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The Local Government Pensioners Association of Nigeria has called on the State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, to settle their outstanding gratuities and harmonize their monthly pension. According to Benedict Ademoye, the amount of gratuity that is yet to be paid has accumulated to over sixty billion dollars. He lamented that the governor paid only N3 billion out of it. Speaking on the N80 billion that was spent on the settlement of pensioners, by the governor, he said the money paid is different from the gratuity they are requesting for. He said, “pension is constitutional, it is mandatory, pension is in the…

Patrick Vieira said on Friday that it was difficult to understand why he was the only black manager in the top flight. The Football Black List recognized the efforts of black figures working in various areas of the game this week, including the former captain. A report published in October revealed that 43 percent of Premier League players are black, but Vieira remains the only manager. A Frenchman said that it troubles him a lot. It’s difficult for me to understand, and I think that shows there is still a long way to go. Fourteen percent of those with the…

Osun State Government has said it approved the use of Osogbo Township Stadium for the All Progressives Congress presidential rally holding on Thursday. In a statement signed by the Spokesperson to the Governor, Olawale Rasheed, obtained on Wednesday the government recalled that the immediate past governor, Adegboyega Oyetola, did not approve such usage for the Peoples Democratic Party when he was in power. It explained that the stadium was approved to manage the tense security atmosphere in the state and directed security agencies to ensure maximum security at the venue of the rally. “Consequently, the state governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke…

The Supreme Court, on Wednesday, fixed February 6 for judgment in the protracted legal tussle between the Senate President, Ahmed Lawan, and Bashir Machina over the authenticity of the senatorial candidacy of the All Progressive Congress. The apex court fixed the date to determine the merit of an appeal filed by the All Progressives Congress, challenging the judgment that disqualified Lawan from contesting the forthcoming election as its candidate for Yobe North Senatorial District. A five-man panel of justices of the apex court led by Justice Chima Nweze adjourned the appeal for judgment, after taking arguments from both parties. Earlier…

Minster of Information Lai Mohammed looks on during the presentation of the 2018 Appropriation bill in Abuja, Nigeria. 14th November 2017. (Photo by next24online/NurPhoto via Getty Images) The Federal Government on Wednesday made it clear to the civil society organisations, Transparency International, or any other anti-corruption watchdog that they are not fighting corruption to impress anyone. Rather, anti-corruption campaigns should ensure growth in all sectors of the national economy, he said. “We are not fighting corruption because we want to impress Transparency International and other organizations,” Information Minister Rai Mohammed said at a meeting of federal officials chaired by the…

Ukraine is calling for fighter jets to help bolster its air fleet in their ongoing conflict with Russia US President Joe Biden has ruled out sending F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine despite Ukrainian officials calling for urgent air support. When Biden was asked Monday by a reporter whether the United States would provide the plane, he simply replied, “No.” His comments came a day after Germany’s head of state also denied sending jets. Ukraine has long called on its allies to send advanced fighter jets to help Kyiv control its airspace in the ongoing war with Russia. Ukrainian President Volodymyr…

Professor Ibrahim Umar, former vice-chancellor of Bayero University Kano, has passed away. His son Farouk Ibrahim Umar confirmed the death to journalists on Monday. He said the funeral of the deceased famous physicist will be held at Kofar Kudu on Tuesday (today) at 10am. From 1979 until 1986 he was Vice Chancellor of his BUK. The deceased was the third director of his agency. He was the first Nigerian physicist to teach at a university in 1976. Since 1989 he has been a member of the Nigerian delegation to the General Assembly of the International Atomic Energy Agency and in…

The Supreme Court of Nigeria has confirmed that Senator Adam Arriero is the People’s Democratic Party candidate for the Kebi Central Senate constituency in the upcoming general election. In a critical decision by Justice Centus Nweze read out by her Justice Amina Augie on Monday, the Supreme Court ruled that her Aliero’s appeal was granted, stating: This is abolished. ” However, while the four judges of the panel unanimously agreed with the referee, Judge Emmanuel Azim did not. The ruling followed an appeal by his Aliero challenging the Court of Appeals’ decision to cancel his candidacy.

fair Female Hand Holding brown Purse With Nigerian naira notes, hand removing money out of purse isolated on white background Financial professionals have applauded the selection of the Central Bank of Nigeria to increase the cut-off date for the swapping of the brand new naira notes with the vintage ones in movement to February 10. The apex financial institution’s selection on Sunday observed clamours via way of means of Nigerians inclusive of stakeholders, the 36 country governors, the Nigerian Bar Association, the Arewa Consultative Forum and financial institution customers, for a assessment of the coverage and an extension of the…

The Abuja Federal Court of Justice is set to deliver a landmark ruling on Monday, January 30, in a case impeaching President Muhammadu Buhari, a veteran, for alleged misconduct in the 2019 presidential election. The ruling, filed by Justice Inyang Ekwo, will also resolve a motion aimed at stopping the implementation of his 2023 presidential election, scheduled for February 25. A sentencing notice just viewed by journalists at the federal justice ministry in Abuja on Friday indicated that the verdict would be announced by Judge Ekwo by 9am. The notice went directly to President Buhari’s Chief Legal Officer, Federal Attorney…