Day: November 10, 2017

Nigerian Army is highest employer of labour – commandant

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The Depot Commandant of the Nigerian Army, Zaria, Brig-Gen. Victor Ezugwu, has disclosed that the military is the highest employer of labour. He made the disclosure when members of the Kaduna State chapter of the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), paid him a courtesy visit in his office. Ezugwu explained that the depot is currently training over 6,000 recruits, and commended the army for its employment generation. According to him, no other institution in the country employs as many as 6,000 applicants and train them for employment. While commending…

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US says drone strike in Somalia kills ‘several militants’

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A U.S. drone strike killed “several militants” with al-Shabab in Somalia, the military said, as the Trump administration increasingly targets what has become the deadliest Islamic extremist group in Africa. The strike was carried out Thursday afternoon in the Bay Region, about 100 miles (160 kilometers) west of the capital, Mogadishu, according to a statement by the U.S. Africa Command. A spokeswoman told The Associated Press that no civilians were anywhere near the strike. The U.S. military says it has carried out 22 airstrikes this year against the al-Qaida-linked al-Shabab…

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NDIC speaks on Nigerians’ investment in bitcoins

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Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) ​has​ warned ​Nigerians ​against ​investing in digital currencies, especially Bitcoins​. It stated that such currencies were yet to be approved by Nigerian regulators. Chief Executive Officer, NDIC, Alhaji Umaru Ibrahim ​spoke on Thursday at the ongoing Lagos International Trade Fair. Represented by the Director, Claims Resolution, Mr. A.S Bello, ​the CEO said: “The protection of the depositor remains our top priority.​ “​That is why we continue to stress the need for depositors to patronise only financial institutions that are licensed by the CBN and which…

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A house divided: How Saudi Crown Prince purged royal family rivals

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On Saturday Nov. 4, guests at Riyadh’s Ritz Carlton were notified by the opulent hotel that: “Due to unforeseen booking by local authorities which requires an elevated level of security, we are unable to accommodate guests … until normal operations are restored.” The purge was already under way. Within hours security forces had rounded up dozens of members of Saudi Arabia’s political and business elite, mostly in the capital and the coastal city of Jeddah. Among them were 11 princes as well as ministers and wealthy tycoons. Some were invited…

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Court orders Senate to reinstate Ndume, pay his salaries in full

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An Abuja Federal High Court, on Friday, ordered the reinstatement of suspended Senator representing Borno South, Ali Ndume. The trial judge, Babatunde Quadri also ordered the senate to ensure prompt payment of Ndume’s salaries and allowances. Quadri described Ndume’s suspension as an exhibition of lawlessness on the part of the lawmakers. In his ruling, Quadri held, “The suspension of the plaintiff is hereby declared illegal, unlawful and unconstitutional. “The purported suspension contained in the letter of 30th March , 2017 is hereby set aside. “The 1st and 2nd defendants are…

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FG provides motorcycles to boost agric extension services in Bauchi

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The federal ministry of agriculture has provided motorcycles to agric extension workers in Bauchi State to help them co‎ver their extension areas and reach out to more farmers. The five motorcycles were handed over to the Permanent secretary, Bauchi State ministry of agriculture and rural development, Bala Musa Lukshi by the State Director, federal ministry of agriculture, Muhammad Yusuf. Speaking during the handing over of the motorcycles, the state director said that the vehicles were provided to the Bauchi State ministry of agriculture under the Green Alternative Programme (GAP). He…

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Unpaid salaries: Tension may rise, CAN tells Buhari

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The Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, on Friday demanded that President Muhammadu Buhari must ensure that Nigeria leave all religious organisations. The Christian Association of Nigeria visited President Muhammadu Buhari at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa in Abuja on Friday and cautioned that nonpayment of workers’ salaries and allowances might heighten tension in the country. Addressing State House reporters after a closed-door meeting with Buhari, CAN President Rev. Supo Ayokunle said the association demanded immediate attention to the payment of salaries and allowances of workers. “This is may heighten the…

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Singer Chidinma makes acting debut in “The Bridge”

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Fast-rising Nigerian singer and songwriter Chidinma Ekile , popularly known by her stage name Chidinma, has made acting debut in a romantic movie, `The Bridge.’ The movie produced by Lasun Ray and directed by veteran Nollywood Director Kunle Afolayan, is set to hit cinemas on Dec.8. The singer and now actress plays the role of Stella, a young lady from a distinguished Igbo family who falls in love and secretly marries Obadare, a Yoruba Prince against her parents’ wishes. The relationship became threatened by tribal prejudice and the consequences shook…

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Akwa Ibom commissioner, Prof. Eno Ikpe is dead

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Akwa Ibom state Commissioner for Investment, Commerce and Industry, Professor Eno Blankson Ikpe, is dead. Professor Ikpe’s death was announced in a statement signed on Thursday by the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr Charles Udoh. “It is with great sadness that the Government of Akwa Ibom State announces the passing away of Professor Eno Blankson Ikpe”, it read. “The sad event occurred on November 8, 2017, after a protracted illness. “Our hearts go out to her immediate family and loved ones, and we ask God to grant them the…

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Brazil’s Petrobas to sell Nigerian business

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Brazil’s state-owned oil company Petroleo Brasileiro SA (Petrobras) is leading an effort to sell Petrobras Oil and Gas BV (Petrobras Africa),involved in two deepwater oil exploration blocks off the coast of Nigeria. The blocks are Akpo and Agbami producing fields and are operated by Total SA and Chevron Corp respectively. Petrobas is being joined in the sale by shareholders Grupo BTG Pactual SA and Helios Investments, it said on Thursday. Heavily indebted Petrobras announced plans this week to sell its 50 percent stake, and began sending information on the company…

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