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LASU ENDS PART TIME PROGRAMS, INTRODUCES DISTANT LEARNING
Lagos State University (LASU) has announced the closure of all its part times programs after graduating most of the students in its external systems.

The Vice-Chancellor of the University, Prof Olanrewaju Adigun Fagbohun during an interactive session at the university premises with journalists said LASU has ended its external systems programs adding that all the buildings used as campuses have been returned to their owners.
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AAU ASUU NOT FACTIONALISED, SAYS CHAIRMAN
Monday Igbafen, chairman of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Ambrose Ali University (AAU), Ekpoma, Edo State, has debunked reports that the union was factionalised.
Igbafen spoke to journalists in Benin City, the state capital in reaction to media reports that the union had been engulfed in a leadership crisis, which disrupted its election scheduled for February 27, 2018.
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SEX-FOR-MARK SCANDAL: OAU PROF. RECOMMENDED FOR INDEFINITE SUSPENSION
The woes of Prof. Richard Akindele, a professor at the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile –Ife, have been compounded after a committee instituted to investigate the sexual harassment allegations against him recommended his indefinite suspension.

The investigative panel set up by the OAU management is said to have indicted Prof. Richard Akindele and recommended him for immediate suspension.
Read more....https://newsbreakers.ng/sex-for-mark-scandal-oau-prof-recommended-for-indefinite-suspension/



FARMERS/HERDSMEN CLASHES: ‘ONLY FG CAN END IT’ SAYS PROF. EYITOPE
The Vice Chancellor, Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile Ife, Professor Eyitope Ogunmodele on Wednesday urged the Federal Government to legislate against the free range of domestic animals like cattle to end the frequent bloody clashes between herdsmen and farmers in Nigeria.

Professor Ogunmodele made this call in Ibadan while speaking at the opening of 2018 annual in-house review exercise of the Institute of Agricultural Research and Training (IAR&T), Moore Plantation, Ibadan, themed, “Agricultural Research and Sustainable Food and Raw Materials Promotion: The Challenges of Climate Change”.
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PARENTS WANT REMAINS OF TARABA VARSITY STUDENT BURIED IN CAMEROON
Parents of Yusuf Mohammed, one of the three students of Taraba State University killed by falling trees in Cameroon have requested that his remains be buried in Cameroon.

Mohammed and two other students were killed when trees fell on them during an ill-fated research trip at the Bouba Njidda National Wild Life Park in Cameroon.
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NIGERIA TO GROW BY 2.1% THIS YEAR, IMF PROJECTS
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says Nigeria, sub-Saharan Africa’s most-populous nation and top crude producer, will grow by 2.1 per cent this year, matching the lender’s estimate released in January.

In its Africa Pulse report released on Wednesday, the Washington-based Fund said South Africa, the world’s biggest source of platinum, would expand by 1.5 per cent, more than the 0.9 per cent prediction three months ago.
Read more......https://newsbreakers.ng/nigeria-to-grow-by-2-1-this-year-says-imf/



WORLD BANK KNOCKS NIGERIA, OTHER AFRICAN COUNTRIES FOR RISING DEBTS
The World Bank has raised the alarm over rising debts in African countries, including Nigeria.

While releasing ‘Africa’s Pulse’, a biannual analysis of African economies in Washington on Wednesday, the World Bank’s Chief Economist Africa, Albert Zeufack; Lead Economist, Africa, Punam Chuhan-Pole; and Research Manager, Michael Toman, said the continent had been showing positive growth but warned that its debt was increasing in at a very high rate.
Read more.....https://newsbreakers.ng/world-bank-knocks-nigeria-others-for-rising-debts/



CBN INJECTS ANOTHER $210M INTO FOREX MARKET
The Central Bank of Nigeria has intervened with another sum of $210m in the foreign exchange market to meet the requests of customers, as the regulator continues its efforts to maintain a stable exchange rate for the naira.

A breakdown of the figures obtained from the bank in Abuja on Tuesday, indicated that the CBN offered the sum of $100m to authorised dealers in the wholesale segment of the market, just as it allocated the sum of $55m each to the Small and Medium-scale Enterprises segment and the invisibles segment to meet needs for tuition and medical payments and Basic Travel Allowance, among others.
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NSE: INVESTORS’ WEALTH PLUMMETS BY N6 BILLION ON PROFIT TAKING
Transactions on the equity sector of the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) closed on a downward note yesterday, following price losses suffered by the majority of the highly capitalised stocks, causing market capitalisation to plunge by N6 billion.

Yesterday, the All-Share Index (ASI), which measures the performance of listed equities shed 16.42 points, representing a 0.04 per cent slide to close at 40,772.26 points from 40, 788.68 at which it opened on Tuesday.
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ONLINE REAL ESTATE COMPANY TOLET.COM.NG CHANGES NAME TO PROPERTYPRO.NG
Nearly six months after its acquisition of Jumia House (Lamudi), ToLet.com.ng, Nigeria’s leading online property classifieds portal formally changes its name to PropertyPro.ng today.

PropertyPro.ng is a world-class property search website powered by the consolidation of ToLet.com.ng and The Jumia House Nigeria website which was acquired by ToLet.com.ng in October 2017. The name change reflects the company’s broader commitment and its expertise in driving the innovations needed to shape the future of real-estate search solutions.
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MACE THEFT TREASONABLE, AN ATTEMPT TO OVERTHROW A BRANCH OF GOVT – SENATE
The Senate has reacted to the snatching of its mace during Wednesday (today) plenary, alleging that Senator Ovie Omo-Agege led the suspected thugs into the chamber.

The upper chamber of the National Assembly, in a statement issued by the Chairman, Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Senator Aliyu Sabi-Abdullahi, said the act was treasonable, adding that it was an attempt to overthrow the legislature.
Read more......https://newsbreakers.ng/mace-theft-treasonable-an-attempt-to-overthrow-a-branch-of-govt-senate/



RECOVER THE MACE WITHIN 24 HOURS, NATIONAL ASSEMBLY ORDERS IG, DSS BOSS
Members of the House of Representatives were ushered into the Senate chamber at 11:35 am today (Wednesday) as they expressed solidarity with the senators over the mace theft.

The joint session resolved that the Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris; and the Director-General of the Department of State Services, Lawal Daura, must recover the stolen mace “within 24 hours.”
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ARMED THUGS WALK INTO SENATE IN SESSION, STEAL MACE
Armed thugs, allegedly led by a suspended senator, Ovie Omo-Agege, walked into Nigeria’s upper legislative chamber in a plenary session at about 11:15 (Nigerian time) Wednesday (today) and stole the mace, Senate spokesman Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi said.

He asked security agencies to retrieve the symbol of authority, which usually lies on the table before the Senate president, and apprehend the perpetrators, in an emailed statement.
Read more.....https://newsbreakers.ng/armed-thugs-walk-into-senate-in-session-steal-mace/


BREAKING: POLICE ARREST SENATOR OMO-AGEGE OVER MACE THEFT
Men of the Nigeria Police arrested Senator Ovie Omo-Agege immediately after plenary today (Wednesday) following the theft of the mace by armed thugs.

The lawmaker was suspended by the Senate for 90 days last week. He, however, attended the plenary today.
Read more.....https://newsbreakers.ng/breaking-police-arrest-senator-omo-agege-over-mace-theft/


TINUBU: JONATHAN’S GOVERNMENT COMMITTED THE WORST PLUNDER OF NIGERIA
Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, National Leader of the All Progressives Congress(APC) has again blamed past civilian administrations, especially the Jonathan government, for the nation’s economic woes.

Tinubu spoke at the 35th annual Aminu Kano Memorial Symposium, held in Kano on Tuesday. He was represented by Governor Abiola Ajimobi.
Read more.....https://newsbreakers.ng/tinubu-jonathans-government-committed-the-worst-plunder-of-nigeria/

SOWORE AND I WILL LEAD NIGERIA – TUNDE BAKARE
Tunde Bakare, serving overseer of the Latter Rain Assembly church, says he and Omoyele Sowore, a presidential aspirant, will lead Nigeria.

Bakare said this when Sowore paid a visit to his church.

Introducing him to the congregation, Bakare described the Sahara Reporters publisher as an “uncompromising non-conformist rebel with a cause”.
Read more.....https://newsbreakers.ng/sowore-and-i-will-lead-nigeria-tunde-bakare/



BREAKING: SENATE SUMMONS DAN ALI, EMEFIELE, ADEOSUN OVER PURCHASE OF HELICOPTERS
The Senate has summoned the Minister of Defence Mansur Dan Ali, Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele and the Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun to appear before the Committee on Appropriation.

