Nigerians don’t want successor from you -PDP to Buhari
The People’s Democratic Party has said that Nigerians will firmly resist any candidate presented by the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd. This is according to a statement signed on Thursday by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, titled ‘Just Go! Nigerians Don’t Want a Successor From You – PDP Tells Buhari.’The PDP also berated the President for dwelling on false figures and bogus performance claims in his Channels Television interview on Wednesday, January 5, 2022. The opposition party said the “false figures” given by the President only reinforces the fact that no one in the APC is immune to lying. It added that “President Buhari should have seized the opportunity provided by Channels Television to show remorse, apologise to Nigerians for his monumental failure and national embarrassment that the APC government represents instead of trying to rationalise APC’s failures with falsehood and grandstanding about a successor.
Source:Punch
January 08, 2022 00:52 UTC
Group blames Gombe gov for death of 12 persons in Billiri
Tangale Community Overseas, on Friday, blamed the death of 12 persons in Billiri Local Government Area of Gombe State on the Governor, Muhammadu Yahaya. No doubt, the state security agency did its job by providing intelligence early enough to save lives, and we applaud them for that. “We are keenly aware that the marauding attackers are not our local Fulani neighbours but imported from outside Gombe state. Everyone with common sense knows the attack is unprecedented in the entire Gombe State. Is the governor not the chief security officer of Gombe State?
Source:Punch
January 07, 2022 23:03 UTC
My birthday wish is to become Nigeria’s president, says Yul Edochie at 40
Nollywood actor, Yul Edochie, clocked 40 on Friday and he revealed that his birthday wish was for him to be elected as the president of Nigerian in the forthcoming 2023 elections. Happy birthday to a man of peace and love. I thank God for letting me see this day in my life. I thank God for all His blessings. “I have just one more prayer point – one more birthday wish – as I turn 40 today.
Source:Punch
January 07, 2022 22:29 UTC
Buhari, APC govs decide convention date Sunday
President Muhammadu Buhari and governors of the All Progressive Congress (APC) will meet Sunday to decide a definite date for the conduct of the party’s national convention. He said the governors have now given the president the assurance that the convention will hold in February. This report x-rays the lives and experiences of residents in getting clean, potable and affordable water amidst the surge of COVID-19 cases in the state…APC govs decide convention. APC govs decide conventionSelfies, video calls and Chinese documentaries: The things you’ll meet onboard Lagos-Ibadan trainThe Lagos-Ibadan railway was inaugurated recently for a full paid operation by the Nigerian Railway Corporation after about a year of free test-run. Our reporter joined the train to and fro Lagos from Ibadan and tells his experience in this report…APC govs decide convention APC govs decide convention
Source:Nigerian Tribune
January 07, 2022 19:50 UTC
As cases rise, India fears another Covid catastrophe
Haunted by the spectre of last year’s crisis, India is bracing for a deluge of Covid-19 cases, with authorities of various megacities bringing in restrictions in a bid to keep infections in check. But daily infections nearly tripled over two days this week to more than 90,000, a surge driven by the highly contagious Omicron variant that some experts worry could again see the country’s hospitals overwhelmed. Tech hub Bangalore has also declared a weekend curfew, while sprawling financial centre Mumbai introduced a night curfew. Preliminary studies have so far suggested the Omicron variant has led to less severe health consequences among those infected, despite its rapid spread. “I am afraid there may be a period in India when we see the same thing — just the sheer volume may make the system crumble.”
Source:The Guardian
January 07, 2022 14:19 UTC
2023: Osinbajo’s presidential posters flood Ekiti
The 2023 presidential campaign posters of the vice president, Yemi Osinbajo have surfaced along major streets and towns in Ekiti State. Osinbajo, who would be completing his second term as vice president in 2023 has been rumoured to be interested in contesting for the presidential election next year. The campaign posters had the inscription, “A square deal for All. This report x-rays the lives and experiences of residents in getting clean, potable and affordable water amidst the surge of COVID-19 cases in the state…Osinbajo’s presidential posters. Our reporter joined the train to and fro Lagos from Ibadan and tells his experience in this report…Osinbajo’s presidential posters Osinbajo’s presidential posters
Source:Nigerian Tribune
January 07, 2022 13:56 UTC
National Assembly workers notify DSS, police, begin strike over unpaid arrears
National Assembly workers, under the auspices of the Parliamentary Staff Association of Nigeria, have resolved to begin an industrial action and picketing of the federal parliament on Monday. They have notified the Department of State Services and the Nigeria Police Force of the plan. The workers are protesting the non-payment of salaries and allowances among others. The National Assembly and National Assembly Service Commission chapters of PASAN held a joint congress in Abuja on Thursday where it was resolved that the workers should down tools. However, in a letter released by PASAN after the congress, the workers accused the management headed by the Clerk to the National Assembly, Ojo Amos, of failing to implement the Memorandum of Understanding signed with them.
Source:Punch
January 07, 2022 12:49 UTC
I don’t expect appreciation from Nigerians after leaving office —Buhari
…Says ‘age telling on me’The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd. ), has said that he’s not “expecting any appreciation” from Nigerians after the end of his regime. I’m not expecting any appreciation but what I’m expecting is for Nigerians to say this man has done his best. That’s what I’m expecting from Nigerians.”Buhari also lamented the stress associated with the Office of the President, saying that “age is telling” on him. “I have been a governor, I have been a minister, and I’m in my second term as president.
