₦airaland Forum

Ugandatales:
80% of women are into runs these days...directly or indirectly.

JackDaAlienz:
Summary:

Aunty has a store in lekki
She made millions from her products
[b]Yet she is selling pussy to the highest bidders

Because women can NEVER be satisfied. [/b]

Kingsleystunner:
No wonder them dey always fight if you no give them money
I for say i no know say money dey there work oo,omo I wan go apply tomorrow

cybug:
Oh, I didn't know NURTW is what they call agbero o...

Here Karota collect N100 levy daily from keke riders

The Federal Government last night said over a billion naira was earmarked for payment as death benefits to doctors that died in active service.

The government said already it has commenced the payment of death benefits to deceased doctors and other health workers under the Group Life Insurance.

Minister of Labour and Employment, Senator Chris Ngige stated this in Abuja, after a meeting between Federal Government representatives and the Nigeria Association of Resident Doctors (NARD).

The Minister described the meeting as very fruitful, adding that evidence was tendered by the office of the Head of Service of the Federation to show that
insurance companies have started paying up.

He said the evidence tendered at the meeting corroborated what the Head of Service of the Federation, Dr Folashade Yemi Esan told the Federal Executive Council (FEC).

According to him, “Over a billion naira is on for payment as death benefits.

Evidence has been tendered about those who have received the cheques.

And so, we are happy that something has been done in that direction in health institutions.

“This is apart from what happens in other
government establishments covered by this life insurance”.

Regarding the Residency Training Fund which is supposed to be in 2021 budget, the Minister said the Budget Office of the Federation tendered evidence to show that the N4.3 billion due to them was captured
under the personnel costs in service wide votes.

He said work was in progress for those who were migrating from GFMIS platform to IPPIS, adding that the budget and IPPIS offices were given about 30 days to conclude all the outstanding issues.

Ngige disclosed that a committee has been constituted to look into the issue of tertiary institutions that are not adhering to the abolition of bench fees.

He said, “Bench fees are fees paid by residents to institutions where they have gone to acquire trainings that are not available in their original training institution.

“They (resident doctors) have claimed that some training hospitals like Lagos University Teaching Hospital and University College Ibadan are not adhering to that agreement and a special committee has been set up under the Permanent Secretary of Ministry of Health to look into it.

“The Chairman of Committee of CMD’s, Prof. Jaf Momoh who is the CMD of National Hospital Abuja will assist him.

We hope that matter will be sorted out in two weeks.

“With all these and others like consequential minimum wage salary adjustment arrears being taken care of, we hope that the National Executive
Committee (NEC) of NARD which is billed to meet sometime next week will be happy and then, encourage their officers to dialogue.

“We don’t need strike anymore and they (resident doctors) agreed with me that we don’t need strike. So, it is work in progress. We thank them for the understanding they showed.”

Speaking, the national leadership of NARD extolled Ngige for his interventions which it said has led to industrial harmony in the health sector, describing him as a lovely father, gentleman and elder.

Speaking on behalf of the association, the 1st Vice President of NARD, Arome Christopher Adejo said “If more Nigerians were like Ngige, this country will be a
better place.

“He has appealed to us and explained some things to us and we are reporting back to our NEC.

“That is our role. As officials of the association, we don’t make decisions. We listen and take back to the NEC and we do so with all sense of commitment, patriotism and love to our fellow Nigerians.”

Others from the Government side at the meeting were the Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Enahire, Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Health, Abdulaziz
Abdulahi and his Labour and Employment
counterpart, Peter Yerima Tarfa and representatives of Budget Office, IPPIS, amongst others.

The NARD leadership was led by its President, Uyilawa Okhuaihesuyi.

There is panic in Abonnema area of Akuku-Toru Local Government Area, Rivers State as gunmen hijack boat and abduct eight travellers.

It was learnt that the eight persons were travelling to Port Harcourt from Kula area in Akuku-Toru LGA, before the gunmen struck at Kula-Abonnema waterway, Monday.

Confirming the development, the State Chairman, Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria, Jonah Jumbo revealed that, among the eight kidnapped persons, five are members of the maritime
union in Kula, Akuku-Toru local government area of the state.

Jumbo, who said the victims were travelling to Port Harcourt for a meeting appealed to the abductors to release the victims unconditionally.

He said: “The Kula unit and Abomema unit (of maritime workers union) were asked to come for a meeting in the state office here in Port Harcourt, this morning (Monday).

“On their way from Kula, we got a complaint (report) that the officials who were coming for the meeting were kidnapped.

“All the passengers were kidnapped, including three others in the boat. Up till now, nobody has heard anything from the kidnappers.

