Latest: Onnoghen Rejects CCT Judgement, Heads To Appeal Court Sanitize Online Media Space, Ondo First Lady Urges Journalists 2 Feared Dead, Buildings, Cars Destroyed As Petrol Tanker Explodes In Ibadan N30,000 Minimum Wage Takes Effect Immediately – Presidency Court Sacks Buhari’s Ex-Aide As Reps Member-Elect METRO Onnoghen Rejects CCT Judgement, Heads To Appeal Court April 19, 2019 CCT, News Alert, Onnoghen's trial Walter Onnoghen, the suspended chief justice of Nigeria, has rejected the judgement of the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT). Danladi Umar, CCT chairman, had pronounced Onnoghen guilty of the six counts preferred against him by the federal government. Umar, therefore, ordered that Onnoghen be removed from office of CJN and banned from holding public office for 10 years. The tribunal also ordered the forfeiture of the money in the five accounts which the defendant failed to declare as part of his assets But Onnoghen has filed a notice of appeal at the appell
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BVP MEDIA STATION NEWS HEADLINES Good Morning to our Cherished Readers. Friday 19 April 2019. *NIGERIA** Onnoghen heads to c’Appeal, says CCT conviction unconstitutional. Easter: We will triumph over merchants of evil – Pmb. EFCC re-arraigns dismissed judge, Ofili-Ajumogobia. Imo: Okorocha mulls 6 new varsities, NUC approves 1. Fed Govt to divest 60% stake in BoA. Two burnt to death in Ibadan tanker fire explosion. Lastma urges motorists to cooperate with traffic officers. NSITF Board Inauguration: Ministry attacks labour, blames ‘hooliganism’ for shift. APC Won’t Sanction Oni over Litigation against Fayemi, Party Reassures. Jumia explains listing of shares on New York Exchange. NLC cautious as Buhari okays N30,000 minimum wage bill. Senate penalises gas flaring in new bill, offenders to pay N10 million fine. Osun producers get online gateway to global trade. INEC fixes April 27 for Ajeromi/Ifelodun supplementary poll Olowo: Owo community begins burial rites. South
BREAKING: Petrol tanker gutted by fire in Ibadan LATEST NEWSTOP NEWS By Sulaimon Adekunle On Apr 18, 2019 A petrol tanker has been gutted by fire along Iwo Road, the axis of Old Ife way, Sawmill at around 2:00pm today. According to an eye witness, the incident happened as a result of the tanker’s brake failure which resulted into damages of properties within the vicinity. Tribune Online also gathered that the there were about two casualties as at the time of this reportage. ALSO READ: Fire razes 35 shops in Kurmin Yan-nama market, Kano The fire service could not be contacted as at the time of filing this report. Details Later…….
BREAKING: Buhari signs new minimum wage bill April 18, 2019Sani Tukur File photo of President Buhari Signing President Muhammadu Buhari has signed the new minimum wage bill. The bill, which has now become a law, will usher in a new pay structure for Nigerian workers. The National Assembly had passed the bill approving N30,000 as the minimum wage for workers. State governors had opposed the N30,000 minimum wage with many of them saying they will be unable to pay their workers. A source at the Presidential Villa confirmed to journalists that Mr Buhari signed the bill today (Thursday). He also said the president’s aide on National Assembly (Senate), Ita Enang, is meeting with the president and will brief the press later. Details later…
PRESIDENT BUHARI MOURNS OLOWO OF OWO President Muhammadu Buhari extends heartfelt condolences to the family of Oba Folagbade Olateru-Olagbegi, the Olowo of Owo and the people of Owo in Ondo State on the death of the highly revered traditional ruler. President Buhari also commiserates with the government and people of Ondo State on the demise of Oba Olateru-Olagbegi, SAN, former Chairman of the Ondo State Council of Obas. The President affirms that the late royal father was recognized as an accomplished legal luminary and tutor who played an exemplary role in the training and development of lawyers in the country during his days as a teacher in Nigeria Law School. President Buhari believes that the departed monarch will be fondly remembered and honoured for his numerous social, economic, educational, peacebuilding and community development initiatives which greatly endeared him to people in his domain and other admirers across the country. As the people of Owo and Ondo State prepar
OYO gov poll: I was displaced by conspiracy — Adelabu Candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Oyo State, Chief Adebayo Adelabu said that he was displaced by the conspiracy and coalition of five other governorship candidates. He noted that the results of the March 9 election “still keep our supporters wondering.” He said this while speaking with newsmen after his return from a two-week vacation abroad. Adelabu, a former Deputy Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria said the election result was shrouded in mystery and this compelled his party to approach the election tribunal. He described his loss as a blessing in disguise. He said: “Whatever happens to a man is either a blessing or a lesson. However, in this case, it’s both a blessing “in disguise” and a lesson to come out with a better and stronger person. “Electoral losses, as read in history, have made great leaders come out stronger, better and more successful and never to depress or discourage them. Why Bayo Adela
100 level student commits suicide after boyfriend broke up with her POSTED BY DANIEL O. ON APRIL 18, 2019 A 100-level Student of the Kogi State University, Ayingba, Miss Rebecca Michael on Wednesday reportedly committed suicide shortly after her boyfriend broke up with her. According to details, the girl recently gained admission into the department of Philosophy in the institution. 100 level student commits suicide The deceased, who took her life in their 200 housing unit residence in Lokoja, according to sources, was within the age of 20. It was reported that, the deceased drank sniper when her boy friend, who is a prominent DJ in Lokoja told her that he was no longer interested in the relationship. After drinking the poisonous substance, she was rushed to the Federal Medical Centre were she gave up the ghost. 100 level student commits suicide She was later buried on Wednesday at Lokongoma cemetery, Lokoja Kogi State. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) William
Law Graduate, A Corper Dies After Falling From A Danfo In Lagos. * Corps Member Dies After Falling Out Of A Commercial Bus In Lagos. A corps member has died after he fell off a commercial bus in Lagos. Akhigbe Nuel Odiase, a recent law graduate, was in a bus plying the LASU-Isheri road when he fell from the moving vehicle at about 9:45pm on the night of April 15, 2019. He sustained a severe head injury from the accident and was rushed to the nearby Alimosho General Hospital, Igando, where he was given first aid treatment. He was then transferred to LASUTH where he died later that night from his wounds. Friends and colleague have taken to Facebook to mourn the Ambrose Alli University law graduate. Boaz Kelvin Olumba wrote: The efforts And love you put into Law, into life.. You strived to be better, even though you didnt get the first class you aimed at LS you made a clear 2.1.. You emerged so beautifully… I dont want to believe its all vanity.. You cannot die in that khaki.. P