Month: September 2017

Nigeria’s democracy under threat – Saraki

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Senate President Bukola Saraki has said that Nigeria’s democracy was under threat. The Senate President, who spoke at a book-launch, in Abuja, on Thursday, called on Nigerians to rise up to defend it. His words, “Justice is served, heard, protected and justice should work for every single Nigerian. Democracy is being challenged in Nigeria and it is our job to look after it.” Saraki, who was represented by his wife, Mrs. Toyin Bukola-Saraki, during the book-launch, written by the Speaker of the Kwara State House of Assembly, Ali Ahmad and…

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IPOB: Tension in Plateau as govt. imposes curfew

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The Plateau State Government on Friday imposed a dusk-to-dawn curfew on Jos Metropolis following “rumoured skirmishes, tension and confusion” over the situation in South-East. The government, in a statement signed by Mr Emmanuel Nanle, Director of Press Affairs, said that the action was to avert a further breakdown of law and order. It said that security personnel had been deployed to flash points to ensure compliance with the order, and advised miscreants to avoid a clash with the law. The statement quoted Gov Simon Lalong as expressing shock and dismay…

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Exit from recession’ll help bring down interest rate, inflation – Emefiele

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The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Mr. Godwin Emefiele, on Wednesday said that the improvement in economic performance, which was confirmed by the report of the country’s exit from recession, would enable the apex bank to bring down interest and inflation rates, as well as ensure stability in the foreign exchange market. Emefiele, while speaking at the opening session of a workshop on ‘Import substitution and the dynamics of interest and exchange rates management in Nigeria’, explained that the apex bank would continue to explore further avenues to…

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Edo traders celebrate tax reduction

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Gov. Godwin Obaseki of Edo has granted Oredo traders a 50 per cent reduction in the yearly levy as tax waiver after their protest against an increase in the charges. Obaseki, who was represented by his deputy, Mr Philip Shaibu, disclosed this on Wednesday in Benin during a meeting to resolve the issue at Government House, Benin. He assured that the newly Harmonized Local Government Tax and Levies Law would soon be amended to meet international best practices and further address the issues. He said that the state government noted…

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Resident doctors suspend nationwide strike

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The National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) in the early hours of today, Thursday, suspended its nationwide strike. Speaking with reporters after the association’s meeting, the Chairman of NARD, UCH, Ibadan chapter, Segun Olaopa, said decision to suspend the strike was sequel to appeal from the public. According to him, the association would meet in a fortnight to review the extent to which the federal government had met the agreement reached. “The decision was reached following appeals from the public that the doctors should give the federal government more time…

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Exploit your oil while its value lasts, Osinbajo tells Niger Delta leaders

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Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, on Tuesday, asked the people and investors in the Niger Delta region to make effective use of the proceeds from oil, saying the product may soon become unprofitable. Mr. Osinbajo spoke at the 2nd National Council Meeting on the Niger Delta, in Akure. Although he noted that Nigeria currently relied on oil for its foreign exchange earnings, the vice president said as nations of the world crave for cleaner alternative sources of energy, it (Nigeria) and indeed the Niger Delta region stood at a disadvantage, unless drastic steps were…

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Nigerian bags eminent Physicians fellowship in UK

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Dr Emmanuel Anteyi, the Chief Consultant Physician/Nephrologist at the National Hospital, Abuja has been awarded the Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians (FRCP) of London. A statement issued by his media aide, Chijioke Peters, said Anteyi received the Fellowship on Tuesday in London at a ceremony at the Royal College of Physicians of London. It said the award was in recognition of his significant contribution to knowledge, teaching, and research in medicine. The conferment of the Fellowship is the highest professional fellowship award in the field of Internal Medicine.…

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I don’t pick games to play for Nigeria – Moses

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Chelsea star Victor Moses has dismissed suggestions he picks and chooses the games he plays for Nigeria, insisting he always wants to be fit before appearing for his country. Moses, 26, made his Nigeria debut in 2012 when he changed his international allegiance after representing England at various age-grade levels. He has since won the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations for Nigeria and featured at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil. Moses played a key role in the draw and victory in back-to-back matches over Cameroon this month that moved…

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Brexit: Lawmakers approve UK’s withdrawal from EU

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UK has finally made headway in its quest to withdraw from the European Union (EU) following Tuesday’s approval of its “withdrawal bill” by British lawmakers. The European Union (Withdrawal) Bill passed second reading, moving the bill to the next stage of the Parliamentary process. The vote was 326 MPs in favour and 290 against. Prime Minister Theresa May issued a statement calling the vote “a historic decision to back the will of the British people.” “Although there is more to do, this decision means we can move on with negotiations…

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Music for good governance

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Konrad Adenauer Foundation (KAS)and Television Producer have called for the use of music in promoting good governance as 2019 election campaign approaches. Mr Nori Mathias, Chief Executive Officer,  Quest Media made the call at a Roundtable organised by KAS for Civil Society Organisations and Media on the influence of music on politics and security on Tuesday in Abuja. Mathias said that music could  be used to motivate citizens to vote the right candidate with integrity during elections as it was an influential tool. He added that music was one of…

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