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YBTC News-The increase of Value Added Tax (VAT) rate form 5 Per cent to 7.5 Per cent has taken effect following the signing into law the Finance Bill, 2019, President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday

The 2020 Appropriation Act is based on the 7.5 Per cent VAT rate.

President Buhari made this known via his Twitter handle saying “I am pleased to announce that this morning I signed into Law the Finance Bill, 2019.

“This is the first time, since the return of democracy in 1999, that a Federal Budget is being accompanied by passage of a Finance Bill specially designed to support its implementation, and to create a truly enabling environment for business and investment by the private sector.

“I thank the leadership and members of the Ninth National Ass.......


Read more here:https://ybtcnews.com/2020/01/13/buhari-signs-financial-bill-into-law-vat-now-7-5/

YBTC News-The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Tanko Muhammad, had suspended the governorship appeals in Imo, Bauchi, Sokoto, Kano, Plateau and Benue states on Monday.

He said the hall was too rowdy following some commotion at the entrance of the court and later due to the illness of one of the seven justices.

The congestion was caused by supporters of the governors from Kano, Sokoto, Bauchi, Adamawa, Imo, Benue, and Plateau states, who had stormed the apex court premises since 6:00am...


More here: https://ybtcnews.com/2020/01/13/why-supreme-court-adjourns-all-governorship-appeals/

YBTC News-The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) on Saturday has suspended the use of National Identity Number for registration for the 2020 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination UTME because of inadequate enrollment centres.

JAMB Registrar, Prof. Is-haq Oloyede said this during a briefing journalists in Abuja on Saturday at the headquarters of the board in Bwari, Abuja.

The board noted that the 1,000 enrollment centres operated by the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) nationwide were not enough to successfully register applicants ahead of the conduct of the examinations...

Full story here:https://ybtcnews.com/2020/01/11/why-we-suspended-use-of-nin-for-2020-exams-jamb/

The management of Lagos State University (LASU), Ojo, says desperation of some students to force their ways into a 500-seat Computer Based Test (CBT) Centre led to a stampede, causing injuries of some of them.

Mr Ademola Adekoya, LASU’s Spokesman, said on Monday in Lagos that some anxious students wanted to be among the first set to write the General Nigerian Studies(GNS) 102 at the centre.

Adekoya said, quite a number of the students attempted to force their ways into the 500 seat Computer Based Test (CBT) Centre to be among the earlier set to write the General Nigerian Studies(GNS) 102.

“This resulted in a stampede that caused some of them to sustain minor injuries.

Continue Reading Here: https://ybtcnews.com/2020/01/06/lasu-stampedemanagement-explains-causes/

The Edo Publicity Secretary of the All Progress Congress (APC), Pastor Joseph Osagiede, says the party is ready for reconciliation if initiated by a neutral body.

Osagiede, who made the disclosure while briefing journalists at the party’s Secretariat in Benin on Monday, said either the presidency or the Benin traditional council should make such move.



Full Story here: https://ybtcnews.com/2020/01/06/were-ready-for-reconciliation-edo-apc/

The Kwara State Government has explained why Bukola Saraki’s family property popularly known as Ile Arugbo (old people’s home) was demolished.

The state Commissioner for Communications, Murtala Olanrewaju, said on Thursday that the demolition was carried out early morning to avoid needless confrontation.

According to the state government, the demolition is the physical reclamation of the plot of land which is originally designated for the construction of the civil service clinic in Ilorin.

“The reclamation exercise began in the early hours of Thursday to avoid any needless confrontation. Attempts by some persons to provoke government’s agents on lawful duty were resisted by the security agents who exercised the highest level.....

Read full story here: https://ybtcnews.com/2020/01/02/why-we-demolished-sarakis-home-kwara-state-govt/

The Nigeria Police force has arrested the mastermind of the foiled robbery of First bank in the Mpape area of Abuja on December 28, 2019.

The suspect is being held at the FCT Command Headquarters by old CBN building, Garki, Abuja.....

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RMTIMESNG-Observers have noted that human trafficking has become a global menace overtime, while Nigeria is still grappling with the burden of how to curtail the inhuman treatment by unscrupulous elements profiting from the business.

They agreed that many dreams have been shattered or killed entirely, especially among the female folks who innocently walk into the trap of human traffickers in the guise of seeking for greener pasture.

Tim Galvin, the British Deputy High Commissioner in Lagos, said issues around human trafficking have become global phenomenon and regarded as international crime.

Galvin noted that the fight against trafficking in women and children would be achieved if government agencies from different countries

shared information.

