*BVP MEDIA STATION NEWS HEADLINES* Good Morning to our Cherished Readers. Wednesday 1st May, 2019. *NIGERIA** Saudi releases Nigerian girl Zainab. Actions with effect beyond May 29 will be considered to be in bad faith’, Makinde warns. Senate to probe removal of NYSC DG. Transcorp consortium wins bid for Afam Power Plc. Saraki, Dogara, 52 other lawmakers know fate on May 17 over defection. Buhari’s UK trip: PDP renews call for coalition against APC. Police arrest kidnapper of UBEC chair, daughter. Dickson declines assent to life Pension for Bayelsa lawmakers. Traders shut Computer Village over installation of ‘Iyaloja’. Akwa Ibom APC accuses INEC of bias. Healthcare delivery: Wike bags NMA Merit Award. Slovak firm to set up electric car, energy bulb plants in Cross River. Rivers Assembly passes Pension Reform Bill. Buhari, IGP, urged to act on Fulani herdsmen killing in Delta. Transcorp, Quest Electricity Win Afam, Yola Disco. FG Saves N500bn from Implementation of I
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BREAKING NEWS: Akwa Ibom State Governor, Mr. Udom Emmanuel has effected the payment of 30,000 minimum wage to Civil Servants in the State. The 30,000 minimum wage implementation has been confirmed by some Civil servants in the state who have received salary payment alerts ahead of Workers Day. - Okwa Ifugo
BREAKING: I Set Her Family Ablaze Because She Aborted My Baby, Says Jealous Lover In Ondo "Though, we have been having issues in recent times, I have spent a lot of money on her. I gave her a sum of N30,000 to start a petty trade, as she was selling sachet water. Later, I gave her a sum of N25,000 to keep for me, making N55,000 but I think she spent the money lavishly because she was staying with me. And while she was staying with me, I spent money on her because there is this her elder sister called Jumoke who used to collect money from me. The elder sister was always controlling her and teaching her what to do, and the issue became open that we dragged one another to the police station."
Call Olugbo To Order, Gani Adams Urges Southwest Governors, Monarchs April 30, 2019 Gani Adams, News Alert, Olugbo, Yoruba Obas The Aare Onakakanfo of Yorubaland, Otunba Gani Adams has condemned what he described has desecration of the Yoruba culture, values and tradition by the Olugbo of Ugbo kingdom, Oba Fredrick Obateru Akinruntan. In a statement obtained by journalists, The Aare Onakakanfo of Yorubaland, Otunba Gani Adams said: “a few days ago, the Olugbo of Ugbo kingdom, Oba Fredrick Obateru Akinruntan, installed some characters as Yoruba Obas in the Diaspora in his palace in Ugboland” “Such desecration of Yoruba culture and tradition was brought to my attention by One of the persons who called me, who likened the conduct of this monarch to ‘Sigidi’ in Yoruba culture, who, out of nothing to do or sheer pride, said it should be taken to the stream or river”. “Millions of Yoruba were shocked when they heard that Akinruntan, installed these characters as Yoruba Obas in
BREAKING: Senate Passes 2019 Budget April 30, 2019 2019 Budget, Abuja News, NASS, News Alert, Nigerian senate The Senate has passed the 2019 appropriation bill. The passage follows the presentation of a report by the chairman senate committee on Appropriation, Danjuma Goje. The budget was increased from N8.83 trillion presented by President Muhammadu Buhari to N8.916 trillion. Mr Goje said the need to provide for the severance benefits of outgoing lawmakers, their aides, provision for the National Assembly orientation programme, election, and others accounted for the about N86 billion increase. “There is also the need to provide more fund for the security and intelligence agencies to deal with additional, emerging, unforeseen challenges in the country,” he said. He said all of these were not captured in the 2019 budget submitted by the president. The breakdown: The Senate passed the budget with the breakdown as follows: Statutory transfer – N502.58 .billion Debt servic
*BVP MEDIA STATION NEWS HEADLINES* Tuesday, 30th April, 2019. 2019: I Will Be President, I Will Reclaim My Mandate Soon – *Atiku Abubakar* Tells Supporters A Renowned Human Right Activist, *Kayode Ajulo* Honoured With An Award Of Excellence By JOSITES Ondo Oil Field Inferno: Ondo Govt. charges Chevron on protection of residents' lives Two killed in clashes over illegal diamond mines in Angola Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, slamic State elusive leader appears in first video in five years EPL: Arsenals Suarez to miss rest of season Lone PDP member of Lagos Assembly joins APC I am ready to hand over to Dapo Abiodun Amosun Buhari ordered AGF to intervene in Zainabs case Dabiri-Erewa Refineries TAM: Endless drain pipe with little hope for fuel self-sufficiency FUOYE students protest over alleged poor facility, block school gate 2019 polls: How South East APC leaders sabotaged party 'Kalu Insecurity: Bayelsa election petition tribunal relocates to Abuja PDP stakeholders kick o