This is coming after a lawmaker Senator Samuel Anyanwu, at plenary drew the attention of the Senate to the alleged expenditure of 462 million dollars by the Federal Government for the purchase of helicopters.
Read more.....https://newsbreakers.ng/breaking-senate-summons-dan-ali-emefiele-adeosun-over-purchase-of-helicopters/



WHAT I WANT IN A YOUNG PRESIDENT – IBB
Former Military President of Nigeria, General Ibrahim Babangida (Rtd), has said the need for young Nigerians to lead the country cannot be over-emphasised.

Ahead of the general elections, the elder statesman, however, noted that any person interested in the seat of power must possess the needed distinct qualities of a good leader.

“What I want to see is a young man that has what I will call ‘four in one’, he said during an exclusive interview on Channels Television’s Roadmap 2019 which aired on Monday.
Read more.....https://newsbreakers.ng/what-i-want-in-a-young-president-ibb/



JUNE 12: NOBODY CARES TO KNOW WHY I CANCELLED THE ELECTION – IBB
Nigeria’s former Military President, General Ibrahim Babangida (Rtd), has said nobody cares to know the real reason why the presidential election conducted in 1993 was annulled, or give him credit for how fair the poll was.

General Babangida said this during an exclusive interview on Roadmap 2019, a Channels Television programme that aired on Monday.
Read more....https://newsbreakers.ng/june-12-nobody-cares-to-know-why-i-cancelled-the-election-ibb/



TRUMP INVITES BUHARI TO THE WHITE HOUSE FOR DISCUSSIONS
US President Donald Trump has invited President Muhammadu Buhari to Washington DC to discuss issues such as promoting economic growth and fighting terrorism.

Buhari will be the guest of US President Donald Trump at the White House on April 30.

“The relationship of the United States with Nigeria is deep and strong, and Nigeria’s economic growth, security, and leadership in Africa will advance our mutual prosperity,” the White House said in a statement.
Read more.....https://newsbreakers.ng/trump-invites-buhari-to-the-white-house-on-april-30/

MERCY AIGBE CELEBRATES ONE YEAR OF SEPARATION FROM ESTRANGED HUSBAND
Nollywood actress Mercy Aigbe has taken to her Instagram account to celebrate one year of her separation from estranged husband, Lanre Gentry.

The mother of two who recently left the country for London with her kids for a vacation, wrote:
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KENDRICK LAMAR BECOMES FIRST RAPPER TO WIN PULITZER PRIZE
US rapper Kendrick Lamar, on Monday, won the Pulitzer Prize for music for his album “DAMN”.

His win was contained in an announcement by the Pulitzer Prize organisers.

Lamar, 30, is the first rapper to win the prestigious award. The Pulitzer follows the five Grammy awards won by Lamar in January for the same album.
Read more....https://newsbreakers.ng/kendrick-lamar-becomes-first-rapper-to-win-pulitzer-prize/



NIGERIANS APPLAUD BEYONCE FOR HONOURING FELA, CHIMAMANDA AT COACHELLA
Some Nigerians on Twitter have applauded the American music star, Beyonce for paying tribute to Afrobeat legend, Fela Anikulapo Kuti and honouring Nigerian writer, Chimamanda Adichie.

Beyonce, who became the first black woman to headline Coachella on Saturday, did so with a two-hour performance and had her band perform a rendition of Fela’s 1976 classic ‘Zombie’.
Read more.....https://newsbreakers.ng/nigerians-applaud-beyonce-for-honouring-fela-chimamanda-at-coachella/



BEYONCE THROWS COACHELLA HOMECOMING WITH DESTINY’S CHILD REUNION
Beyonce returned spectacularly to the stage Saturday with a joyous, homecoming-themed party at the Coachella festival where she delighted fans with a rare reunion of her former trio Destiny’s Child.

Before a sea of some 100,000 people in the southern California desert, the pop superstar headlined the second night of the premier global music festival, ending a year-long hiatus from live music as she gave birth to twins.
Read more.....https://newsbreakers.ng/beyonce-throws-coachella-homecoming-with-disneys-child-reunion/



NOLLYWOOD ACTOR TONY ALEG PASSES ON
It’s a sad day for the Nigerian entertainment industry as legendary Nollywood actor and Artistic Director, Tony Aleg has passed on.

Popularly known as Green Onions, Aleg died after battling an undisclosed ailment.
Read more.....https://newsbreakers.ng/nollywood-actor-tony-aleg-passes-on/

MEDVIEW TO RESUME LONDON, DUBAI OPERATIONS NEXT MONTH
MedView Airline will resume its London and Dubai fight services in May, the Chief Executive Officer, Alhaji Muneer Bankole, has said.

Bankole explained that the services were suspended when the airline returned the leased Boeing 777 and 737-800 aircraft used on the routes, while two out of its four aircraft were also taken out of the country, one for a C-check and the other for reconfiguration.
Read more......https://newsbreakers.ng/medview-to-resume-london-dubai-operations-next-month/



OANDO SHAREHOLDERS ASK BUHARI TO SACK ADEOSUN
Shareholders of Oando Plc have asked President Muhammadu Buhari to immediately sack the Minister of Finance, Mrs. Kemi Adeosun, for what they describe as “her unwholesome interference” in the nation’s capital market.

The National President of Trusted Shareholders Association of Nigeria, Alhaji Mukhtar Mukhtar; the National Coordinator, Proactive Shareholders Association, Mr. Taiwo Oderinde, and the Coordinator, Oando Shareholders Solidarity Group, in a joint statement on Sunday, accused the minister of trying to shield Oando from being probed by the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Read more.....https://newsbreakers.ng/oando-shareholders-call-for-finance-ministers-sacking/



BUDGIT ALLEGES LACK OF TRANSPARENCY, ACCOUNTABILITY FOR N1.4TR SUBSIDY
BudgIT has expressed dismay at the lack of accountability and transparency by the Federal Government and the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) on the amount so far spent on subsidy in 2016, 2017 and the first quarter of 2018.

The group is insisting that it is in the interest of the public that detailed information of the amount spent on fuel subsidies such as the beneficiaries, the pricing template for arriving at the subsidy rates and the volume of petroleum products utilised be made open, while subsequent ones are henceforth carried out transparently.
Read more......https://newsbreakers.ng/budgit-alleges-lack-of-transparency-accountability-for-n1-4tr-subsidy/



CALABAR BITCOIN COMPANY DISAPPEARS WITH MILLIONS OF CUSTOMERS’ MONEY
A Bitcoin company in Calabar has disappeared into thin air with millions of Naira of customer’s money. As early as 8 am on Friday, customers besieged the company’s office on Bassey Duke only to discover that the company had closed shop and vanished with their money.

Several phone calls were made by the customers but no response from the company officials that started operations about two months ago, collecting money from customers and giving them a whopping 30 per cent extra after seven days online trading.
Read more.....https://newsbreakers.ng/bitcoin-company-shocks-customers-disappears-with-millions/



KONGA IN LANDMARK MERGER WITH YUDALA TO STRENGTHEN E-COMMERCE
In a landmark industry achievement, Konga, Nigeria’s online mall and Yudala, Africa’s pioneer composite e-commerce companies have officially merged their operations.

This will see them effectively become the biggest retail and e-commerce outfit on the African continent.
Read more.......https://newsbreakers.ng/konga-in-landmark-merger-with-yudala-to-strengthen-ecommerce/

53 Candidates Sit For Nigerian Common Entrance In Cotonou
The National Examination Council has said out of the 79,987 candidates that sat for the 2018 Common Entrance Examination on Saturday, April 14, 2018, about 53 of them wrote the exam in Benin Republic.
Mrs. Augsta Igbokwe who is a board member of the council made this known to newsmen after the exam on Saturday.
Read more: https://newsbreakers.ng/53-candidates-sit-for-nigerian-common-entrance-in-cotonou/


2018 Utme: Jamb Speaks On Cut Off Mark Controversy
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has distanced itself from a purported cut-off mark being circulated in some sections of the media, saying it did not emanate from the board.
The board’s Head of Media and Information Department, Dr Fabian Benjamin said no such cut-off mark, whether for programmes or institutions had been released by JAMB as was being speculated.
Read more…. https://newsbreakers.ng/2018-utme-jamb-speaks-on-cut-off-mark-controversy/


Activist Hails Fg Over Commencement Of Maritime Varsity
Sheriff Mulade has applauded the Federal Government for the successful take-off of the Maritime University of Nigeria (MUN), Okerenkoko, Gbaramatu Kingdom, Warri South-West Local Government Area, Delta State.
In a statement made available to newsmen at the weekend in Warri, the Niger Delta environmentalist expressed gratitude to the Federal Government for the smooth take-off.
Read more….. https://newsbreakers.ng/activist-hails-fg-over-commencement-of-maritime-varsity/


