In Nigeria if you work for less than 40 hours a week, you are regarded as unemployed, according to the methodology being used by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) for computing unemployment statistics. However, this has now been modified to comply with the Internation Labour Organisation (ILO)’s definition of employment. According to the ILO, unemployed persons in the labour force are those who are: out of work, want a job, have actively sought work in the reference week and are available to start work in the next fortnight; or out of work and have accepted a job that they…
Author: Wale Adebayo
Gov. Babangida Aliyu of Niger says his administration has changed the infrastructure landscape of the state since he assumed office eight years ago. Aliyu stated this on Thursday at the inauguration of the Shiroro Bridge in Shiroro Local Government Area of the state. “It is delightful to note that during the period God has given us to serve Nigerlites, we have changed the infrastructure landscape of our state by dualising and constructing many township roads”, he said. The governor said successive administrations had attempted to construct the bridge with little or no success for over 40 years. “The Shiroro Bridge…
The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ibrahim Lamorde, has described the establishment of the Commission in 2003 by the administration of former President Olusegun Obasanjo as one of the major steps towards the rebirth of the nation. Mr. Lamorde said prior to the establishment of the EFCC, Nigeria’s image in the international community had been dented owing to economic and financial crimes perpetrated by some individuals and organizations. He further said Nigeria was synonymous with money laundering, weak law enforcement and ‘419’ before the creation of EFCC, adding that the citizens were harassed at international ports…
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Thursday, threatened to clamp down on Multi Choice Nigeria Limited, operators of the Digital Satellite Television (DStv), over failure to adhere to a court order stopping it from increasing its tarrif. According to NANS, the South African satellite television company had not only shown disregard for the laws of the land, but had disregarded appeals to be fair in their billing systems. “Multichoice has over the years treated Nigerian customers with much disdain. Unlike in other climes where Multichoice operates, Nigerians pay to watch local channels. Nigerians also pay exorbitant subscription charges compared…
Denrele Edun has opened up on what to expect when he gets married this year.He says he can’t wait to have children.Read excerpts from his new interview with EncomiumWill you drop your weird attitude by the time you get married? It will continue. I am not putting up an act. This is who I am. I am happy about it. If I stop, people will think I have been living a lie for a long time, it will be a complete waste of time. It will be better for me to run to a country that is not on the…
In a new episode of ‘The Truth” with Olisa, ace comedian,Basketmouth was asked to name his top 5 Nigerian comedians.He listed Gandoki,Bovi,Buchi,Okey Bakkasi,Aj Baba.. When a surprised Olisa asked why names like Ali Baba, AY,Julius weren’t on the list, he said he would have included them if he could name 10..When probed further on why veteran comedian,Ali Baba was omitted,he said For me, I don’t like putting Ali baba on the same level.When he was grooming me,we went for a burial and Ali said, look around, crack 5 jokes with everything you have seen.I tried but could only crack one.Ali…
Mavin’s first lady, Tiwa Savage has decided not to let her pregnancy stop her from doing what she loves best. The heavily pregnant singer delivered an energetic performance with her very big baby bump at the Maharaja ball event which was held at Eko Hotels and Suites, Lagos over the weekend. Tiwa stole the show by thrilling fans and singing at the top of her voice all through. More photos below: –
If you are frequent on Twitter, you would have heard about the inspiring tweets, Ben Murray-Bruce has been sending out. Bruce who is an ardent supporter of Jonathan seems to realize that Goodluck Jonathan has lost so he can rant whatever. Tubaba seems to be in support of Ben Bruce and he has gone on Twitter to show support. He wrote: “I’m always inspired when I see someone speak up with courage @benmurraybruce nigerians really need 2 wake up and speak up without fear.”
After they paired very well in AY’s ’30 Days in Atlanta’, the two veteran screen stars are set to star in another movie together. The above photo is from Obi Emelonye’s upcoming film ‘Thy Will be Done’. Being the first Nollywood film to premiere in IMAX, and an Obi Emelonye film, fans can sure bet that this is going to be a classic. Pictured above is Ramsey Nouah who plays Pastor Pius, alongside his present wife (Mercy Johnson Okojie) and his supposed wife of 7 years (Mary Remmy Njoku). ‘Thy Will Be Done‘ stars Ramsey Nouah, Mary Njoku, Mercy Johnson,…
Very successful comedian, actor, producer and businessman, AY Makun has gotten himself a sweet endorsement deal with Peak Milk. The star of the movie ’30 Days In Atlanta’ has put pictures of him in Peak adverts on his Instagram page today. His association with Peak Milk coincides with the brands 60th year anniversary.