He, however, pledged the continuous support of the UK Government to assist Nigeria in achieving more results toward the fight against human trafficking.

Meanwhile, sequel to the many dangers associated with human trafficking, the Federal Government in 2003 deemed it fit to set up the National Agency for the
Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) with the sole responsibility of checking the menace.


Continue reading here: https://rmtimesng.com/human-trafficking-the-impact-of-naptip-in-nigeria/

RMTIMESNG- One leading topical issue in Nigeria is the issue of security. This remains an epidemic both to the private and public individuals in the Nigerian parlance. Affecting grossly good governance and development as well as , the sustainability of the Nigerian democracy.

Among all security issues battling the present day Nigeria, insurgency comes at the forefront. From the rise of the supposed Islamic sect- Boko Haram which have continued to grow diversely over the years emancipating it’s empire through the Northeast part of the country,killing, maiming and displacing citizens from their homes, to the rise of armed bandits, kidnapping- kingpins, and ritualists amongst other sects, the issue of growing insecurities have impacted negative on the growth and development of Nigeria creating an imbalance in the socio-economic developments as most affected areas have been reduced to nothing, contributing only an abysmal ratio to the nation’s gross domestic products.

The impious activities of Boko Haram insurgency in Nigeria, for more than a decade now, remain the vehicles for the destruction of innocent lives and property. This have drawn concerns from the international community placing Nigeria as one of the top African countries bedeviled with this social menace.

The concerns range from the effects of the insurgency activities on the socio-economic development in Nigeria to the corporate existence of the country and the international image it constitutes for the country.

Continue reading here: https://rmtimesng.com/maintaining-the-socio-economic-balance-in-the-face-of-insurgency-in-nigeria/

Our attention has been drawn to an Exclusive Story reported by Sahara Reporters written on the 25th of December, 2019 on the alleged Failure of The Hon.Minister of Humanitarian Affairs to approve payments for school feeding in some states and Npower Stipends for October,/November 2019.

Since the Honourable Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Hajiya Sadiyya Farouq, assumed office, she has gone about handling the transition of the affairs of the Social Investment Programmes from the Presidency to the new Ministry, with the support of the programme administrators and the Cluster Heads.

During this period, she has had to receive briefings from the NSIO and the different clusters concerning the implementation and status of the programmes, successes and challenges. Where she needs additional information, she has sought further clarification in a bit to ensure that the implementation process fulfills the intended mandates of the SIPs.

It should be noted that the former accounting Ministry, which is the ministry of Budget and National Planning has to put on hold all processes of payments after the presidential instruction of the movement of the SIP. Hence, the necessary civil service procedures that needs to be set up in the new ministry and the briefings delayed payments for a bit.

However all issues and briefings and procedures has been resolved and payment has.....

Full Story here:https://ybtcnews.com/2019/12/26/re-humanitarian-affairs-minister-refuses-to-approve-school-feeding-program-payment-for-lagos-imo-kogi-benue/

I felicitate with our Christian brothers and sisters in particular, and all Nigerians in general, on the joyous occasion of Christmas of the year 2019.

As Christendom commemorates the birth of Jesus Christ, I enjoin all Nigerians to imbibe and demonstrate the essence of the season of love; goodwill among all the ethnic groups in the country; giving and sharing; strengthening the bonds of brotherhood and good neighborliness; and focusing on all that bind us together as one united country.

I, therefore, urge our compatriots to shun all actions which negate the spirit of the season.

However, celebrating the spirit and virtues of Christmas need not be a one-day affair, but rather, ought to continue into the New Year.

It is in line with the spirit of Christmas that I call on all elements whose actions are opposed to what the season represents, especially, insurgents, terrorists, armed robbers, kidnappers and economic saboteurs, to retrace their steps and join people of goodwill and common humanity.

If they fail to heed this call, they will meet their end as the armed forces, security and law-enforcement agencies are poised now to confront and defeat them.

Our people must make extra efforts to live in peace and harmony with their neighbours, irrespective of differences.

While it is gladdening to note that incidents of violence and conflicts have reduced drastically owing to the several operations embarked on by our security agencies, we must not let our guards down.

As Christmas indicates good tidings of hope and redemption, Nigerians can look forward to a turnaround in the administration’s priority areas of fighting corruption, providing security, economic diversification, job creation and infrastructure upgrade.

Having recently signed the 2020 Appropriation Bill into Law, I reiterate my promise during the presentation of the Budget Proposals before the National Assembly on October 8, 2019 that, “We remain resolutely committed to the actualization of our vision of a bright and prosperous future for all Nigerians.”.......