Unical Matriculates 9,200 Students
The University of Calabar has matriculated 9, 200 new students for the 2017/2018 academic year with the Faculty of Education recording the highest with 2,226 students, seconded by the Faculty of Social Sciences with 1,125. Faculty of Pharmacy admitted only 45 students, being the least in the admission record.
The Vice Chancellor of the University, Prof Zana Akpagu, made this known yesterday during the matriculation ceremony which took place at the Abraham Ordia stadium, Unical.
Read more….. https://newsbreakers.ng/unical-matriculates-9200-students/


Oau Sex Scandal: Accused Professor Goes Into Hiding
The lecturer at the centre of the sex-for-mark saga at the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) has reportedly gone into hiding and deleted his Facebook account.
Professor Richard Akindele, a lecturer at the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State, who was allegedly heard in an audio recording which has now gone viral demanding for sex to pass a female student who scored 33 in his course.
Read more…… https://newsbreakers.ng/oau-sex-scandal-accused-professor-goes-into-hiding/

INVESTORS TO STAKE FRESH N250BN IN NIGERIA RICE PRODUCTION
Following plans to establish additional 14 rice mills in the country, investors have committed additional N250billion into Nigeria’s rice production. This is in addition to the current N300billion invested by processors

The Minister of Agriculture Audu Ogbeh, who disclosed this during a Rice Conference organised by Agro Nigeria in Abuja, said the country would save $300million from import substitution through local processing.
Read more.....https://newsbreakers.ng/investors-to-stake-fresh-n250bn-in-nigeria-rice-production/



CBN INJECTS $210M INTO FOREX MARKET TO SUSTAIN LIQUIDITY
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), has injected $210 million into the Inter-bank Foreign Exchange Market.

The forex injection was in line with the apex bank’s desire to ensure that forex is available for customers’ needs in various segments of the market.

According to the figures obtained from the CBN, the bank offered $100 million to authorised dealers in the wholesale segment of the market, while the Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) segment received the sum of $55 million.
Read more......https://newsbreakers.ng/cbn-injects-210m-into-forex-market-to-sustain-liquidity/



AUTO CRASH VICTIMS’ FAMILIES FILE N320M LAWSUIT AGAINST DANGOTE
Two families have sued the founder of Dangote Group of companies and Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, and his companies, following the killing of their relatives in an accident involving a truck they claimed belong to the businessman’s company.

According to court papers filed before the Lagos State Multi-Door Courthouse, the accident happened on January 9, 2018, along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. It claimed the lives of 10 passengers in a commercial bus with registration number BDJ 410 YM.
Read more.....https://newsbreakers.ng/auto-crash-victims-families-file-n320m-lawsuit-against-dangote/


OUR DEMOCRACY IS UNDER ATTACK – PDP
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) yesterday accused the President Muhammadu Buhari administration of pushing the country to the brink by breaching the constitution, the law and all known democratic processes.

It also alleged that the All Progressive Congress (APC) and its agents have resorted to harassing and persecuting members of the opposition with a view to decapitating opposition and other dissenting voices and foist a one-party state on Nigeria.
Read more.....https://newsbreakers.ng/our-democracy-is-under-attack-pdp/



NIGERIA’S POPULATION NOW 198 MILLION – NPC
The Chairman of the National Population Commission (NPC), Eze Duruiheoma, says Nigeria’s population is now approximately 198 million.

He disclosed this when delivering Nigeria’s statement on sustainable cities, human mobility and international migration at the ongoing 51st session of Commission on Population and Development in New York.
Read more.....https://newsbreakers.ng/nigerias-population-now-198-million-npc/

OAU SEX SCANDAL: ACCUSED PROFESSOR GOES INTO HIDING
The lecturer at the centre of the sex-for-mark saga at the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) has reportedly gone into hiding and deleted his Facebook account.

Professor Richard Akindele, a lecturer at the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State, who was allegedly heard in an audio recording which has now gone viral demanding for sex to pass a female student who scored 33 in his course.
Read more.....https://newsbreakers.ng/oau-sex-scandal-accused-professor-goes-into-hiding/



SERAP THREATEN LEGAL ACTION AGAINST INSTITUTION OVER FEES HIKE
A human right advocacy group, Socio-Economic rights and accountability, Project (SERAP), has urged the authorities of the University of Ibadan and Adekunle Ajajsin University to reverse the recent hike in fees or be ready to face legal action.

According to a statement signed by SERAP Deputy Director, Mr. Timothy Adewale, on Thursday in Lagos described the hike in fees as “illegal”
Read more.....https://newsbreakers.ng/serap-threaten-legal-action-against-institution-over-fees-hike/



FG APPROVES NEW VARSITY FOR NIGERIAN ARMY
The federal government has approved the creation of a new university for the Nigerian Army.

The Minister for Education, Adamu Adamu disclosed this when he addressed the State House correspondents after the Federal Executive Council’s meeting on Wednesday.
Read more.....https://newsbreakers.ng/military-tertiary-institution-fg-approves-new-varsity-for-nigerian-army/

UCL: BAYERN SEE OFF STUBBORN SEVILLA TO PROGRESS TO SEMI-FINAL
Bayern Munich ground out a 0-0 draw to see off Sevilla’s spirited challenge and reach the Champions League semi-finals with a 2-1 aggregate win.
The newly crowned German champions, who won their past two home games 6-0, needed defensive grit to match their usual attacking flair at a sold-out Allianz Arena.
Read more…….. https://newsbreakers.ng/ucl-bayern-see-off-stubborn-sevilla-to-progress-to-semi-final/


‘WENGER HELD HIM BACK’ – ARSENAL FANS ON LIVERPOOL’S OXLADE-CHAMBERLAIN
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain is a Champions League semi-finalist.
The 24-year-old was part of the Liverpool side that overcame Premier League leaders Manchester City over two legs to reach the final four of the competition for the first time in over a decade.
He even scored in the first-leg at Anfield with a rocket from long range and is reaping the benefits from his decision to join the Merseyside giants from Arsenal on transfer deadline day last summer.
Read more….. https://newsbreakers.ng/wenger-held-him-back-arsenal-fans-on-liverpools-oxlade-chamberlain/


BAD REFEREEING HELPED LIVERPOOL BEAT MANCHESTER CITY – FORMER REFEREE
Manchester City were dumped out of Europe by Liverpool – because they were the victims of poor refereeing, according to former world cup referee, Graham Poll.
The former Premier League and World Cup official claims Spanish referee Antonio Mateu Lahoz made a huge blunder by not awarding Pep Guardiola’s side what would have been a crucial second goal when he disallowed Leroy Sane’s strike for offside.
Read more….. https://newsbreakers.ng/bad-refereeing-helped-liverpool-beat-manchester-city-former-referee/


WORLD CUP: SUPER EAGLES PLAN B FOR SUCCESS IS PRAYER – ALLOY AGU
Super Eagles assistant coach and goalkeeper trainer, Alloy Agu has submitted that the World Cup assignment will be a difficult one and the coaches and players have little control of their destiny, when the tournament begins June in Russia.
The Eagles are drawn in group D, regarded as the toughest in the tournament, and according to Agu, Nigerians need to pray for the coaches and players.
Read more….. https://newsbreakers.ng/world-cup-super-eagles-plan-b-for-success-is-prayer-alloy-agu/


UCL: INIESTA ADMITS ‘PAIN’ AFTER BARCELONA SUFFER SHOCK EXIT
Barcelona skipper, Andres Iniesta admitted his crushing disappointment after the Catalans shock quarter-final exit from the Champions League in sensational fashion on Tuesday.
Barca were 4-1 up from the first leg but goals from Roma’s Edin Dzeko, Daniele de Rossi – with a penalty – and Kostas Manolas stunned the Spaniards with a 3-0 victory to edge through on away goals.
Read more……..https://newsbreakers.ng/ucl-iniesta-admits-pain-after-barcelona-suffer-shock-exit/

I EARN ‘ONLY N950,000’ MONTHLY AS MINISTER, SAYS AMAECHI
The Minister of Transport, Rotimi Amaechi has disclosed that he earned “only N950,000” a month.
He made this statement at the presentation of a book titled, ‘Dignity in Service,’ authored by the late Dr. Matthew Mbu, a former Minister of Foreign Affairs.
Read more…..https://newsbreakers.ng/i-earn-only-n950000-monthly-as-minister-says-amaechi/