Source:Punch
January 07, 2022 09:29 UTC
Ondo Anti-corruption Bill: PDP, State govt trade words
Peretei however, said the anti-corruption bill set to be passed by the State Assembly was designed to protect the governor and his family from being investigated. The statement read: The Ondo State House of Assembly under the incompetent and rudderless leadership of Rt. Honourable David Oloyelogun has perfected plans to hurriedly pass the Ondo State Anti-corruption bill forwarded to the State Assembly on 23rd December, 2021. Lagos State followed suit by passing the Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission Bill into Law. Faulting PDP’s claim, Ojogo said “the PDP in Ondo State, as usual, failed to do its findings, but hurriedly amplified falsehood and spurious gists to members of the public.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
January 07, 2022 05:46 UTC
What really tripped up Djokovic at Australia's border? | The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News
That is because Tennis Australia based its exemptions criteria on the ATAGI guidelines that apply to Australians at home. The government says it had already warned Tennis Australia about this. Tennis Australia said the rules, drawn up with the Victorian state government, required any exemptions to be cleared through two medical panels. But the difference between the Australian Open’s Covid-19 exemption rules and Australia’s immigration regulations may have caught out other tennis players or staff, too. Two other players or staff attending the Australian Open are also now being investigated, the home affairs minister has confirmed.
Source:The Guardian
January 07, 2022 03:09 UTC
Muslim/Muslim ticket: It’s too early to speculate on Tinubu’s running mate -Aide
Amid reports that All Progressives Congress leader, Bola Tinubu, will be picking a Muslim running mate if he emerges the APC Presidential ticket, Tinubu’s Spokesman, Mr. Tunde Rahman, says it is too early for such speculations. Rahman said this in a text message sent to our correspondent when asked to respond to reports that Tinubu, who is a Muslim, would be picking a northern Muslim as his running mate. The Director-General of the Tinubu Support Group, Abdulmumin Jibrin, had said during an interview on Channels Television that it does not matter if Tinubu picks a Muslim as his running mate, adding that Nigerians will choose competence over ethnic and religious considerations. If you bring a Christian-Christian presidency or a Muslim-Muslim presidency, for me, personally, it doesn’t matter. Until he does that I will advise that we don’t speculate on his presidential pairing.
Source:Punch
January 07, 2022 01:45 UTC
Foundation donates borehole to community
A faith-based organisation, the Fatima Charity Foundation (FCF), has donated a borehole to Aroloya community in Lagos Island Local Government Area of Lagos State. Alhaja Tinubu, who is also the Iyalode of Lagos, said: “I am so happy today and I want to thank God for this idea. Eshilokun thanked Alhaja Tinubu for paying attention to the needs of the people of Lagos Island. He said: “I was surprised when mama called me that she wanted to do a project in our community. Excerpts…ICYMI: What North Will Not Accept About 2023 Presidency —Prof Mahuta, UDU Don And Kebbi Dev Foundation ChairmanSahabi Danladi Mahuta, a community mobiliser and APC chieftain.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
January 07, 2022 01:33 UTC
No Plan To Sack Govt Workers – Finance Minister
The Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Zainab Ahmed, says there is no plan by the Federal Government to lay off government workers. The minister denied claims that the government was planning on sacking workers in order to save funds. The minister, however, said the government would encourage people to leave government jobs by giving them incentives. He also directed that we pay salaries. “And also we will be able to come up with incentive packages to retrain people and redeploy them in some areas where they are useful.
Source:Punch
January 06, 2022 23:49 UTC
NFF confirms Ighalo out of AFCON, gives reason
The Nigeria Football Federation has confirmed that striker Odion Ighalo will not be available for the 33rd Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon. In a statement on Thursday, the federation hinted that Ighalo was not released by his club in Saudi Arabia club, Al- Shabab. “Forward Odion Ighalo is no longer expected as a result of issues with his Saudi Arabian club,” NFF said in a statement by its spokesperson, Ademola Olajire. The football federation has yet to name a replacement for the striker. The Super Eagles of Nigeria have landed in the Cameroonian town of Garoua, venue of their Group D matches for the 33rd AFCON on Sunday.
Source:Punch
January 06, 2022 22:52 UTC
Djokovic wins deportation delay after Australia cancels visa
Djokovic had jetted into Australia on Wednesday hoping to defend his Australian Open crown and to bid for an unprecedented 21st Grand Slam title. With scarcely 10 days before the tournament, it remains far from clear that Djokovic will be able to play, even if he wins in court. Wrong courtFor months there had been speculation about whether Djokovic would play in the January 17-30 tournament, given Australia’s rigid border rules. Experts said that charge could bring a three-year ban from applying for another Australian visa. Tennis Australia CEO Craig Tiley said Djokovic had no special treatment and just 26 of the approximately 3,000 players and support staff travelling to Australia for the tournament had applied for a vaccine exemption.
Source:The Guardian
January 06, 2022 22:29 UTC