Below are the headlines found on The Leadership Online Newspaper for today, Tuesday 26 September, 2017.
Tue, 26 Sep 2017
By Adebayo Waheed, Ibadan There was pandemonium in Ibadan, Oyo State capital, yesterday, when suspected assassins who were heavily armed stormed the palace of Olubadan of Ibadan land, Oba SaliuAdetunji shooting sporadically to disrupt the installation of new family heads (Mogaji) by the monarch to quell controversy trailing installation of 21 monarchs in one day by the governor, Senator AbiolaAjimobi.It was learnt that the installation of the family heads which was slated for the monarchs palace
Tue, 26 Sep 2017
The Presidential Panel of Investigation set up to review compliance of the military on rules of engagement has commenced hearing in Port Harcourt. Chairman of the panel, Justice Biobele Georgewill, yesterday said the panel would listen to stakeholders from the south-south region over alleged human rights violations by the Army, Air Force, and Navy.He said the panel would take receipt of memorandum from state governments, traditional rulers, community leaders, non-governmental organisations, civil
Tue, 26 Sep 2017
By Kunle Olasanmi, Abuja The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Walter Onnoghen, has warned that the judiciary would not tolerate any act of nepotism, tribalism, and favouritism from court administrators across the country.The CJN said on his watch, such acts and other social vices would not be condoned in the judiciary as appropriate punitive measures would be taken against anybody found wanting in the discharge of his or her duty.The CJN, while declaring open, a national workshop organised by t
Tue, 26 Sep 2017
BY DOYIN OJOSIPE, Abuja Barely 10 days after the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) called off their strike, National Hospital Abuja is facing a total grounding of health activities due to health workers strike.Health workers under the aegis of Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU) had commenced strike on September 21, 2017 citing lack of commitment on the side of the federal government to improving health infrastructure and welfare of workers.As a result of the strike, the National H
Tue, 26 Sep 2017
BY AHURAKA ISAH and SOLOMON AYADO, Abuja Senator representing Kogi West, Dino Melaye yesterday said the recall process being carried out against him by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on account of petitions received for that purpose from some registered voters from his senatorial district, has been overtaken by event.While addressing senate press yesterday, Melaye said based on provisions of section 69(b) of the 1999 constitution as amended, 90 days durations specified for
Tue, 26 Sep 2017
By Beatrice Gondyi, Bauchi Four North-Eastern states of Bauchi, Gombe, Yobe, and Borno have thrown their weight behind calls for restructuring of the Nigerian state .Bauchi State governor, Mohammed Abdullahi Abubakar, while speaking at a public meeting on true federalism held at multipurpose indoor sports hall in Bauchi, expressed strong belief in one and united Nigeria.Governor Abubakar who was represented by his deputy, Engineer Nuhu Gidado, noted that the youths should be given priority in a
Tue, 26 Sep 2017
Egypt is never a commonplace nation amongst comity of nations. Located in Africa, it has one of the longest histories of any modern country, emerging as one of the worlds first nation states in the tenth millennium BC. Egypts economy depends mainly on tourism, Suez Canal, media, natural gas, and agriculture. However, as the world grapple with economic recession TUNDE OGUNTOLA writes on what Egypt has to offer.Egypt is the largest Arab country; one out of every five Arabs. It is also the most pop
Tue, 26 Sep 2017
The Nigeria Basketball Federation again etched its name on silver following another winning feat by the National under-18 boys and girls teams on Sunday in Mali at the FIBA Africa 33 championship.The President of the Nigeria Basketball Federation, Engineer Musa Kida commended the teams efforts adding that the country has the potentials to dominate Africa and become a strong force in world basketball with adequate planning and preparation.This he said showed in the qualification of 4 different na
Tue, 26 Sep 2017
Human nutrition took centre stage as the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) initiated the Postharvest Alliance for Nutrition (PLAN) project to address the high incidence of malnourished children and limited access to nutritious food for low-income Nigerians as captured in the recent Nigeria Cold Chain Summit (NCCS) 2017, held in Lagos. Henry Tyohemba reportsAbout two billion people worldwide do not consume enough micro-nutrients critical for proper growth and development. Women and ch
Tue, 26 Sep 2017
AYUBA EMMANUEL DANBOYI, Abuja Super Eagles captain, John Obi Mikel has started preparations for the crucial World Cup Qualifiers clash against Zambia, where a a win will seal Nigeria passage to the 2018 soccer showpiece.The World Cup takes place in the summer in Russia next year, the country where Mikels long term girlfriend and mother of his twin daughters Olga hails from. That alone has added extra motivation to Mikels desire to lead Nigeria to the tournament.Already he has returned to full fi
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