*BVP MEDIA STATION NEWS HEADLINES* Good Morning to our Cherished Readers. http://victoradedeji.blogspot.com Thursday 30 May 2019 **NIGERIA* Panic grips Obasanjo, 392 others as aircraft aborts landing. Don’t go after Ambode, Lagos PDP tells Sanwo-Olu. Buhari leaves for OIC summit in Saudi Arabia. Makinde abolishes N3,000 school fees in Oyo. Attack on judiciary, a threat to Nigeria’s foundation, democracy —Dickson V. Bauchi: Gov. Bala Mohammed cancels all appointments, promotions, transfers. Our govt ‘ll be departure from the past, says Kwara gov. Wike accuses FG of politicising security issues in Rivers. Second term: I’ll put smiles on people faces El-Rufai promises. FG illegally seized 76 oil wells from Cross River –Ayade. Seven die, six injured in Plateau road crash. Senate presidency: Ndume accuses APC leadership of illegality. Anambra: Police burst child stealing syndicate, arrest suspects. Banks Plan Blacklist of Chronic Debtors. Oil majors raise stake in gas t...
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Makinde ‘Sacks’ LG, Board Chairmen, Places Embargo On Council, State Accounts Governor Seyi Makinde has dissolved all local government chairmen in Oyo State with immediate effect. Makinde, in a statement by his Chief of Staff, Chief Bisi Ilaka, asked them to handover to the head of local government administration or senior directors in their local government areas and councils. Special Service Announcement!!! His Excellency, the Governor of Oyo State, Engr. Oluseyi Makinde has directed as follows: 1. That all local Government authorities, Local Council Development Authorities be dissolved with immediate effect. 2. That all Local Government Chairmen are to hand over to their Heads of Local Government Administration (HLA) or the most Senior Directors in their local government areas and councils. 3. That all Boards of Parastatals and corporations be dissolved. 4. That embargo be placed on all Local and State Government accounts until further directives. Signed: ...
Buhari Marks Inauguration With N61 Million 2019 Mercedes Benz The unveiling of the N61m car acquired by President Buhari is coming less than 24 hours after he submitted his asset declaration form at the Code of Conduct Bureau. BY SAHARAREPORTERS, NEW YORKMAY 29, 2019 So many activities headline the second term swearing-in ceremony of President Muhammadu Buhari but one of the other silent things is a new Mercedes Benz car unveiled by the President today. The 2019 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S 560 was part of the fleet of cars that brought the President to the Eagles Square for the swearing-in ceremony. Buhari, in company of his wife, Aisha Buhari, were occupants of the new 2019 S560 Benz. Checks by SaharaReporters reveal that the 2019 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S 560 was specially designed for the president. However, the 2019 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S 560 (Maybach) is being sold at $170,000. It is equivalent to N61,200,000 when converted to Nigerian naira at the rate of N360 per dolla...
Sanwo-Olu sworn-in as 15th Governor of Lagos State ...Vows To Walk The Talk, Make Lagos Greater Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu on Wednesday officially took over as the 6th democratically elected Governor and 15th Governor of Lagos State, promising to walk the talk and make the State even greater. Sanwo-Olu was sworn-in by the State's Chief Judge, Honourable Justice Opeyemi Oke at exactly 11:32 am, shortly after his Deputy, Dr. Kadiri Obafemi Hamzat took the oath of office amidst cheers from the massive crowd at the Tafawa Balewa Square, Onikan. Immediately after inspecting the Guard of Honour, the Governor delivered his inaugural speech, tagged 'Awakening a Greater Lagos', saying that the change of guard in the State marked the beginning of a new chapter in the journey to greatness and sought the support of the people of the State to take Lagos to greater heights. “When we speak of a Greater Lagos, we speak not empty words. It is a deep and profound assertion ...
BREAKING: Obasanjo, 393 Others Escape Crash On Ethiopian Airlines Other prominent Nigerians were also aboard the flight. BY SAHARA REPORTERSMAY 29, 2019 Former President Olusegun Obasanjo and 393 others aboard an Ethiopian Airlines plane, escaped crash on Wednesday. Other prominent Nigerians were also aboard the flight. Obasanjo who was reported to have absented himself from the inauguration of President Muhammadu Buhari for a second term escaped crashing in the plane. More to come.
Oyo State Not Capable Of Paying New Minimum Wage – Seyi Makinde May 29, 2019 new minimum wage, News Alert, Oyo news, Seyi Makinde The Newly inaugurated Governor of Oyo State, Engineer Seyi Makinde has said the state does not have the financial capacity to pay the new national minimum wage for now, adding that he would engage in a sincere dialogue with the Nigeria Labour Congress in the state. The governor made this known on Wednesday in his inaugural speech after taking his oath of office. Makinde said he believed in the principle of true federalism, stressing that the Federal Government should have allowed each state to negotiate its minimum wage according to capacity. “Recently the Federal Government announced a new salary scheme in which the lowest cadre of civil servants are expected to earn at least N30,000. I know how access to this type of money will improve the lives of many of the families that I have had direct contact with. However, with the way Oyo state account ...