FEMI ADESINA: BUHARI’S ‘ONE TERM’ STATEMENT OF 2011 NOT APPLICABLE ANYMORE
Femi Adesina, spokesman of President Muhammadu Buhari, says his principal’s 2011 statement that he will only be president for one term is not applicable anymore.
Speaking on Sunrise Daily, a Channels Television programme on Tuesday, Adesina said Buhari entertained pleas for him to be president for the past one year before declaring his intention.
Read more……..https://newsbreakers.ng/femi-adesina-buharis-one-term-statement-of-2011-not-applicable-anymore/


ABACHA LOOT: ADEOSUN UNDER PRESSURE TO DENY BLOCKING PAYMENTS TO Kemi Adeosun, the minister of finance, has come under intense pressure to deny blocking the dubious payment of $16.5 million to Nigerian lawyers over the recovery of Abacha Loot, sources in her office have told TheCable.
“There have been calls from all over the country putting her under pressure and suggesting that she is fighting the president,” an aide to the minister told TheCable on Tuesday morning.
Read more…..https://newsbreakers.ng/abacha-loot-adeosun-under-pressure-to-deny-blocking-payments-to-lawyers/

OAU TO PROBE PROFESSOR INVOLVED IN SEX-FOR-MARK SCANDAL
Following the audio leak of the alleged sex-for-mark conversation between Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) lecturer, Prof Richard Akindele and a yet-to-be-identified student, the Congress of University Academics has called for an investigation into the scandal.
The Chairman of the Congress Dr Niyi Sumonu has urged the university to investigate the alleged sex-for-mark scandal between the lecturer and the female student.
Read more……https://newsbreakers.ng/oau-to-probe-professor-involved-in-sex-for-mark-scandal/


SACK PROVOST NOW, ADAMAWA ASSEMBLY TELLS GOV. BINDOW
The Adamawa State House of Assembly has asked the State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Jibrilla Bindow, to sack the Provost of the state-owned College of Education, Hong, Dr Johnson Pongri, for embezzlement and mismanagement.
The recommendation followed a voice vote at the plenary of the House on the deliberation of a report by the House Standing Committee on Rules, Business, Ethics, Privileges and Public Petitions which investigated the provost.
Read more…….https://newsbreakers.ng/sack-provost-now-adamawa-assembly-tells-gov-bindow/


876,000 Pupils to Benefit from School Feeding in Kastina
The Federal Government says no fewer than 876,000 primary pupils of public schools in Katsina state will benefit from its free feeding programme in the state.
This was made known by Hajiya Binta Dutsinma, the Special Adviser to Governor Bello Masari on Girl-Education in Kastina.
Read more…… https://newsbreakers.ng/876000-pupils-to-benefit-from-school-feeding-in-kastina/


STUDENTS THREATEN TO MAKE ONDO UNGOVERNABLE FOR AKEREDOLU
The protesting students of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba have threatened to make Ondo state ungovernable for Governor Rotimi Akeredolu if he fails to reverse their school fees.
This is coming following tuition increase at the university from N30,000 to N180,000
Read more……. https://newsbreakers.ng/students-threaten-to-make-ondo-ungovernable-for-akeredolu/


DON’T REPEAT PAST MISTAKES OF LEADERS, JONATHAN URGE NIGERIAN YOUTHS
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has advised Nigerian youths aspiring to become leaders, not to make the fundamental mistakes of past leaders which includes: mistakes of tribalism, nepotism, and mistakes of religious intolerance.
The Nation reports that Jonathan made this known in Yenagoa while receiving the New Nigeria 2019 Group, (#NN-2019) and the Young Professionals of Nigeria (YPN) led by Chima Nwafor and Moses Siasia.
Read more…….. https://newsbreakers.ng/dont-repeat-past-mistakes-of-leaders-jonathan-urge-nigerian-youths/

OAU TO PROBE PROFESSOR INVOLVED IN SEX-FOR-MARK SCANDAL
Following the audio leak of the alleged sex-for-mark conversation between Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) lecturer, Prof Richard Akindele and a yet-to-be-identified student, the Congress of University Academics has called for an investigation into the scandal.
The Chairman of the Congress Dr Niyi Sumonu has urged the university to investigate the alleged sex-for-mark scandal between the lecturer and the female student.
Read more……https://newsbreakers.ng/oau-to-probe-professor-involved-in-sex-for-mark-scandal/


SACK PROVOST NOW, ADAMAWA ASSEMBLY TELLS GOV. BINDOW
The Adamawa State House of Assembly has asked the State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Jibrilla Bindow, to sack the Provost of the state-owned College of Education, Hong, Dr Johnson Pongri, for embezzlement and mismanagement.
The recommendation followed a voice vote at the plenary of the House on the deliberation of a report by the House Standing Committee on Rules, Business, Ethics, Privileges and Public Petitions which investigated the provost.
Read more…….https://newsbreakers.ng/sack-provost-now-adamawa-assembly-tells-gov-bindow/


876,000 Pupils to Benefit from School Feeding in Kastina
The Federal Government says no fewer than 876,000 primary pupils of public schools in Katsina state will benefit from its free feeding programme in the state.
This was made known by Hajiya Binta Dutsinma, the Special Adviser to Governor Bello Masari on Girl-Education in Kastina.
Read more…… https://newsbreakers.ng/876000-pupils-to-benefit-from-school-feeding-in-kastina/


STUDENTS THREATEN TO MAKE ONDO UNGOVERNABLE FOR AKEREDOLU
The protesting students of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba have threatened to make Ondo state ungovernable for Governor Rotimi Akeredolu if he fails to reverse their school fees.
This is coming following tuition increase at the university from N30,000 to N180,000
Read more……. https://newsbreakers.ng/students-threaten-to-make-ondo-ungovernable-for-akeredolu/


DON’T REPEAT PAST MISTAKES OF LEADERS, JONATHAN URGE NIGERIAN YOUTHS
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has advised Nigerian youths aspiring to become leaders, not to make the fundamental mistakes of past leaders which includes: mistakes of tribalism, nepotism, and mistakes of religious intolerance.
The Nation reports that Jonathan made this known in Yenagoa while receiving the New Nigeria 2019 Group, (#NN-2019) and the Young Professionals of Nigeria (YPN) led by Chima Nwafor and Moses Siasia.
Read more…….. https://newsbreakers.ng/dont-repeat-past-mistakes-of-leaders-jonathan-urge-nigerian-youths/

FIRM TO FAST-TRACK CBN’S 80% FINANCIAL INCLUSION TARGET
Oradian, a financial inclusion company, is set to build its community of microfinance institutions, microfinance banks and Cooperative Societies in West Africa.
Through Oradian’s toolset, which includes its cloud-based core banking system (CBS) Instafin, financial institutions are enabled to grow and reach more clients with digital financial services.
Read more……https://newsbreakers.ng/firm-to-fast-track-cbns-financial-inclusion-target/


EXPERTS PROJECT INFLATION RATE TO DROP TO SINGLE DIGIT IN JULY
A report by FSDH Research team has predicted Nigeria’s inflation rate to drop to single digit in July 2018, provided there is no adjustment to the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) and electricity tariff, while government resolves to stop the rising crises in some parts of the country quickly.
Besides, the team expects the inflation rate to decline further to 13.49 per cent in March, mainly on account of base effect of previous year, stating that the declining inflation rate may lead to a further drop in the yields on fixed income securities, particularly at the short-end of the yield curve.
Read more…..https://newsbreakers.ng/experts-hopeful-inflation-rate-drops-to-single-digit-midyear/


ACCESS BANK INTRODUCES NEW USSD CODE *901*11# FOR EASY LOAN ACCESS
With the intent to provide quicker and instant access to loans for customers, Access Bank has launched a special USSD code 90111#, as a strategic tool to drive its Payday Loan product.
Unveiled in partnership with Remita, the strategic tool requires no collateral or guarantor, enabling customers to obtain loans instantly without visiting the bank – thereby enabling customers to meet their urgent financial needs before receiving their salaries.
Read more……https://newsbreakers.ng/access-bank-introduces-new-ussd-code-90111/


STOCK MARKET CONTINUE DOWNWARD TURN, PLUNGE BY N150 BILLION
Transactions on the equities sector of the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) continued on a downturn yesterday, as more blue-chip stocks joined the league of losers causing market capitalisation to dip further by N150 billion.
Specifically, at the close of trading yesterday, 30 stocks constituted the losers’ chart led by Unilever Nigeria Plc with N4.80 to close at N55.00 per share while WAPCO followed with N3.20 kobo to close at N41.00 per share.
Read more……https://newsbreakers.ng/stock-market-continue-downward-turn-plunge-by-n150-billion/