“So, we are appealing to the general public, the government and security agencies to really help us and see how they can reach the kidnappers.”

However, the Public Relations Officer of the state police command, SP. Nnamdi Omoni, said he was yet to get the report, saying: “I don’t have that report yet. I will find out and when I get it, I will get back to you.”

The Nigerian Army said on Monday night that troops of 151 Task Force Battalion recently staged an ambush operation on an identified terrorists’ crossing point
along Banki Junction, Miyanti road to prevent movement of terrorists’ logistics and replenishment noting that it was part of a concerted effort to ensure terrorists are cleared within their area of
responsibility.

At the ambush site, the vigilant troops came in contact with the unsuspecting terrorists and neutralised three BHTs, while others escaped with gunshot wounds.

In a separate operation, troops of 151 Task Force Battalion (Bn) in 21 Special Brigade area of operational responsibility on 15 July 2021 arrested suspected members of Boko Haram Terrorists (BHTs) and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) who surrendered to troops along with their families, while
fleeing their enclaves, following the continuous bombardment of their hideouts by troops of the Battalion.

A statement by Brig Gen Onyema Nwachukwu, Director of Army Public Relations said, “The escaping terrorists and their families were arrested at the outskirts of Aza and Bula Daloye villages in Bama Local Government Area of Borno state by troops of the Battalion on fighting patrol at Miyanti and Darajamel.

“The arrested suspects comprised eleven adult male terrorists, five adult females and twelve children.

“The troops also recovered 27 rounds of 7.62 mm (Special) ammunition, 3 AK 47 rifle magazines and a black fragmental Jacket from the suspects.

“They are currently undergoing preliminary
investigations.

“In a separate operation on 17 July, 2021, troops of 7 Division Garrison in conjunction with Civilian Joint Task Force; acting on credible intelligence tracked and
arrested Boko Haram informants and logistics suppliers, during a cordon and search operation in Lawanti and Gongolun Communities of Jere Local Government Area of Borno state.

“During preliminary investigations, the suspects confessed to have been working as informants for the terrorists, whom they provide with information on troops’ movements, locations, deployments, strength, the calibre of weapons and other activities.

“They also admitted to having supplied the terrorists with basic logistics for their daily survival, ranging from Petroleum Oil and Lubricant (POL), drugs, mosquito nets, kolanuts, recharge cards and foodstuff.

“The suspects also disclosed that they were remunerated by the terrorists with proceeds made from selling dismantled old motorcycle parts to dealers in order to fund their purchases.

“The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Faruk Yahaya has commended the proactiveness of the troops in the ongoing Clearance Operations.

“He charged them to maintain the tempo and ensure the terrorists are smoked out of their enclaves”.

Meanwhile, the Theatre Commander (TC) Joint Task Force North East Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), Major General Christopher Musa has charged troops in the theatre of Operations to dominate their areas of responsibility against Boko Haram (BHT) and Islamic State West Africa Province terrorists (ISWAP) in order
to ensure total return of normalcy and peace to the northeast.

Maj Gen Musa gave the charge during his visit to troops of Sector 3 in an effort to appraise ongoing operational activities, as well as, to motivate troops of 68 Battalion and 5 Brigade deployed in the frontlines
at Mallan Fatori and Damasak respectively.

The visit was in continuation of his familiarization and operational tour of troops’ deployment at the frontlines in the North East theatre.

The TC, who was briefed on the operational engagements, logistics and challenges of the Battalion by the Commanding officer, Lt Col Victor Ashinze,
expressed appreciation to the troops for their selfless sacrifices in the fight against terrorism and insurgency.

He tasked them to be more resilient and steadfast in the conduct of their operations.

Gen Musa noted, that as border towns between Nigeria and Niger Republics, the locations are strategic and must therefore be dominated by the troops.

He assured the troops of the determination of the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lieutenant General Faruk Yahaya to ensure all requisite logistics and support for the successful conduct of the ongoing counter insurgency war are provided.

The TC further advised the troops to remain focused, disciplined and conduct themselves professionally.

He also visited and commiserated with Wounded-in- Action troops, who are receiving medical attention.

The TC was accompanied on the visit by Commander Sector 3, Brigadier General Godwin Mutkut and other Principal Staff Officers from the Theatre Headquarters.

pu7pl3:
Lol, daughter of which Loki?

DieRich5:
female heroes too boring

Lagos State Government has disbursed
N364,982,210.39 only through the presentation of insurance benefits to the first batch of beneficiaries of deceased staff of Local Government and State
Universal Basic Education Board, SUBEB.

