FG/NLC talks deadlock: Amadi tells NLC to stop strike and consider rallies, protests

NewsNigeriaPoliticsFG/NLC talks deadlock: Amadi tells NLC to stop strike and consider rallies, protests

By Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)September 19, 2023

…Urges opposition parties to support NLC With the deadlock of talks between Federal Government and the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Dr. Sam Amadi, an analyst and a former chairman Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has told NLC, in the interest of the economy to foreclose mobilising for strike on Thursday, but rather consider other options like rallies, protests and discussions. Amadi, a lawyer also faulted the government which he described as not always ready to...

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Sanwo-Olu wades into Mohbad’s death, tasks DSS on facts about singer’s demise

EntertainmentNewsNigeriaSanwo-Olu wades into Mohbad’s death, tasks DSS on facts about singer’s demise

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)September 19, 2023

Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the governor of Lagos, has said that he has invited the Department of State Services, DSS, to join in the ongoing investigation into the death of Mohbad, the late singer. The Governor who disclosed this in a social media post on Tuesday said it was to boost the investigation, adding that he also gave an order that anyone behind Mohbad’s death should be brought to book. “I would like to assure everyone that...

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Mohbad: Splash FM bans Naira Marley’s songs across its stations

EntertainmentNewsNigeriaMohbad: Splash FM bans Naira Marley’s songs across its stations

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)September 19, 2023

The management of Splash FM, one of the leading radio stations in Nigeria, has placed an indefinite ban on broadcasting Naira Marley songs across all its stations in the country. The latest development was contained in an internal memo that was circulated to members of staff of the media organisation on Monday. The radio station cited the ongoing police investigation into the tragic death of musician Mohbad, a former signee under Naira Marley’s Marlian Records...

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US Deputy Treasury Secretary Adeyemo identifies four economic reform priorities for Nigeria

BusinessNewsNigeriaUS Deputy Treasury Secretary Adeyemo identifies four economic reform priorities for Nigeria

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)September 19, 2023

U.S. Deputy Treasury Secretary Wally Adeyemo has urged the Nigerian government to stabilise the naira and fight corruption to unlock what he called “the type of growth that creates economic opportunity for the Nigerian people.” Adeyemo, the highest-ranking member of the African diaspora in President Joe Biden’s administration, who is on a trip to Nigeria, said this on Monday during his visit to Lagos Business School. He delivered an economic policy speech titled ‘U.S.–Nigeria Economic...

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Gov Abiodun Directs Security Agencies To Clampdown On Cultists

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaGov Abiodun Directs Security Agencies To Clampdown On Cultists

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)September 18, 2023

…Clashes In Sagamu Claims 20 Lives No fewer than 20 young men lost their lives in a violence clash involving cult groups Eiye and Aiye in Sagamu Local Government Area of Ogun State. Members of the two confraternities resumed their ongoing rivalry and power struggle on Saturday, resulting into gruesomely murder of about 20 young boys, including secondary school pupils. In gory videos and photos shared online by residents, some of the victims of the...

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National Assembly Approves New National Parks

NewsNigeriaPolicyNational Assembly Approves New National Parks

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)September 18, 2023

Conservator-General (C-G) of the National Park Service (NPS) Dr Ibrahim Goni, on Monday said the National Assembly had given the approval for the operation of 10 new national parks in the country. Goni disclosed this in Abuja at the decoration ceremony of seven officers in the Service said the new national parks will soon become operational and will expand the scope of the Service. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that 75 officers of...

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Adamawa: Man gets six months jail term for stealing Maltina drinks

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaAdamawa: Man gets six months jail term for stealing Maltina drinks

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)September 18, 2023

The Adamawa State Jail Delivery Committee has sentenced a middle age man, Nafiu Sabe to 6 months imprisonment for stealing 6 cartons of Maltina drinks in Yola, the state capital. The conviction followed voluntarily confession to the crime which he was arrested and remanded. The Committee headed by the Adamawa State Chief Judge, Hon. Justice Hapsat Abdulrahaman sentenced the accused when it visited Jimeta correctional center where the accused was awaiting trial. The convict, Nafiu...

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Peter Obi’s running mate’s brother, Hakeem Baba-Ahmed becomes VP Shettima’s special adviser

NewsNigeriaPoliticsPeter Obi’s running mate’s brother, Hakeem Baba-Ahmed becomes VP Shettima’s special adviser

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)September 18, 2023

Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, elder brother of Datti Baba-Ahmed, Peter Obi’s running mate in the 2023 general election, has been appointed as the special adviser on political matters to Vice-President Kashim Shettima. Baba-Ahmed, the immediate past spokesperson of the Northern Elders Forum, was among the 18 aides approved by President Bola Tinubu to work in the office of the Vice President. According to a statement by Olusola Abiola, the director of information in the office of the...

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President Tinubu nominates youth ministers for Senate’s screening

NewsNigeriaPoliticsPresident Tinubu nominates youth ministers for Senate’s screening

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)September 18, 2023

President Bola Tinubu has approved the nomination of Dr. Jamila Bio Ibrahim to serve as the Minister of Youth, pending her confirmation by the Senate. Also appointed to serve as the Minister of State for Youth is Mr Ayodele Olawande. Olawande’s appointment is equally subject to screening and confirmation by the Senate. The fresh appointments were relayed on Sunday via a press statement by Ajuri Ngelale, the special adviser to the President on media and...

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Tinubu departs to the US for 78th United Nations General Assembly

NewsNigeriaPoliticsTinubu departs to the US for 78th United Nations General Assembly

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)September 18, 2023

President Bola Tinubu departed Nigeria Sunday evening for the United States to attend the 78th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). The 78th UNGA session will be held from September 18 to 26 in New York. The theme for this year’s UNGA is, “Rebuilding Trust and Reigniting Global Solidarity: Accelerating Action on the 2030 Agenda and its Sustainable Development Goals Towards Peace, Prosperity, Progress and Sustainability for All”. Tinubu, a first-timer at UNGA, will participate in...

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