ELUMELU FOUNDATION PARTNER UNDP, ICRC TO TRAIN 1000 ENTREPRENEURS
The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) has begun the process of selecting 1,000 African entrepreneurs with the most innovative and high profiled business ideas for its annual entrepreneurial empowerment programme.
TEF Founder, Tony Elumelu said the number and quality of applicants – 151,000 ‎ in total – was outstanding.
Read more…..https://newsbreakers.ng/elumelu-foundation-partner-undp-icrc-to-train-1000-entrepreneurs/

GUNMEN KILL FIVE, INJURE THREE IN PLATEAU COMMUNITY
Gunmen have reportedly killed five persons and injured three others at Inding village, a community in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of northern Plateau State.
It was gathered that the incident took place late Sunday night and the injured have reportedly been taken to the hospital for treatment in Barkinladi, headquarters of the council.
Read more….. https://newsbreakers.ng/gunmen-kill-five-injure-three-in-plateau-community/


KOGI KILLINGS: OUR CHILDREN, WOMEN, ELDERS WERE BUTCHERED LIKE RAMS – SURVIVOR
It is close to one month since the people of Oganenigwu, Agbenema and Ojuwo- Ajomayegbi in Kogi East fled their communities following attacks by suspected herdsmen which left no fewer than 50 dead.
When the people would return home despite government’s deployment of special forces to the communities remains uncertain.
Read more….. https://newsbreakers.ng/kogi-killings-our-children-women-elders-were-butchered-like-rams-survivor/


MAN DIES IN CAB AFTER WITHDRAWING N100,200 FROM BANK IN LAGOS
There was confusion in the Ojota area of Lagos State after a middle-aged man, identified only as Muyibi, collapsed and died in a commercial cab.
PUNCH reports that the victim boarded the cab after withdrawing money from a United Bank for Africa branch in the Ogudu area.
Read more….. https://newsbreakers.ng/man-dies-in-cab-after-withdrawing-n100200-from-bank-lagos/


EDO PASTOR MURDER: POLICE ARREST ONE, DISMISS HERDSMEN INVOLVEMENT
The Edo State Police Command has arrested one suspect in connection with the killing of a pastor, the late Pius Eromosele, in the Ovia North-East Local Government Area of the state.
The Commissioner of Police, Mr. Johnson Kokumo, confirmed the arrest on Sunday.
Read more…… https://newsbreakers.ng/police-arrest-one-over-edo-pastors-murder/


ITALIAN ARRESTED IN LAGOS FOR KILLING NIGERIAN WIFE, DAUGHTER
A Nigerian artiste, Zainab Ali-Nielsen, popularly known as Alizee, and her four-year-old daughter, Petra, have reportedly been murdered by her Italian husband, Peter Nielsen.
They were allegedly murdered in the family’s residence at Ocean Parade, Banana Island in the early hours of Thursday.
Read more….. https://newsbreakers.ng/italian-arrested-in-lagos-for-killing-nigerian-wife-daughter/

FG TARGETS 570,000 JOBS THROUGH ERGP LABS
The Federal Government is aiming to create a total of 570,000 jobs through the implementation of the focussed labs under the Economic Recovery and Growth Plan.
The Minister of Budget and National Planning, Senator Udo Udoma, said this in Abuja during the ERGP Mid-Lab syndication meeting.
Read more…..https://newsbreakers.ng/fg-targets-570000-jobs-through-ergp-labs/


$1BN MILITARY FUND: FAYOSE IS ‘IGNORANT’, SAYS STAN-LABO
Governor Ayodele Fayose is being ignorant of why President Muhammadu Buhari approved the sum of $1billion for the purchase of military equipment, Colonel Hassan Stan-Labo, a retired military officer says.
The security expert said this with utmost respect to the Ekiti State governor on Thursday during his appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today.
Read more……https://newsbreakers.ng/1bn-military-fund-fayose-is-ignorant-says-stan-labo


KALU ESTABLISHES N100M ENDOWMENT CHAIR IN UNIVERSITY OF IBADAN
Former governor of Abia State, Dr. Orji Uzor Kalu, has established a N100 million endowment chair in the University of Ibadan, to help brilliant students of the institution settle down to businesses of their choice; after graduation.
Kalu made this known when he visited the Vice-Chancellor, Prof Idowu Olayinka, in his office, as part of his Peace Advocacy Visit to the South West, which kicked off last weekend, in Lagos. The advocacy visit had seen him and his entourage visit Abeokuta, Ogun State on Tuesday.
Read more…..https://newsbreakers.ng/kalu-establishes-n100m-endowment-chair-in-ui/


OSINBAJO ADVOCATES FOR COMPULSORY HEALTH INSURANCE SCHEME
Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo has advocated a compulsory health insurance scheme for all Nigerians as this will enable citizens have access to quality and affordable healthcare services.
Osinbajo said this on Wednesday at the ‘Civic Innovation Lab launch-pad for social innovators’ event held in Abuja.
Read more…..https://newsbreakers.ng/osinbajo-advocates-for-compulsory-health-insurance-scheme/


FORMER MILITARY LEADER SWORN IN AS SIERRA LEONE PRESIDENT
Opposition candidate and former military junta leader, Julius Maada Bio has been sworn in as the new president of Sierra Leone.
He was sworn into office late on Wednesday, just hours after the elections commission announced his victory in a tight run-off poll.
Read more……https://newsbreakers.ng/sierra-leone-gets-new-president/

BANKY W BECOMES BRAND AMBASSADOR FOR UBER NIGERIA
Popular Nigerian R & B singer, Bankole Wellington, popularly known as Banky W, has been signed by the hail-cab service provider, UBER as their brand ambassador in Nigeria.
This news was made public by the singer who gave an epistle of his journey with the app and how he has been a supporter of the brand both in Nigeria and when he’s out of the country.
Read more…..https://newsbreakers.ng/banky-w-becomes-brand-ambassador-for-uber-nigeria/


COPYRIGHT SOCIETY TO WADE INTO DAVIDO, SMALL DOCTOR, KSA COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT
The Musical Copyright Society of Nigeria (MCSN) on Tuesday promised to wade into alleged copyright infringement on King Sunny Ade’s (KSA) music by Davido and Small Doctor.
Mayowa Ayilaran, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of MCSN, however, said the society had not received any formal complaint on the matter.
Read more…..https://newsbreakers.ng/copyright-society-to-wade-into-davido-small-doctor-sunny-ade-copyright-infringement/


KOREDE BELLO OFFICIALLY DROPS NEW SINGLE ”WORK IT”
One of Mavin Records artist, Korede Bello is back to actively making music.
The new song droped by the young and talented artiste is titled “Work It”.
“Work It” officially premiered during the Sunday live show on Big Brother Naija 2018. Now, the full track is made available for everyone to download and enjoy.
Read more……https://newsbreakers.ng/korede-bello-officially-drops-new-single-work-it/


FUNKE AKINDELE CELEBRATES JJC SKILLZ ON HIS BIRTHDAY
Nollywood actress Funke Akindele Bello’ husband JJC Skillz is a year older today and the actress took her time to write a beautiful note to her husband on his special day.
The actress took to her Instagram page to pray for her husband and thank him for always being there for her and her entire family.
Read more…….https://newsbreakers.ng/funke-akindele-celebrates-jjc-skillz-on-his-birthday-today/


MAVIN’S DJ BIG N BECOMES SKYY VODKA AMBASSADOR
Mavin Records’ DJ, Nonso Temisan Ajufo, aka DJ Big N, has become the latest ambassador of SKYY Vodka.
The premium vodka brand today kicked off its ‘Live Without Limits’ campaign with the announcement of DJ Big N as its official brand ambassador.
Read more…..https://newsbreakers.ng/mavins-dj-big-n-becomes-skyy-vodka-ambassador/

UCL: LUIS SUAREZ ENDS GOAL DROUGHT IN ROMA THRASHING
Luis Suarez scored his first Champions League goal in more than a year as Barcelona beat AS Roma convincingly in their quarter-final first leg tie.
The Spanish side benefitted from two own goals to take control of the tie.
Read more…… https://newsbreakers.ng/ucl-luis-suarez-ends-goal-drought-in-roma-thrashing/



UCL: GUARDIOLA QUESTIONS LIVERPOOL FANS’ ATTACK ON MAN CITY BUS
Manchester City coach, Pep Guardiola says he “doesn’t understand” why his team’s bus was attacked before their Champions League quarter final tie with Liverpool at Anfield.
After the 3-0 defeat, Guardiola said that preventative action should have been taken regarding the bus attack as police “knew it was going to happen”.
Read more…… https://newsbreakers.ng/guardiola-questions-liverpool-fans-attack-on-man-city-bus/