OSUSTECH Closed-Down As Students Protest Over School Fees April 29, 2019 Campus news, ondo news, OSUSTECH The management of the Ondo State University of Science and Technology (OSUSTECH) Okitipupa, Ondo State, has shut down the university over the protest embarked upon by the students. Students in their large number on Monday morning staged a protest over the school fees payable in the institution. The students mostly in their second year were angry over the management’s decision to retain the amount of fees they paid in their first year. One of the students who spoke said: “We are protesting against the management because the school fees we are paying is too much. Not only that, what we paid last year was between N150,000 and N200,000 being new students and now that we are in 200 level the fee should at least be reduced. “The management is saying we are paying the same amount we paid last year,hence the reason for the protest.” The Registrar of the University, Felix Aki
Governor Wike directs intense grooming of future athletes in Rivers State Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has directed the State Ministry of Sports to intensify the grooming of athletes through the hosting of key sports events in the State. This is as the All Africa Senior Badminton Championships ended in Port Harcourt amid Pomp and Ceremony at the prestigious Diete Spiff Civic Centre, Port Harcourt. Addressing the closing ceremony of the All Africa Senior Badminton Championships in Port Harcourt on Sunday, Governor Wike said beyond the participation of the youths as observers during the continental tournament, they should be engaged all-year round. He said: "I encourage our sports administrators to promote Badminton and other sports by grooming youths as athletes. "School competitions should be organised annually to sharpen the skills of the athletes. Engage the youths in meaningful sports activities ". He commended the Badminton Confedera
*BVP MEDIA STATION NEWS HEADLINES* Good Morning to our Cherished Readers. Monday 29 April 2019. *NIGERIA** Canadian kidnapped off Nigerian oil rig. Buhari, APC, out to cover corruption, incompetence- PDP. Outrage as Dickson signs bill for Bayelsa lawmakers’ life pension. Minister, NLC clash over NSITF board. Army seeks N1bn injection into vehicle manufacturing project. CBN makes move to end circulation of dirty naira notes. Nigeria requires local refining capacity of 1.52mbd. UTME: JAMB alerts of new scam to defraud candidates. APGA Chairman, Oye creating disaffection among Ndigbo – Ohanaeze. Coren elects new president. Multi-fund structure ’ll give workers’ better investment returns – Expert. SEC hints of strategies to align master plan with economic realities. Nigeria’s daily crude production to rise by 160,000 barrels. Outrage as Dickson signs bill for Bayelsa lawmakers’ life pension. TCN restores power supply to Apo substation after fire incident. CBN introduces
APC sweeps Zamfara LG polls The Zamfara Independent Electoral Commission (ZSIEC) has declared the candidates of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as winners of the Local Government Council election in the state. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that 42 political parties participated in the polls, but the major opposition political parties in the state boycotted the elections. NAN recalls that some political parties in the state, including the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and Accord Party, had last week filed a case at the state High Court in Gusau, challenging the State Independent Electoral Commission over failure to serve election notice to political parties in the state. Declaring the result, the Executive Chairman of the commission, Alhaji Garba Muhammad, said: “In accordance with the Law of the Commission No 4 2012 as ammended, I, Garba Muhammad as the Chief Returning of the LG election in Zamfara, hereby announce the results of the 14 local government elections c
"Regina Daniels Is My 5th Wife, Not 6th Delta State multibillionaire and Politician Chief Ned Nwoko has debunked the stories making the rounds on social media that his newly married wife and Nollywood actress Regina Daniels is his sixth wife. Ned while reacting to the stories said Regina is actually his fifth and not sixth wife as being speculated. A close friend of the couple who addressed the issue on condition of anonymity quoted the successful businessman as saying that his wife is 22 and not 19 years as being speculated. Their relationship was taken to a new height at the weekend when both were captured at an event on Saturday in Delta State
Senate President, Saraki gets international appointment President of the Senate, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, has been appointed as an “Ambassador-at-Large” of the International Human Rights Commission (IHRC). In a letter dated March 16, 2019, Ambassador Friday Sani, the Diplomatic Head of the Commission to Nigeria and other African Countries, stated that sequel to the approval of the World Secretary General of the IHRC, Dr. Saraki has been appointed as one of the revered Ambassadors-at-Large of the multinational body.
