Stakeholders reject call for reduction of work days

Labour leaders, lawyers, academics and other stakeholders have condemned the move by Imo, Benue and Sokoto to reduce the working hours and days in their states.

They disclosed in separate interviews that the development was illegal, unconstitutional and a fundamental breach of the International Labour Organisation (ILO) Convention.

Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue had directed civil servants to use Fridays for farming, while Gov. Rochas Okorocha of Imo pushed for a law that provides for three days for work and two days for farming.

NLC says lots of countries want Nigeria to split beacause they envy us

President of the Nigerian Labour Congress, NLC, Ayuba Wabba, says "most countries" are unhappy that Nigeria is the giant of Africa, and will, therefore, be happy to see the country disintegrate.

He, therefore, urged Nigerians not to succumb to external forces working very hard to break up the country.

Wabba, who made the appeal on Sunday while fielding questions at a NAN forum, said that the country's size, population, and natural endowments are assets that many other nations are envious of.

Governor Mimiko visit Former Head of States, IBB at his Home (PHOTO)

Mimiko, visited former military Head of state, General Ibrahim Babangida at his Minna residence. The date of this visit is yet to be ascertained as at press time.

Benue State | Drunk Mobile Policeman allegedly Threatens Road Users with Gun (Photos)

Orahii Samuel witnessed the unfortunate incident and is calling on the Nigerian Police Force, Benue State Command to intervene in order to prevent loss of life. 

He wrote;

"This policeman, Mobile Unit on duty on Saturday, August 20th at about 2pm at Igyula along Gboko-Aliade Road took alcohol to stupor and was seriously misbehaving by threatening road users with the gun. I tried getting his service number and name but his jacket covered the tags.

Survey shows that some Nigerians want reduction of working days

Some stakeholders have expressed support for the decision of Imo and Benue governments to reduce working days to boost agricultural production in the country.

They stakeholders, in a nationwide survey conducted by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), described the move as a step in the right direction.

The Benue Government had directed its workers to return to farm on Fridays while Imo earmarked Thursday and Friday for farming.

Women Are The Major Causes Of Sexual Harassment In Nollywood – Actress reveals

Popular Yoruba movie actress, Opeyemi Ayeola Owolomose, has reacted to the allegation that actresses suffer sexual harassment.

The mother of two said most women are the reason for the sexual harassment they face in the industry.

Speaking with the Sun, the Ogun state-born thespian said, “I wouldn’t totally agree that it’s true as much as I wouldn’t deny that actresses suffer sexual harassment, because it’s not happened where I am doesn’t mean it does not exist.

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Skipper Mikel Obi gifts his share of Japanese surgeon's cash to Coach Siasia

Super Eagles captain John Obi Mikel will donate part of his share of the $390,000 awarded to the bronze winning Nigeria U-23 team at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.

This comes after a Japanese surgeon rewarded the team for their bravery in Rio after they beat Honduras 3-2 for the bronze medal.

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Kim Kardashian gives SHOCKING revelation on how she keeps looking young

Kim Kardashian has become more open about her beauty treatments.She visited her beloved cosmetic dermatologist Dr. Simon Ourian's Epione center in Beverly Hills on Saturday night for more work just hours after returning from her holiday.She went to laser her hands.

OPINION | Letter to President Muhammadu Buhari

August 22, 2016

President Muhammadu Buhari

President, Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces

Federal Republic of Nigeria

Aso Rock Presidential Villa,

Three Arms Zone

Abuja, Nigeria

Your Excellency,

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I have asked myself how best to contribute to an issue that is currently pressing Nigerians without falling into the trap of Nigerians who only see the problem without offering solution or at least a clearer understanding that would lead to the formulation of solutions. I therefore decided to write to offer my perspectives.