Veteran Nollywood actress, Stephanie Linus has taken a little step further than her peers, Her upcoming new film “DRY” won a film award at the Geena Davis and ARC Entertainment’s inaugural Bentonville Film Festival (BFF) in Arkansas, U.S. for “Best Protagonists”. Stephanie’s upcoming movie is making waves at the film festival circuit. “This came as a complete surprise. I am excited and honored that the Bentonville Film Festival picked my film for a screening, let alone an award. I am looking forward to this film touching the hearts of many more and helping people take action to save the child bride.”– Stephanie Linus, Director, Producer, Writer, Actress said. ‘Dry’…
The Bauchi State chapter of All Progressives Congress, APC, has denied collecting the sum of N565 million from the state government. The publicity secretary of APC, Auwal Jallah, said this, yesterday, in Bauchi, in reaction to online reports that the transition committee of the governor-elect, Mohammed Abubakar, received the said amount from the outgoing Isa Yuguda-led PDP administration in the state. “There is no iota of truth in all the allegations published by online media against the governor-elect and the members of the transition committee. “No one collected such a huge amount of money from the state government”, the Bauchi…
One of the leading contenders for the post of Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Abdulmumin Jibrin, has taken his campaign to the 200 newly elected members of the green chamber. In a letter to the lawmakers, Jibrin pledged to allocate 75 per cent of chairmanship and deputy chairmanship positions to the new members if they support his bid. It was the second letter the member representing Bebeji/Kiru Federal Constituency of Kano State would write to his colleagues in the House. Jibrin, who heads the House Committee on Finance, however, acknowledged it won’t be an easy task but he…
Outgoing Governor of Jigawa State, Alhaji Sule Lamido, yesterday said he had raised the bar of governance and performance in the state. According to him, the incoming All Progressives Congress, APC, government to be led by Badaru Abubakar, had no choice but to sustain that standard if it must succeed. Lamido spoke at the commissioning ceremony of the State Broadcasting Corporation building in Dutse, the state capital. “When I was elected in 2007, I had a clear vision and mission of what I wanted to achieve. Looking at the landmarks in villages, towns and the state capital Dutse, I would…
Sixty five Senators from the All Progressives Congress and the Peoples Democratic Party have reportedly backed the bid of the Senator representing Kwara Central, Dr. Bukola Saraki, to become the Senate President in the forthcoming 8th National Assembly. The endorsement of Saraki was said to have taken place during a meeting held at Transcorp Hilton, convened by a group called ‘Like-minded Senators’, spearheaded by Senator-elect for Kogi West, Dino Melaye. Speaking with journalists on Wednesday in Abuja, Melaye, who chaired the meeting, said the former Kwara Governor had the experience and expertise to lead the Senate to the Promised Land. The…
President-elect, Muhammadu Buhari, on Wednesday gave reasons behind his decision to contest the outcome of the 2003, 2007 and 2011 presidential elections in court. Buhari, who stated this when All Progressives Congress members from Delta State visited him in Abuja, said he took the decision because he believed Nigeria must be free. Buhari said, “Going through the court is not easy, both materially and physically, and I maintained that consistency because my view about my country is that Nigeria should be truly free”. He condoled with the members over the killing of some people during the last general elections. The president-elect…
The Rivers State Police Command yesterday said it engaged two suspected cultists in a gun duel during which two suspected kidnappers lost their lives. A statement by the state Police command confirmed the development, saying: “Rivers State Police Command wishes to inform the general public that today 13/05/2015 at 12:30 p.m., Police operatives acting on a credible information, stormed a suspected kidnappers den at NDDC Road, off Iwofe, Rumuolumeni, Port Harcourt, where a kidnapped victim, Righteous Inimme, who was kidnapped on 03/05/2015, at New GRA II, Port Harcourt, was kept. “The victim was safely rescued while two of the suspected…
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has presented relief materials to over 1,000 individuals and organisations affected by bomb blast, insurgency attacks and fire disasters in Gombe State, recently. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the affected groups comprised those affected by the bomb blast at Dukku Motor Park and fire disaster in some areas of Gombe metropolis and Billiri town. Others are: victims of insurgency attacks in Gombe metropolis, Dadin Kowa, Hinna and Kwadon towns of Yamaltu/Deba Local Government Area of the state. Speaking during the presentation ceremony in Gombe on Thursday, the Head of Operations, NEMA,…
Dozens of Boko Haram fighters, who attempted a daring attack on Maiduguri, the Borno State capital on Wednesday evening were killed by gallant soldiers who repelled the insurgents. The assailants, who were reportedly in their hundreds and armed with various weapons, had made attempts to overrun the 21 armoured brigade, which they had successfully attacked in March 2014 but this time, they met a superior resistance. However, three soldiers and six members of the civilian joint task force lost their lives in the ensuing battle. According to a senior official of the civilian JTF, who spoke on the condition of…