Official: Ondo Governor (Akeredolu) is under indefinite suspension - Adams Oshiomole The National Chairman of All Progressives Congress (APC), Adams Oshiomole has confirmed the party placed the governor of Ondo State, Mr Rotimi Akeredolu under indefinite suspension. The party's National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting slated for June will either lift the suspension or expel the governor from the party.
*BVP MEDIA STATION NEWS HEADLINES* Sunday, 28th April, 2019. Oyemekun 2020: Encomiums, Sweet Wishes As *Eyitayo Jegede SAN* Marks Birthday Amidst Accolades. Suspected ritualists kill 80-year-old woman in Ondo 'Sever breasts. US arrests nine Nigerians over $3.5m wire fraud. EU slams Trumps withdrawal from UN arms trade treaty. FG to revive Ladi Kwali Pottery Centre. Tennis: Thiem stuns Nadal to reach Barcelona final. Graft: China partners Nigeria, 76 countries on fugitives extradition. At least 10 dead in India bus plunge - Police. La Liga: Atletico Madrid make Barca wait by squeezing past Valladolid. I married a deaf man to avoid maltreatment, gossip 'Edeh-Nnadi, female lawyer. It's too early to rule any region out of 2023 presidency ' Sani, ACF scribe. No group can stop Tinubu's presidential ambition 'Ajomale. Tinubu won't be president of Nigeria 'Bodejo, Miyetti Allah boss. Tinubu working against the north 'Ibrahim Gunjungu, Arewa Yo
Awoism and the unending search for transformational leadership in Nigeria: Challenges By Afe Babalola ON March 6, 2018 I was conferred with the 2018 Obafemi Awolowo Prize for Leadership. As part of the award ceremony, I delivered a lecture which revolved around the political philosophy of the late Chief Obafemi Awolowo and the eternal search for transformational leadership in Nigeria. Owing to the relevance of this issue to current events in Nigeria, and my conviction that there is still so much that the current crop of Nigerian political leaders can learn from past leaders, I have decided to serialise the lecture over the course of the coming weeks. The hallmark of Chief Obafemi Awolowo In my heart, there is no question of my pleasure and pride in receiving the prestigious award. However, I am at the same time very mindful of the high moral duties and responsibilities that such an award brings to its recipients. It is a direct call to reflect upon, and exemplify, the virtue
The Origin Of ‘Iyawo’, The Yoruba Word For Wife!!! It is unknown to many speakers of the Yoruba language that the original Yoruba word for wife is ‘aya’ and not the commonly used ‘Iyawo’. Back in the early years of the Yoruba people, the word Iyawo did not have a place in the Yoruba language not until an incident brought about its coinage and usage. OldNaija present you the origin of the Yoruba word Iyawo. Origin of the Yoruba word Iyawo: Long ago in Yoruba land, a beautiful princess and daughter of the first king of Iwo town named Wuraola was in the quest of getting herself a patient, tolerant and well mannered husband. Strong and good looking men, the likes of Sango, Ogun and others, had already traveled to Iwo town to seek the hand of Wuraola in marriage but left not with a wife but uncontrollable anger. Wurola had been rude to everyone of them. In fact, she hurled insults and curses at her suitors which made them all leave on the same day they arrived the town of Iwo because