Ifeanyi Ubah Goes Global, partners with Westham United FC (PHOTOS)

Dr Patrick Ifeanyi Ubah, chairman and chief executive officer, Capital Oil and Gas stole the show Sunday evening at the Olympic stadium in Stratford London during the Week 2 English Premier league fixture between West Ham United and Bournemouth FC. Just one day after sealing a multi million dollar partnership deal with the Europa league campaigners at thesame venue, capital Oil and Gas was Sunday unveiled to over 55,000 cheering fans at the Olympic Stadium.

In a brief but colourful ceremony, chief Dr Patrick Ifeanyi Ubah took time to analyse the mission of his conglomerate which has grown in just a short time to become one of Africa’s largest oil and gas ecompany.

Mikel insists they won't Return $390,000 Donation

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and the Rio Olympic bronze winning team led by Chelsea star, Mikel Obi are heading a collision course over the $390,000 donated to them by a Japanese fan.

On Saturday, the NFF issued a statement quoting president Amaju Pinnick as saying it was mischievous to say they planned to use the donation from the Japanese plastic surgeon Katsuya Takasu to offset mounting debts.

INEC reveals How they plan to stop inconclusive elections

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, is to propose amendments to its guidelines to stem the spate of inconclusive elections through removing the eight million uncollected Permanent Voter Cards from its assessment of elections in the country.

Speaking to newsmen, weekend, INEC chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, also denied claims that it had received legal advice from the Attorney-General of the Federation on legal knots that followed the inconclusive governorship election in Kogi State and the judicial tango that followed the court judgment on Abia State governorship election.

Abakaliki Jailbreak: Doctors commence treatment of wounded inmates

Doctors have commenced the treatment of 16 inmates who sustained gunshot wounds during last Thursday’s botched jailbreak at Abakaliki Prisons in Ebonyi State.

Prison authorities confirmed that six inmates died during the botched jailbreak.

Dr. Emeka Ogar, the Chief Medical Director, Federal Teaching Hospital, Abakaliki, told newsmen on Sunday that surgeries were underway to extract bullets lodged in the bodies of the rampaging inmates.

Ooni of Ife urges preservation of Yoruba culture

The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, has stressed the need to promote and preserve the Yoruba culture for the benefit of upcoming generations.

He stated this at the Third Festival Colloquium tagged “Tourism Potential in Yorubaland: Landmarks, Culture and History” held at the Shell Hall, MUSON Centre, Lagos at the weekend.

Ogunwusi said the greatest thing binding the people is culture. He urged the Yoruba to preserve their culture so that it can be transferred to the next generation.

Governor Fayose | Nigeria must be restructured for true federalism to prevail

Ekiti State Governor, Mr Ayodele Fayose, has lent his voice to those of other Nigerians calling for the restructuring of the country, saying it was strange that the All Progressives Congress (APC), which was at the forefront of the agitation for true federalism was now against restructuring as the ruling party.

The governor, who hailed the position expressed last Thursday, by the Southwest APC, said the party, must now go beyond playing to the gallery and set the machinery in motion to restructure the country.

My fight on Budget Padding is to complement Buhari’s anti-corruption war – Abdulmumin

The former Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Appropriation, Hon. Jibrin Abdulmumin, has said his determination to expose corrupt leadership in the green chamber is borne out of a desire to complement the anti-corruption war of the present administration.

This is as he again called for the resignation of the House Speaker, Yakubu Dogara, whom he accused of corruption and abuse of office.

In a statement yesterday, Abdulmumin said he remained resolute and committed to exposing fraud in the 2016 budget.

NBA President urges Buhari to fight corruption within the law

The President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Augustine Alegeh (SAN), has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to ensure that his anti-corruption war is fought within the ambit of the law.

A level spoke yesterday at the opening ceremony of the 56th annual general conference of the association in Port Harcourt.

He condemned the increasing spate of arbitrary judgements being churned out by the judiciary in recent times.

Nigerian pilgrims arrested for drug offence in Saudi Arabia released

Two Nigerian pilgrims arrested in Saudi Arabia over possession of substances alleged to be cocaine have been released, the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), has said.