TIGER WOODS ‘SHOCKED’ BACK SURGERY HELP HIM BECOME AUGUSTA FAVOURITE
Tiger Woods is “shocked” that his back-fusion surgery has helped him become a hot Masters favourite.
The four-time Augusta champ claimed he was a “walking miracle” after a stunning return to the Tour this year, which has seen him top the swing-speed charts.
Read more…… https://newsbreakers.ng/tiger-woods-shocked-back-surgery-help-him-become-augusta-favourite/



UCL: CRISTIANO RONALDO’S BICYCLE KICK SINK JUVENTUS
Cristiano Ronaldo scored one of the Champions League’s great goals as his incredible bicycle kick helped Real Madrid demolish Juventus in the quarter-final first leg.
The Real forward made history with the first of his two goals, prodding home Isco’s cross to become the first player to score in 10 consecutive Champions League games.
Read more……. https://newsbreakers.ng/ucl-cristiano-ronaldos-bicycle-kick-sink-juventus/



UCL: FRANCK RIBERY-INSPIRED BAYERN MUNICH MAKE DRAMATIC COMEBACK AGAINST SEVILLA
A Franck Ribery-inspired Bayern Munich came from behind to take control of their Champions League quarter-final tie with Sevilla.
A Jesus Navas own goal, from Ribery’s low cross, and Thiago Alcantara’s deflected header from the France international’s delivery after the break extended the visitors’ winning run in Europe this season to seven consecutive games.
Read more…… https://newsbreakers.ng/ucl-franck-ribery-inspired-bayern-munich-make-dramatic-comeback-against-sevilla/

GAINING COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE IN TODAY’S BUSINESS THROUGH INNOVATIVE HUMAN RESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
The value of an organization is no longer judged solely by tangible assets. Investors and shareholders all over the world now recognize the importance of intangible assets to a firm’s strategic goals and profitability in today’s global marketplace. Market leaders now recognize HR as a critical part of their overall business strategy because the workplace of the digital age has evolved tremendously.
Technology is changing everything so fast that traditional human resources (HR) tools have become increasingly inadequate to manage the new demands for organizational performance.
Read more….. https://newsbreakers.ng/gaining-competitive-advantage-in-todays-business-through-innovative-human-resource-technology/



CHINA, HONG KONG STOCKS DOWN AMID TRADE WAR FEARS
China and Hong Kong stocks fell on Tuesday as trade war fears resurfaced after Beijing unveiled retaliatory trade measures against the United States.
At 0404 GMT, the Shanghai Composite index was down 0.93 per cent at 3,133.67, while China’s blue-chip CSI300 index slipped 0.71 per cent to 3,859.49, according to Reuters.
Read more…… https://newsbreakers.ng/china-hong-kong-stocks-down-amid-trade-war-fears/



FINANCIAL INCLUSION: POS INNOVATION SUMMIT CANVASSES SIMPLIFIED SOLUTIONS
Experts in the Nigerian payment industry are of the opinion that the success of the financial inclusion drive will be guaranteed through the deployment of simple technologies and processes that align with the realities of the target audience who are mainly at the bottom of the pyramid.
This was one of the recommendations made by delegates at the just-concluded third edition of the PoS Innovation Summit held in Lagos, the organisers said in a statement on Tuesday.
Read more…… https://newsbreakers.ng/financial-inclusion-pos-innovation-summit-canvasses-simplified-solutions/



ACCESS BANK, FINTECHS COLLABORATE TO BOOST DIGITAL PAYMENT
Access Bank Plc has partnered PayAttitude and Unified Payments to provide another payment solution called “PayAttitude Digital”.
PayAttitude Digital was described as a smart, trendy and convenient mobile app that enables Access Bank account holders to use just their phone number for transactions at the Automated Teller Machines, web and Point of Sale terminals.
Read more…… https://newsbreakers.ng/access-bank-fintechs-collaborate-to-boost-digital-payment/




FRESH HOPE FOR ECONOMY AS CBN’S POLICY COMMITTEE RESUMES MEETING
The nation’s economy may be exiting a six-month apathy and cautious mode imposed on it by the standoff between the federal legislature and the executive, as the decision of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) will be ready today.
President Muhammadu Buhari had in November 2017 sent a list of five nominees to the Senate for confirmation to fill the vacant positions in the MPC.
Read more….. https://newsbreakers.ng/fresh-hope-for-economy-as-cbns-policy-committee-resumes-meeting/

MASS COMMUNICATION: AUCHI POLY EX-STUDENTS PLEDGE SUPPORT
The Alumni of the Department of Mass Communication, Federal Polytechnic, Auchi, Edo has pledged to provide assistance to ensure upgrade and full accreditation of the department.
The alumni made this known at a Reunion party organised by Class 1993 graduates of the department, held in Auchi, Etsako West Local Government Area of Edo on Monday.
Read more…..https://newsbreakers.ng/mass-communication-auchi-poly-ex-students-pledge-support/


ASUP STRIKE: NANS GIVES POLY UNWANA MANAGEMENT 24HRS ULTIMATUM
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has given the management of Akanu Ibiam Federal Polytechnic Unwana (PolyUnwana), Ebonyi State, 24 hours ultimatum to resolve the strike embarked upon by the Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP).
NANS President, Chinonso Obasi, in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja, said that the strike by PolyUnwana Chapter of ASUP had lingered for a month.
Read more…..https://newsbreakers.ng/asup-strike-nans-gives-poly-unwana-management-24hrs-ultimatum/


UNILAG SET TO HOLD CONVOCATION MAY 8 – 11
The University of Lagos (UNILAG) on Monday said it has concluded plans to hold the convocation ceremony that was earlier postponed, saying it will now take place from May 8 through May 11 this year.
The Registrar of the ivory tower, Dr Taiwo Ipaye who disclosed this in Lagos said the week-long convocation ceremony for the 2016/2017 academic session was earlier scheduled to begin on Feb. 19 but postponed as a result of the strike by non-academic workers.
Read more…..https://newsbreakers.ng/unilag-set-to-hold-convocation/



36 BAG FIRST CLASS HONOURS IN FUTO
A total number of 36 undergraduate students of the Federal University of Technology Owerri (FUTO) have bagged first class degrees in various disciplines.
This is even as Honourable Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, Governor of Sokoto State; Nsima Udo Eken, Managing Director, Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC); Tony Ezenna, Chairman-Orange Drugs Ltd and Andrew Ogaga-Ejayeriese, General Manager, Exploration Esso Exploration Production Limited, are to be conferred with Honorary doctorate degrees for their immense contributions to humanity by the university.
Read more…….https://newsbreakers.ng/36-bag-first-class-honours-in-futo/

OAU SENATE BACKS MANAGEMENT, ORDERS STUDENTS TO EVACUATE HOSTELS
The Senate of the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, has endorsed the action taken by the University management over the arrest and persecution of five students of the institution.
The endorsement which took place on Wednesday, March 28, 2018, at a sitting in Ile-Ife, was communicated via a statement released by Mr. Abiodun, the Public Relation Officer of the institution.
Read more….. https://newsbreakers.ng/oau-senate-backs-management-orders-students-to-evacuate-hostels/



FINAL YEAR IMSU STUDENT SHOT DEAD ON HER 23RD BIRTHDAY
Tragedy struck at the Imo State University (IMSU) as a final year Banking and finance student of the school, Miss Kelechi Assumpta Ibeh, was shot dead while celebrating her 23rd birthday Wednesday evening.
The incident happened on Douglas Road in Owerri, the Imo State capital.
Read more……. https://newsbreakers.ng/final-year-student-is-shot-dead-on-her-23rd-birthday/



UBA UNVEILS 30 AMBASSADORS TO STRENGTHEN BRAND AFFILIATION ON CAMPUSES
United Bank for Africa (UBA) PLC has launched the second edition of its Campus Ambassador Programme with the induction of 30 new brand ambassadors.
The UBA Campus Ambassador Programme is an initiative to identify young emerging leaders among students of tertiary institutions and give them a unique and highly rewarding learning experience.
Read more…… https://newsbreakers.ng/uba-unveils-30-ambassadors-to-strengthen-brand-affiliation-on-campuses/



MAPOLY STUDENTS SHUT DOWN SCHOOL OVER NON-RELEASE OF RESULT
Students of the Moshood Abiola Polytechnic (MAPOLY), Abeokuta, have reportedly shut down the school gate to protest against the management’s refusal to release their final year results.
According to reports, the students, most of whom are said to be in their final year denied academic and non-academic members of staff access into the compound.
Read more….. https://newsbreakers.ng/mapoly-students-shut-down-school-over-non-release-of-result/

