Confusion in research institutions over suspension of strike | The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News
Nigeria Ekiti State governor Fayemi declares to run for president 4 May Ekiti State governor Kayode Fayemi on Wednesday declared his intention to run for the office of Nigeria president on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Fayemi made the declaration at the Hilton Hotel, Abuja in the company of his wife Erelu Bisi Fayemi, APC Governorship aspirant, Biodun Oyebanji, members of the Ekiti State… FacebookTwitterWhatsAppTelegramOpinion Fashola as silver bullet in APC’s armoury 5 May Ahead of the next national elections in 2023, it is expected that there will be a lot of drama and politicking amidst the various political parties in Nigeria, as they all try to fix the jigsaw puzzle which sets up the list of final contenders at the presidential polls. FacebookTwitterWhatsAppTelegram
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May 10, 2022 05:33 UTC
Australia election 2022: interactive map and federal seat explorer
Australian election 2022 seat explorerFamiliarise yourself with the state of play ahead of the 2022 Australian election with our data-driven electorate guide, in partnership with Griffith University
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May 10, 2022 04:31 UTC
Election 2022: are there ‘teal independents’ in your electorate? Search the full list of pro-climate action and political integrity candidates here
A growing number of Liberal and National party MPs face credible challenges from independents highlighting climate action at the federal election. This interactive list provides a guide to all of the candidates we have identified who are supported by, or sympathetic to, a “voices of” group in their electorate or have been referred to as teal independents (information as at 13 March). The criteria for inclusion are that they are either endorsed by the group, or, where “Voices of” groups are not endorsing candidates, the candidate has backed the priorities identified by the group. The movement was further invigorated by Zali Steggall’s victory over the former prime minister Tony Abbott in the Sydney seat of Warringah at the 2019 election. Some Coalition MPs have mounted a fierce attack on the candidates and Climate 200, claiming their relationship undermines the genuine independence of the challenge.
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May 10, 2022 04:14 UTC
Families of kidnapped train passengers want Amaechi sacked | The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News
They insisted that train services on the corridor should not resume until the abductees regain freedom and safety of prospective passengers is guaranteed. The families, at a press conference in Abuja, regretted that Amaechi, who ought to be pre-occupied with rescuing the victims, is busy touring cities to succeed President Muhammadu Buhari. The duo observed: “We are the families of abducted passengers of the NRC AK9 Abuja-Kaduna bound train attacked on March 28, 2022. His words: “You see, out of over 100 children that were kidnapped last year, about 80 per cent have been released. We hope that the remaining ones would regain freedom soon.”
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May 10, 2022 03:52 UTC
Research workers union distance self from news of strike suspension
“As all our members know, ASURI is a signatory to the JORAISU strike which commenced on October 13, 2021. “The JORAISU strike is a sectoral struggle, so we cannot pull out of it unilaterally. “As stated in our earlier clarification, it is not in our power to unilaterally call off or suspend the JORAISU strike. “The government has not implemented the pending 12 months’ arrears of the new salary structure approved for the workers in research institutes to warrant reviewing our stand. “Other issues in dispute include the 65 years retirement age, inadequate funding of research institutes, the establishment of the National Agricultural Research Institutes Commission and skipping of CONTISS 10.”The Senior Staff Association of Universities, Teaching Hospitals, Research Institutes and Associated Institutions (SSAUTHRIAI) is the third union participating in the strike.
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May 10, 2022 01:02 UTC
Police rescue owner, cows attacked in Anambra | The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News
The Anambra State Police Command said security operatives have rescued the owner and some of the livestock attacked on Sunday at Uga, in Aguata Local Council of the state. Spokesperson for the Command, Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), Tochukwu Ikenga, who confirmed the development in a statement yesterday, said the Command has rescued one Mohammed Lawan ‘M’ of Taraba State and recovered 34 cows within Ezinifite and Uga boundary Expressway in Aguata L.G.A.
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May 10, 2022 00:09 UTC
Sedentary lifestyle killing Nigerians – Experts
Some fitness and health experts have expressed worry that many Nigerians continue to endanger their lives due to sedentary lifestyles. One way to burn calories is by exercise. Describing fitness as key to health, Oyewusi urged Nigerians to take serious fitness exercises, and workouts whether indoor or outdoor. “Nigerians don’t fancy fitness exercises but we have to take exercise in Nigeria as very important. While imploring more Nigerians to pay attention to engaging in fitness exercises, they implored the government, organisations and individuals to organise aerobics tourneys and encourage more Nigerians to partake in them.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
May 09, 2022 21:48 UTC
Emefiele’s involvement in politics illegal, will compromise CBN autonomy – SAN
“For the avoidance of doubt, the powers conferred on the Governor and the Board of the CBN under the CBN Act are enormous. Therefore, the involvement of the Governor in partisan politics will compromise the autonomy of the CBN.”Falana further stated that Emefiele’s involvement in partisan politics led him to violate the fundamental right of protesters in the October 2020 #EndSARS protests. He said, “For instance, during the #EndSARS protests in October 2020, Mr. Emefiele held a secret meeting with some of (the) leading protesters. “From the foregoing, Mr. Emefiele has a number of legal hurdles to cross to participate in the primary election of the ruling party. The law expert, however, called for the resignation of the CBN governor if he must involve in partisan politics.
