FEC okays new salary structure for police
The allowance will increase police personnel take-home pay by 20 per cent of their present earning. “So, the Federal Executive Council today approved this proposal for the review of the salary which will take effect in January 2022. The increase is 40 per cent of the consolidated policy salary structure (CONPOST) in the sum of N78.3billion. This will come out to about N10,038,000,000“Most importantly, the government also approved payment of about 20 per cent of CONPOST. It is peculiar allowances to boost the morale and take-home pay of Nigerian police.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
December 15, 2021 15:49 UTC
Nigeria inflation hits 15.40% amid high food prices
Nigeria’s inflation rate fell for the eighth consecutive month in November to 15.40 per cent from 15.99 per cent recorded a month earlier amid a continuing increase in food prices, the National Bureau of Statistics said Wednesday. The statistics office said the prices of goods and services, measured by the Consumer Price Index, increased by 15.40 per cent (year-on-year) in November 2021. This is 0.51 per cent points higher than the rate recorded in November 2020 (14.89) per cent. According to the NBS, this rise in the food index was caused by increases in prices of bread and cereals, fish, food product, potatoes, yam and other tubers, oil and fats, milk, cheese and eggs and coffee, tea and cocoa. ALSO READ: Nigeria inflation falls for seventh straight month in October“The urban inflation rate increased by 15.92 per cent (year-on-year) in November 2021 from 15.47 per cent recorded in November 2020, while the rural inflation rate increased by 14.89 per cent in November 2021 from 14.33 per cent in November 2020.
Source:The Guardian
December 15, 2021 15:11 UTC
Tearful Aguero retires from football due to heart problem
Barcelona and Argentina striker Sergio Aguero on Wednesday announced his retirement from football at a tearful press conference, just over a month after the 33-year-old was diagnosed with a heart problem. Aguero was then diagnosed with a heart condition and forced to accept that he would not be able to play again. Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola and director of football Txiki Begiristain were also both in attendance at the press conference. “Sergio is quite simply the most ruthless striker in the history of the Premier League. “I will stay connected to football for sure but will try to enjoy life a bit more.”
Source:The Guardian
December 15, 2021 12:39 UTC
WHO sees unprecedented Omicron spread, 'probably' in most countries | The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News
The World Health Organization warned Tuesday Omicron was spreading at an unprecedented rate and urged countries to act, as drug maker Pfizer said its coronavirus pill was effective against the variant. Omicron, first detected by South Africa and reported to the WHO on November 24, has a large number of mutations, setting alarm bells ringing since its discovery. Early data suggests it can be resistant to vaccines and is more transmissible than the Delta variant, which was first identified in India and accounts for the bulk of the world’s coronavirus cases. “This news provides another potentially powerful tool in our fight against the virus, including the Omicron variant,” added US President Joe Biden. France on Tuesday registered 63,405 new coronavirus cases — its highest daily total since April — even with more than 77 percent of its population having had at least one shot.
Source:The Guardian
December 15, 2021 12:38 UTC
Mutual Benefits’ chairman gets recognition
Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, has honoured the Chairman, Mutual Benefits Assurance Plc, Dr Akin Ogunbiyi, who is an alumnus of the institution, for his achievements and contributions to the growth of the institution and the economy. OAU described Ogunbiyi in a presentation as “an innovative leader and well-grounded scholar who identifies opportunities and creates great and highly beneficial values from them through entrepreneurship”. All rights reserved. All rights reserved. This material, and other digital content on this website, may not be reproduced, published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed in whole or in part without prior express written permission from PUNCH.
Source:Punch
December 15, 2021 08:19 UTC
Nigeria, not at ease | The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News
Yet, the All Progressives Congress (APC)–led government, in self-delusion, is satisfied with its performance in all sectors of the Nigerian politico-economy. That the Federal Government believes this stipend is life-sustaining for the citizen is ludicrous and shows disconnect from the reality. Thus, Nigerians are in distress, not at ease and, it is against this background, that the Catholic Church in Nigeria prays continually one, ‘For Nigeria in Distress’ and two, ‘Against Bribery and Corruption’. On the first, the church recognises that God is merciful and He is a God of justice, love and peace. Nigeria, a multi-national state adopted federalism at independence as a system of government and enshrined it in the 1960/63 Constitution.