*BVP MEDIA STATION NEWS HEADLINES* Good Morning to our Cherished Readers. Saturday 27 April 2019. *NIGERIA** Three killed in fresh Kaduna attacks. There is no government in Nigeria- Secondus. Minimum Wage: Nlc reveal organizations exempted from paying workers N30,000. Army appoints new NYSC DG, others. Lagos rerun elections: Police restricts movements at Ifelodun/Ajeromi areas on Saturday. Piracy: Nigeria loses almost N1trn annually – Commission. Chinese road workers kidnapped in Nigeria. Nigerian authorities arrested 32 alleged Yahoo Boys in a sting operation. Buhari vs Atiku: Ex-Vice President threatens to jail INEC Chairman, Yakubu. Chevron lays claim to ownership of 5 burning oil wells in Ondo. Buhari donates $500,000 to G’Bissau for elections. Imo APGA Crisis: My suspension is nullity, says Ezeobi. Lagos pardons 14 inmates 20 years after incarceration. Sanitation exercise holds in Ekiti today. Bailout: Pay Directly To Workers Account to Avoid Diversion, Says Ko
BREAKING: NYSC Gets New DG April 26, 2019 New DG, News Alert, NYSC The Nigerian army has appointed Brigadier General Shuiabu Ibrahim as the 18th Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). Until his appointment, he was the Registrar of the Nigeria Army University (NAU), Biu, Borno State. The outgoing Director General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Major General SZ Kazaure has been moved to the Army Resource Centre, Abuja. A statement by Army spokesman on Friday, Col. Sagir Musa said the appointment is with immediate effect. The statement reads: “The Nigerian Army has approved the postings and appointments of some of its senior officers.” Those affected by this include, Major General SZ Kazaure who has been posted from National Youth Service Corps to Nigerian Army Resource Centre and appointed as Senior Resource Person, Brigadier General CA Bossman from Nigerian Army Achives to Command Schools Services and appointed as Director Command Schools
BREAKING: Buhari Donates $500,000 To Guinea Bissau’s Elections “President @MBuhari had in response to an urgent request for assistance by the Government of Guinea Bissau graciously approved support to the country's election process including 350 units of electoral kits, 10 motorcycles, 5 Hilux vans, 2 light trucks and US$500,000." BY SAHARAREPORTERS, NEW YORKAPR 26, 2019 President Muhammadu Buhari has announced the donation of a sum of $500,000 to the elections that held in Guinea Bissau last month. According to a State House press statement released via the official Twitter account of the presidency, the donation, which was made in response to “an urgent request for assistance by the Government of Guinea Bissau”, also included 350 units of electoral kits, 10 motorcycles, five Hilux vans and two light trucks. “In his capacity as Chairman, ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State, Pres Buhari, this morning, directed Minister of Foreign Affairs, @GeoffreyOnyeama to undertake a
Bayelsa Assembly Members Approve Monthly Life Pension For Themselves The controversial bill, sponsored by the leader of the House, Peter Akpe, which was passed on the floor of the House, approved N500,000 post-service monthly pension to the speakers of the assembly, while deputy speakers will receive N200,000. Members are to get N100,000.
