Новости за 16.05.2023

The Federal Government, on Monday, described as “unworkable”, a bill currently being considered by the National Assembly seeking to restrict the migration of Nigerian doctors to climes perceived to be greener pastures. The Minister of Labour and Employment, Senator Chris Ngige, revealed this while fielding questions from journalists after the extraordinary Federal Executive Council meeting

The North Central governors have rejected the zoning of the 10th Assembly leadership released by the ruling All Progressive Congress.  The governors have also scheduled a meeting with the President-elect, Bola Tinubu, and the chairman of the party, Abdullahi Adamu.  The APC had micro-zoned the position of the Senate President to Senator Godswill Akpabio and

Three men accused of murder and attempted murder were on Monday remanded to the Kirikiri Custodial Centre, Lagos. The defendants, Mukaila Nofiu, Wasiu Rasheed and Hassan Kazeem, were arraigned before a Yaba Magistrates’ Court for the alleged murder of one Alade Bello and for the attempted murder of Lasisi Sikiru who is still undergoing medical

The National Emergency Management Agency has confirmed that no fewer than 336 families and 228 buildings were affected by wind and rainstorms that wreaked havoc in various communities in Lagos State on May 1 and 15, 2023. The Lagos Coordinator, NEMA, Ibrahim Farinloye, while confirming the development in a statement on Monday, said no casualty

The University of Ibadan, the University of Nigeria, the University of Lagos and the Ahmadu Bello University have been ranked among the best universities in the world, according to the Centre for World University Rankings, The PUNCH reports. A total of 20,531 universities were ranked with 2,000 making the global list, according to the list

A new coalition of members-elect of the coming 10th House of Representatives in the minority political parties, Minority Parties Forum, has affirmed the zoning plan of the All Progressives Congress and adopted the ruling party’s candidates, Tajudeen Abbas and Benjamin Kalu, for Speaker and Deputy Speaker. The old minorities coalition, 10th Assembly: Greater Majority, however,

Motorists and commuters were again stranded for hours on Monday in the gridlock recorded on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. PUNCH Metro gathered that both lanes of the expressway were affected by the traffic that started late on Sunday after a downpour was recorded in the area. Eyewitnesses said the downpour, coupled with ongoing construction works and

The military and the Inspector-General of Police, Usman Baba on Monday read the Riot Act to individuals and groups opposed to the inauguration of the President-elect, Bola Tinubu on May 29. The Director of Defence Information, Brigadier General Tukur Gusau, re-echoed the military warning to dissident groups that any threats to the transition programme and

At least six people were killed in a fire that tore through a four-storey hostel in the early hours of Tuesday in New Zealand’s capital, with several others plucked from a rooftop to safety. Towering flames and thick smoke could be seen pouring from the top-floor windows of the Loafers Lodge hostel in central Wellington

Experts have expressed divergent views on Nigeria Labour Congress’ demand for an upward increase of the country’s retirement age and years of service for  civil servants, writes HENRY FALAIYE On May 1, 2023, the President of Nigeria Labour Congress, Joe Ajaero, during the commemoration of 2023 Workers’ Day, demanded that the age of retirement and

The Independent National Electoral Commission and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission have been listed among other panelists to discuss corruption in Nigeria’s 2023 elections. The panel is put together by The Conversation Africa which has over the last two years been hosting science policy dialogues that bring scientists and policymakers together to discuss issues.

A 29-year-old cashier, Olasumbo Sammie, was on Monday arraigned for allegedly running away with proceeds of shaving sticks and blades worth N1.8m belonging to her employer. Sammie, who was employed as a cashier in 2022, was alleged to have sold the shaving sticks and blades but failed to remit the proceeds to her employer. The

The United States of America has accused Nigeria of severe violations of religious freedom. This was contained in the Annual Report of the US Commission on International Religious Freedom published in April 2023 and obtained by our correspondent on Monday. The commission stated that criminal activity and violent armed group incidents impacting religious freedom worsened.

The Federal Government, on Monday, said it was developing a comprehensive guide for the incoming administration of Bola Tinubu, on how to manage the removal of subsidy on Premium Motor Spirit, popularly called petrol. It also insisted that the regime of the outgoing President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), had done excellently well in the

A new wave of crisis has hit the Edo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress over the funds allocated for the February 25, 2023 presidential and National Assembly elections in the state. The latest crisis is brewing at the Owan East Local Government Area in Edo North Senatorial District, where some members of the

The PUNCH has learnt that the Nigeria Football Federation will not open contract talks with Super Eagles head coach Jose Peseiro, following the expiration of his one-year contract with the federation on Monday. The NFF announced the appointment of Peseiro as the new coach of the Eagles May 15, 2022, replacing Austin Eguavoen, who returned

Nigeria boasts of about 41 million micro-businesses and 73,000 small and medium businesses, a survey by the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria has shown. This shows that an average Nigerian is an entrepreneur in one way or the other, and this is because of the unpleasant risk to financial stability, due to

Everton midfielder Alex Iwobi insists the players are targeting victories in their final two games to secure their Premier League status. Defeat at home to champions-elect Manchester City was not unexpected, even after the vital, morale-boosting win at Brighton six days previously, and has not really changed the equation for Sean Dyche’s side. One win

A suspected terrorist on Monday blew up himself with an Improvised Explosive Device following an attempt by security operatives to arrest him in Kaduna State. The incident took place around Keke community, Millennium City in the Chikun Local Government Area of the state in the early hours of Monday. The mutilated body was reportedly evacuated

The United States of America said it has taken steps to impose visa restrictions on Nigerians involved in undermining the democratic process during the 2023 general elections. This was made known in a statement by the Secretary of State, Anthony Blinken, on Monday, published on the website of the US government. America had on January

Power distribution companies have been ordered by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission not to disconnect electricity supply to any premises where a life-support machine is in use. NERC gave the order in its latest Customer Protection Regulations 2023, with regulation number: NERC-R-001-2023, obtained in Abuja on Monday. The mandate, which was among many other directives

Eddie Hearn has confirmed Anthony Joshua could still face Deontay Wilder in Saudi Arabia this year, even if Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk doesn’t happen. Joshua recently fought for the first time in eight months, as he defeated Jermaine Franklin by unanimous decision in April. Fury and Usyk were in talks for a fight that

Serie A champions Napoli are reportedly interested in signing Belgian striker Romelu Lukaku should Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen leave in the summer, according to a report on Fichajes. The 24-year-old striker has done a remarkable job this season and his efforts helped Napoli win the Serie A after 33 years. The Nigeria international has been

Former Arsenal midfielder, Paul Merson, believes Taiwo Awoniyi’s goalscoring form can keep Nottingham Forest in the Premier League, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Awoniyi scored twice in two consecutive games against Southampton and Chelsea to take his goals tally to nine for Nottingham Forest this season. The 25-year-old became the first player to score back-to-back doubles

The video of the verbal and physical assault of a police officer by Seun Kuti, Afrobeat musician and son of Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, was not just embarrassing but shameful. It captures, in moving pictures, the level of impunity that pervades Nigeria, which has made it almost impossible for the country to progress. The video, which was