Read Full Story Here: https://ybtcnews.com/2019/12/24/read-full-text-of-president-buharis-2019-christmas-message/

YBTC NEWS-The Federal Government has ordered the release of former National Security Adviser (NSA) Sambo Dasuki and convener of #RevolutionNow, Omoyele Sowore.

The Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation (AGF), Abubakar Malami, disclosed this in a statement released on Tuesday.

Malami said the decision to release Sowore and his co-accused was in compliance with the bail granted the duo by the court.

“The two defendants are enjoined to observe the terms of their bail and refrain from engaging in any act that is inimical to public peace and national security as well as their ongoing trial which will run its course in accordance with the laws of the land,” the statement read in part......

Read Full Story here:https://ybtcnews.com/2019/12/24/just-in-fg-orders-release-of-dasuki-sowore/

“The President is confident the Senate will restore regular order, fairness, and due process, all of which were ignored in the House proceedings.

Watch Video here: :https://ybtcnews.com/2019/12/19/video-white-house-speaks-on-trumps-impeachment/

With this, Trump has become the third president in U.S. history to be impeached, after Andrew Johnson in 1868 and Bill Clinton in 1999.

Read Full Story here: https://ybtcnews.com/2019/12/19/why-trump-was-impeached/

RMtimesNg-[b][/b]Mrs Ibrahim and her husband, Mr Mansur Ibrahim in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, did not know they gave birth to a visually impaired baby.

After some months, they observed that they could not connect expressions between them and the baby but they thought the development could be one of the early challenges among the newborns.

After two years, they sought help from a medical specialist that diagnosed that their son was visually impaired.

The specialist suggested medications to restore the baby’s sight which the couple agreed and the medications began immediately.

In spite of the medications, the condition never changed and they had to live with the pain of having a blind first child.

“We have to start looking for an elementary school where his condition will be accepted and found one school for blind and physically challenged children in FCT,’’ Ibrahim said.

The child — Ishaku — who is presently 24 years old, is a 300-Level student of Political Science in University of Abuja.

Ishaku said: “Being the first child of my parents, I was born blind and it took more than two years and six months for my mother to discover the condition.

“My mother took me to St. Mary Specialist Hospital, Zuba in FCT, where we met a German doctor.

Full Story:https://rmtimesng.com/ensuring-inclusive-education-for-blind-students/

FEMI FANI KAYODE: IN A FACTORY OF INCOHERENT MISCHIEF AIMED AT ACHIEVING SELFISH GOALS, By Eniola Opeyemi

… in response to Femi Fani-Kayode’s “Today Is Osinbajo’s Turn To Be Rubbished, Dumped By The Cabal, It’s Tinubu’s Turn Tomorrow”

YBTC NEWS-FFK political lineage tracks to people like Bode George and Good luck Jonathan… “Ajègbodò tó n wá eni kúnra” (The guilty one is always looking for an accomplice).

As a youth from Southwest Nigeria, I grew up learning the ethics and values of the land from elders of reputable character who have good intentions for the society. Through this, our societal values have gotten the best recommendations and our tribe is widely acknowledged, arguably, the finest. But FFK has refused to accept proper “home training”.

From the best pedigree, Professor Yemi Osinbajo SAN, has been well groomed and today, he is one of the finest experts known in his field, both in the classroom and the court room. Osinbajo is so grounded in his field that he is an institution all by himself such that groups and individuals eulogize him even before he came on board as the Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Then how can you rubbish an established personality who wasn’t known through politics? Besides, he has always exhibited a distinct, flawless and unquestionable character which has stood the test of time over the years?

Reading through Femi Fani Kayode’s article, one cannot but come to conclusion that not all ADULT are intelligent.

Full story here:https://ybtcnews.com/2019/11/20/femi-fani-kayode-in-a-factory-of-incoherent-mischief/

RMTimesNG-It came like a bolt out of the blue and caught virtually all residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) unawares.

Yes the issue at stake is the decision of the FCT administration to confine commercial tricycle operators (also known as Keke) to certain parts of the city and restrain them from the highways and the City Centre which many initially misinterpreted as an outright ban from operation.

Surprisingly not many people realised that the decision was not based on a fresh regulation as according to the chairman of the Ministerial Task Team on Free Flow of Traffic Comrade Ikharo Attah, the move was in line with the Transportation Master Plan of the FCT, which stipulates that the operations of all means of transportation must be regulated and controlled.

For the avoidance of doubt, this is the same policy that former FCT Minister Malam Nasir el-Rufai relied on when he barred commercial motorcyclists from the highways and the Federal Capital City in 2005. Incidentally, that decision also elicited public outrage but el-Rufai was spared the type of social media attention that has come the way of the incumbent minister Malam Musa Bello for daring to be different.

