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The Abia police command on Friday deployed several detachments of its operatives in strategic locations in Umuahia, the Abia capital, to provide security at the burial of the parents of Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that there was heavy security presence at the major entrances to Afaraukwu Ibeku, the community of the deceased couple, Eze Israel Kanu, who was the Traditional Ruler of the community, and his wife, Sally. The police operatives stationed specifically on Factory Road, Ojukwu Bunker/Afaraukwu Road, and St. Andrews Anglican Church, Afaraukwu, all…

The Osun House of Assembly on Friday acknowledged that it had received the draft Bill on Amotekun (a regional security initiative of Southwest Governors) following its endorsement by the State Executive Council on Thursday. Mr Timothy Owoeye, Speaker of the Assembly, through his Chief Press Secretary, Kunle Alabi confirmed the receipt of the bill and that it was now awaiting further consideration and approval of the state lawmakers. News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Osun Governor, Mr Gboyega Oyetola had on Thursday convened an emergency state executive council meeting to solely deliberate and endorse the draft bill. The bill,…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) says it plans to seek legal redress on the decision of Independent National Electoral Commission (lNEC) to issue a certificate of return to Bayelsa Governor-elect, Sen. Douye Diri. APC National Chairman, Adams Oshiomhole, who said this on Friday at a news conference in Abuja, described as illegal, INEC decision to turn itself to a court to interpret the supreme court judgment. News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the supreme court on Thursday nullified the election of APC governorship candidate in Bayelsa, David Lyon and declared Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Diri, as Governor-elect. “We…

The National Salaries Incomes and Wages Commission must collaborate with major stakeholders if it is to successfully implement its full mandate of being the hub for determining a fair compensation package driven by employee productivity and ability to pay. Ekpo Nta, Esq. the Acting Chairman of the Commission made this known in Calabar at a 3-day Management Retreat developing a five-year Strategic Action Plan for the National Salaries, Wages and Incomes Commission. The Acting Chairman noted that the Commission had in the past two decades made very valuable contributions to compensation packages and policies in Nigeria. A statement from the…

Gov. Gboyega Oyetola of Osun on Friday presented N1.2 billion bonds to retirees in the state. Oyetola, who used the occasion of 2020 Cultural Day celebration to make the presentation in Osogbo, said the bonds were for the payment of the terminal benefit of some retired workers under the contributory Pension Scheme. The governor said that the government would continue to bring smiles to the faces of all categories of workers in the state. He expressed deep appreciation to workers for their commitment and dedication to service and assured them of government continued support. Oyetola described the pensioners as a…

‘If you care about the security of Lagos State, support your Governor on the restriction of Okada and Keke.’’ This was the submission of the former Governor of Lagos State and current Minister of Works, Mr. Babatunde Raji Fashola at a recent interaction with newsmen in Lagos. I have followed news reports, commentaries, opinion articles and street reactions for and against the restriction on the commercial operations of Okada and Keke by my principal, Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu in some parts of Lagos State. While some appear as a balanced arguments, especially along the economic line, which can’t stand as…

The National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Mr Uche Secondus, on Friday, urged the Bayelsa State governor-elect, Sen. Douye Diri, to immediately go for reconciliation in the state. Secondus gave the advice when Diri and his Deputy, Sen. Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, presented the party leaders their Certificate of Return, at the PDP Campaign Office, Legacy House, Abuja. The party chairman, who dedicated the victory to God, said it was time for the people of Bayelsa to come together for reconciliation. “This is the time to establish the truth and reconciliation committee for the benefit and genuine reconciliation of all…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) on Friday staged a protest in Yenagoa, Bayelsa, over the judgment of the Supreme Court that nullified Mr David Lyon’s election as governor-elect for the state. The development is happening amidst the pronouncement by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) that Sen. Duoye Diri of PDP is sworn in as the governor of the state. The Supreme Court had ruled that Lyon’s Deputy Degi Ereminyo submitted forged documents that disqualified the joint ticket and nomination. The court urged INEC to withdraw the certificate of return issued to them and reissue the same to the next…

The Federal Ministry of Water Resources has urged unemployed youths to take advantage of the available opportunities at the 12 River Basin Development Authorities (RBDAs) for integrated agricultural production and job creation. Mrs Esther Oluniyi, Acting Director, Irrigation and Drainage Department with the ministry told News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday that the call became necessary to meet with the agricultural policy thrust of the President Muhammadu Buhari. She said the aim was also for the country to achieve food security for all. According to her, young people should take the opportunity of irrigated agriculture in the river basin…

The Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr Ibrahim Magu, said that Nigerian youths are crucial to the success of anti-corruption crusade as they remained the strength of the future. Magu said this in Abuja on Friday during a nationwide walk against corruption organised by the EFCC in collaboration with the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). He said that the programme was focused mainly on youths to support the commission in the fight against corruption in the country. Similarly, Mr Ayuba Wabba, President, Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), expressed worry over the rate of corruption in Nigeria,…