MMM FOUNDER SERGEI MAVRODI DIES OF HEART ATTACK
Sergei Mavrodi, a Russian businessman whose Mavrodi Mundial Moneybox (MMM) pyramid scheme deprived millions of Russians of their savings in the 1990s, has died of a heart attack, according to Russia media.
Reports said the 62-year-old was rushed to the hospital late on March 25 with pain in his chest and died several hours later.
Read more…..https://newsbreakers.ng/mmm-founder-sergei-mavrodi-dies-of-heart-attack/



NEPC, ITC PARTNER ON IMPROVING WOMEN’S COMPETITIVENESS
Acknowledging the fact that women enterprises form an integral role for growing an all-inclusive economy, the Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) has partnered the International Trade Centre to equip about 480,000 Nigerian women for the global market.
Read more…….https://newsbreakers.ng/nepc-itc-partner-on-improving-women-competitiveness/


ADOPTING FINANCIAL PRINCIPLES EARLY MEANS SUCCESS – MD ECOBANK
The Managing Director of Ecobank Nigeria, Charles Kie, has said that an early adoption of financial principles is the panacea to success.
He, therefore, advised students and youths to imbibe financial principles early and particularly now, as this will help them manage their resources effectively in the future.
Read more……..https://newsbreakers.ng/adopting-financial-principles-early-means-success/


EU BANK UNVEILS $25M SOLAR SYSTEM PROJECT FOR AFRICA
The European Investment Bank (EIB–the EU bank) yesterday, signed a $25m financing installation of off-grid solar systems with the aim of strengthening access to energy in Nigeria and four other African countries.
Vice-President of the bank, Ambroise Fayolle, who announced the project at the ongoing 6th Africa CEO Forum in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire, listed other countries included as Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda, said the energy would be supplied via solar kits that do not require a grid, which are easy to use and inexpensive for users, to come in a pre-payment system.
Read more……..https://newsbreakers.ng/eu-bank-unveils-25m-solar-system-project-for-africa/



FIRS CHAIRMAN, FOWLER LAUDS OSUN STATE’S REVENUE DRIVE
Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Babatunde Fowler, has commended the revenue drive of the Osun State government.
He made the commendation when he visited the state Governor, Rauf Aregbesola in Osogbo, the state capital.
Read more……https://newsbreakers.ng/firs-chairman-fowler-lauds-osun-states-revenue-drive/

US IMPORT OF NIGERIAN OIL HITS FIVE-YEAR HIGH
The import of Nigerian crude oil by the United States rose by 48 per cent to 112.92 million barrels last year, the highest annual level in five years.
The latest data from the US Energy Information Administration seen by our correspondent on Friday showed that the country imported 75.81 million barrels of Nigerian oil in 2016, up from 19.86 million barrels in 2015.
Read more……https://newsbreakers.ng/us-import-of-nigerian-oil-hits-five-year-high/



BANKS, TECH FIRMS COMBAT N2.19BN E-FRAUD WITH CYBER-INSURANCE
Exposure to cyber-attacks in the financial services sector is creating a growing demand for cyber-insurance, IFE OGUNFUWA writes.
Banks and financial technology firms are beginning to see the need to explore cyber-insurance as a means of alleviating the impact of electronic payment fraud in the country.
Read more…https://newsbreakers.ng/banks-tech-firms-combat-n2-19bn-e-fraud-with-cyber-insurance/



UNIONS THREATEN STRIKE OVER NIGERIA AIRWAYS WORKERS’ BENEFITS
Aviation unions have threatened to begin a nationwide strike in the next 14 days following the failure of the Federal Government to pay the N45bn severance package of former workers of the liquidated Nigeria Airways Limited.
The National Association of Aircraft Pilots and Engineers, National Union of Air Transport Employees and the Air Transport Senior Staff Services Association of Nigeria stated that it was insensitive of the Ministry of Finance to refuse to pay the workers more than 10 months after the approval of the Federal Executive Council.
Read more……https://newsbreakers.ng/unions-threaten-strike-over-nigeria-airways-workers-benefits/



WHY NIGERIA MAY MISS TARGETS FOR OIL RESERVES
A 10-year target set by the Federal Government to boost crude oil reserves to 40 billion barrels and daily production to four million by 2020 is becoming unrealistic due to uncertainties that decrease investments in the sector.
Indeed, instead of making progress, the country may be taking steps backward, going by statistics from the Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR), which indicate that the reserves declined by whopping 961.47 million barrels between 2012 and 2016 alone.
Read more…..https://newsbreakers.ng/why-nigeria-may-miss-targets-for-oil-reserves/





TOKYO, HONG KONG BOUNCE BACK IN MIXED DAY FOR ASIA MARKETS
Tokyo and Hong Kong recovered from early losses on a mixed day for Asian markets but traders remain on edge over Donald Trump’s controversial tariffs, which had fanned fears of a trade war that could hammer the global economy.
The US move to impose $60 billion in levies on China — claiming the country is breaching intellectual property rights — sparked a rout of equities across the world, while Beijing warned it was “not afraid of a trade war”.
Read more……https://newsbreakers.ng/tokyo-hong-kong-bounce-back-in-mixed-day-for-asia-markets/

SOKOTO RELEASES N1.2BN FOR PAYMENT OF SCHOLARSHIP ALLOWANCES
The Sokoto State Government has released N1.2 billion to the state scholarship board for the payment of outstanding scholarship allowances.
The Executive Chairman of the State Scholarship Board, Alhaji Altine Shehu-Kajiji, made the disclosure on Friday in Sokoto while addressing the 200 students selected to study medical courses abroad.
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PLATEAU SUBEB PROMISES SPECIAL ALLOWANCES FOR TEACHERS IN RURAL AREAS
The Plateau State Universal Basic Education Board ( SUBEB ) has pledged to pay special allowances to teachers posted to rural areas of the state to enhance their productivity.
The Executive Chairman of the board, Prof Mathew Sule, made the promise on Friday in Jos during the distribution of some Hilux vans procured by the board to the 17 Local Government Areas.
Read more……https://newsbreakers.ng/plateau-subeb-promises-special-allowances-for-teachers-in-rural-areas/



CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS THREATEN TO BOYCOTT WAEC EXAMS
Association of Christian Schools in Nigeria has criticised the West African Examination Council (WAEC) over its recent decision to disqualify it from participating in the supervision of the forthcoming examinations on grounds of malpractices.
The President of the association Dr. Ekaite Ettang made this known at the press conference which was held in Jos on Thursday, March 22.
Read more……https://newsbreakers.ng/christian-schools-threaten-to-withdraw-from-waec-exams/

SOUTH AFRICA’S VAT RISE WON’T LEAD TO HIGHER INTEREST RATES – CENTRAL BANK
South Africa’s central bank expects a hike in value added tax (VAT) to lift inflation by around 0.6 percentage points over the coming year though it doesn’t expect to raise interest rates in response, one of its top policymakers said on Tuesday.
With inflation targeting, you try and look through exogenous shocks, particularly temporary ones and this is a one off,” Brian Kahn told Reuters on the sidelines of investor meetings in London.
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MAN SUPPORTS BUHARI ON REFUSAL TO SIGN AFRICAN TRADE AGREEMENT
The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) ‎on Wednesday strongly supported the move by the federal government on its refusal to sign the agreement establishing the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).
The association frowned at the contents of the agreement, noting that it will lead to gross unemployment in the country as most manufacturing companies in the country will be made to die a quicker death.
Read more….. https://newsbreakers.ng/man-supports-buhari-on-refusal-to-sign-african-trade-agreement/





NIGERIAN GOVT SAVES N68BN ON PERSONNEL COST IN 2017 – ADEOSUN
The Minister of Finance, Mrs. Kemi Adeosun, on Wednesday, disclosed that the federal government had saved N68 billion on personnel cost in 2017.
This brings the aggregate savings by the government on personnel cost since 2007 to date to N288 billion.
Read more…… https://newsbreakers.ng/nigerian-govt-saves-n68-on-personnel-cost-in-2017-adeosun/





ACCESS BANK REPORTS N459.08BN GROSS EARNINGS
Access Bank Plc on Wednesday announced gross earnings of N459.08 billion for the financial year ended December 31, 2017.
The gross earnings grew by N77.76 billion or 16.94 per cent compared with N381. 32 billion recorded in the corresponding period of 2016.
Read more…… https://newsbreakers.ng/access-bank-reports-n459-08bn-gross-earnings/




