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Military retirees in the country have urged the Federal Government to upgrade the Veteran Affairs Division in the Ministry of Defence to a full fledged ministry to cater for their welfare. The retirees made the call in a communiqué issued to newsmen on Saturday in Abuja at the end of a 3-day retreat on “Unification of Military Veterans Associations”. They also called on government at all levels to exploit the untapped resources that abound in them. The veteran said that they had resolved to operate under one umbrella body known as “Veterans Federation of Nigeria”. They pledged loyalty to the…

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has directed its state councils to prepare for strike on October 16 if negotiation breaks down again with Federal Government. In a circular sent to state councils, signed by its General Secretary, Mr Emmanuel Ugboaja, NLC said this was a notice in case the proposed negotiations slated for Oct. 15 with the Federal Government broke down. “You will recall that a joint communiqué was issued by the NLC, Trade Union Congress (TUC) and the Joint National Public Service Negotiating Committee (JNPSNC) stating that two weeks from the date of the said communiqué, industrial harmony could…

A black woman was shot dead by police through a bedroom window on Saturday morning, following a request to check on her welfare. Atatiana Jefferson, 28, had been staying at the Fort Worth residence with her eight-year-old nephew. A neighbour said he called a non-emergency number after becoming worried in the early hours about an open door. Police have released body cam footage of the incident, which shows a confrontation lasting only seconds. The clip shows officers circulating the perimeter of the residential property and spotting a figure at the window. After demanding the person put their hands up, an…

The Director-General, Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), Dr Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, has confirmed the collapse of a storey building in Isheri Magodo, Lagos, killing a mother and three children. The building situated at 48 Arisha Water front Otun Araromi Street, Magodo Phase 1, collapsed on another building killing a family of four. Oke-Osanyintolu told NAN in Lagos on Saturday that the incident occurred on Saturday morning, adding that the bodies of trapped persons have been recovered. According to him, on arrival at the scene, it was discovered that the building suddenly collapsed from the top of the hill on another…

Many young people have paid more sensual attention to the 2019 celebration of No Bra Day on social media instead of understanding the essence of the day. No Bra Day is an annual observance on October 13 on which women are encouraged to forgo wearing a bra as a means to encourage breast cancer awareness. No Bra Day was initially observed on July 9, 2011, but within three years it had moved to October 13, the month of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Users on social media are encouraged to post using the hashtag #nobraday to promote awareness of breast cancer symptoms and to encourage gender equality.…

Super Eagles Technical Adviser, Gernot Rohr, has said Tammy Abraham would have played second fiddle to Victor Osimhen even if he had chosen to play for Nigeria. Abraham and club teammate Fikayo Tomori had turned down the request by Rohr to play for the Super Eagles, instead chose to play for the Three Lions of England. Abraham made his competitive debut for England in their 1-2 loss to Czech Republic last night, making him ineligible to play for Nigeria despite lasting a little over three minutes in the match. READ: Sampdoria appoints Claudio Ranieri as manager Speaking to Own goal,…

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has announced the discovery of hydrocarbon deposits in the Kolmani River II Well on the Upper Benue Trough, Gongola Basin, North East, Nigeria. It would be recalled that drilling of the Kolmani River II Well was flagged-off in a colourful ceremony by President Muhammadu Buhari on the 2nd of February, 2019. A press release by the Corporation’s Acting Group General Manager, Group Public Affairs Division, Mr. Samson Makoji, stated that NNPC acquired 435.54km2 of 3D Seismic Data over Kolmani Prospect in the Upper Benue Trough, Gongola Basin. This was to evaluate Shell Nigeria Exploration…

Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project, (SERAP) has sent an open letter to Mr Abdullahi Adamu Candido, chairman of the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), urging him to use his good offices and leadership position to “urgently withdraw and revoke the bill/edict for the unconstitutional and illegal payment of life pensions to former chairmen, vice-chairmen, speakers and other officials of AMAC.” SERAP said: “if the bill/edict is not withdrawn within 14 days of the receipt and/or publication of this letter, we will take all appropriate legal action to challenge the illegality and to compel you to comply with our request.” Under the bill/edict, AMAC’s past council chairmen would receive an annual pension of N500,000; former vice chairmen are to receive N300,000 each while…

The First Lady of Nigeria, Dr. Mrs. Aisha Muhammadu Buhari returned to the country after a long holiday in the UK on Sunday morning. She arrived at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport at 4.30am via a British Airways flight. Speaking to reporters on arrival, Mrs. Buhari said she was happy to be home after a well-deserved rest. She confirmed that she was fully rejuvenated to continue the work of improving the health and well-being of women, children and other vulnerable Nigerians. READ: Omo-Agege mourns Presidential Adviser Prof. Edozien She used the opportunity to thank her husband, family and well-wishers for…

Deputy President of the Senate, Ovie Omo-Agege has expressed deep loss over the passing of Prof. Emmanuel Edozien (OFR), a renowned economist and Economic Adviser to former President Shehu Shagari. Prof. Emmanuel Edozien, a sibling of the Asagba of Asaba, Obi Professor John Chike Edozien passed away aged 82, in his Ikoyi residence following a brief ailment. In a statement issued by Omo-Agege’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Yomi Odunuga, the Senator noted the accomplishments of the late Professor in academics and business, adding that Delta State and the entire nation has lost one of its leading lights.…