The Federal Government on Thursday said it had discovered “over 3, 000 supposed police pensioners who had their names on the payroll but did not turn up during the recent verification exercise for police pensioners who retired on or before June 2007”. The feat was achieved through the Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate, an agency established in August 2013 to oversee the management of pensions under the defined benefit scheme for pensioners not transiting to the contributory scheme. The directorate also said that it had commenced the search for persons who duped pensioners by asking for fees to process their payments.…
Author: Wale Adebayo
Take Part in the Lagos Dog Walk In Utopia, a dog could be protected from negative and frightening situations. But in the real world, we must help our dogs learn how to cope and respond to diverse messages. In a healthy and acceptable manner, to the different people, animals, places and things they might encounter along the road of their ‘pawsome’ life. By exposing our dogs to different kinds of people, animals and environments, which involves everything from dog obedience classes to vet visits to walks to the park, we can help them develop confidence and ease. This goes a…
Today, we’re going to talk about managing your money. But first, let’s get some basic definitions out of the way. Money is used to measure value and is given in exchange for goods and services. Money can be in the form of coins or notes. Gold, real estate, stocks & shares, a deposit in a current account and other commodities of value are also regarded as money. Your money is an important aspect of your life. The amount of money you have can determine what you do, where you, and how you live on a daily basis. Learning how to…
Award winning South African rapper, AKA has resumed ‘Daddy duty’ amidst his busy music shows and studio sessions. Before flying out this morning, the ‘All Eyes On Me‘ rapper made sure his daughter had eaten by feeding her himself. “When Dad ‘s swag is on point but you just don’t know it yet” jokingly wrote the rapper in the caption. On July 8, 2015 AKA welcomed a baby girl with his partner, DJ Zinhle. The name of AKA’s daughter is Kairo Owethu Forbes. The post Photo: South African Rapper, AKA Feeding His Baby Before Hitting The Studio appeared first on INFORMATION…
Controversial British Hollywood star, Russell Brand has gone on an epic Facebook rant slamming The Queen on Facebook and calling her ”a little old lady in a shiny hat – that we paid for”. The controversial star even posted a quote from his book ‘Revolution’ about the Queen’s last name. ”I mean, in England we have a Queen for f**k’s sake. A Queen! We have to call her things like ‘Your Majesty’ YOUR MAJESTY! Like she’s all majestic, like an eagle or a mountain. She’s just a person. A little old lady in a shiny hat – that we paid…
Boss of the Mavin Dynasty, Don Jazzy has withdrawn from a FIFA 15 Challenge with Davido. The ace music producer who promised to flog Davido in a game of FIFA 15 at the Tech Plus conference today said he won’t be placing the N5 million bet anymore due to his concerned fans. Don Jazzy posted on Twitter: Received a lot of messages from concerned fans about my FIFA 15 bet and how that doe could help them. They made points. So I no do again. Michael Collins (@DONJAZZY) July 24, 2015 The post Don Jazzy Backs Out Of…
Senators loyal to the Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki, under the aegis of “Like Mind Senators” on Thursday faulted the invitation of his wife, Toyin, by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commissions over alleged corruption, saying the invitation may be politically-motivated. The group, in a statement said it found the decision of the anti-graft agency to invite Mrs. Saraki in connection with an unknown investigation “very curious”. Mrs. Saraki, who was first lady of Kwara State from 2003 to 2011, is reportedly being invited by the EFCC in connection with certain questionable financial inflows into the accounts of some companies…
A former National Chairman of the defunct All Nigeria Peoples Party, ANPP, Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu has pleaded with Nigerians to show greater understanding of President Muhammadu Buhari’s style of leadership as he works towards rebuilding the nation. Onu also stressed the need for Nigerian Universities to strive to excel as centres of learning. This, he said, was because most nations which have achieved greatness succeeded largely because, over the years, they have played host to the world’s most prestigious Universities. The All Progressives Congress chieftain was speaking to representatives of the Northern Nigerian Students Association at his Abuja residence, on…
UDENGS ERADIRI Ijaw youths, under the aegis of Ijaw Youth Council Worldwide, have asked President Muhammadu Buhari to come up with an economic plan for the people of the Niger Delta. The youths said while they were not against the president’s moves to curb oil-related theft in the region, they wanted him to do the needful before deploying soldiers in the region. The IYC President, Mr. Udengs Eradiri, who spoke at a news conference in Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State capital on Thursday after an expanded meeting of executives of the body, urged Buhari to go after the big guns stealing…
The Nigeria Labour Congress on Thursday said the reduction of salaries announced by the President, the Vice President and some state governors is not the panacea to the problem of high cost of governance in the country. The NLC President, Mr. Ayuba Wabba, made the comment during a courtesy visit on the Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki, in Abuja on Thursday. Wabba added that the reduction in the budget of the National Assembly from N150bn to N115bn would not solve the problem of the rising cost of governance. The NLC chief said Nigerians, who are worried by the astronomical increase…