People Stop Traffic To Help Enormous Snake Safely Cross The Road unilad.co.uk giant snake crossing the road As I was walking across the road this morning, I saw an empty bag of crisps drift across the road. As Italo Nascimento Fernandes and his wife crossed the road near their home in Brazil earlier this week, they saw a massive anaconda crossing the road. The couple were travelling along the highway when they saw the giant snake trying to make it to the other side (maybe to eat the chicken?). But seeing it, they knew they had to help. Fernandes told The Dodo: We decided to stop the car and get out. There are no signs for the cars to wait so she can cross. I have seen snakes run over on the highway before, and think such thing is a crime. Fernandes and his partner started to signal to the other cars to slow down to avoid the reptile, though many people were quick to respond, as he said: ‘Many people quickly appeared and also helped’. It’s not everyone who protects animals like
Nigeria’s Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved N52billion to monitor the country’s borders. Speaking to pressmen after a meeting in Abuja on Thursday, Abdulrahman Dambazau, Minister of Interior, said the contract would cover 86 border posts and all the 1,400 illegal routes being used for smuggling and other crimes. He said the pilot system has already been installed at two border posts, disclosing that the information would be available real-time, 24 hours a day and seven days a week. Dambazau said: “Council approved N52billion for e-border solution. This process started in 2012, but we picked it up to move forward when we came in. The project is to be completed within the next two years. “There is a pilot project already which has been very successful; it was installed to monitor two borders. “This project is going to cover 86 border posts in the country. We will be able to also monitor 1,400 illegal routes that are used for smuggling and all kinds of cross border cr
*BVP MEDIA STATION NEWS HEADLINES* Friday 26 April 2019. *NIGERIA** Nigeria lacks facilities to train medical doctors, says Ngige. PDP Raises the Alarm over Adeleke’s Safety. APC tackles PDP over claim on INEC server. Late Suntai pilot not competent to fly aircraft – AIB report. Troops destroy another terrorists workshop, kill scores in Borno. Senate invites IGP over security situation in Nigeria. Gunmen abduct two Chinese in Ebonyi. A’Court reverses conviction of Maj.-General, orders retrial. APC kicks as Bayelsa Assembly approves life pension for all lawmakers. Appeal court reverses court marshal’s conviction of army general. FAO vaccinates 120,000 livestock owners in Borno. N’Assembly to Debate 2018 Senate Invasion Report Next Week. Gunmen Abduct Two Chinese Expatriates in Ebonyi. Valedictory Session, Cabinet Dissolution Not Same Day, Says Mohammed. FG Bans Foreigners from Designing Security Projects. FEC Approves N52bn for Installation of e-border Technology. AD
Agric Loans: Buhari directs CBN, Agric ministry to bypass collateral. President Muhammadu Buhari has directed the Ministry of Agriculture and the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to bypass the knotty issue of collateral which he described as “a terrible colonial legacy,” so that farmers will get easy access to capital. The President gave the directive during an audience with members of the United Kingdom-based Foundation for Good Governance for Development in Nigeria at the State House, Abuja… [ 51 more words ] https://www.dailytrust.com.ng/agric-loans-buhari-directs-cbn-agric-ministry-to-bypass-collateral.html
BREAKING: Buhari Travels To UK April 25, 2019 Abuja News, Aso Rock News, Buhari, News Alert, UK President Muhammadu Buhari will travel to the United Kingdom on Thursday after a visit to Maiduguri, Borno state, his media office says. The president was in Lagos on Wednesday to inaugurate projects of the state government. He is now in Maiduguri to inaugurate “developmental projects especially in the sectors of education, healthcare and roads”, according Femi Adesina, presidential spokesman. Buhari will then proceed to the UK and will be there till May 5 “on a private visit”, Adesina added.
