How much Nigeria's elected public office holders earn has always been a subject of debate among Nigerians, always heated usually with unsubstantiated claims. While majority of Nigerians believe Nigerian politicians collect bigger salaries than what they should get, the politicians have always risen in defence of their take-home pay. For instance, the new president of the Senate and chairman of the National Assembly, Ahmed Lawan, prior to his election, defended the alleged N13.5 million monthly salary being paid to each of the 109 senators in the country. Lawan said the major component of the amount is for oversight assignment allowances. He said there would be no reduction of the amount saying there is nothing like jumbo pay for senators since each of them goes home with about N1 million monthly and allowances for oversight functions. President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria According to a document prepared by the Revenue Mobilisation, Allocation and Fiscal Commission ...

Engr.Korayom Joseph Terlumun, a prestigious young man who hails from mbayegh in ushongo local government of benue state, a man on a mission with goals, dreams and determination  for the people of MATA and ushongo atlarge.  i pleadge my mandate and gratitude if voted as the state house of assembly member in 2023 to deliver qualitative and purposeful leadership with a vision to collectively transform  innovative ideas into realities also to execute targeted goals..below are my  visionary agendas. MY  VISIONARY AGENDA. 1. provision of every year scholarship scheme for youths   2.  100 boreholes, for adequate water supply in various wards and communities 3 .condusive learning environment for our children in  LGEA schools. 4.  adequate health facilities in various health factors in our constituency 5.  a construction of mbayegh-mbagwaza gbem road. 6.  electricity supply to mbagba,mbagwaza, mbagwa,mbayegh and other w...

The police in Kaduna on Sunday said that they had beefed up security ahead of today’s ruling  of the application filed by the embattled leader of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria, Ibraheem El-Zakzaky. justice  Darius Khobo of the Kaduna State High Court will  rule on the application  filed by  El-Zakzaky, who is seeking  permission to travel abroad for medical treatment. The bail hearing comes barely three days after a Federal High Court in Abuja granted the Federal Government the power to proscribe the Shi’ittes’ organisation The Shi’ittes’ protests in Abuja had been  violent. They had also resulted  in the death of a police officer and a National Youth Scheme Corps member, Precious Owolabi. On Sunday,  the Kaduna State Police Command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Yakubu Sabo,  assured the people of the state that adequate security had been put in place for hitch-free court appearance. The spokesman, who spoke to one of our...

The Benue State Government announced on Wednesday that it had commenced the evacuation of Benue State students at the Federal University, Wukari in Taraba. The evacuation followed the closure of the university after the alleged killing of two Benue students in the institution on July 30 by people suspected to be members of the Jukun militia. reports shows that hundreds of people have been killed over the years in recurring communal clashes between ethnic Jukun and Tivs in the agricultural belt of Northern Nigeria  The bloody conflict has taken its toll on the two ethnic groups with many lives lost and property estimated at millions of naira destroyed. Speaking in a telephone interview with a NAN correspondent in Makurdi on Wednesday, the Benue Commissioner for Education, Prof. Dennis Ityavyar, said the evacuation of the students was due to the closure of the university. He said that relevant security operatives and the government of Taraba had been notified about the ev...

The police in Lagos have arrested a 28-year-old teacher, Idowu Daniel, at a private school in the Abule-Egba area of the state for allegedly having sex with a female pupil in his care. Daniel, who teaches computer science at Anatasia Comprehensive College, reportedly raped the 17-year-old pupil inside the school’s biology laboratory.  City Round learnt that Daniel had asked the pupil to bring her computer science note to him at the laboratory for marking. On getting there, the teacher reportedly made overtures to her and fondled her breasts. She was said to have resisted the advances and left. The following day, Friday, June 28, 2019, Daniel was said to have sent for the pupil again, asking her to come to the laboratory with her note. He reportedly shut the door and forcefully had sex with her. Three days after, on a Monday, our correspondent learnt that Daniel called the girl into the laboratory again and told her that she did not do well in computer science and mathema...

The Federal Government has obtained a court order to proscribe the  Shiites’ organisation formally referred to as the Islamic Movement in Nigeria. The Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday ordered the proscription of the Shiites’ movement as protests by the Islamic organisation rock Abuja. it was reported that Justice Nkeonye Maha issued the order in a ruling in which  she also designated the activities of the Shiite organisation in any part of Nigeria “as acts of terrorism and illegality.” The court restrained “any person or group of persons” from participating in any form of activities involving or concerning the IMN “under any name or platform” in Nigeria. To complete the process of the proscription of the group, the court ordered the Attorney-General of the Federation “to publish the order proscribing the respondent (Islamic Movement in Nigeria) in the official gazette and two national dailies. The judge gave the order following an ex parte application by the F...

