Dead workers’ relatives got N129bn pension, insurance settlements —NPC
A total of 42,851 relatives of deceased workers under the Contributory Pension Scheme have been paid pension and insurance benefits from the commencement of the CPS till September 2017. Figures obtained by our correspondent from the National Pension Commission on approval of death benefits revealed that the deceased workers were from the private, state and […]
2019: PDP, APC differ as EFCC moves to stop money sharing at conventions
Ahead of the 2019 general elections, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has vowed to monitor the movement of huge sums of money in the activities of political parties. The EFCC also stated that it would prevent politicians from sharing money at party conventions or at polling centres. The Chairman of the EFCC, Mr. Ibrahim […]
50 Cent To Rick Ross: If He Dies, He Dies
American rapper, 50 Cent just posted a shocking picture that is clearly directed at his longtime, mortal enemy Rick Ross. According to TMZ, the picture he posted is of Ivan Drago from “Rocky IV” — the precise scene is when Drago is standing over Apollo Creed as Creed is dying. Drago says, “If he dies, […]
Football’s Laws Body Approves VAR For World Cup
Football’s lawmakers on Saturday approved video assistant referee technology (VAR) for this summer’s World Cup, in one of the biggest changes to the sport in years. The International Football Association Board (IFAB), meeting in Zurich, rubber-stamped a move already backed by FIFA’s top brass, including president Gianni Infantino. “We came to the conclusion that VAR […]
Salah Hits 32nd Goal Of Season As Liverpool Go Second
Mohamed Salah’s 32nd goal of a remarkable season helped lift Liverpool into second place in the Premier League after a 2-0 victory on Saturday at home to a Newcastle United side managed by former Reds boss Rafael Benitez. Sadio Mane, with his 14th goal of the season, was also on the mark for Jurgen Klopp’s […]
FUOYE To Commence Faculty Of Basic Medical Sciences
In its bit to ensure rapid growth and development at the Federal University Oye-Ekiti, the Professor Kayode Soremekun led administration is set to commence the Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences. This is in addition to the Faculties of Pharmacy and Law which are also in the pipeline. According to the Vice Chancellor, Professor Kayode Soremekun, […]
Fayemi Reacts To Vote Of No Confidence By Reps
The Minister of Mines and Steel Development, Dr Kayode Fayemi, has reacted to the vote of no confidence passed on him by members of the House of Representatives. The lawmakers had taken the decision earlier on Thursday, after Dr Fayemi and the Minister of State for Mines and Steel Development, Abubakar Bwari, were absent at […]
More Woe For Wenger As Man City Thrash Arsenal Again
Manchester City piled more misery on beleaguered Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger with a 3-0 humbling of the Gunners on Thursday to open up a 16-point lead at the top of the Premier League. Four days on from crumbling meekly to a 3-0 defeat as City won their first silverware of the Pep Guardiola era in […]
Obasanjo Coalition Berates FG over Abduction of Dapchi Schoolgirls
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s Coalition for Nigeria Movement has strongly condemned the abduction of female students of the Government Science and Technical College, Dapchi, Yobe State by alleged Boko Haram insurgents. The coalition expressed surprise that this abduction could happen when the military was already celebrating the supposed total defeat and extinction of the Boko […]
We thank God Our Son Is Back-Aisha Buhari
Wife of President Muhammadu Buhari, Aisha, on Thursday expressed excitement over the return of her son, Yusuf, from a medical trip abroad. In a message posted on her Facebook wall, Aisha thanked God for the safe return of her son. She attached three photographs to show the excitement that heralded Yusuf’s return. In one of […]
