Resulting from non regular payment of Npower Beneficiaries monthly stipends leading to huge backlogs, the Minister in charge of the programme,Hajiya Sadiya Umar Farouq has on four occasions been summed by Nigerian Lawmakers in which she refused to honour the invitations. While there have been public outcries from Beneficiaries over this inhumane treatment since the programme was moved from Vice President Office to the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development ( MHADMSD ), the Minister in charge of the programme seemed to have paid deaf ear. This act of inhumanity and incompetence on the part of the…
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Following the news of disengagement of 500,000 npower beneficiaries, there is currently tension in the air as Beneficiaries are firing at the Minister in charge from all angels. In a letter addressed to the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs , Disaster Management & Social Development, the Npower Beneficiaries across the 36 States of the Federation including FCT gave three working days to the Minister in charge of the ministry to respond to some of the issues raised else, there would be nation wide protest over what they described as “highest form of corruption” for disengaging them without well spelt out…
As apart of the transition process before eligible volunteers will be absorbed into government entrepreneurship schemes and engaging private sector bodies to absorb some of the beneficiaries, a compulsory completion of psychometric assessment would be done to determine competency and placement into various opportunities – Umar Sadiya Farouq disclosed. Only successful volunteers will get the limited spaces available for engagement. More details about the Psychometric Test assessment will ensue in the incoming week. Similarly, Vice President Professor Yemi Osinbajo maintained that existing beneficiaries will not be thrown to the street as he explained in a virtual conversion with Channel Tv…
President Donald Trump of United States of America has on Saturday evening said he has agreed with failed political consultant Steve Schmidt, who called Wacko John Bolton “a despicable man who failed in his duty to protect America.” President Donald Trump sarcastically admitted to this fact on official twitter handle. He tweet reads:”Wow, I finally agree with failed political consultant Steve Schmidt, who called Wacko John Bolton “a despicable man who failed in his duty to protect America.” Also stated that he should never be allowed to serve in government again. So true! Plain and simple, John Bolton, who was…
The former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP), Dr. Ahmadu Ali Adah also known as Óchada Attah has revealed that it took him 30 years to assemble documents that were tendered in evidence in court that delivered judgement in favour of Igala Kingdom’s ownership of Ajaokuta, Lokoja and Koto Senator Amodu Ali, who is a traditional title holder as Óchada Attah Igala ruled out any contestation of the affected areas other than Igala Kingdom, saying that the Attah Igala exercised jurisdiction over those areas up to the present day Southern Kaduna. He said the Igala Kingdom was so…
Former Vice President, His Excellency Atiku Abubakar has reacted to Governor Godwin Obaseki’s official defection to the People Democratic Party, PDP. Godwin Obaseki announced his decision at the PDP Party secretariat in Edo State on Friday afternoon. Atiku expressed joy towards Obaseki’s decision, adding that Edo State will be better with him in PDP. On his Twitter page, Atiku wrote: “Congratulations, @GovernorObaseki on joining our party, PDP—the true people’s party. “ I am confident that the people of Edo State will be better for it. “You are indeed coming aboard a repositioned PDP that promotes good governance for the benefit…
The Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development has said that it will commence the enrolment of the third batch of N-Power beneficiaries next week. According to the ministry, the decision to enrol the third batch of the scheme was made following consultations and a review of the submissions on the reform of the programme for greater efficiency. It also explained that the enrolment will provide opportunities for more Nigerian youths to access the programme, in furtherance of the President’s vision of lifting 100 million Nigerians out of poverty. The ministry said the current enrollees of the…
Edo currently becomes centre of attraction as Governor Godwin Obaseki formally joined Peoples Democratic Party ( PDP ) despite plea from APC Governors Forum. Governor Godwin Obaseki confirmed his defection on Friday afternoon via his official twitter handle which reads: “I have officially joined the @OfficialPDPNig to advance my ambition to seek re-election as Governor of Edo State. I, as always, remain committed to engendering good governance and sustainable development of our dear state”. Governor Godwin Obaseki’s deception did not come as surprise as he has earlier been disqualified by illegal screening committee self imposed by suspended national chairman of…
It was both feeling of Joy and grief for former Commissioner For Culture and Tourism in Kogi State, Hon Ugbede Paul Ebije as he wished Governor Yahaya Bello cheerful moment at 45 while also reflecting on the demise of his closest Aide, Abdulateef Suleiman who passed on at a private Hospital in Abuja earlier the week after a brief illness. Hon Ugbede Paul Ebije, said 45 certainly looks good on his boss, Governor Yahaya Bello even as he mourns the untimely death of his aide. Hon Ugbede Paul Ebije speaks: “I felicitate with my amiable Boss, Governor Yahaya Bello at…
An 80 year Prof Christopher Ogiehor, father-in-law of an APC governorship aspirant in Edo State, Mathew Iduoriyekenmwen, has been murdered by some unknown gunmen in his house Benin City. Ourworldgist gathered from the Punch Newspaper that Ogiehor, who is a university don, was said to have been found dead in his house located at 13, Egbor Anenne Street, off Benoni, by the Government Reservation Area in Benin City. According to the report, the old man was said to have been found lying in a pool of blood inside his bedroom in the early hours of Thursday. In the word of…