Nigeria's federal government and the NGF have proposed to recruit N-Power cadets or youth corps members as police personnel - The recruitment will be done in efforts to boost the manpower of the Nigeria Police Force - According to the report, the FG and governors believe that the ongoing recruitment of 10,000 policemen to tackle the dearth of security agents in the country was inadequate State governors have enjoined the federal government to recruit more police personnel in addition to the ongoing 10,000 police recruitment exercise to check insecurity in the country. The chairman of Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF) and Gov. of Ekiti, Dr Kayode Fayemi made this known at the end of a closed door meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari at the State House, Abuja, on Friday, July 5. He disclosed that he briefed the president on the outcome of the security committee of the National Economic Council, adding that the committee reviewed security challenges facing the nation. According to h...

The health sector may be thrown into a fresh crisis that may paralyse activities in government hospitals nationwide as the Nigerian Union of Allied Health Professionals has indicated its readiness to oppose the appointment of medical doctors as the minister and the minister of state for health in the ministry. President of the Nigerian Union of Allied Health Professionals, Dr Obinna Ogbonna, who gave the hint in an interview, also accused the Federal Ministry of Health of ignoring 15 court judgements delivered in favour of medical laboratory scientists’ autonomy. President Muhammadu Buhari is expected to name his new ministers next month after his inauguration in office for a second term. This will, however, be subject to their confirmation by the National Assembly. But Ogbonna, who faulted the old arrangement of restricting the appointment of both the minister of health and the minister of state for health to medical doctors, said it was unfair to continue to shut out other health pr...

Despite the harsh criticism of  the planned establishment of Ruga settlements across the country, the Federal Government is set to commence the pilot phase of the project  in Taraba, Adamawa, Plateau, Kaduna and seven other states. It was learnt in Abuja on Friday that the  execution of the project  would start in 11 states including Sokoto, Nasarawa, Kogi, Katsina, Kebbi, Zamfara and Niger.  Documents seen  by one of our correspondents at the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development showed that all was set for the implementation of the initiative. According to senior officials of the ministry, the Federal  Government is determined to go ahead with the  project, notwithstanding the public outcry, particularly in the South. “The pilot states for its implementation are Sokoto, Adamawa, Nasarawa, Kaduna, Kogi, Taraba, Katsina, Plateau, Kebbi, Zamfara and Niger. They are actually 11 in number and the governors of thes...

Following the revelation made by Timi Dakolo’s wife, Busola, that Pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo, of COZA raped her when she was 18, the pastor through the offical Instagram page of the church has said that he has never raped anybody not even as an unbeliever.  Pastor Biodun Fatoyinb said: “I am aware that there has been a recent media publication on YouTube operated and owned by RED Media Group which shows an interview by Chude Jideonwo with Busola Dakolo. Prior to now, we had adhered to our policy of ignoring rumours from social media accounts as we knew that several statements had been made to extort the church of money and myself through blackmail, harassment and intimidation. We have refused time and again to accede to their request, which has infuriated them over time, because of this they have gotten more aggressive. “Unlike previous statements where innuendos were used and there was no direct mention of myself or the Church, the recent video released on YouTube has now made ...

Between January and May this year, the three tiers of government got the sum of N3.14tn as allocation from the federation account. The amount was allocated by the Federation Account Allocation Committee to the federal, states and local governments.   The committee, which is headed by the Minister of Finance, is made up of commissioners of finance from the 36 states of the federation; the Accountant General of the Federation, Mr Ahmed Idris,  and representatives from the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation. Others are representatives from the Federal Inland Revenue Service, the Nigeria Customs Service; Revenue Mobilisation, Allocation and Fiscal Commission as well as the Central Bank of Nigeria. The federation account is currently being managed on a  legal framework that allows funds to be shared under three major components-statutory allocation, Value Added Tax distribution, and allocation made under the derivation principle.  Unde...

For most men, falling in lust is rather instant: you see a beautiful woman with a captivating aura and you decide you have to talk to her. The only issue of course, is knowing how to approach a girl – and make her fall in love with you..... here are ways to make a girl fall inlove with you  1.start and continue a great conversation Approaching a girl is a tricky situation for most men since they don’t want to come on too hard, too soon. But, it can be rather simple: the best way to flirt is to know how to start – and carry on – a great conversation. While you want to remain genuine – since that’s how to make her fall in love with exactly the person you are – it’s okay to come prepared. Educate yourself. Always have a few ‘hot’ current topics in your back pocket, and be well-versed on them.   Since you don’t want to start off to heavy-handed with personal topics, experts highly recommend reading one major newspaper cover-to-cover every day — there’s no better way...

