Governor Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State says he has approved the immediate payment of July salaries to workers ahead of the Eid-el-Fitr. This is contained in a statement by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Mallam Imam Imam, obtained by the News Agency of Nigeria in Sokoto on Monday. According to the statement, payment of salaries has commenced for all categories of workers in the state civil service. It urged workers in the public service to reciprocate the government’s gesture by continuing to render invaluable services to the state. The statement also appealed to them to use the remaining days of…
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Human Rights advocate, Mr. Femi Falana (SAN) on Monday rebuked critics of President Muhammadu Buhari’s bail-out funds for state governments owing workers’ salaries. He spoke at the University of Ibadan Community Forum Interactive Session organised for the 13 candidates vying to replace the institution’s Vice Chancellor, Prof. Isaac Adewole. The lawyer, who played the role of a moderator at the event, also challenged the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, to ask questions about the N1.3tn intervention fund promised by the past government, out of which he said only N200bn had been released since 2013. While faulting those criticizing Mr.…
Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo State has accused the former Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala of illegally withdrawing $1bn from the Federation Account, which he claimed was used “for election purposes”. Oshiomhole, who made the allegation on Monday at a seminar organised by the state government for permanent secretaries, directors and deputy directors on enhancing internally generated revenue in the state, challenged Mrs. Okonjo-Iweala to tell Nigerians how the Excess Crude Account was drawn down to $4.1bn from the peak of $10bn, when no approval was given by the National Economic Council for…
President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday explained the rationale behind his appointment of new Service Chiefs for the Armed Forces and National Security Adviser, saying they were chosen based on merit. The president, who made this known while addressing the new military chiefs shortly after their appointments, also charged them to rebuild the battered image of the Nigerian Armed Forces and the nation. Mr. Buhari had on Monday afternoon appointed new Service Chiefs and NSA, after sacking their predecessors. He appointed Major-General Abayomi Gabriel Olonishakin as Chief of Defence Staff; Major-General T.Y. Buratai as Chief of Army Staff; Rear Admiral Ibok-Ete…
The Labour Party has reacted to the sack of service chiefs and the National Security Adviser on Monday, saying President Muhammadu Buhari acted in a hurry. The president had relieved all the service chiefs and NSA he inherited from the former administration of their appointments and named their replacements yesterday. The new appointees are Maj.-Gen. Abayomi Gabriel Olonishakin (Chief of Defense Staff), Maj.-Gen. T.Y Buratai (Chief of Army Staff), Rear Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas (Chief of Naval Staff) Air Vice Marshal Sadique Abubakar (Chief of Air Staff), Air Vice Marshal Monday Riku Morgan (Chief of Defense Intelligence) and Rtd. Maj.-Gen.…
Nigerian students are to be banned from working in Britain under a fresh crackdown on immigration ordered by Home Secretary Theresa May. According to the new order, the students will have to leave the country once courses finish, before reapplying to return for a job. The new rules, which does not apply to only Nigerians but also to students from other countries outside the European Union is aimed at stopping immigrants from using colleges as a ‘back door to a British work visa’. Nigeria is the 3rd largest country after China and India that sends a large number of its students…
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara says it is illegal for the crude oil produced on the shores of Nigeria to be refined outside the country. According to him, that singular act by the previous administration could make the country a laughing stock in the comity of nations. “I don’t know if there is any country that produces the kind of oil that is produced in Nigeria that refines outside its products own shores. For me, it is kind of illegal. This is most inexcusable because we have turned this nation into a laughing stock,” he said while addressing…
Former Chief of Army Staff, Lt-Gen. Kenneth Minimah said that the Army would review its operational strategies to contain new tactics adopted by insurgents. Minimah said this following renewed bombings and attacks in markets, places of worship and other public places mostly in northern Nigeria. He spoke to reporters at the opening of the Chief of Army Staff Second Quarter Conference in Abuja shortly before he was replaced by President Muhammadu Buhari. “We will at this conference re-examine the state of ‘Operation Zaman Lafiya,’ so as to add more impetus to our offensive into the remaining enclaves and camps of the…
Osun State workers yesterday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the state government to put an end to their six-week industrial action. Following a meeting with government representatives at the Governor’s Office in Osogbo, Labour leaders called on civil servants in the state to resume work today. The MoU was signed by the State government, the Joint Public Service Negotiating Councils (JPSNC), the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), and the Trade Union Congress (TUC), of Osun. However, Council of Academic Staff Unions of Osun State-owned Tertiary Institutions (CASUOSTI) dissociated itself from the strike call-off. In a statement in Osogbo,…