*BVP MEDIA STATION NEWS HEADLINES* Thursday 25 April 2019. *NIGERIA** Mega projects: Ambode has done well –Buhari. Crisis rocks Plateau PDP as executive suspends Chairman, Deputy. Senate to pass 2019 budget Tuesday. MTN Nigeria Limited changes to Plc . FG speaks on snubbing some regions in development plans. Appeal Court reserves judgment on Osun governorship election. Senate rejects move to name Kogi an oil producing state. NCC declares 63.2 per cent SIM registrations invalid. Akpabio’s legal team resumes inspection of election materials. Oyetola, INEC urge Appeal Court to uphold Osun guber poll result. Telecoms operators berate NCAA over plan to demolish 7,000 masts. Federal Government raked in N34.67 billion from VAIDS in one year, says Buhari. Doctors can leave, Nigeria has enough, says Ngige. PDP vows to unseat Kalu, wants his certificate withdrawn. Homeowners’ charter: Amosun attributes success to quality leadership. 4 NEMA staff abducted, one shot in Rivers. I
*BVP MEDIA STATION NEWS HEADLINES* Good Morning to our Cherished Readers. Wednesday 24 April 2019 *NIGERIA** Dogara hits back at Tinubu over budget padding comment. Hope rises As UN offers to raise $50bn for Lake Chad. British aid worker and former Kurdistan university lecturer killed in Nigeria. Osun guber: Battle rages as court hears Oyetola’s appeal today. Nigeria records 95.7m Invalid SIM card registration in eight years. Brothers claim Smollett ‘Directed every aspect’ of hate-crime hoax in new defamation suit. NCAA threatens to demolish over 7,000 telecoms masts. Olam to buy Nigerian flour manufacturer for $491m. Speakership race: ‘Step down for me’ – Abia Rep begs Gbajabiamila. NAF aircraft kills over 10 bandits in Zamfara forest. Leave collateral, give loans to farmers, Buhari orders CBN, others. NNPC partners Customs, DPR to curb cross-border fuel smuggling. Bitumen leads import chart. Onu asks DGs to submit achievements in last four years. Diplomat urges stro
OONI REAFFIRMS IGBO-YORUBA FAMILY TIES, INVITES OLUGBO FOR CLARIFICATION. The Arole Oduduwa & Ooni of Ife, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi has reaffirmed his position on the family ties between Yoruba and Igbo nations, saying the two ethnic groups are inseparable members of the same family. Ooni Ogunwusi stated this last weekend at his Ile-Oodua palace in Ile-Ife while receiving the Lagos state president of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Chief Solomon Ogbonna who had as a member accompanied the delegation of African Farmers And Cultural Organization on a courtesy visit to the palace. "I am so happy to have the President of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Lagos State President here as part of this empowerment initiative. Lagos is part of Yoruba land we are all one we are all the same, the history is there, the facts are there, and we should actually put these facts out. Why are we fighting?" "This is your root. I said it recently, some of our Yoruba kinsmen with ignorance of our history came o
Man Set To Wed Fiancee After Wedding Was Delayed 7 Years Ago Over Accident A Nigerian man is set to wed his lovely fiancee - seven years after their wedding ceremony was delayed due to a ghastly motor accident. The man identified as Zabrang Shehu, was involved in a motor accident in 2012 as his wedding to his partner, Rahab Mercy Yohanna, was postponed. Seven years after the unfortunate incident, the loyal couple are set to get married on Saturday, April 27, 2019, at the same Church where the wedding had been billed to take place in 2012.
Son Sells Mother To Ritualists For N7million In Ondo April 23, 2019 ondo news Men of the Ondo state Police command are now working round the clock to unravel the mysterious abduction and killing of a 60 year old woman with hunchback, Mrs Rukayat Abodunde, by some suspected ritualists. Abodunde was abducted by armed men who invaded her home in Ayetoro street, Ondo town, headquarters of Ondo West Local Government Area of Ondo state. The State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) Femi Joseph, who confirmed the abduction of the woman said two suspected kidnappers invaded the home of the victim and whisked her away. He said “the incident was reported at the police station by one Omotola Oseyemi, while the police swung into action to ensure the release of the abducted woman. “We interrogated the people in the area but it was unfortunate that members of the family are not showing enough interest in the disappearance of the woman. “Some family members visited the station to notif
Saraki to Tinubu: Despite Your Smear Campaign and Hatred for Me, You Should, At Least, Dwell on Facts 1. Yesterday, Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu, released another of his now well expected quarterly vicious attack on the person of Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, the President of the Senate. In the statement, one could see the master of media spins getting ensnared in his own game as he struggled to extricate himself from the narratives about the contest for leadership positions in the Ninth National Assembly. 2. Since we have taken it for granted that Tinubu’s attack on Saraki every three months (Quarterly) will come as expected, we would just have ignored his statement but for the fact that it was filled with untruth, fallacies and misrepresentations. The statement was another effort to sell a concocted narrative about the Eighth National Assembly and its leadership. 3. First, he alleged that national budgets were delayed, distorted, padded, new projects introduced, funds for projects redu