Singer Timi Dakolo's wife, Busola, has opened up about losing her 'purity' - According to the mother of three, Pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo of Common wealth of zion Assembly, allegedly forced himself on her when she was aged 17 - Busola revealed that the Abuja pastor tricked her into becoming his 'spiritual daughter' to gain her trust and had his way with her many years ago.   There is no smoke without fire. For a while now, the internet has been hearing several cases of accusations and allegations against Pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo of Common Wealth of Zion Assembly (COZA) se'xually assaulting his female church members. While some have rubbished the stories given that there is no substantial evidence to prove the said pastor committed the crime, the accusations lingered on and even escalated when singer, Timi Dakolo, called him out on social media a short while ago. The singer had boldly claimed that Pastor Fatoyinbo was notorious for forcefully having his way with...

President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday, June 27, reiterated his commitment to the implementation of the new national minimum wage saying this would commence very soon.  President Buhari also instructed the 36 state governments and employers in the private sector to prepare towards providing a living wage for their workers as a way to encourage the latter to contribute to the development of the country,  The immediate past Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Boss Mustapha, said this at the 11th triennial delegates conference of the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria. The report said the president expressed optimism that economy is expected to grow by 2.7% in 2019 as a result of several reforms embarked upon, the president also said his government is committed to taking care of the welfare of workers in the country.  korayomjoseph blog earlier reported that the payment of the new N30,000 minimum wage could be delayed as an agreement was yet...

No fewer than 29 bandits have been killed by operatives of Operation Hadarin Daji in an onslaught carried out by the troops in Moriki forest of Zamfara. This was confirmed by the Public Relations Officers of the operation, Lt. Oni Orisun in Gusau on Thursday. He said that the troops moved against the bandits after they failed to embrace the 24-hour ultimatum issued by the Force Commander, Maj. Gen. Jide Ogunlade for themThe Force Commander was clear and did not mince words when he said the operation will land heavily on them after the expiration of the ultimatum. “The Moriki general area was professionally cordoned and offered no escape route which led to the bandits returning fire against our operatives. “That action led to two soldiers and one mobile policeman paying the supreme price with dear lives. “The death of the three saddened all the operatives especially the Force Commander, Maj. Gen. Jide Ogunlade, who however expressed determination, confidence and ability of...

A 35-year-old man, Jerry Makar, reportedly collapsed inside a court in Benue state - Makar was rushed to a hospital in Makurdi where doctors pronounced him dead on arrival - The deceased was a supporting staff attached to national and state election petition tribunal An national and state assembly election petition tribunal sitting in Makurdi, Benue state capital has been thrown into confusion after a 35-year-old man, Jerry Makar, slumped and died inside the courtroom. The Nation reports that the unfortunate incident which occurred at the weekend forced the tribunal chairman to adjourn sitting abruptly. It was learnt that the Makar was a supporting staff attached to National and state election petition tribunal.. He was said to be drafted from the state judicial to help the election tribunal serve tribunal processes on litigants. Investigations revealed that on that fateful day, the late Makar rode his motorcycle to work hale and heartily but while affecting service to lawyers invok...

Presidential candidate of the PDP, Atiku Abubakar and his party have had their application dismissed by the presidential election petitions tribunal - Atiku and the PDP had prayed the court to allow them inspect smart card readers and the server for the 2019 presidential election - However, five-member panel of justices, on Monday, June 24, dismissed the application filed by Atiku and his party The application by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, to inspect smart card readers and the server for the 2019 presidential election has been declined by the presidential election petitions tribunal. The application by the former vice president and the PDP was unanimously dismissed on Monday, June 24, by five-member panel of justices, Daily Trust reports.  gathered that in the main ruling by the chairman of the tribunal, Justice Mohammed Garba held that due to the fact that the matter is a substantive issue for determination by the trib...