A statement by the Commission issued in Abuja yesterday, said that the arrested pilgrims from Kwara State were released following investigation that they were not culpable for the offence.

Sunday Oliseh congratulates Dream Team for winning bronze medal at #Rio2016

Sunday Oliseh, former Super Eagles captain, and coach, has praised the U-23 team for their bronze-winning effort.

Oliseh said on Sunday that the players should be proud of their third-place finish despite that what they went through in the course of travelling to Brazil for the Games.

Celtic fans to pay UEFA fine for Palestinian flags

Celtic fans have vowed to foot the bill for a possible fine handed down by UEFA after the European governing body opened disciplinary proceedings against the club for ‘illicit banners’ being displayed during their recent win over Hapoel Be’er Sheva.

Around 100 Palestinian flags were held up by supporters in the new safe-standing area at Celtic Park prior to the UEFA Champions League play-off first-leg tie against the Israeli side last Wednesday.

Abia State | Government moves to check land encroachment

Determined to end encroachment on acquired land, Abia State Government has constituted two committees to investigate and recover all property illegally encroached upon by its citizens.

The committees named “Title Re-verification Committee” are being assigned to work in Aba and Umuahia Divisions. It has a mandate to verify all those occupying government lands to establish if government’s interest in such property has seized so that the affected lands could be documented for authenticity.

Governor Ambode to open N31.5bn Novare Lekki mall for business

Lagos State Governor Akinwunmi Ambode will perform the official opening of the Novare Lekki mall in Lagos, on Thursday, August 25, 2016.

Interestingly, the Foundation Stone laying ceremony of the Novare Lekki Mall was done by the Honourable Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Babatunde Raji-Fashola, while he served as the Governor of Lagos State in October 2014.

We’re embarrassed and scandalised by conflicting court judgements – NBA

The Nigeria Bar Association (NBA) has described as embarrassing, recent judgements delivered by judges of Federal High Court in the country.

This is as the association restated its commitment to the federal government’s war against corruption, calling on the government to ensure that its anti- corruption fight is fought within the ambits of the law.

SHOCKING! Driver cart away with Madam's Car on his first day at work

A Facebook user Dorothy Ngozi, shared the photo of above. According to her, the man is known as Joseph Nwaeke and he allegedly stole her car the same day she employed him as her driver.

Read her narration below:

NCC reveals Inactive telephone lines increase to 67m in June

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) says inactive lines in the country’s telecommunications industry have increased from 65,186,763 in May to 67,331,498 in June 2016.

This is contained in the “Monthly Subscriber Data’’ report made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos on Sunday.

The report indicated that there were an additional 2,144,735 inactive numbers within the period, making the unused lines increase to 67,331,498 in June.

U-17 AFCON Qualifier: How we were ill-treated in Niamey, Niger - Sanusi

Dr. Mohammed Sanusi, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) General Secretary, has narrated the ugly incident that transpired on Saturday at the Stade Municipal in Niamey.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that the Nigeria’s U-17 side, Golden Eaglets on Saturday lost 1-3 to their Nigerien counterparts in a return-leg qualifying match of the 2017 AFCON U-17 championship in Niamey.

Senate President insists on Trust Fund for Nigerian athletes

The Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki, has advocated trust fund to cater for Nigerian athletes while alive and after their demise.

Saraki represented by Alloy Chukwuemeka, his club’s Director of Football, made this known in Ilorin on Sunday.

Sheriff’s group begs Buhari, CJN to intervene on PDP Crisis

Embattled former National Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Prof. Wale Oladipo, has appealed to President Muhammadu Buhari and the Chief Justice of Nigeria, CJN, Justice Mahmud Mohammed, to save judiciary from the “imminent danger of being infiltrated and controlled by politicians”.

He spoke against the backdrop of the many conflicting orders and judgments emanating from different divisions of the Federal High Court and the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, as they relate to the leadership crisis rocking the PDP.