratic debacle. Many Nigerians have ignored the essence of our failing egalitarianism.
This Oracle Called Obasanjo, By Musa Simon Reef
He is gradually becoming Nigeria’s proverbial witch that cries in the night, and the child dies the following day. His letters to sitting presidents, military or civilian, often serve as prologues to their sundown. He commands an impressive followership as well as an army of die-hard opponents.
APC's coup against President Buhari? By Zainab Suleiman Okino Newsdiaryonline
At the height of the clamour for restructuring, the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) set up a 27-member committee headed by Nasir El-Rufa’i, the governor of Kaduna state to get a cross section of views, collate and recommend what can pass as the party’s position. Many considered it a ruse and hurried answer to overwhelming voices of agitation for restructuring or true federalism.
FG rallies support of stakeholders to promote peace, security
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, says sustenance of peace and security in Nigeria is the responsibility of traditional rulers, media, religious bodies and civil society organisations as stakeholders. Mohammed said this on Tuesday at the opening of a two-day conference on “Culture, Peace and National Security: The Role of Traditional Rulers, held at the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan.
2019 Elections: Little doubt that Atiku is ready, By Lami Ladan
Permit me to add my petite voice to the euphoric voices already clamoring for Atiku Abubakar’s candidacy in the upcoming 2019 general election. And rightly so! A poorly-handled search for a presidential flag bearer by a discordance of characters over the years, has led the nation to an unfocused and unmitigated democratic debacle. Many Nigerians have ignored the essence of our failing egalitarianism.
N8bn currency scam: How accused persons breached procedures - EFCC
Mr Saliu Kadri, one of the EFCC investigators in the alleged N8 billon CBN currency scam case, on Tuesday said that the accused persons breached normal procedures at the Ibadan branch of the apex bank Testifying before Justice Joyce AbdulmaleeK of the Federal High Court in Ibadan, Kadri stated that many boxes meant to contain N1000 were either filled up with brown papers cut to the size of naira notes or swapped with N500 interleaved with newspapers cut to the size of money.
IGP, NSA call for synergy in fight against crime
The Inspector –General (I-G) of Police, Mr Ibrahim Idris, has called for synergy between traditional rulers and security agencies in the fight against crime. Idris made the call while presenting a paper at the National Council of Traditional Rulers of Nigeria (NCTRN) 9th General Assembly in Port Harcourt on Tuesday.
University immortalizes Alaere Timi Alaibe, names Library after her
The Faculty of Management Sciences of the Rivers State University, Port Harcourt, has announced its decision to immortalize one of the school’s illustrious alma maters, Mrs. Alaere Augustina Timi Alaibe. On the ninth anniversary of her demise, the Board of the Faculty says it is naming the Library in its new building after Mrs. Alaibe.
Panel recommends dismissal of suspended DG of SEC
The Administrative Panel of Inquiry set up to look into the allegations of financial misconduct by the Director-General, Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Mr Mounir Gwarzo, has recommended the dismissal of the suspended officer from the Public Service. A copy of the report obtained on Tuesday in Abuja by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) from a source showed that the panel found Gwarzo guilty of violating public service rules and financial regulations.
Kenyan opposition leader Odinga takes symbolic presidential “oath of office”
Kenya opposition leader Raila Odinga took a symbolic presidential oath of office on the Bible in front of thousands of ecstatic supporters on Tuesday in a direct challenge to President Uhuru Kenyatta’s rule. “I, Raila Omolo Odinga, do swear that I will protect the nation as people’s president, so help me God,” he said as the crowd cheered.
Army solicits media support to crush Boko Haram
The Nigerian Army on Tuesday reiterated its commitment to closer collaboration with the media in the ongoing counter insurgency operations in the North-East. The General Commanding Officer (GOC), 7 Division, Maiduguri, Maj.-Gen. Ibrahim Yusuf, said this when members of the Borno Correspondents Chapel paid him a courtesy visit. Yusuf said that such working relation was imperative to ensure the successful implementation of the campaign and restoration of peace to the region.
Deji Tinubu buried
Friends and associates of Deji Tinubu were still in shock as the sports administrator was interred at the Ikoyi Gardens and Vault in Lagos on Tuesday. Prior to the interment of the former special adviser on sports to Gov. Akinwunmi Ambode, a funeral service was held at the City of David, Redeemed Christian Church of God, Victoria Island.
Education Minister commends Gov Sani-Bello's Policy Newsdiaryonline
Minister of Education, Malam Adamu Adamu has commended the education policy of Governor Abubakar Sani-Bello of Niger State, describing the state’s revived policy on technical and vocational education as the best in the country. The minister gave this commendation on Monday in his office in Abuja when he hosted Governor Sani-Bello and his education managers. The Minister singled out the governor’s effort at improving teacher’s development programme, technical and vocational education in the state.
Court strikes out Patience Jonathan’s N2bn rights suit
The Federal High Court, Abuja, on Tuesday, struck out the breach of fundamental human rights suit filed by wife of former President Goodluck Jonathan, Mrs Patience Jonathan. Delivering judgment, Justice John Tsoho held that the applicant had not placed enough evidence before the court to show that her rights had been violated.
60,000 North Korean children may starve - UNICEF
An estimated 60,000 children face potential starvation in North Korea, where international sanctions are exacerbating the situation by slowing aid deliveries, the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) said on Tuesday. World powers have imposed growing sanctions on North Korea for its nuclear and ballistic missile programmes. On Jan. 25, 2018, the U.S. announced fresh sanctions on nine entities, 16 people and six North Korean ships it accused of helping the weapons programmes.
Buhari returns to Abuja after his inauguration as AU Anti-Corruption Champion
Buhari returns to Abuja after his inauguration as AU Anti-Corruption Champion President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday returned to Abuja after a successful outing at the 30th African Union Summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, where he was conferred as the anti-corruption Champion.
Lassa fever: Cross River increases awareness in border communities
The Cross River Government has increased its sensitisation and awareness campaign against Lassa fever in the state, in other to prevent further outbreak of the disease. Dr Inyang Asibong, the state Commissioner for Health, said that the exercise became necessary as the two cases of Lassa fever recorded were traced to migrants who came into the state. Asibong presented personal protective equipment to health workers on Tuesday at the Ikang Border in Bakassi Local Government Area.
NSE trading remains upbeat, market capitalisation rises by N67bn
Activities on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) on Tuesday sustained bullish trend with market indicators growing further by 0.42 per cent. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that market capitalisation increased by N67 billion or 0.42 per cent to close at N15.949 trillion compared with N15.882 trillion on Monday. Also, the All-Share Index which opened at 44,306.48 inched 187.31 points or 0.42 per cent to close at 44,493.79.
Nollywood: NASS to amend Act establishing Film Censors Board
Sen. Suleiman Adokwe, Chairman Senate Committee on Information and National Orientation, says the National Assembly will soon amend the act establishing the National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Adokwe stated this on Tuesday while delivering his goodwill message at the opening of the Consumer Forum of the NFVCB holding in Bauchi State. He said that the amendment will further strengthen and reposition the board.
NCC bags “Best Website” award
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) on Tuesday clinched the “Best Website Award’’ in the Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDA) category of the Web Jurist Awards 2017. The Head, Information Technology, NCC, Mr Abraham Oshadami, told newsmen in Lagos at the presentation of the awards won by the commission for its strong online presence. Oshadami said winning the award a second time indicated that the commission had to do more to increase its visibility online.
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