BENUE DEPLOYS REMITA SOFTWARE TO TAME PAYROLL FRAUD
Benue State Government has confirmed the deployment of a new payroll system into the state Civil service in the bid to check fraudulence practices on its payroll.
Mr David Olofu, the State’s Commissioner for Finance and Economic Planning, who confirmed this, revealed that the state has engaged SystemSpecs’ Remita in managing the state’s salary payment and that this has really helped to get rid of fraud on the payroll.
Read more…… https://newsbreakers.ng/benue-deploys-remita-software-to-tame-payroll-fraud/

LIZ DA SILVA REACH OUT TO EMBATTLED LOLA MARGARET IN BIRTHDAY MESSAGE
Nollywood Actress Liz Dasilva, through an Instagram birthday message reached out to her colleague, Lola Margaret, who was reportedly deported from the United States due to involvement in credit card fraud.
Liz took to her IG page to show her support for Lola, writing:
Read more……https://newsbreakers.ng/liz-da-silva-reach-out-to-embattled-colleague-lola-margaret/


KEMI AFOLABI SET TO PREMIERE EPIC FILM, MO’DORISA
Nollywood Actress Kemi Afolabi is set to premiere her new epic work, titled Mo’dorisa.
The premiere is scheduled to hold on the 28th of April 2018.
According to the producer, the movie which has an all-female cast, tells the story of a village (Dayses) which never remained the same after a whirlwind swept away all male residents leaving the women with no choice than to take the bull by the horn.
Read more…..https://newsbreakers.ng/kemi-afolabi-set-to-premiere-epic-film-modorisa/



TIMI DAKOLO, OTHER NIGERIAN ARTISTES ‘WALK FOR KIDS’ TO RAISE AWARENESS ON CHILD SAFETY
Some Nigerian artistes have joined the ‘Walk for Kids’ campaign a fundraiser for the School Safe Project (SSP) designed to promote child safety.
An Eye Masters Eye Center concept, the ‘Walk for Kids’, the annual health campaign targeted at children is an initiative meant to educate the public on the importance of child safety.
Read more…..https://newsbreakers.ng/nigerian-artistes-walk-for-kids-to-raise-awareness-on-child-safety/



RMD ADVISES YOUNG ACTORS TO BE MORE INTENTIONAL
Ace Nigerian actor Richard Mofe Damijo, popularly known as RMD has called on young actors to ‘be more intentional’ in any chosen career.
The actor made this call on his Instagram page where he wrote; “Many times I’ve been asked what advice I have for the young actors and lately I have come to realise that the best advice for anyone, irrespective of their career is intentional.
Read more……https://newsbreakers.ng/rmd-urge-young-actors-to-be-more-intentional/




BLUE PICTURES BREAKS BOX OFFICE WITH MARVEL’S LATEST MOVIE, ‘BLACK PANTHER’
Following the hype behind one of the greatest movies of all times, Black Panther, West Africa’s leading movie distribution company, Blue Pictures, has broken box office records days after its release in Nigeria.
‘Black Panther’ recorded N135.4 million in its opening weekend, beating the Avengers AOU by 175%. Within the opening days, ‘Black Panther’ went on to become the number 1 all-time weekend opener, best of 2018 so far, Best of February releases, Best Marvel and Disney movie, Best superhero movie among others.
Read more……https://newsbreakers.ng/blue-pictures-breaks-box-office-with-marvels-latest-movie-black-panther/

MELAYE’S RECALL PROCESS BEGINS APRIL 28 – INEC
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released the timetable for the recall of Senator Dino Melaye (Kogi West).
The Kogi State Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Prof. James Apam, said following the Appeal Court’s ruling that the recall can start, INEC fixed April 28 for the verification and May 5 for the referendum.
Read more…… https://newsbreakers.ng/dino-melaye-recall-process-begins-april-28-inec/



N5.6BN FRAUD: ICPC TO DECLARE JONAH JANG WANTED
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) may declare a former Plateau State Governor Mr. Jonah David Jang wanted, following failure to appear for interrogation in connection with alleged N5.6 billion fraud.
The cash, belonging to the state, was allegedly embezzled during the Jang’s tenure.
Read more…… https://newsbreakers.ng/icpc-to-declare-jonah-jang-wanted-over-n5-6bn-fraud/



DAPCHI SCHOOLGIRLS: FG SLAMS PDP OVER REACTION TO GIRLS’ RETURN
The Federal Government has accused the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) of plumbing the depths of infamy for saying the abduction and release of the Dapchi schoolgirls were stage-managed.
In a statement issued in Abuja on Thursday, the Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, said such postulation portrays the PDP as an inhuman, insensitive, unpatriotic and unworthy party.
Read more……. https://newsbreakers.ng/dapchi-schoolgirls-fg-says-pdp-plumbs-depth-of-infamy/



PRESIDENTIAL RUN-OFF: DON’T INTIMIDATE US, SIERRA LEONE NEC WARNS POLICE
The National Electoral Commission (NEC) has warned the Sierra Leone Police (SLP) to refrain from actions that may obstruct electoral activities.
NEC Chairman, Mohamed Conteh who made the call in a statement in Freetown, urged the SLP not to intimidate electoral staff, as preparations for presidential run-off election continue.
Read more….. https://newsbreakers.ng/presidential-run-off-dont-intimidate-us-sierra-leone-nec-warns-police/



BOKO HARAM EXCHANGED PLEASANTRIES WITH US WHEN THEY RETURNED THE GIRLS – DAPCHI RESIDENTS
It was a dramatic and unexpected return. The Dapchi girls, who were kidnapped about a month ago, were dropped off in the heart of the town.
Some of the girls relived their ordeal in the Boko Haram custody.
Read more…… https://newsbreakers.ng/boko-haram-exchanged-pleasantries-with-us-dapchi-residents/

Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, has promised to absorb all the students that excelled in their departments who were celebrated Tuesday as best graduating students of the university.

Professor Joseph Eberendu Ahaneku, Vice Chancellor of the university, announced this at the prize presentation ceremony for the graduands.


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NIGERIA’S POPULATION GROWTH POSES SECURITY THREAT, SAYS UK ENVOY
The British Government says Nigeria’s population growth poses a security risk if it remains unchecked.
The British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Paul Arkwright, said this in Abuja at an event organised by Wilton Park in collaboration with the African Peace Building Network of the Social Science Research Council and African Leadership Centre of the Kings College London.
Read more……https://newsbreakers.ng/nigerias-population-growth-poses-security-threat-says-uk-envoy/


PRESIDENCY CONFIRMS RELEASE OF ABDUCTED DAPCHI GIRLS
The Federal Government has confirmed the return of the Dapchi schoolgirls who were abducted on February 19, 2018 by Boko Haram terrorists.
Media reports had indicated that the girls were driven back to Dapchi by Boko Haram militants on Wednesday, March 21.
Read more…….https://newsbreakers.ng/presidency-confirms-re-abducted-dapchi-girls-are-back/



PISTOL-ARMED 15-YEAR-OLD STUDENT ARRESTED IN BAYELSA
A gun-armed 15-year-old student of the Community Secondary School, Akenfa-Epie, identified as Emmanuel has been arrested in the Yenagoa Local Government Area of Bayelsa State.
Emmanuel was nabbed on Monday for possessing a locally made pistol during class hours. The student was captured while in school uniform by some indigenes of Akenfa community, led by a vigilante group, and handed over to the police.
Read more……https://newsbreakers.ng/pistol-armed-15-year-old-student-arrested-in-bayelsa/



RENO OMOKRI WANTS PASTOR ADEBOYE TO CALL OSINBAJO TO ORDER
Reno Omokri, on Tuesday, asked the General Overseer of Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, to call Vice President Yemi Osinbajo to order for accusing Jonathan of sharing N150 billion two weeks to the 2015 elections.
The media aide to former President Goodluck Jonathan assistant made the call in a statement he issued yesterday, debunking a claim by the vice president that while it spent a paltry N14 billion on agriculture in 2014, N15 billion on transportation, and only N153 billion on infrastructure in three years, it shared N150 billion two weeks to the 2015 elections.
Read more……https://newsbreakers.ng/reno-omokri-wants-pastor-adeboye-to-call-osinbajo-to-order/



PARENTS CONFIRM RELEASE OF DAPCHI SCHOOLGIRLS
Boko Haram Islamists who kidnapped more than 100 schoolgirls in Dapchi, Yobe State, just over a month ago have returned the students to the town, two parents said on Wednesday.
“The girls have been brought back. They were brought in nine vehicles and dropped outside the school at about 8:00 am (0700 GMT),” Bashir Manzo, who heads a group set up to support parents whose children were abducted told the AFP.
Read more……https://newsbreakers.ng/parents-confirm-release-of-dapchi-schoolgirls/