Dr Chris Ngige Former Anambra State Governor Chris Ngige lost election into the 8th Senate but his political relevance is far from over, as a group under the aegis of Anambra Patriots in Lagos has urged the new administration of President Buhari to give him a suitable positions due for the South East zone. The call is premised on Ngige’s selfless service to the people of Anambra State which earned him far–reaching acceptance, with his firm, focused and sense of loyalty. The group added that his remarkable achievements as former governor of Anambra state, was the rekindling of belief and…
President Muhammadu Buhari, Monday in Abuja said that his government may not remove subsidy on petroleum subsidy, stressing that arguments in favour of the removal were not reasonable enough. More so, the removal will have adverse effect on the poor and jobless Nigerians. Buhari said this after receiving a briefing from the Ministry of Petroleum Resources, the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) and other agencies in the oil sector on a review of existing agreements for the swapping of crude oil for refined products with a view to injecting more honesty and transparency into the process to reduce costs. He promised to carefully review…
Senate President Bukola Saraki has vowed that the upper chamber of the National Assembly will revisit the issue of fuel subsidy. “We will revisit the #fuelsubsidy issue on the floor of the Senate because it is one area through which we can demonstrate our commitment,” he wrote on Twitter. “Fuel subsidy affects all Nigerians and we must ensure our people do not pay for the product and service they don’t enjoy.” Subsidy payments have been responsible for fuel scarcity in recent times, with government finding it hard to settle payments to marketers. About N40 is said to be paid on…
Despite the sealing of some filling stations in Ondo and Ekiti States by the Department of petroleum Resources (DPR), the Petroleum Dealers and Owners Association in the states on Monday said it would not be able to sell fuel at the pump price of N87 per litre due to non-availability of the product. Chairman of the association, Mr Jimi Oladapo, said at a news conference in Akure that petrol was not available at the NNPC depots, adding that members had been sourcing it through other means at exorbitant cost. According to Oladapo, rather than forcing them to sell at unrealistic…
Abia State governor, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu says his administration will sponsor more than 20,000 youths in agriculture to make them self -reliant. Speaking in Umuahia, Ikpeazu noted that what the “youths desire is sustainable empowerment which begins with qualitative education.” He also disclosed that his administration would in the next three months commission the revenue house which would be a one stop shop for those willing to do business in the state, adding that the guideline for all approved taxes payable in the state will soon be ready. Unemployment is high in Abia, with several idle youths now getting involved…
Wife of the deceased Prophet Ajanaku, Ireti Ajanaku has revealed that her husband who died three years ago is still alive. Ireti said though her husband is gone but his spirit still lives on. On how she have been coping without her husband, Ireti told City People that: – “I thank the God of Elijah Ireti Ajanaku, He has been the one behind my strength. He has been the one behind me. If not for Him, I would have been forgotten and everything about my husband, Prophet Elijah Ireti Ajanaku would have been forgotten. But His grace has been keeping…
Popular South-South singer, Waconzy has some interesting things to say about s*x. In an interview with Toyosi Phillips on The Gist, Waconzy opened up on his thoughts about s*x . “s*x is more spiritual than physical. s*x is the biggest weapon of the devil. s*x is what destroyed the world through the apple” said Waconzy. He also added that “s*x is like connecting two spirits.“ Waconzy also revealed that he has been celibate and the wife he will get married to has never had s*x before. “No pre-marital s*x and that’s my advice for everyone. The girl I will get…
Nigerians have gone on a rampage after Serena Williams won the Wimbledon Women’s final, and was pictured placing her trophy tray on her head with no hands. As usual, Nigerians saw the humor in this and started creating the funniest memes. See the hilarious memes below: – The post MUST SEE: Hilarious Nigerians Turns Serena Williams To Street Hawker [PHOTOS] appeared first on INFORMATION NIGERIA.
In a new interview, famous singer, Seyi Shay has heaped praises on Sound Sultan for always been there for her. Seyi said Sound Sultan and his wife have been her backbone ever since she returned to Nigeria in 2012 to chase a music career. Seyi Shay also revealed she came from a polygamous family and she stayed with her mum all her life who’s now late. Shay said she sees Sultan as the father she never had because the singer has been a father figure to her. Seyi also praised Flytime boss, Cecil Hammonds for giving her a ladder to climb. In…
Former professional NBA star, Allen Iverson is currently going through the worst time of his life. Reports say that photos of his man-hood has gone viral as the former Philadelphia Sixers guard’s photos were leaked by an unidentified girl who reportedly had s*x with the star before taking the photos. In two of the four pictures, Iverson is seen sleeping in his robe in a deemed lit room. While in the other two, his robe has been shifted so that his manhood could be clearly seen by whoever was taking the photos. See pictures Allen Iverson, who used to be one…
Apparently worried by the renewed spate of suicide bomb attacks by Boko Haram in the country coupled with its attendant heavy casualties, the Army authorities are seeking effecting ways of responding to the threat. Towards this end, adopting strategies for proactive response to the menace of suicide bombing would be the focus of discussions at the ongoing Chief of Army Staff second quarterly conference in Abuja. While declaring the conference open on Monday, the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Kenneth Minimah, who, alongside other service chiefs were sacked earlier today, said the Army would seek ways of working in…