Commissioner for Local Government and Community Affairs, Dr Wale Ahmed, while presenting the insurance benefits to 159 members of the family of late employees of Lagos State Universal Basic Education Board, LASUBEB and Local Government
Service Commission, in Alausa, Ikeja, at the weekend, said, the payment was In line with its total commitment to continually uplift the welfare of its staff.

The Commissioner, who was represented by the Permanent Secretary, Mrs Morenike Sanyaolu,, stated that the payment of insurance benefits was one of several welfare packages of the state government for its workforce.

He stated that the State Government recognises its workforce as the engine room and drivers of all its policies, stressing that the contribution of every
employee of the state government was germane to achieving the greater Lagos initiative.

Ahmed, therefore, charged the beneficiaries to honour the deceased members of staff by ensuring that the
benefits collected are wisely invested to cater for the family members of the deceased, adding that the beneficiaries should keep the dreams and visions of
their beloved deceased alive by ensuring that the premium is beneficial to the dependants so they could grow to become respectable citizens of our society, urging them to restrain themselves from spending the claims on frivolity.

Managing Director, LASACO Assurance PLC, Mr Rasaq Abiodun commended the good gesture of the Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu for the consistent payment of insurance benefits to its
employees, adding that the gesture has helped in actualising the aspirations of the families and dependents of some government officials who died in the course of their career in the State Public Service.

He added that LASACO had been paying the insurance premium benefits to the families of deceased Local Government Councils and State Universal Basic
Educational Board Staff since 2009 as a result of prompt payment of premium by the state government to LASACO.

Chairman of SUBEB, Wahab Alawiye King represented by Mrs Adenike Odusanya, said that the presentation was meant to honour the departed souls who had worked tirelessly to make Lagos State a better place for the living.

King affirmed that the presentation of insurance benefits to the beneficiaries of the deceased further demonstrated the State Government’s resolve to pay all entitlements and dues to its staff.

He urged the beneficiaries to make judicious use of the payment to the benefit of deceased dependants.

The Managing Director of Haggai Insurance, Mr Segun Amure commended the State Government for its prompt payment of premium claims to families of
primary school teachers, adding that the payment by the state government consistently had ensured that the
dependants left behind would not suffer.

According to him, “As far as I know with payment of premium to beneficiaries of the deceased, it is only the Lagos State Government in the federation that has
been consistent with this scheme”, he said.

Earlier, the Director for Local Government
Administration, Mr Razak Amodu counselled the beneficiaries to be truthful, and pay particular attention to the needs and education of deceased children, stressing that, their deaths must not be in
vain.

Responding on behalf of the beneficiaries, Dr. Akpezi Etobro praised the State Government for its benevolence.

On behalf of others Etobro, promised that they would all use the payment for the dependants’ welfare and progress in life.

Lagos House of Assembly has recommended two years’ imprisonment for a person or persons obstructing fire fighting or assaulting firefighters.

The assembly made the recommendation in its proposed state fire service bill.

The Chairman of the House Committee on Special Duties, Mr Raheem Kazeem (Ibeju Lekki II) made the disclosure at a one-day public hearing on the bill on Friday.

The public hearing was conducted by the House of Assembly.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the bill is entitled: “A Bill for a Law to Establish the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service and for Connected Purposes”.According to Kazeem, the bill proposes that any person or group of people obstructing, assaulting or resisting fire service personnel shall be fined N500,000 or sentenced to a jail term of two years or both, for an individual.

He submitted that the fine for a corporate body should be five million Naira.

According to the lawmaker, failure to yield right of way to engines or other mobile fire-fighting equipment as required by the law is an offence and, on conviction, the accused shall be liable to a fine not exceeding N100,000 or a prison term not exceeding six months or both.

The lawmaker noted that the bill also provided for prohibition and control of use of materials classified as fine hazard in the erection, alteration, improvement or repair of any building or other structures.

Kazeem said the bill also provided for risk assessment and fire investigation in public and private places considered to be potential risks to human lives and property.

According to him, the bill is aimed at preventing fire or fire-related emergencies within the state.

The lawmaker said that the bill would empower the state fire service to investigate and respond to complaints from members of the public on matters that could lead to outbreak of fire or other related emergencies.

He noted that the agency would charge fees annually for service rendered other than extinguishing fires, at the rate prescribed under the schedules of the law.

Kazeem said the rate should be reviewed periodically.“Any prescribed charge under this may be sued for and recovered in a court of competent jurisdiction in the state by the state fire controller in his official name with full costs of action from the person charged as a debtor to the state.

“A charge shall not be made for any service rendered by the service in extinguishing fires and for rescue operations.

