FRSC alerts Taraba residents over fake Linkedin account
The Sector Commander Federal Road Salty Corps Taraba state, Corps Commander Selina Williams, on Sunday alerted the state residents over a fake Linkedin account circulating over the corps ongoing recruitment process. Williams who disclosed this in a statement in Jalingo explained that the alert became necessary following the wide circulation of the fake account with the name of Corps Marshal Dauda Biu. According to her, the fake Linkedin account has WhatsApp No, 07069777732, and was intended to defraud innocent members of the public with the guise of offering them employment. “I enjoined prospective applicants or members of the public in Taraba to be wary of such fake account and disregard it,” she alerted. She noted that FRSC was committed to guaranteeing Taraba people a safe motoring environment during and after Sallah periods.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
April 24, 2023 00:36 UTC
My US property not stolen wealth – Keyamo
The Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Festus Keyamo, has denied using stolen funds to purchase properties abroad. This follows a trending video on social media, which showed a property in the United States, alleged to be linked to the Minister. In response, Keyamo confirmed that the property was his, but stated that he had purchased it using proceeds from his legal practice. In a statement on Twitter, Keyamo noted that he had posted the video of him exercising in front of the US property to bait those he called “sore losers” at the last elections. The Minister’s statement added that the foreign funds were lying in his accounts before he became a Minister in 2019, and he later used them to purchase the property.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
April 23, 2023 17:00 UTC
FG begins 40% pay rise for workers, excludes doctors, lecturers
He added that the pay rise had been included in the 2023 budget, noting that it would take effect from January 1, 2023. The government will spend N79.37bn annually to fund the pay rise, even as some workers have started enjoying the largesse. ), had proposed a 40 per cent pay rise for workers to cushion the effects of the planned removal of fuel subsidy. The spokesman for the Ministry of Labour, Employment and Productivity, Olajide Oshundun, said the pay rise would be applicable to all workers from level 1 to 17. NARD reactionThe Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors has kicked against the exclusion of doctors from the Federal Government’s pay rise for civil servants.
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April 23, 2023 16:24 UTC
BREAKING: FG begins payment of 40% salary rise arrears
The Federal Government has commenced the payment of the 40 per cent pay rise arrears for civil servants, Saturday PUNCH has reliably learnt. Our correspondent who spoke to some federal civil servants on Saturday learnt that workers started receiving bank alerts of the arrears on Saturday, April 22, 2023. A high-ranking civil servant who spoke to our correspondent anonymously in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital, noted that the arrears came in alongside the April 2023 salary. Earlier in March, the Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige, disclosed that the Federal Government had approved a pay raise for civil servants in the country. He added that the pay rise had been included in the 2023 budget, noting that it would take effect from January 1, 2023.
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April 23, 2023 14:30 UTC
‘Access to forex, electricity major challenges confronting cable manufacturers in Nigeria’
The Chief Operating Officer (COO) of MicCom Cables and Wires Limited, Bukola Adubi, has identified access to foreign exchange, electricity, and unfriendly policies on the importation of raw materials as major challenges confronting cable manufacturing in Nigeria. Adubi, who doubles as the President of the Cable Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (CAMAN), made this known during a live programme on Arise TV, recently. These challenges are further exacerbated by the Federal Government policies on the importation of raw materials for in-country cable manufacturing. The MicCom chief described the situation as frustrating. From huge taxes to exorbitant import duties on raw materials, cable manufacturers have often decried the bottlenecks faced in the importation of raw materials as these erode the bottom line.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
April 23, 2023 09:47 UTC
1 dead, several injured as tanker explodes in USA
A truck driver died on the spot, and others were injured after a car’s tyre blew out and hit a fuel tanker, causing it to roll over and catch fire on the Gold Star Bridge in Groton, Connecticut, USA. A big explosion shut down a section of Interstate 95 on Friday when a petroleum tanker collapsed on a key bridge in Connecticut, sending a column of smoke and flames into the air and killing one person, according to state officials. According to Connecticut State Police spokesperson Sergeant Christine Jeltema, the southbound lanes of Interstate 95 “will be closed for quite some time” as officials decide if the Gold Star Memorial Bridge is safe to traverse. He stated that it was unclear how much fuel was in the truck at the time of the incident but that its maximum capacity was 2,800 gallons. The bridge, which connects the coastal cities of Groton and New London, is an important transportation link in eastern Connecticut at the state’s border with Rhode Island.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
April 23, 2023 04:32 UTC
NGO partner NHRC to fight discrimination against minority groups, Osu Caste, others
A charity organization, Tilova for Africa has signed a Memorandum of Understanding(MoU) with the National Human Rights Commission(NHRC) to cooperate on the advancement and protection of human rights. The synergy is expected to create more awareness and further sensitize the public on how to apply their human rights in daily situations in a dignified and non-violent manner. It is equally aimed to provide support in areas bordering around guaranteeing the human rights of Nigerians through poverty allegations, educational scholarships and the fight against discrimination and persecution of minority groups such as HIV/AIDS patients and the ostracized due to the Osu Caste system. While the Executive Secretary, National Human Rights Commission, Mr Tony Ojukwu, signed on behalf of the Commission, founder of Tilova for Africa, Dr Martins Nwabueze signed on behalf of the group. Specifically, he said the Osu caste system, a traditional practice in Igboland, Southern Nigeria discourages social interaction as marriage with a caste of persons (Osu) are considered as inferior beings compared to their real born (Diala) Counterparts.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
April 22, 2023 20:31 UTC
Fighting in Sudan enters second week as truce breaks
An aerial view of black smoke rising above the Khartoum International Airport amid ongoing battles between the forces of two rival generals. Photo: AFPFighting in Sudan’s capital entered a second week Saturday as crackling gunfire shattered a temporary truce, the latest battles between forces of rival generals that have already left hundreds dead and thousands wounded. Overnight, the heavy explosions that had previously rocked the city in recent days had subsided, but on Saturday morning, bursts of gunfire resumed. The former allies seized power in a 2021 coup but later fell out in a bitter power struggle. The military toppled autocratic president Omar al-Bashir in April 2019 following massive protests against his three decades of iron-fisted rule.
