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The Anglican Bishop of Ihiala Diocese in Anambra state, Rt. Rev. Israel Okoye has appealed to the Federal Government and the Nigerian Governorsâ€
Forum (NGF) to accede to organised labourâ€s demand of N30,000 minimum wage.
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Minimum wage: Bishop urges FG, states to pay N30,000
The France international will be part of the Red Devils team that travels to Italy on Wednesday, with the midfielder relishing facing his former side
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The National Industrial Court (NLC), Abuja, has stopped the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) from proceeding with a planned nationwide strike action scheduled for November 6.
The strike action was scheduled to force the government into fixing N30,000 as the new minimum wage for workers.
Justice Kado Sanusi granted an ex-parte motion restraining the NLC and TUC from proceeding with the industrial action until the determination of the substantive suit filed by the Federal Government and the Attorney general of the Federation (AGF).
Ruling on the main suit has been slated for November 8.
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Just In: Industrial court stops organised labour from going on strike
PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari and his Liberia counterpart, President George Weah will on Tuesday, November 6, 2018, receive an award of excellence on their hard stance and fight against corruption and pro-poor crusade in Africa.
President Buhari will also declare open the 9th Annual Conference being organised by the Center for Peace and Environmental Justice (CEPEJ ), tagged: Minna 2018, with the theme: “Good Governance and Security: Panacea for Sustainable Development In Africa.”
President Buhari is expected to be joined by other eminent Nigerians who will be gracing the occasion to give hope to the Nigerian nation through the dogged fight against corruption and the enthronement of good governance.
His Royal Highness, Gen Dr Yahaya Abubakar Rtd, the Etsu Nupe, the Emir of Bida will be the Royal Father of the day while His Excellency Dr Abubakar Sani Bello, the Executive Governor of Niger state is the Chief Host.
The keynote address will be delivered by the Liberian Ambassador to Nigeria, His Excellency Professor AL-Hassan Conteh while The Lead Paper will be delivered by the Director General of National Orientation Agency Dr Abari Garba. Equally, several academics, experts and Civil Society actors will deliver lectures at the conference covering security and environmental issues and the promotion of the culture of peace and peace-building in Nigeria and Africa.
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CEPEJ has put together the conference to examine the rising tide of violent conflicts in Africa and as a way to draw the attention of Nigerian citizens and politicians on the need for good governance and development the imperatives of peace, security and environmental best practices through the presentation of well-researched papers on ethnic and religious tolerance, environment, security and peacebuilding contextualized within the African nation by renowned scholars, experts, administrators and professionals at; the Main Auditorium of the Justice Idris Legbo Kutigi Hall, Minna, the capital of Niger State.
The multi-stakeholders’ conference which is the 9th so far held across Nigeria States and other African countries will address a lot of the issues earlier raised with an expectation of finding solutions.
Participation will include public and private sector, community people, representatives of Civil Society Organisations and citizens from across African States.
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Buhari, Weah bag awards at CEPEJ’s conference in Minna
Nigeria defender, Kenneth Omeruo, has revealed that he wants a permanent move to LaLiga side, Leganes, reports Completesportsnigeria. com. Omeruo joined Chelsea from Belgian side, Standard Liege in 2012 but is yet to feature in a competitive game for the club. Earlier in the summer, the 25-year-old joined Leganes on a […]
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Omeruo Targets Permanent Leganes Move
Manchester United boss, Jose Mourinho has disclosed that his sideâ€s problems this season are: injuries, suspension and form. The Portuguese also said that his players must start winning matches so that they can finish in top four positions at the end of December before they will start thinking of wining the title. United are currently […]
EPL: Mourinho outlines Man Utdâ€s problems, tells players how to finish top four, win title
EPL: Mourinho outlines Man Utdâ€s problems, tells players how to finish top four, win title
Sen. Bassey Albert, the Chairman, Senate Committee on Gas, on Thursday said that the Senate would pass the Gas Flaring Prohibition Bill before the end of the year.
Senate ready to pass gas flaring prohibition bill – Lawmaker
Leicester’s players want to play at Cardiff to “honour” the club’s owner who died in a helicopter crash, says striker Jamie Vardy.
Leicester City helicopter crash: Players chose to play against Cardiff – Jamie Vardy
The Blues remain undefeated in the league as they prepare to for a London derby against a bogey team from the south of the city
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Manchester City midfielder, Bernardo Silva has named four clubs that can stop his side from retaining the English Premier League, EPL, title this season. Pep Guardiolaâ€s side won the English topflight league title last season with a record 100 points from 38 matches. Silva, however, believes that the likes of Liverpool, Chelsea, Arsenal and Tottenham […]
EPL: Silva names four clubs that can stop Manchester City from retaining Premier League title
EPL: Silva names four clubs that can stop Manchester City from retaining Premier League title
In a bid to improve quality of care for persons with sickle cell disorder, Nigeria Sickle Cell Foundation Nigeria, SCFN, and RHIEOS Ventures yesterday signed a Memorandum of Understanding, M oU, to establish the first multi-centre Sickle Cell Disorder, SCD, registry in Nigeria.