“It also provides that all buildings must have fire safety equipment such as conventional fire extinguisher, smoke detectors, central fire alarm systems and, at least, two staircases for storey buildings.

“Buildings that are two storeys or more are to have hose reel equipment and an automatic fire detection and suppression system (Fire Master 200/Pyrogen etc).

“The service is empowered to cause authorised officers to carry out inspection of any building in the state and the service shall charge fees for inspection of such
buildings,” he said.

Kazeem said that fire fighting equipment dealers would be expected to apply for registration with the state fire service for issuance of certificate of registration.

He said that the certificate should be renewed yearly on payment of a prescribed fee.

He said every private organisation or company in the state would be required to apply for registration with the state fire service for establishment of a private fire
department or unit.

In his contribution, a former Head of Lagos State Fire Service, Mr Aderemi Ajose, said the fire service should be under Lagos State Ministry of Special Duties.

He suggested amendment of some of the sections of the bill. Ajose said a member of the agency’s board should be retired director in the service, adding that another should have about 30 years experience in fire service.

Also contributing, Mr Ologunboye Pascal, a retired fire service officer, said there should be a provision for firemedics to help in dispensing first aid at fire accident scenes.

A fire engineer, Mr Jumade Adejola, suggested that commercial buildings should be mandated to install fire hydrants in their apartments to reduce fire incidents.

A former Commissioner for Home Affairs in the state, Mr Oyinlomo Danmole, advised that fire hydrant should be stationed at strategic places across the state to be handy to fire fighters during fire emergencies.

Earlier in his address, the Deputy Speaker of the House, Mr Wasiu Eshinlokun-Sanni, said the state government would continue to attach importance to the security of the state residents.Eshinlokun-Sanni, who represented Speaker Mudashiru Obasa, said there were fire incidents in the state in recent times.He said that the bill was meant to address fire issues.
(NAN)

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has adjusted the date of the commencement of
physical registration for the ongoing nationwide Continuous Voter Registration from July 19 to July 26,
because of the declaration of public holidays by the Federal Government.

Disclosing this in a statement issued by Mr Festus Okoye, the INEC National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education, on
Friday, in Abuja, the commission said the one-week shift in the date, followed the government’s declaration of July 20 and July 21 as public holidays.

Okoye said that the commission met on Thursday and deliberated on a number of issues, including the
commencement of the physical registration of voters and the scheduled appointments by online registrants.

He recalled that on Tuesday, July 13, the commission met with Resident Electoral Commissioners and noted
that the commencement of the physical registration of voters scheduled for Monday, July 19 might be affected by the public holidays.

“Also, facing the prospects of interruption of their registration schedules are some of the online
registrants who have scheduled their appointments for the completion of their registrations on dates likely to
clash with the same public holidays.

“The commission promised thereafter to meet on Thursday, July 15, to review the situation and provide clarity on the matter. This is what it has done.

“With the declaration of Tuesday July 20 and Wednesday July 21, as public holidays by the Federal Government the date scheduled for the
commencement of physical registration have to be adjusted.

“Consequently, the physical registration of voters will now commence on Monday, July 26.”

Okeye said that online registrants that have scheduled appointments from July 19 to July 23 would have their
appointments rescheduled.

He emphasised that the Continuous Voter Registration would run for a period of one year, assuring all Nigerians that no citizen eligible to register as a voter would be left behind.

saphiere:
What if she meant that 50th won't end her?

saphiere:
Guys please let's focus on the positive aspect of this event.. Wish her well and move on. We all don't know why she chose this act.

Happy birthday mama. More years.

The Management of Alvan Ikoku College of Education, AICE, in Imo state, has been advised to consult with the Chief Priests of Owerri land over the killing of a python known as “Eke Nworie” for cleansing.

Vanguard gathered Tuesday in Owerri, from the close allies to the Chief Priest serving the “Eke Nworie” python, they alleged the students of the institution killed the python, severed the python, and brought out two goats which the python had swallowed.

They also claimed should the management of the institution refused to do anything about the spiritual cleansing mysterious things could happen.

Just as they recalled a similar incident that occurred in Owerri, between 1979-1980 where a construction company working on Wethedral /Christ church road killed the Eke Ala, Owerri Python, and when they were told to consult the then Chief Priest, Late Eke Igwe Nwoduo Ejiogu, for cleansing they refused.

“It was after they started seeing unfortunate things, their machines started breaking down and most of their workers were no more, that was when they quickly listened to us and went for the cleansing.

“So when things like this happen we should not joke with it.

So, let the school management do the needful,” he said.

domesifa:
Funny