Month: November 2017

States get N28.8b loan support

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President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the release of N28.8 billion for the 36 states as part of the Budget Support Loan Facility. Each of the states will get N600 million. The Minister of Budget and National Planning, Sen. Udoma Udo udoma, told State House correspondents, alongside Gov. Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo, on the outcome of the meeting of the National Economic Council (NEC) in the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Udoma said the Accountant General of the Federation reported to the Council that approval for the payment of the amount had been…

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Nassar US team doctor jail-bound for sexual abuse

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Larry Nassar, the disgraced former USA Gymnastics team doctor, would inescapably be sentenced to a long time in jail next January, after pleading guilty to seven counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct. His trial held at a Michigan court on Wednesday In a press statement Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette said Nassar had pleaded guilty in Michigan’s Ingham County court to felony criminal sexual conduct related to abuse under the guise of medical treatment Nassar’s sentencing hearing has been set for January 12 when all of the 125 victims or…

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Edwin Clark alleges deliberate attempt to decimate Niger Deltans

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There’s a covert attempt to deliberately decimate the people of the Niger Delta, elder statesman, Chief Edwin Clark, has alleged in a statement on Tuesday. Pa Clark made the allegation against the backdrop of alleged maiming, killing and destruction ongoing in the region in the guise of several operations by the Armed Forces. The occasion was the emergency General Assembly of the Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) with the theme: “Security Situation: “Sustaining the Peace and Development in the Niger Delta Region,” held at the PTI Conference Centre, Effurun. According…

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Mr 2kay robbery: Why Burna Boy got into trouble – Frank Edwards

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Gospel musician, Frank Edwards has thrown shades at Nigerian singer Burna Boy for allegedly sending robbers to attack singer, Mr 2kay. Burna Boy was declared wanted after the suspects claimed he paid them to rob Mr 2Kay. Reacting, Franks Edwards, took a swipe at the dancehall artiste, noting that he got into trouble because of his rant on pastors and tithe. He wrote ”When he said he will beat up a pastor I knew he will get into trouble. Youths please stay out of violence. ”What kind of lesson do…

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U.S. condemns Adamawa suicide attack

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The U.S. has condemned the suicide attack at a mosque in Mubi, Adamawa, which killed at least 50 people and injured several others on Tuesday. The U.S. Department of State, in a statement by its Spokesperson, Ms Heather Nauert, described the blast as a terrorist attack. The U.S. extended its sincere condolences to the Nigerian people and the families of the victims killed in the attack. “That the victims were targeted and killed in a place of worship demonstrates yet again the brutal nature of the terrorists whose sole aim…

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Importers frustrating federal govt’s tomato policy – stakeholders

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Stakeholders in the agriculture sector say Nigeria is yet to feel the impact of the tomato policy six months after it was put in place by the Federal Government. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the stakeholders told participants at Agra Innovate West Africa forum on Tuesday in Lagos that Nigerians were yet to feel the impact of the policy. The federal government in April this year announced a new tomato policy aimed at promoting local production of fresh tomato, increasing local production of tomato concentrate and reducing…

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Osinbajo inaugurates cashew factory

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Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has inaugurated a Cashew Processing factory, FoodPro Nigeria Limited, in Ilorin. Osinbajo also inspected the factory on Tuesday after the inauguration, was delighted with what he saw on ground. The Vice President who was conducted round the factory by the Chief Executive Officer of the company, Mr. Ayo Olajiga, restated administration’s resolve to continue to support the private sector with policies that would make life easier for them to do business. Osinbajo was accompanied by Gov. Abdulfatah Ahmed of Kwara; the Minister of Information and Culture,…

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Lessons of Anambra election

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I am happy for Willie Obiano. He was re-elected as governor of Anambra State and his victory is good for our democracy. As much as godfatherism is necessary in politics, loyalty should be to the people and state. Enough of godfathers who want their godchildren to perpetually hold onto their apron-strings. True democrats are idealistic and remain so in spite of changing times. They hold onto their beliefs for as long as possible. When they waiver sometimes, because man cannot be 100 per cent idealistic, they give their followers reasons…

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Army arrests 7, recovers arms, human skulls

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The Nigerian Army has arrested seven persons, including two females in a militant camp where arms and seven decomposed human skulls were recovered. The army had raided the militant camp in Omoko, Ogba-Egbema-Ndoni Local Government Area of Rivers state. Col. Aminu Iliyasu, Spokesman of 6 Division in Port Harcourt told newsmen on Tuesday that some militants and their fleeing leader, Don Wanny, kidnapped and killed several innocent citizens in Rivers and Bayelsa states. The spokesman listed weapons recovered from the camp as two AK 47 rifles, one General Purpose Machine…

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Japan to provide N642 million grant for social and economic development in Nigeria

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Japan on Tuesday agreed to provide a grant aid of N642 million to Nigeria for exploring development strategies that will enhance competitiveness and support poverty reduction efforts. Minister of Budget and National Planning, Senator Udoma Udo Udoma, signed on behalf of the Nigeria while Japan’s Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Nigeria, Mr Sadanobu Kusaoke, signed on behalf of his home country. In addition, the programme is meant to improve the standard of living and ensure environmental sustainability, which is in line with the development priorities encapsulated in the Economic Recovery…

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