Source:The Guardian
December 15, 2021 07:30 UTC
‘Cloud-based technology critical to economic recovery’
Cloud-based technology has been described as a critical tool for economic recovery. According to Microsoft Country Manager for Nigeria, Ola Williams, cloud-based technology will play a critical role in enabling inclusive economic recovery, with SMBs able to innovate far quicker and more securely at a much lower cost. There is no doubt that economic recovery will be buoyed by the success of our start-ups and small businesses. Beyond this first step, conducting business in the cloud in the long term is also the best bet for future-proofing operations in a global digital economy. 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.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
December 15, 2021 06:46 UTC
Re-adopting Niger Delta amnesty programme
“I hereby grant amnesty and unconditional pardon to all persons who have directly or indirectly participated in the commission of offences associated with militant activities in the Niger Delta.” The above was the statement made by the late President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua on 25th June, 2009 during the proclamation of presidential amnesty for Niger Delta militants. The decision was indeed a bold and pragmatic step taken by the then Federal Government towards fulfilling its avowed commitment of bringing enduring peace, security, stability and development to the Niger Delta region. Recall that the Niger Delta militancy ravaged the Nigerian upstream petroleum sector between 2004-2009, bringing it to a standstill. In June 2009, the late Umaru Yar’Adua signed an offer of unconditional Presidential Amnesty Program (PAP) for militants operating in the Niger Delta. Amnesty in the Niger Delta region can be traced back to 1967 when the Yakubu Gowon regime pardoned the Niger Delta Volunteer Force (NDVF) – including its leader, Isaac Adaka Boro – for the insurgency fomented by the group in 1966.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
December 15, 2021 06:46 UTC
On hate speech in broadcast media
Paraphrasing the words of Aondover Eric Msughter, “Today, one of the growing trends on broadcast media is the dissemination of hate speech. It is believed that hate speech is present everywhere in Nigeria and has an effect on the citizens. Broadcast media is one of the powerful mediums to appeal to both the literate and the illiterate, thus the propagation of hate speech in broadcast media portends a great danger to the future of Nigeria. In Nigeria, how hate speech is permeating the broadcast media is becoming worrisome, and needs urgent attention. This will go a long way in averting the escalation of hate speech in society in particular and Nigeria at large.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
December 15, 2021 06:32 UTC
Extrajudicial killings: Nigerian state an instrument of terrorism, says El-Zakzaky
“So, the most important right which everybody must protect is the right to life. Alas, we find in present society today that the right to life is actually being taken away. “Those in authority think that they have the right to take the life of anyone at any moment. The state has become an instrument of terrorism to the point that it has taught the people to be violent! They have (by committing Zaria Massacre) already murdered peace!
Source:Punch
December 14, 2021 23:38 UTC
New finance bill: FG proposes 5 years jail term for non-remittance of tax, other revenues
The proposed sanctions were contained in the new Finance 2021 which was presented by President Muhammadu Buhari for legislative action. “The provision in the draft bill is proposing to amend the Capital Gains Tax Act, Company Income Tax, FIRS Establishment Act, Personal Income Tax, Stamp Duties Act and Tertiary Education Act, Value Added Tax, Insurance Police Trust Fund and the Fiscal Responsibility Act. “This is to amend the Police Trust Fund Act and the Nigerian Trust Fund Acts, the purpose is to empower the FIRS to collect the Nigerian Trust Fund levies on companies on behalf of the fund itself. James Faleke explained that the proposed finance bill was geared towards supporting the economy and the implementation of the 2022 budget. The content of the article published by these online platforms is not new; it has been recirculated several times and has been debunked.New finance bill: FG proposes five years for non-remittance of tax, other revenuesNew finance bill: FG proposes five years for non-remittance of tax, other revenues
Source:Nigerian Tribune
December 14, 2021 21:02 UTC
Omicron: Nigeria Ban's Flights from UK, Canada and Saudi Arabia
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Source:The Guardian
December 14, 2021 20:02 UTC
I poisoned my guardian so I could return to my mum – House maid confesses in Ogun
An 18-year-old female secondary school student has confessed to the police in Ogun State that she had poisoned her guardian so that she could return to her biological mother. The SSS1 student was arrested by the police in Ogun State for attempting to kill the guardian, one Mrs Esther Bada, by adding rat poison to her food. The suspect, who was identified as Tope Fasanya, was arrested following a complaint by the victim, who had reported that she became very uncomfortable with sharp stomach pain after eating the food served by her maid. It was gathered that the suspect was taken to Owode Egba general hospital, from where she was referred to the Federal Medical Centre, Abeokuta for proper medical treatment. According to Oyeyemi, “the suspect was subsequently arrested.
Source:The Guardian
December 14, 2021 18:27 UTC
18-year-old student poisons guardian in Ogun
An eighteen years old senior secondary school student has been arrested by men of ogun state police command for attempting to kill her guardian, one Mrs Esther Bada by poisoning her food. This was disclosed in a press statement made available to Blueprint, Tuesday by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Abimbola Oyeyemi in Abeokuta. “On interrogation, the suspect initially denied and she was transferred to homicide section of the state criminal investigation and intelligence department. “On getting there, she made a confessional statement that she actually add rat poison substance to the victim’s food. The commissioner of police, CP Lanre Bankole has directed that the suspect be arraigned in court as soon as investigation is concluded.
Source:The Guardian
December 14, 2021 18:26 UTC
Insecurity: Reps probe release of suspected bandits by police in Plateau
This is as the House expressed worry over the allegation that the police in the area are setting suspected bandits free after being arrested and linked to some attacks. “Briefing the House, Idris Wase cited specific cases where he alleged that the police released suspected bandits, including the bandits who recently kidnapped the wife of the district head of Wase. “It means that we must find solutions faster than we are doing,” House Deputy Minority Leader, Rep. Toby Okechukwu, said. On her part, Deputy House Whip, Rep. Nkiruka Onyejeocha, stated that nobody, no matter how highly placed, should be spared in the course of the investigation. The committee, which is chaired by the Chairman, House Committee on Rules and Business, Rep. Abubakar Fulata, has two weeks to turn in a report.
Source:Punch
December 14, 2021 18:08 UTC