The immediate reaction to the enforcement was clearly a throwback to the el-Rufai years and at the forefront of the attack is the Tricycle Owners Association of Nigeria (TOAN) whose leadership swiftly held a press conference addressed by its National President, Augustine Apeh.


Full Story here: https://rmtimesng.com/checking-the-menace-of-commercial-tricycle-operators-in-abuja/

#BayelsaDecides: Jonathan, Wife Cast Votes

Nigeria former President Goodluck Jonathan and his wife, Dame Patience,
have cast their votes at their polling unit in Otuoke, Ogbia Local Government Area (LGA) of Bayelsa State.

Read:https://ybtcnews.com/2019/11/16/bayelsadecides-jonathan-wifes-cast-votes/

Investigative Report: Release NewsDigest Editor, Webmaster now – NYCN warns Police

Rmtimesng—The National Youth Council of Nigeria has demanded the immediate release of the NewsDigest Editor, Gidado Yushau Shuaib and one Adebowale Adekoya.

Bello Bala Shagari, President of the Council made this known in a statement made available to Rmtimesng.

Mr Shagari lamented the manner in which Gidado Yushau Shuaib and his webmaster were arrested by the personnel of the Nigerian Police Force.

He said “The manner in which the young journalist was reported to have been apprehended in a sting operation is unprofessional and unnecessary.”

“Mr Gidado is a reputable journalist.....



Full story:https://rmtimesng.com/investigative-report-release-newsdigest-editor-webmaster-now-nycn-warns-police/

Over 2.2M Improperly Unregistered Sim finally Deactivated

YBTC News—Over 2.2Million Improperly unregistered sim cards has been deactivated following the directive of the Honourable Minister of Communications, Dr Isa Pantomi.

This was made known in a press statement signed by the Deputy Director/ Head Information/ Press & PR Unit, Philomena O. Oshodin (Mrs).

Parts of the Statement reads thus,

“In line with the directives of the Honourable Minister of Communications, Dr Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami FNCS FBCS MCPN, the Nigeria Communications Commission (NCC) has ensured that all improperly registered SIM....



Full Story:http://ybtcnews.com/2019/09/28/over-2-2m-improperly-unregistered-sim-finally-deactivated/

YBTC News—Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo on Wednesday in Abuja presided over the meeting of the Federal Executive Council Meeting


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YBTC News—Leader of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN), Sheikh Ibraheem El-Zakzaky and his wife, Zeenat, may travel out of the country again for medical treatment

The IMN’s spokesman, Ibrahim Musa made this known on Sunday, September 8, that the embattled couple may be travelling to .....


See full story:http://ybtcnews.com/2019/09/09/just-in-again-elzalzaky-wife-to-leave-nigeria/

YBTC News—Leader of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN), Sheikh Ibraheem El-Zakzaky and his wife, Zeenat, may travel out of the country again for medical treatment

The IMN’s spokesman, Ibrahim Musa made this known on Sunday, September 8, that the embattled couple may be travelling to .....


See full story:http://ybtcnews.com/2019/09/09/just-in-again-elzalzaky-wife-to-leave-nigeria/

In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful.

All praise and thanks are due to Allah, and peace and blessings be upon His Messenger.

YBTC News—First of all, it is very important to make it clear that fasting on the day of `Ashura’ – the 10th of Muharram- is of great merits in Islam. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said, “Fasting the day of `Ashura’ (is of great merits), I hope that Allah will accept it as an expiation for (the sins committed in) the previous year” (Muslim).

Also, fasting the 9th of Muharram is highly recommended by the Sunnah. Imam At-Tirmidhi reported that Ibn `Abbas (may Allah be pleased with them both) used to say: We should fast on two days: the 9th and 10th of Muharram to distinguish ourselves from the Jewish community. (At-Tirmidhi)

Muharram as we know is part of the four sacred months in islam. Abu Bakarah ( may Allah be pleased with him ) reported that the Prophet ( peace and blessings of Allah be upon him ) said: “The year is twelve months of which four are sacred, the three consecutive months of Dhul-Qa’dah, Dhul-Hijjah and Muharram, and Rajab Mudar which comes between Jumadah and Sha’ban.”
Moreover, in Fiqh As-Sunnah , it is stated that ,

It is the Sunnah of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) to fast on the 9th and 10th of Muharram. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him used to fast on the day of `Ashura’. When he came to Madinah, he found out that the Jews of Madinah..


