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Bloomberg gives $50 million to aid shift from coal worldwide
Former New York mayor and billionaire Michael Bloomberg is donating 50 million dollars to help nations around the world shift from coal to combat pollution and climate change, expanding his funding outside the United States. The project would start in Europe and expand into other countries later on, his charity, Bloomberg Philanthropies, said in a statement on Thursday on the margins of U.N. climate negotiations among 200 nations in Bonn, Germany.
The Dangers of Boxing in the Pastoralists - Part One, By Jibrin Ibrahim
People often talk of the Fulani being in power in Nigeria but the majority of Fulani are pastoralists and the reality is that they have very limited voice in national narratives and are constantly maligned. There is consistent presentation in the media of pastoralists as “armed herdsmen” rampaging all over the country, killing farmers and taking over their and.
Needless Brouhaha Over NDDC Board Tenure, By Achilleus-Chud Uchegbu
Senator Emmanuel Paulker may have played the devil’s advocate when he raised a motion for an abridgment o the tenure of the incumbent board of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). In raising argument seeking to put an end to the tenure of the board led by Sen. Victor Ndoma-Egba, Paulker, one of the senators representing Bayelsa state, argued that the board’s tenure ought to have ended on the grounds that it was a continuation of the Sen. Bassey Henshaw-led board.
Osborne Towers: Court orders interim forfeiture of Ikoyi property
Justice Saliu Saidu of a Federal High Court in Lagos on Thursday ordered the temporary forfeiture to the Federal Government of Flat 7B, Osborne Towers, Ikoyi, Lagos. The property is said to have housed the sums of 43,000 dollars, 27,800 pounds, and N23 million. The sums were said to have been found in iron cabinets and “Ghana-Must-Go” bags in April. The judge issued the orders following an ex parte application by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
Still on Nigeria’s Plan on Crude Oil Tracking, By Rahma O.Oladosu
The Federal Government recently revealed its intention to commence crude oil tracking in the country. It is rather curious but true! It goes to show that since the discovery of crude oil in Nigeria in over 50 years ago, no appropriate system or mechanism has been on ground to track and account for the usage of crude oil, either domestically or for export. Crude oil is a natural unrefined petroleum resource composed of hydrocarbon deposits and other organic materials.
Unilag to admit only 8,000 out of 24,000 applicants - VC
Unilag to admit only 8,000 out of 24,000 applicants – VC No fewer than 24,000 applicants to the University of Lagos who scored 200 marks and above will still be unable to secure admission in the institution in the 2017/2018 academic session. The outgoing Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Rahamon Bello, gave the indication at a forum with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos.
Senate to investigate death of 26 young Nigerian girls
The Senate is to investigate the death of 26 young Nigerian girls on the Mediterranean while travelling to Italy. The measure followed a resolution on a motion “On death of 26 Young Nigerian Girls en route Italy”, sponsored by Sen. Rose Oko (PDP-Cross-River) during Thursday’s plenary. The assembly also commended the Italian authorities for immediately stepping into the matter with the hope of resolving the murders.
No one died in taxi driver, police clash in Abuja - FCT Minister
Normalcy has been restored to the Wuse Berger axis of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, following the clash between taxi drivers and policemen over the mobbing of officials of the Task Force on FCTA on Wednesday. The Minister for the Federal Capital Territory Mohammed Bello, has denied any killings in the violence. Bello, in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Cosmas Uzodinma, urged Nigerians to disregard any rumour on death from task force operations.
Court Discharges, Acquits IMN Members standing trial for Protest in Kaduna
The Kaduna State High court presided by Justice Esther Lolo today discharged and acquitted members of the Islamic Movement standing trial for protest in Kaduna following the brutal Zaria massacre of December 2015. Delivering judgement in the “no case” submission put in by the defense lawyers in the matter, Justice Lolo absolved them of all the five-count charges brought against them.
EFCC's arrest of Suswam stalls trial in alleged N3.1bn fraud case Newsdiaryonline
The arrest and detention of former Benue state Governor, Gabriel Suswam in the past six days by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission EFCC at the Federal High Court in Abuja stalled his trial in the alleged N3.1b corruption charges brought against him by the Federal government.
Senate asks ministry to provide anti-venom for snake bite victims
The Senate has asked Federal Ministry of Health to provide adequate anti-venom to treat victims of snake bike in the snake belt states of Borno, Adamawa, Taraba, Gombe and Plateau. The assembly made the request against the background of the death of 91 victims in the states. It also mandated the ministry to initiate steps toward the establishment of local production of the anti-snake venom.
NPS Commences free Drug Distribution to 65, 000 Prison Inmates
The Nigeria Prisons Service is set to commence free distribution of drugs and other medical supplies to no fewer than 65,000 inmates in its custody. Controller General of the Nigeria Prisons Service NPS, Ja’afaru Ahmed, stated this Thursday in Abuja at the flag-off of the exercise.
FG set to approve 3 modular refineries in Edo, processing 4 more - Kachikwu
As business leaders storm Benin City, the Edo State capital, Friday, for the Alaghodaro Investment Summit, Minister of State Petroleum Resources, Dr. Ibe Kachikwu, on Thursday in Benin City said the Federal Government is already processing applications received for the establishment of seven modular refineries in the state. He said three of the applications have reached the approval stage.
Magu Charges Nigerians to Embrace Whistle Blowing
Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ibrahim Magu has called on Nigerians who want a positive change in the country to take advantage of the whistle blowing policy announced by the government early this year.
Buhari inaugurates Armed Forces Council
President Muhammadu Buhari has inaugurated the Armed Forces Council and ratified the National Defence Policy 2017 (Revised); Harmonised Terms and Conditions of Service Officers 2017. Buhari also inaugurated and Harmonised Terms and Condition of Service Soldiers/Rating/Airmen (Revised) among others. Speaking to State House correspondents, the Minister of Defence, retired Brig.-Gen. Mansur Dan-Ali, said the council was reconvened and inaugurated by the president.
I wish Buhari will re-contest in 2019 - Gov. Umahi
Gov. Dave Umahi of Ebonyi has enjoined President Muhammadu Buhari to re-contest the presidential election in 2019 just as he has indicated interest to re-contest the governorship election. The governor, who spoke to State House correspondents in Abuja on Thursday, said Buhari was very qualified to seek a second term in office.
UN Scribe Lauds NASS Relationship with Executive
The United Nations has commended the good relations between the Executive and the 8th National Assembly as exhibited by the lawmakers at the joint session of the National Assembly on Tuesday, during the presentation of the 2018 Budget by President Muhammadu Buhari.
Niger Governor Asks for More Voters’ Centres
Niger State Governor, Alhaji Abubakar Sani-Bello has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to establish more voters’ registration points in the state to avoid depriving its citizens of their civic rights.
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