Sickle Cell Foundation Nigeria, Rhieos develop 1st Multi-SCD Registry in Nigeria
As someone who is a horse racing enthusiast, you should know that there are several different types of races, specific requirements for these races, and implications of the races on the horses which compete on these races. You would most probably be surprised to know that there are different types of horse races. In this […]
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Different Horse Racing Events That You Must Visit
[FILE PHOTO] Minister of Youth and Sports Development , Solomon Dalung
Solomon Dalung, the Minister of Youths and Sports on Thursday said the government would continue to priortise the welfare of athletes to sustain sports development in the country.
Dalung said this at the unveiling of mascot and logo of the 2019 International Para-Powerlifting Championships in Lagos.
The championship is slated for January.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the World Para Powerlifting awarded Nigeria the hosting right of the championship which would serve as qualification for the 2020 Paralympics Games.
The minister said that one of the major factors that affected sports in the country could be linked to the careless attitude toward athletes†welfare.
“Since we came on board, we have prioritised the welfare of athletes and we ensure that the large chunk of every budgetary allocation goes to the welfare of the athletes.
“The athletes are the main actors in sports and should be treated as such, � he said.
Dalung urged sports administrators to consider the welfare of athletes as the most important factor to drive sports development.
He added that the effort put up by athletes during training required a lot of energy, support and funding for optimum results.
Dalung urged athletes to remain steadfast and good embassadors of the country when competing.
We will continue to prioritise athletes†welfare —Dalung
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Talent management and content creation company, Yellow Dot, recently screened its debut project Onidiri at a premiere in IMAX Film house, Lekki Lagos. Amongst the guests and celebrities in attendance was Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, the Ooni of Ife, who was in the news recently for having a newly installed wife. Onidiri is Yoruba for hairdresser, and the movie is produced by Yellow Dot founder Olubokola Bolarinde, who also happens to be the executive producer.
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Bolarinde is an architect and self-taught artist, a graduate from Welsh University Cardiff who has gained experience in various fields, from oil and gas to banking and finance. Her foray into film and TV production came about when a friend who works with one of the big television networks reached out to her. They were looking for fresh faces and new talents for a new production they were working on, a TV series and they wanted her to help. In that period of mingling with actors, content creators, directors and other big shots, her production company Yellow Dot was conceived in April 2018.
Yellow Dot was founded to promote home-grown talents, artistes, original content creation and development as well as TV and film production. In a recent interview with ThisDay, Bolarinde spoke about Onidiri: “Onidiri is in summary a discovery. It is about a woman looking back on her childhood and telling you about a truly peculiar African experience. I dare say that an African girl or woman would only have experienced Onidiri. For us, it is a pure story that we wanted to put out there, not only to Nigerians but also to to the world. In Nigeria, it is easy to relate but people in the UK, America may never ever thought a movie about a hairdresser will expressed in that way, which is why I said it’s a discovery. It’s an adventure through a child’s eye, from a child’s point of view. The beautiful story brings us to a point where our varying cultures from the north to the south meet; our unique message of unity in diversity is well presented through breathtaking cinematography.â€�
Onidiri is a short movie that unfolds the experience of many Nigerian women as children, a story about hair making days and the first baptism of the Fulani nomads, whose wives were adept at hair-making but left indelible memories in the minds of young girls. Directed by Inioluwa Adesola, the movie’s original soundtrack was written and recorded by Big Brother Naija alumni BamBam and Teddy A, who incidentally are represented by Yellow Dot. Watch the trailer of Onidiri below.
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The Reds’ Europa League final defeat to Sevilla in Basel in 2016 was the moment everything changed at Anfield, as it sparked a squad overhaul
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The wreckage will be examined by the Air Accidents Investigation Branch in Farnborough.
Leicester City helicopter crash: Wreckage removal begins
Arsenal defender, Laurent Koscielny has said that the club’s midfielder, Mesut Ozil is in ‘unstoppable†form, ahead of the Gunners’ clash with Liverpool this weekend. Ozil has had an impressive start to the season, scoring three goals and registering one assist in the Premier League, and had produced one of his finest ever performances during […]
EPL: Koscielny speaks on Ozil’s form ahead of Liverpool clash
EPL: Koscielny speaks on Ozil’s form ahead of Liverpool clash
Tony Ezimakor and Paschal Njoku
Abuja – The All Progressives Congress (APC) said on Thursday that it is going ahead to field Prince Tonye Cole as its governorship candidate for next yearâ€s general election despite the ruling of the Supreme Court nullifying the congresses that produced the Rivers State executive of the party.
