Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State has pledged the state government’s continued partnership with the military and other security agencies to ensure peace and order in the state. Okowa made the pledge on Wednesday, when Maj.-Gen. Olubunmi Irefin, the new General Officer Commanding (GOC), 6 Division, Nigerian Army, Port-Harcourt, visited him at Government House, Asaba. He charged the army to sustain the current peace and security in the Niger Delta, adding that the Delta Government had enjoyed a robust relationship with security agencies. According to Okowa, the partnership between the state and security agencies has helped to ensure peace and security of…
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The Federal Government has directed the Chief Medical Directors and Managing Directors of federal tertiary hospitals to “immediately” commence the use of consultants and doctors on the National Youth Service Corps to provide routine services. The government also directed that locum staff should “be brought in when and where necessary to forestall services’ disruption when applicable and affordable”. The Minister of Health, Dr. Osagie Ehanire, gave the directive in a statement issued in Abuja on Wednesday. He was reacting to the nationwide strike by the National Association of Resident Doctors over the non-payment of their COVID-19 hazard allowance and other…
A total of 17,000 ad hoc staff would be recruited by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for the October 10, governorship election in Ondo State. Of the figures, 15,000 would be members of the National Youths Service Corps (NYSC) while the remaining 2000 would be staff of federal tertiary institutions to be engaged as supervising presiding officers, collation and returning officers. National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee (IVEC) of INEC, Mr. Festus Okoye, disclosed this at a one day workshop organised for journalists on Election Processes and Procedures Okoye insisted that voting at the Ondo and…
Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State has expressed surprise at the arrest and reported killing of the state’s most wanted criminal, Terwase Akwaza aka Gana by the military Tuesday night. Recall that Gana, alongside other criminals, surrendered and were to be received by members of the State Security Council when they were intercepted, arrested and later killed the kingpin. Governor Ortom who briefed newsmen on the situation at the New Banquet Hall, Markurdi, yesterday said that he was shocked by the turn of event, adding that he is yet to be officially briefed by the military. Ortom said that he…
Terry Waya, the billionaire father of big brother Naija housemate, Kiddwaya, says if his son should win the competition, he would ensure he gives his love interest, Erica, half of the price money while he donates the rest to charity. Terry via an Instagram live session with popular Nigerian publisher Dele Momodu of Ovation eulogized Erica Ngozi Nlewedim for loving his son Kiddwaya unconditionally and having his back all time. According to him, “Erica is a wonderful person. She is nice. Really it is not my business about what is happening between her and my son because I cannot force anybody…
The College of Education Academic Staff Union (COEASU) has said that its members are not ready to return to school anytime soon except the Federal Government upgrades institutions for conducive learning. The president of COEASU, Nuhu Ogirima, made this known to PREMIUM TIMES in an interview on Wednesday. The union’s position comes a day after the Academic Staff of Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) corroborated the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) stance that there are no provisions to meet COVID-19 precautionary guidelines in universities, polytechnics and colleges of education. Mr Ogirima told our correspondent that the Federal Government is yet to put…
LAGOS State Electricity Board (LSEB) on Tuesday renewed its commitment to transform the city’s electricity landscape and make it the pride of the country. Speaking at a media parley, the General Manager, Mukhtaar Tijani, said the increasing energy demands in Lagos State, due to expanded civilisation and increase in population, led to concern over the limited energy resources. He said the focus of the government is on sustainable energy supply, which entails optimised use of energy to minimise pollution. “The approach to achieving the 2030 target on Sustainable Development Goal 7, which emphasises affordable and clean energy in the state,…
Anthony Joshua has criticised Tyson Fury for how long it took him to fight for a world title and claimed his rival’s career could be approaching its end. Fury turned pro in December 2008 and won his first world titles against Wladimir Klitschko seven years later in his 25th fight. Joshua needed just three years and 16 fights. “Fury has been professional much longer than me. He should be looking to retire soon,” IBF, WBA and WBO heavyweight champion Joshua told Sky Sports about WBC holder Fury. “If he wants to cement his legacy, I’m here and ready. I’ve built…
The Nigeria Army has confirmed the killing of Terwase Akwaza, alias “Gana,” tagged the ‘most wanted criminal’ in Benue state. The Commander, 4 Special Forces Command, Doma, Nasarawa state, Moundhey Ali, told journalists on Tuesday that Gana was killed at a roadblock mounted by the army along Gbese-Gboko-Makurdi road following exchange of gunfire. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Benue State Government had in 2015 granted amnesty to over 500 persons including Gana, who were terrorising parts of Benue and Taraba states, but most of them relapsed into criminality. Gana was later in 2017 declared wanted by…
BABAJIDE Sanwo-Olu, Governor of Lagos State has approved a 33 percent increment for all state pensioners under the Defined Benefits Scheme (PAY AS YOU GO) with effect from January 1, 2020. Sanwo-Olu approved the payment of a balance of 25 percent allowance for officers on Grade Level 07 and above who had retired between May 2000 and August 2004. Ajibola Ponnle, Commissioner for Establishments, Training, and Pensions, disclosed this on Tuesday during a meeting with the members of the Nigeria Union of Pensioners in Lagos. She affirmed that both the increment and payment of the arrears would take effect from…