Popular stand-up comedian, Basketmouth (real name Bright Okpocha), is in the news again. This time, it is because he has taken a swipe at the government of former President Goodluck Jonathan. Midway into his show, tagged BM Uncensored, which held in Houston, Texas in the United States, a few days ago, the comedian accused the Jonathan administration of doing nothing else other than “stealing” money during its six-year tenure. A copy of the video posted on Youtube shows Basketmouth, who was dressed in a sleeveless top and dark trousers, speaking his mind about the high level of corruption that prevailed…
As Globacom prepares to unveil its new ambassadors, its management has hailed those that won awards at this year’s MAMA in South Africa. According to an official of the telecoms company, John Awe, top among the Glo ambassadors who stole the show last Saturday was ‘koko masterD’Banj, who pocketed the maiden MAMA Evolution Award. He beat other mega super stars, 2face and Asa, among others to emerge winner. MAMA Evolution Award was introduced in the 2015 edition to celebrate artistes who have made a huge impact on the African music scene, taking African music beyond the continent through hard work…
Following alleged plans to suspend pro-Ahmed Lawan senators, Senator Kabiru Marafa, who spoke on their behalf has dismissed it as the ranting of ants. Rather, he vowed that the Senate President, Bukola Saraki, his deputy, Ike Ekweremadu as well as other principal officers in the Senate leadership would be sent parking on Tuesday, July 28, when the upper legislative chamber resumes. Marafa asked people not to believe yet that there was a leadership in place in the Senate, saying a proper leadership would be put in place when the Red Chamber reconvenes next week just as he said Saraki and…
Leader of the defunct Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger-Delta (MEND) High Chief Government Ekpemupolo, aka Tompolo, yesterday, summoned commanders and leaders of the various wings of the militant group to an emergency meeting which will hold tomorrow in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State. Although Tompolo did not state the agenda of the meeting, he said the meeting, which will hold at Izon House, Yenagoa, was important. “My dearly beloved Commanders and Leaders of various wings of the Movement of the Emancipation of the Niger Delta, MEND, I greet you all. It is my pleasure to humbly invite you to a…
Kwara State governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed, yesterday explained that the bail out given to the 36 states of the federation by the federal government was not meant to pay outstanding salaries and allowances to workers and pensioners across the country as widely believed. But was meant to restructure the debts of states in various banks and financial institutions in order to assist them have a lease of life to run their day-to-day administrations. President Buhari had recently structured a bailout programme for states as he said he was moved by the reported pains and agonies of workers across the country.…
Catholic Archbishop Emeritus of Lagos, Anthony Cardinal Olubunmi Okogie has appealed to Nigerians to give President Muhammadu Buhari ample time to study the situation of things before embarking on the fight against corruption and insecurity which he promised in his electioneering campaign. Okogie dismissed opinions that the Buhari administration is rather slow in implementing its campaign promises, noting that as a soldier, Nigerians should expect the former head of state to strategize. “A good soldier always strategizes. They take their time to do things. They don’t just jump into doing things. Don’t forget that he was a military head of…
Thirty-six State chairmen of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and that of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja have given the National Working Committee (NWC) of the party, a 14-day ultimatum to summon a meeting of the National Executive Committee (NEC), to address burning issues in the party. The state chairmen, rising from a three-hour closed door meeting with members of the NWC told the leadership of the party that the NEC meeting has become imperative and must hold now to strengthen and reposition the party. The last NEC meeting was held weeks before the March 28 presidential election and…
The Presidency has denied reports that Boko Haram was targeting the house of Vice President Yemi Osinbajo. Although the presidency acknowledged that the statement was contained in a communique issued at the end of the Thursday National Economic Council meeting chaired by the Vice President, it explained that the statement was made in error. In a statement to correct the error by the Senior Special Assistant to the Vice President on Media and Publicity, Laolu Akande said that the Vice President meant to say that the insurgents were now targeting the house of Very Important Persons, VIPs. “A press briefing…
The National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Mr Olisa Metu has urged the Federal Government to probe every corrupt politician and not be selective in the exercise. “We expect the President Muhammadu Buhari’s government not to embark on selective probing of public office holders found wanting before or during his government,” he said. Metu said this during the State Congress of PDP in Lokoja. He urged the PDP members in the state to ensure that they were free of corruption in their dealings. “If your hands are clean, you will not be afraid of any probe,” he…
Ijaw national leader, Chief Edwin Clark, has said N5.3bn is still with the Amnesty Programme Office. He, therefore, called on President Muhammadu Buhari to urgently appoint someone into the office for the management of the fund. The former Federal Commissioner for Information, who made this known while speaking to journalists in Abuja Thursday, said non-appointment of a substantive chairman for the Presidential Amnesty Programme after the tenure of Kingsley Kuku expired when ex-President Goodluck Jonathan’s administration ended on May 29, 2015 was causing ripples in the Niger Delta region. Already, he said several delegates from the region have made presentations…