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April 22, 2023 18:59 UTC
Inter condemn Lukaku's ban, say racism victim punished
AFP / Miguel MEDINAInter Milan on Friday condemned striker Romelu Lukaku’s Italian Cup semi-final ban saying the “victim” of racist abuse had become the “only guilty party” after Juventus won an appeal against a stand closure. The Italian Football Federation’s appeals court confirmed Lukaku’s suspension meaning he will be unable to compete in Wednesday’s semi-final, second leg in the San Siro. On Friday, Inter Milan said it was saddened “that the victim has become the only guilty party”. On Wednesday, Juventus won their appeal against a one-match stand closure imposed for their fans abuse of Lukaku. The latest incident of racism in an Italian stadium had sparked condemnation notably from France’s Kylian Mbappe and FIFA president Gianni Infantino.
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April 22, 2023 18:05 UTC
Man drags sex partner to court for sending him her nude photos
Allasca told the Livingstone Local Court that the terms and conditions of his adulterous affair with Catherine were explicitly spelled out. Allasca told the court that Catherine followed him to church demanding that he abandoned his church programme for her. But Catherine told court that the first time they met at a lodge and engaged in sex, Allasca knelt down with a Bible in his hands and promised her marriage. “I love this man despite him being a married man. The court also advised Catherine to look after herself as she was still young and would meet a man of her own.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
April 22, 2023 16:55 UTC
Buhari apologises to Nigerians hurt by regime's policies
…Thanks citizens for tolerating eight-year regimeWith only 38 days left in office, the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd. ), on Friday, in Abuja, asked Nigerians hurt by his policies for a pardon. I think God has given me an incredible opportunity to serve as your president. And those that think that I have hurt them so much, please pardon me,” said the president. On his part, the senator representing the FCT, Philip Aduda, thanked Buhari for engendering political tolerance.
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April 22, 2023 06:36 UTC
What if you found that your spouse registered their assets in their mother’s name?
However, it was allegedly revealed that the majority of Hakimi’s assets were registered under his mother’s name, leaving Abouk with no share in the PSG player’s earnings. Below are some responses of contributors on this topic:Elizabeth PetersMy reaction to finding out that my husband had put his assets in his mother’s name would be one of deep hurt. Therefore, if he already has his assets in his mother’s name, it means I or the children have no access to his belongings. So, if eventually I discover after marriage that his assets are in his mother’s name, I would definitely feel betrayed by the man I thought I knew. I believe it is not as if he saw it coming for him to transfer all his assets to his mother.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
April 22, 2023 01:50 UTC
‘Thank you for tolerating me,’ Buhari tells Nigerians
The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd. ), on Friday, in Abuja, thanked Nigerians for tolerating his eight-year regime which began in 2015. “Thank you for tolerating me…I consider myself lucky to have been a governor, minister and head of state and now president for two terms,” Buhari told guests at the ninth and final Sallah homage held at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The President who noted that he must have hurt some people in the course of his duties asked to be forgiven. Details later…
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April 21, 2023 23:30 UTC
Pregnant lady dies few months after pastor persuaded her to remain in ‘abusive’ relationship
A lawyer described how one of his pregnant clients died after being persuaded by her pastor to drop a divorce dispute in court. Bolanle Cole, the lawyer, said on Twitter that a man phoned on behalf of his daughter in the UK, requesting the dissolution of her marriage. His daughter, who subsequently became a customer, contacted him, and a petition case was filed at the Ikorodu High Court. A week after the divorce lawsuit was filed, his client, husband, pastors, and other family members met and agreed that the pair would resolve their differences outside of court. Also Read: Man hacks girlfriend to death over plan to jilt him after ‘spending’ on her38 days to go, Buhari begs for forgivenessBolanle Cole further stated that his client’s father phoned him yesterday to inform him that her husband had beaten his five months pregnant wife, resulting in her death.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
April 21, 2023 22:26 UTC
Building collapse: Lagos govt inaugurates 7-man technical committee
The Lagos State Government has inaugurated a 7-man technical committee to probe the recent collapse of a building under construction in Banana Island. The inauguration was conducted by the Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Tayo Bamgbose-Martins in Ikeja on Thursday. The committee is also expected to make recommendations on the remaining three structures under construction within the same vicinity and proffer solutions to building collapse in the state. Other members of the Committee are Ayo Adediran, a reputable town planning consultant; Aileme Unuigbe, a structural engineer; Arc. Bamgbose-Martins said members of the technical committee were appointed for their good reputations and urged them to provide insights into how such ugly occurrence could be prevented in the state by unravelling the cause of the Banana Island building collapse.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
April 21, 2023 16:47 UTC