The APC, in a statement issued in Abuja by Lanre Issa-Onilu, National Publicity Secretary of the party, said the decision was borne out of the fact that verdict of the Supreme Court has nothing to do with the candidature of Prince Cole or his running mate, Victor Giadom.
The ruling party while maintaining that the candidature of the party flagbearer for Rivers State remains inviolate, added that the candidate has been processed in line with guidelines of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
The statement reads, “In view of conflicting interpretations that have greeted the recent verdict of the Supreme Court on the contentions among our members in Rivers State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), it has become necessary to clarify that the Supreme Courtâ€s verdict has nothing to do with the primaries conducted for the governorship and legislative positions in the state.
“Therefore, the candidature of Arch. Tonye Cole along with his running mate, Hon. Victor Giadom remains inviolate. The list of our candidates for the governorship, National Assembly, and House of Assembly have been processed by the National Working Committee (NWC) according to the INEC guidelines.
“Our party appreciates the support of the good people of Rivers State and their commitment towards the victory of our governorship candidate, Arch. Tonye Cole and other APC candidates at all levels in the 2019 elections.
“A progressive leadership under the APC beckons and the people of Rivers State are poised to effect a change to move the beleaguered state to a path of progress and development.�
Supporters of Senator Magnus Abe had gone on a wild celebration following the ruling of the Supreme Court but the party said the decision has nothing to do with the candidate of the party.
Crisis Engulfs Party In Katsina, Buhariâ€s Home State
Meanwhile, the intra-party squabbles rocking some state chapters of the All Progressives Congress (APC) are threatening to tear apart the Katsina State chapter.
Katsina is the home state of President Muhammadu Buhari.
Consequently, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the APC have been dragged before a Federal High Court, Abuja, over alleged unlawful conduct of congresses at the ward, local government, and state levels of the party.
The suit was filed by two governorship aspirants, Alhaji Garba Sani Dankani and Muhammad Sada Mainasara.
By the suit, the plaintiffs are praying the court to nullify, invalidate and set aside the purported congresses claimed to have been conducted by the APC in all the wards and local government areas of Katsina State in May this year.
Both gubernatorial aspirants are claiming that the Katsina State chapter of APC did not comply with any known law before coming to the wrongful conclusion that officers had been elected for the wards, local government areas in Katsina State.
Ola Olanipekun (SAN) filed the suit on behalf of the plaintiffs.
Against this backdrop, the plaintiffs are praying the court for an order restraining APC and INEC from recognising any person or group of persons from parading themselves as elected ward, local government area and state executives of the party pending the conduct of valid congresses in accordance with the provisions of the Electoral Act and the APC constitution.
Also, they are seeking an order restraining both APC and INEC from recognising any person or group of persons parading themselves as elected officers in the ward, local government area and the state until valid congresses are conducted as stipulated by the constitution of the APC.
Furthermore, the plaintiffs are praying for an order of court compelling APC to conduct congresses for the wards, local government areas and state levels of the party which must be observed and monitored by INEC in line with the provisions of the law.
In addition, they are seeking an order restraining INEC from accepting anybody or group as nominated candidates for an elective office in Katsina State for 2019, until valid congresses have been held in line with section 85(3) of the Electoral Act, 2010 (As Amended).
When the matter came up before Justice Folashade Giwa-Ogunbanjo on Thursday, counsel to INEC, Umar Buka, told the court that he was yet to file processes in the matter and pleaded for a short adjournment to enable him do so.
The judge, who was not happy with the electoral body, however, fixed November 8 for hearing.
Meanwhile, in an affidavit in support of the motion on notice deposed to by Alhaji Sani Dankani, it was averred that, “It was expected under the Guideline/Exhibit C that the ward and Local Government Congress Committee (W & LGCC) would proceed to set up and supervise the Local Organising Committee (LOC) that would conduct the congresses, in accordance with our partyâ€s constitution and the provisions of the Electoral Act, 2010 (As Amended).
“Under the Guideline/Exhibit C aforesaid, the Local Organising Committees shall be constituted by three persons from each ward in Katsina State or three persons from each local government areas of Katsina State as the case may be.
“Contrary to the provisions of Exhibit C, the ward and local government congress committee (W & LGCC) of the defendant failed, refused and/or neglected to set up the local organising committee to conduct the congresses.
“On the day of scheduled congresses, it was averred that neither members of the ward and local government congress committee (W & LGCC) nor person(s) purporting to be member(s) of any local organising committee was seen at any of the wards to conduct the congresses.
“The congress was, therefore, aborted and could not hold and no official of the 2nd defendant attended the congresses,� the deponent stated.