Burna Boy’s mother, Bose ogulu got amazing response following an epic acceptance speech at the BET Awards on Monday. The 2019 edition of the award which celebrates black people in film, music and arts, was held at the Microsoft Theatre in California. Ogulu received her son’s award for ‘Best International Act’ and thereafter reminded the African-Americans to keep Africa in mind.She said, “Thank you BET, Thank you Africa because that’s the constituency for which we got noticed in the first place. “The message from Burna, I believe will be that every black person should please remember that you were Africans before you became anything else,” The speech earned her a standing ovation and viral reactions on social media, especially from African-Americans who agreed with her statement. Hollywood actress, Yvette Nicole-Brown @YNB know Twitter, wrote, “Wisdom from @BurnaBoy’s mother #ForTheCulture at the @BET Awards:“Remember, you were African before you were anything else. #BurnaBoy” ...

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Adams Oshiomhole, has warned the Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, to avoid trouble by respecting the sanctity of the state House of Assembly. He gave the warning following the inauguration and election of Speaker of the assembly by 11 members of the assembly loyal to the governor out of the elected 31. Oshiomhole said it was absurd that a minority party shut out 20 members of the APC in order to perpetuate the act in the “nocturnal hours”. The 11 lawmakers – eight of whom were members of the Peoples Democratic Party – elected Alh. Abubakar Suleiman while the APC lawmakers returned the Speaker of the Eighth Assembly, Kawuwa Damina, as their own factional speaker. The immediate past governor, Muhammad Abubakar, led the aggrieved members to the APC National Secretariat in Abuja on Friday. Oshiomhole said, “There is no way the PDP can produce the speaker, the deputy speaker and other principal officers. If the governor...

Suspected gunmen have killed 18 persons in some communities in Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara, the Emir of Tsafe, Alhaji Muhammad Bawa has disclosed. The Emir made the disclosure on Friday while receiving a House of Representatives member representing Gusau/Tsafe Federal Constituency, Alhaji Kabir Mai-Palace in Gusau.The  News Agency of Nigeria  reports that Mai-Palace was at the Emir’s palace to condole with him and the entire people of the area over the attacks.The emir said that the attackers invaded Bamamu, Danmale and Sako communities, Thursday evening and killed 18 persons, adding that they came with over 50 motorcycles shot sporadically. READ ALSO :  FG inaugurates SEC board Monday The emir thanked the lawmaker for the visit and his concern for his people.  Earlier, Mai-Palace had described the attack as unfortunate and worrisome. He said: ”I had earlier visited the general hospital, Tsafe to sympathise with the victims who are receiving ...

President Muhammadu Buhari has charged state governors to seek ways to improve their Internally Generated Revenues (IGR). The Nation reports that in the first term of his administration, President Buhari had released series of bailout funds to state governments to meet up with their financial obligations in the face of economic recession. jozzygist blog gathered that the president spoke on Thursday, June 20, while inaugurating the new National Economic Council (NEC), with tenure from 2019 to 2023 at the presidential villa, Abuja. The council is chaired by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo.  While urging the new NEC to press forward with key initiatives, Buhari asked them to specially focus on security, education health and agriculture, adding that attaining progress in the four areas, would ensure a peaceful and prosperous Nigeria. Buhari said: “Going forward, states must in the next four years find ways to increase internally generated revenues, improve VAT collection and increase ...

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has promised automatic employment to corps members who performed exceptionally well as ad- hoc staff during the 2019 general election. INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, made the promise, yesterday, in Abuja at the presentation of 75  kits with laptops and phones by the European Union, EU, to outstanding corps members who participated in the 2019 elections. The EU donated the kits to outstanding 75 corps members for their excellent performance as INEC ad-hoc staff during the 2019 elections. They were selected as recipients following a public announcement on March 27  Yakubu who stressed the important role corps members played during the conduct of elections in the country said that there can be no successful elections in Nigeria without the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC. He said, “There are many of you who did very well during the elections. We will identify you and reward those who performed excellently well in the...

President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday, June 18, met with state governors on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) behind closed doors inside the Aso Rock Presidential Villa. The Nation reports that the meeting between the president and the All Progressives Congress (APC) Governors Forum held inside the council chamber of the Presidential Villa around 11.37 am. It was learnt that the governor Edo state, Godwin Obaseki, offered the opening christian prayer, while his Borno counterpart, Babagana Zulum, said the Muslim prayer.  It had in attendance governors from Lagos, Babajide Sanwo-Olu; Ekiti, Kayode Fayemi; Edo, Godwin Obaseki; Plateau, Niger, Kogi, Yahaya Bello; Borno, Babagana Zulum; Nasarawa, Abdullahi Sule; Yobe, Mai Mala Buni; Osun, Gboyega Oyetola; and Ogun, Dapo Abiodun. The deputy governors of Katsina and Kaduna were reportedly at the meeting. It was learnt that the former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Boss Mustapha, and the Chief of ...