Month: July 2017

Italian police nab 7 for turning Nigerians into prostitutes

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Italian police said on Thursday that seven people who lured Nigerian women to Italy “with voodoo rituals” and then forced them into prostitution have been arrested in Nuoro, Sardinia. In a  statement police said the traffickers allegedly performed voodoo rituals on the women to make them swear to repay the cost of the trip to Europe, and warn them that their relatives would die if they did not. “Once in Italy, criminals would help the women escape from migrant centres and take them to the north-western city of Turin, where…

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FG Supports Every Effort That Benefits Nigerians – Osinbajo

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Acting President Yemi Osinbajo has affirmed that the Federal Government will support every effort to improve the living condition of Nigerians. The Acting President stated this while commissioning the Chokocho-Umuechem-Ozuzu Road and Chokocho-Igbo-Etche-Rumuokurushi inter-change in Rivers State. He asked political leaders across the country irrespective of the party they belong to always work for the people, saying that was the only way the impact of the government can be felt by the public. “Here with us to commission the project of the Rivers State government is Senator Magnus Abe who…

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Reps oppose Senate, approves devolution of more powers to states

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The House of Rrepresentatives has approved the devolution of more powers to states. The approval on Thursday was part of the ongoing amendment of the 1999 Constitution. The amendment seeks to alter the second schedule, part I & II to move certain items to the Concurrent Legislative List to give more legislative powers to States. It also delineates the extent to which the federal legislature and state assemblies can legislate on the items that have been moved to the concurrent legislative list.” Senate, however, approved independent candidature for the country’s…

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Buratai, others relocate to Maiduguri

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The nation’s military chiefs are to move back to the Maiduguri command centre to consolidate the gains against Boko Haram insurgency. The Minister of Defence, Mansur Dan-Ali, made this known while answering questions from State House correspondents after a closed-door meeting with the Acting President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo in the Presidential Villa, Abuja, on Thursday. He said the meeting was also attended by Gen. Gabriel Olonisakin, the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS); Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Vice Admiral Ekwe Ite-Ibas, Chief of Naval Staff (CNS),…

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US Senate passes Russian sanctions, waits for Trump

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The US Senate is awaiting President Donald Trump’s reaction to new bipartisan sanctions passed on Thursday against Russia, Iran and North Korea. The bill has been sent to Trump to sign. Trump, an ally of President Vladimir Piton must decide whether to accept the tough approach to Moscow or veto the measure. The sanctions, which were approved on a 98-2 Senate vote and overwhelmingly passed the House on Tuesday, are sure to antagonize the Kremlin as well as European nations fearing their companies will be penalized. The measure, which notably…

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EFCC seals multi-billion naira Enugu Mall

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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday sealed the multi-billion naira Enugu Mall occupied by SPAR, a multinational retail outlet. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that EFCC officers stormed the building in the early hours of the day and dispersed all the workers. Mr Chris Oluka, the Head of Public Affairs of EFCC, confirmed the incident, saying that the managers of the building flouted the directive of EFCC on the construction of the building. Oluka said that the officers from Abuja raided the mall and dispersed…

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Imo has 385,654 uncollected PVCs – REC

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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Imo says it has 385, 654 Permanent Voters Cards (PVCs) yet to be collected by residents in the state. Prof. Francis Ezeonu, the state INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), disclosed this at a one-day Stakeholders Forum held in Owerri on Wednesday. He said that only 1,435 PVCs, which is about 0.004 per cent of the total 397,089 PVCs, had been collected so far. Ezeonu expressed worry that registered voters were not desirous to collect their PVCs. According to him, people could only exercise…

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Ancelotti tells Inter to forget about signing Vidal

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Carlo Ancelotti has told Inter to end their pursuit of Bayern Munich midfielder Arturo Vidal ahead of their friendly meeting in the International Champions Cup. The Chile international, who joined Bayern from Juventus for €37million in 2015, has been linked with a move away amid reports Schalke’s Leon Goretzka could be heading to the Allianz Arena. At a pre-match press conference in Singapore, Ancelotti – who had already ruled out an exit for Vidal – said he has made it clear to Inter coach Luciano Spalletti and director of football…

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I’ll vote with my conscience in no-confidence motion, says Gordhan

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He said no one should be allowed to steal the country. Whether it’s a secret or open ballot, former finance minister Pravin Gordhan is preparing to vote against President Jacob Zuma in the upcoming motion of no confidence. Gordhan stressed he would vote with his conscience, whether National Assembly Speaker Baleka Mbete decided on a secret ballot or not, as she is required in terms of the recent Constitutional Court judgment. “Let’s wait for the speaker to decide but my stand is clear on this matter,” he said. Gordhan’s vote…

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HIV Prevention: Vaginal ring safe, acceptable- Experts

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Researchers say monthly vaginal ring and daily oral tablet, both containing anti-HIV drugs, are safe and acceptable in adolescent girls. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the results of the study were presented on Wednesday at the 9th IAS Conference on HIV Science in Paris, France. The study reveals that the use of dapivirine vaginal ring by adolescent girls, most or all of the time, reduces the risk of HIV infection in women by no less than 56 per cent. Dr Sharon Hillier, the Principal Investigator, NIH-funded Microbicide…

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