Continue here: http://ybtcnews.com/2019/09/06/friday-sermon-fasting-on-the-day-of-ashura-the-10th-of-muharram-by-aliyu-shugaba/

YBTC News-Mr Musa Wada has emerged the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in the Nov. 16 governorship election in Kogi State.

The Chairman of the governorship primary election committee, Ahmadu Fintiri, told newsmen on Wednesday in Lokoja that Wada emerged by polling 748 votes to beat 12 other aspirants.

Mr Fintiri, who is the Governor.......



Complete Story:http://ybtcnews.com/2019/09/05/wada-emerges-kogi-pdp-governorship-candidate/

YBTC News—The Proprietor of Air Peace Airlines, Chief Allen Onyema, has volunteered to send an aircraft from Friday 6th September 2019 to evacuate Nigerians who wish to return to Nigeria free of charge from South Africa following the recent unfortunate xenophobic attacks.

The Ministry of foreign affairs stated this in a statement signed by it Spokesperson, Ferdinand Nwonye and sent to YBTC News on Wednesday night.

The statement read, “The general public is hereby advised to inform their relatives in South Africa to take advantage of this laudable gesture.”

“Interested Nigerians are therefore ad....


Full Story:http://ybtcnews.com/2019/09/04/air-peace-to-evacuate-nigerians-from-s-africa/

What will now happen to Nigerians living in S/Africa?

YBTC NEWS-Nigeria has recalled it Ambassador to South Africa, Ambassador Kabiru Bala and also pulled out of World Economic Summit holding in Cape Town on Wednesday.

A source closed to the presidency told News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that Nigeria also demanded for full compensation for the loss of life and property of Nigerians affected by the xenophobic attack.

Meanwhile, the nation has also pulled out of the World Economic Summit.

It also demanded full .....



See report:http://ybtcnews.com/2019/09/04/nigeria-recalls-ambassador-to-south-africa/

JUST IN: Nigeria recalls Ambassador to South Africa, Pulls out of WES

YBTC NEWS-Nigeria has recalled it Ambassador to South Africa, Ambassador Kabiru Bala and also pulled out of World Economic Summit holding in Cape Town on Wednesday.

A source closed to the presidency told News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that Nigeria also demanded for full compensation for the loss of life and property of Nigerians affected by the xenophobic attack.

Meanwhile, the nation has also pulled out of the World Economic Summit.

It also demanded full .....



See report:http://ybtcnews.com/2019/09/04/nigeria-recalls-ambassador-to-south-africa/

YBTC News—Chevron Nigeria Limited, in collaboration with its Joint Venture partner, the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), is offering a number of University Scholarship Awards to suitably qualified Nigerian students.

Requirements

E-applications are invited from full-time SECOND YEAR (200 LEVEL) degree students studying any of the under-listed courses in Nigerian Universities:

-Accountancy
-Agricultural Engineering/Agricultural Science
-Architecture
-Business Administration/Economics
-Chemical Engineering
-Civil Engineering
-Computer Science
-Electrical/Electronics Engineering
-Environmental Studies/Surveying
-Geology/Geophysics/Geo Informatics
-Law
-Mass Communication/Journalism
-Mechanical/Metallurgical & Materials Engineering
-Medicine & Surgery, Dentistry and Pharmacy
-Petroleum and Gas Engineering

Eligibility

-This scholarship scheme is for all Nigerians only studying in any tertiary institution across the country.
-All applicants must have gained full time admission into an accredited Nigerian tertiary Institution.
-All applicants must be in their SECOND YEAR (i.e admitted on or before 2017/2018 academic session).
-All applicants must upload clear scanned copies of all documents to ascertain the genuineness of their claims.

Requirements

Ensure you have all the needed document scanned and ready before continuing....



Continue here:http://ybtcnews.com/2019/09/04/how-to-apply-for-nnpc-chevron-scholarship/

YBTC News—The Federal Government of Nigeria has warn Nigerians to avoid travelling to high risk and volatile areas until the situation is brought under control.

These was made known in a press statement sent to YBTC News by the Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Abuja on Wednesday.

Read full statement below:

The Federal Government of Nigeria totally condemns the renewed attacks on foreign nationals and their businesses in South Africa which has led to the loss of lives and properties worth millions of Naira.

The Government of Nigeria is engaging the relevant South African authorities via the Nigerian High Commission in Pretoria, Consulate General in Johannesburg and Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Abuja to ensure that definite measures are put in place to curtail the unfortunate attacks.

Full Story:http://ybtcnews.com/2019/09/04/xenophobic-attacks-travel-warning-from-nigerian-government/