In addition, Dankani states: “That I know as a fact that no delegate(s) was elected on 5th May, 2018 or thereafter till date and that no ward executive member of the All Progressives Congress for Katsina State was equally elected on that day or thereafter, till date.
“Notwithstanding the above, the Ward and Local Government Congress Committee (W & LGCC) submitted a list of purported elected delegates (members of Electoral College) and acclaimed executive committee members of the All Progressive Congress, Katsina State to the 1st defendant notwithstanding that no congress was conducted in all the wards within Katsina State.
“That I know as a fact that various registered members of the APC in Katsina State, aspiring for various positions within the party and in the 2019 general election, met on 12/9/2018 and in a resolution reiterated the fact that congresses did not hold in all the wards, local government areas of Katsina State.�
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Rivers: APC Shuns Abe, Fields Tonye Cole Despite Supreme Courtâ€s Ruling
As I promised last week, I will conclude on the allegations raised by the Senate Ad-Hoc Committee Report on NAHCONâ€s activities. E.  The committee alleged that NAHCON breached several provisions of the Public Procurement Act PPA in its yearly advertisements on the airlift of Hajj pilgrims and cargo airfreight in the following areas: a. The […]
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The Senate Ad-hoc Committee On Hajj Report: A Strange Concoction(2)Â
ABUJA: As part of efforts to evolve better fire fighting techniques and mitigate disaster in the country, the Federal Fire Service FFS has entered into a partnership with the Los Angeles City Fire Department in the United States.
Federal Fire Service partners Los Angeles Fire Dept on Disaster Mgt
Abuja – President Muhammadu Buhari has said his administration would continue to implement policies that would make Nigeriaâ€s economy grow, which is already looking better.
He gave the assurance on Thursday, in Abuja, in an audience with Mr. Jesper Kamp, the new Ambassador of the Kingdom of Denmark to Nigeria.
President Buhari said Nigeria would welcome further strengthening of relations with countries, especially in the areas of agriculture and trade.
He told the Danish ambassador he was pleased that relations between Nigeria and Denmark had remained strong, noting that in the economic sphere, there was still some more work to do.
“The Nigerian economy is looking good and we look forward to making it better,� the president told the Danish ambassador after receiving his Letter of Credence.
President Buhari, who also received Letters of Credence from Major General Waqar Kingravi (rtd), the new High Commissioner of Pakistan to Nigeria; Mr. Babacar Ndiaye, the new Ambassador of Senegal to Nigeria, and Mr. Vyacheslav Beskosky, the new Ambassador of Belarus to Nigeria, told them that Nigeria valued the existing cordial and friendly relations with their countries.
The president described the long-standing military cooperation between Nigeria and Pakistan as very commendable and beneficial to both countries.
“Given the vast experience of the Pakistani military, your commitment in assisting us to develop our military is commendable,� he told the Pakistani High Commissioner.
The Nigerian leader recounted that as a former military officer, several of his colleagues who trained in Pakistan still had very fond memories of the country.
Receiving the Senegalese Ambassador, President Buhari commended President Macky Sall of Senegal for his roles in the progress achieved in the political process in Guinea Bissau.
Noting that he was aware of the economic progress taking place in Senegal, President Buhari stressed the need for stability in the West African region to ensure rapid socioeconomic development, particularly in the key areas of education, health, and infrastructure.
“The bigger we are the bigger the problems, so we must continue to do our best to surmount our challenges in the region,� President Buhari, who is also the current chair of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of States and Government, told the Senegalese envoy.
In his audience with the Belarus Ambassador, President Buhari harped on the need for improved economic ties, while commending the Eastern European country for accommodating international students from Nigeria in their tertiary institutions.
The president wished the four ambassadors very successful tenures, reiterating Nigeriaâ€s commitment to continued partnership with their countries in areas of mutual concern.
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Weâ€ll Keep Up Tempo Of Economic Development —Buhari
Inspector-General of Police Ibrahim Idris has set up a committee to destroy 10,000 illegal firearms and 26,000 ammunition recovered from members of the public earlier this year. The committee, which would be headed by the DIG in charge of Operations, Habila Joshak, has representatives from United Nations (UN) organs, Economic Community of West African States […]
Police to destroy 10,000 firearms as IGP reveals what will happen to Shiites
Police to destroy 10,000 firearms as IGP reveals what will happen to Shiites
Little mix drops “Joan of arc”. If you enjoy an upbeat tempo and sultry voices then this track is definitely your jam. The girl group, dance-pop singers, different vocals make the song quinterestingting.
Listen: "Joan Of Arc" By Little Mix
LAGOS—GOVERNOR Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State said, yesterday, that operating an inclusive government would end the spate of religious and ethnic crisis rocking the country.
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Ethno-religious crisis: Ambode harps on inclusive govt
