Nigeria news today headlines : Friday 31st January 2020
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Insecurity: PDP Agents, Powerful Forces Escalating Killings, Banditry To Overthrow Buhari’s Presidency – APC Chairmen
The All Progressives Congress Local Government Chairmen (APC-LGC) says it has uncovered a deliberate attempt by the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to escalate criminal activities in order to achieve its ultimate goal of overthrowing President Muhammadu Buhari. The grassroots APC chairmen made this revelation at a press conference on Thursday in Abuja, where it
Nigerians Should Emulate Umahi’s Style Of Politics – Orji
Barrister Uchenna Orji, Ebonyi State Commissioner for Information and State Orientation in this interview with FELIX UKA spoke on various issues in the state including payment of the new minimum wage, massive appointments by the incumbent administration, the infrastructure development in the area and other sundry subjects. Excerpts: Already permutations are ongoing, alignments and realignments
Amotekun Points To Urgent Need For Restructuring – Ukori
Dr. Austin Ovuakporaye Ukori, a veteran activist and former President, National Union of Nigerian Students (NUNS), now National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), is ex-President, Student Union Government (SUG), University of Benin. Ukori, a public affairs analyst and ex-Vice President, Nigerian Institution of Structural Engineers (NISE), spoke to EJIKEME OMENAZU on the South West security
Restructuring, Panacea For A United Nigeria
LAGOS – The insecurity situation in the country is becoming frightening and some Nigerians believe that the unitary system of government currently run by the country has failed, and are calling for restructuring, which they believe would take care of insecurity through multi-level policing. The understanding of stakeholders in the Nigerian project was that concentration of
LASU, Michigan State University, USA Sign Academic Agreement
In what can be described as yet another milestone to position the institution for global engagement as well as world-class citadel of learning, Lagos State University ( LASU) and Michigan State University ( MSU), USA, have signed an international academic agreement. The signing of the agreement took place at the Vice Chancellor’s Conference Room, Faculty
Senate Probes $396m NNPC’s TAM On Refineries
LAGOS – The Senate yesterday disclosed that it would probe the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) over the sum of $396 million expended on Turn-Around Maintenance of refineries in the country between 2013 and 2015. Besides, the Upper Chamber mandated the Committee on Petroleum Downstream, Upstream and Gas to carry out a holistic investigation on
Oil Prices Drop On Coronavirus Casualties, U.S. Crude Inventories
Oil prices dropped yesterday as the death toll from the new virus in China climbed to 170 and more airlines canceled flights to the country’s major cities, while rising US crude inventories added to the negative tone. Brent was down 24 cents, or 0.4 percent, to $59.57 a barrel having risen 0.5 per cent on
‘Why Nigeria Is Yet To Be Included In InCiSE’
ABUJA – The Acting Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Dr. Folasade Yemi-Esan, yesterday said Nigeria and some developing countries are yet to be included in the International Civil Service Effectiveness (InCiSE) Index due to inadequacy of relevant data needed for their assessment. Yemi-Esan, stated this in Abuja at a two-day workshop on
$2bn Tax Demand: FG, MTN Nigeria Resolve Legal Action
LAGOS – Telecoms giant, MTN Nigeria yesterday announced the formal discontinuation of its legal action against the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami. This follows the decision of the AGF to refer the matter to the relevant regulatory authorities. MTN Nigeria, which appeared before the Federal High Court sitting in Lagos
FCCPC Invades Chinese Super Market Over Quality Compromise
ABUJA – Federal Competitive and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has invaded Chinese shop for inspection of their products over quality compromise. Mr. Babatunde Irukera, FCCPC Director General of FCCPC, who briefed newsmen at the supermarket premises, explained that his Commission swiftly carried out a sting operation, following credible information it received about the activities of the
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