APC postpones governorship primaries to September 30 (Globalexcellence) Working Committee (NWC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has rescheduled the Governorship Primary Election to 30th September, 2018. The APC announced the shift in a statement today. Governorship Primary Election Rescheduled…
No going back on strike – Labour (Vanguard)
The Organised Labour Wednesday insisted that it will proceed with its planned warning strike over the the inability of the Federal Government to continue negotiation on minimum wage. Attempts by the Federal Government to persuade the leadership of the organised…
China doesn’t want me to win upcoming polls, Trump says (Punch)
US President Donald Trump accused China on Wednesday of working against his Republican Party in upcoming midterm polls, saying Beijing wanted to see him suffer an electoral blow because of his hard line on trade. “Regrettably we found that China…
Pope calls on divided Chinese Catholics to reconcile (Guardian)
Pope Francis called Wednesday for all Chinese Catholics to reconcile, while admitting that a historic deal with Beijing on nominating bishops may have caused “confusion”. “I now invite all Chinese Catholics to work towards reconciliation,” the pope wrote in a…
Rotimi Amaechi returns as Director General Buhari Campaign organisation
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of a campaign organization for his re-election in 2019 with Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi as Secretary/Director General. Hon. Amaechi was the Director General of the Buhari-Osinbajo Presidential Campaign Committee in 2014-2015 that won…
Lagos inaugurates new board for LASUTH (Tribune) * Evans threatened fine of $10,000 for any fake $100 in ransom money —Victim’s brother (Vanguard)
Lagos inaugurates new board for LASUTH (Tribune) The Lagos Government on Tuesday inaugurated a new board for the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH), Ikeja to boost service delivery in the institution. Inaugurating the board, the Commissioner for Health, Dr.…
*CCD partners Lagos to promote disability law (Punch) * Falana wants soldiers to stop wearing uniform outside barracks (Punch)
CCD partners Lagos to promote disability law (Punch) The Centre for Citizens with Disabilities has collaborated with the Lagos State Office of Disability Affairs to sensitise members of the public, especially people with special needs, to the disability law in…
Ambode submits APC governorship form (Punch) * Sit-at-home: Ebonyi police commissioner, Ohaneze youths warn IPOB (Nation)
Ambode submits APC governorship form (Punch) Governor Akinwunmi Ambode has reportedly submitted his nomination form, despite alleged fallout between him and the All Progressives Congress National Leader, Bola Tinubu. According to Dele Momodu, he submitted the form on Wednesday in…
PenCom approves 6,851 applications for annuity retirement plan in Q4, 2017 (Daily Independent)
The National Pension Commission (PenCom) says it approved 6,851 applications for annuity retirement plan in fourth quarter of 2017. According to the commission, the number brings to 48,539, the total number of retirees receiving their retirement benefits via annuity. The…
Uefa plans third European club competition from 2021 (BBC)
Uefa plans to introduce a third European club competition alongside the Champions League and Europa League from 2021. Head of the European Club Association, Andrea Agnelli, said “the green light has been given”, pending approval. He did not give any…