Новости за 14.08.2021

Tony Okafor and Raphael Ede, capture the effects of the IPOB sit-at-home order in the South-East states Biafra agitation in the South-East is like a creed. Many endorse it when it is used as a crusade for social justice. But when the philosophy is deployed as an instrument of coercion and violence most people in…

The All Progressives Congress has denied speculations that it had suspended its local government areas and states congresses indefinitely. The Secretary of the Caretaker/ Extraordinary National Convention Planning Committee, Senator John Akpanudoedehe, said this in a statement titled, ‘APC: Reports of indefinite suspension of LGA, State Congresses is False,’ which he signed in Abuja on…

The Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, on Friday said the resolution of the internal crisis rocking the Peoples Democratic Party had allayed his initial fear of possible implosion in the party. He noted that the convivial manner in which PDP governors and the party’s Board of Trustees members resolved the crisis had given Nigerians hope…

insists ongoing negotiations with labour will determine pump price Oil marketers back govs, renew call for subsidy removal FG must divest from refineries after rehabilitation –PENGASSAN Barely three months after the Federal Government turned down the recommendation by the Nigeria Governors’ Forum for an increase in the price of Premium Motor Spirit, popularly called petrol,…

•Ex-generals caution govt, urge surveillance The decision by the Borno State Government to reintegrate over 1,000 repentant Boko Haram fighters into society has generated annoyance by some Internally Displaced Persons in the North-East. The IDPs’ anger is based on the fact that they are still languishing in pain and sorrow caused by the activities of…

The Central Bank of Nigeria has said it sees the country’s inflation rate dropping to single digit next year, with the full implementation of its recent policies designed to boost different sectors of the economy. The Director of Monetary Policy Department, CBN, Dr Hassan Mahmud, said this on Friday at the virtual mid-year economic review…

Amid the third wave of COVID-19 infections, only 1,416,623 Nigerians, representing 0.9 per cent of the country’s population, have been fully vaccinated against the deadly virus. Experts say a nation must vaccinate 70 per cent of its population to achieve herd immunity. WHO, on its website, describes herd immunity as the indirect protection from an…

The ongoing diplomatic spat between Indonesia and Nigeria may cost the two trading partners about $4.145bn economic and trade losses, if it led to a break-up of bilateral relations. Checks indicate that trade between Nigeria and Indonesia has been on the upward swing with the balance in favour of the former by more than $500m….

Former Napoli captain, Francesco Montervino, is confident that the club’s record signing, Victor Osimhen, possess the requisite qualities to lead the Serie A side’s attack following his impressive form during the pre-season. Napoli under Genarro Gattuso paid over €80m to Lille for Nigerian striker in the summer of 2020. The 22-year-old however struggled in his…

•Doctors not wicked, NARD, NMA tackle health minister The Minister of Labour and Employment, Senator Chris Ngige, has formally referred the trade dispute between the Federal Government and the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors to the National Industrial Court for arbitration. It was gathered that NARD and the Federal Ministry of Health were notified about…

Almeria’s Sadiq Umar has set a target of gaining promotion with the Spanish Division two side as he brushed off suggestions that he would be leaving the club this summer. The Rojiblancos failed to gain promotion to the La Liga last season despite some impressive outings and they begin their campaign on Saturday (today) when…

Ahead of the kickoff of 2021/22 Serie A season, new Roma manager Jose Mourinho has identified Leicester City forward Kelechi Iheanacho as a top transfer target in his bid to return the team to top of the summit. The Italian giants have not had much luck in their attempts to seal a deal for Chelsea’s…

Terem Moffi scored his first goal of the season for Lorient who defeated Monaco 1-0 at the Stade du Moustoir on Friday. The win was Lorient’s first of the season after their draw against Saint Etienne on matchday one. The Nigerian forward scored from the spot on the half-hour mark after Lorient were awarded a…

Movie producer and director, Okiki Afolayan, talks about his fondness for Cristiano Ronaldo, his love for football ahead of other sports in this interview with EBENEZER BAJELA You are famous for producing some of the best Nollywood movies in the country. Does this knowledge cut across sport? I love football so much and it is…

The alleged corrupt acts of police officers like the suspended Commander of the Intelligence Response Team of the Inspector General of Police, Abba Kyari, are going to further batter the already dwindling image of the Nigeria Police Force if the needed reform doesn’t happen, writes JESUSEGUN ALAGBE When the phrase, ‘He who sups with the…

Despite winning their last game of the season to ensure the club’s safety in the topflight, a mass exodus of players has hit Nigeria Professional Football League side Sunshine Stars following the state government’s inability to pay salaries and match bonuses of the players, The PUNCH reports. It was learnt that the players were owed…

•Ex-Eagles commend Dare for renovated pitch THE Minister of Youths and Sports, Sunday Dare, has assured that football matches would soon return to the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja, as the stadium now wears a new look following its renovation by the ministry. Formerly known as the National Stadium, Abuja, it was renamed after M.K.O….

The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd), has said despite the rising insecurity across the country, his regime and the security agencies’ responses have been strong, determined and robust. He added that in spite of the challenges, his regime had consolidated the peace in the Niger Delta and recovered vast territories formerly taken over by…

DEBORAH TOLU-KOLAWOLE and OLAIDE OYELUDE capture how inmates in an IDP camp in the Federal Capital Territory and some residents in Katsina State are battling cholera Young Hana Bawa was playing with some of her friends when one of our correspondents visited the Internally Displaced Persons camp in Kuchigoro; a settlement in the Federal Capital…

The Federal Government has announced its readiness to receive and process applications for the granting of plant variety protection rights to agric investors. The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Sabo Nanono, and the Director-General, National Agricultural Seeds Council, Olusegun Ojo, announced that this was part of moves by the government to implement the Plant…

The Indian High Commissioner to Nigeria, Abhay Thakur, has pledged his country’s readiness to provide the needed support to Nigerian seafarers in its drive to further deepen the India-Nigeria relations and economic ties. Thakur made the pledge at the Mission to Seafarers Lagos Symposium, titled, ‘Maritime industry and development of Nigeria – Connecting with our…

The Securities and Exchange Commission has advised Nigerians to do due diligence on investment funds through the capital market operators portal on its website before investing in them. The Director-General, SEC, Mr Lamido Yuguda, while addressing journalists on Friday during a webinar, said to effectively curtail the fraud perpetuated by Ponzi schemes, investors had to…

The new Commissioner of Police in the Federal Capital Territory, Sunday Babaji, has deployed riot policemen in border towns of the nation’s capital. He explained that kidnappers from surrounding states, especially Kogi, were abducting people and running back to their hideouts, noting that the deployment was to strengthen security in the capital. Babaji revealed this…

A Nigerian, Adeyemi Opebiyi, has sued the United Kingdom for allegedly turning him back from entering the country after he had been granted a visa and had flown from Nigeria to the Manchester Airport. Opebiyi, who described himself as the Head of Operations, Sabi Micro Finance Bank Ltd, said on arriving at Manchester Airport on…

Green Africa Airways Limited has announced the commencement of flight operations following its inaugural flight at the Nnamdi Azikwe International Airport, Abuja, on Thursday.  The airline recently announced that it had received the Air Operators Certificate from the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority. According to a statement by the airline, operations officially commenced with the inaugural…