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May 09, 2022 21:46 UTC
SEC sets guidelines for full digital capital market
In a bid to fully digitalise operations of the Nigerian capital market, the Securities and Exchange Commission is proposing some guidelines that will enable investors in the capital market to be able to do virtually everything they need to do on their internet-enabled appliances and at their convenience. These are contained in a guideline on Minimum Operating Standards for Information Technology for capital Market Operators (CMOSs) recently exposed to the public. According to the SEC, the new regulatory framework undergoing review seeks to mandate compulsory adoption of information and communication technology (ICT), particularly web-based applications and devices, for virtually capital market transactions. The new rules mandate all capital market operators to have a well-secured and functional website as well as a functional electronic mailing system, either hosted privately or using a cloud service provider, with a domain name owned and registered by the capital market operator. It would also positively impact on the effectiveness and efficiency of the Commission to monitor and regulate all capital market operators in the market,” the SEC stated.
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May 09, 2022 21:24 UTC
UPDATED: ASUU extends strike by 12 weeks
The Academic Staff Union of Universities has rolled over its ongoing strike for another 12 weeks. A statement signed by ASUU president, Prof. Emmanuel Osodeke, said this was to give the government enough time to satisfactorily resolve all the outstanding issues. It also stated that the roll-over strike was effective from 12.01 am, May 9, 2021. ASUU said it took this decision after its National Executive Council meeting which started on Sunday night at the Comrade Festus Iyayi National Secretariat, University of Abuja. “NEC found the planned overseas trip organised by the Committee of Vice-Chancellors of Nigerian Universities’ Spouses (CVCNUS) despicable and condemnable.
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May 09, 2022 20:53 UTC
Emefiele’s 2023 ‘aspiration’ rattles financial experts, lawyers
The CBN governor has been under intense pressure to resign since then, with many raising concerns about a potential conflict of interest in his possible involvement in politics may have raised. REACTING to the development, Ibadan-based lawyer, Yomi Aliyu (SAN), said while Sections 6 to 11 of the CBN Act provide for the qualifications of the CBN Governor, Section 9 bars him from taking up any other job than being the governor. He explained that the office of the CBN governor has a guaranteed tenure. The group said the statement by the CBN governor shows that he had been involved in politics contrary to Section 9 of the CBN Act. HEDA said, “As the CBN governor, Emefiele keeps Nigerians confused regarding his 2023 Presidential bid, the ICPC has responded to a petition filed against him by HEDA Resource Centre last month.
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May 09, 2022 16:04 UTC
ASUU: Anxiety as indefinite strike may begin today
• Nnamani, expert task FG, union on ending the deadlock• Buhari govt has failed us, says Kogi TUC chairmanAs the second round of an eight-week warning strike by members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) comes to an end today, the union is preparing to announce an indefinite strike. Sources say the union’s national leadership will make its decision public today. According to reports, NEC had previously authorised the national leadership to direct members to go on indefinite strike if no tangible results were achieved during the eight-week warning strike. While ASUU was into the second round of its warning strike, other staff unions in the university system also downed tools. MEANWHILE, the Trade Union Congress (TUC) in Kogi State has criticised President Muhammadu Buhari-led Federal Government over the lingering strike.
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May 09, 2022 11:17 UTC
Philippines election 2022: voting begins to decide next president
Opinion surveys suggest Marcos Jr, known as Bongbong, is poised to win the election, despite his family’s notorious history of human rights abuses and corruption. Marcos Jr denies any coordinated online network. Marcos Jr has not apologised for his family’s political history, and instead praised his father as a “political genius”, and his mother, Imelda, as the dynasty’s “supreme politician” during a recent interview. Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr speaks to supporters during his last campaign rally on Saturday. Photograph: Ezra Acayan/Getty ImagesMarcos’ biggest threat is Leni Robredo, the current vice-president and a former pro bono human rights lawyer, who has promised good and competent governance.
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May 09, 2022 10:26 UTC
ASUU extends strike for another three months | The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News
Politics Former speaker, Kano gubernatorial aspirant quits APC 13 mins ago Again, former speaker, Kano State House of Assembly, Kabiru Alhassan Rurum, has dumped the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Rurum, who is presently representing Rano/Bunkure/Kibiya federal constituency of Kano State, confirmed his decision to The Guardian on telephone Sunday but did not disclosed which of the political party he would join. According to him, "I… FacebookTwitterWhatsAppTelegramPolitics Fresh crisis brews in Ondo APC ahead 2023 polls 33 mins ago A fresh battle is reportedly brewing in Ondo State between Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu and his deputy, Lucky Aiyedatiwa over the nomination of candidates for the party ahead of the forthcoming primaries in the All Progressives Congress (APC). It was gathered that aside the Deputy Governor, some cabinet members and aides of the governor from Ilaje… FacebookTwitterWhatsAppTelegram
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May 09, 2022 10:19 UTC