Outrage: Nigerians rain cause on Buhari’s minister as she claims every Nigeria from all tribes reveived Covid-19 Palliative

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Nigerians Rain Curse on President Muhammadu Buhari’s Minister Sadiya Umar Farouq , over her recent out bust on covid-19 Palliatives . The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Sadiya Umar Farouq has said all tribes in Nigeria received the the Federal Government palliatives care during the lockdown of COVID-19 pandemic. In her statement, the minister said: “There is hardly anyone in Nigeria who didn’t receive the Federal Government palliatives care in this trial COVID-19 pandemic. All the tribes in Nigeria received the the palliatives, infact it was evenly distributed. Hearing some tribes crying of marginalization, especially the Eastern parts of Nigeria and the South South that no palliative care was given to them tends to blackmail.

JUST IN: Exchange rate hits N485 at black market as Nigerians enjoys Sallah holyday

The exchange rate between the naira and dollar was offered for as high as N485/$1 as dollar scarcity hit the parallel market. A cross-section of traders contacted by Nairametrics explained that forex has been scarce which is now resulting in price volatility. Nigerians are currently enjoying a two day Sallah Holiday. Volatile Market: While some traders sell for N475/$1, others sell for as high as N490/$1. Wired transfers trade is as high as N490/$1, according to our findings. It is also understood that some of the chances of getting the forex are actually slim despite the price volatility. Wild price swings are often symptomatic of forex scarcity. Price disparity within the black market often occurs when there is scarcity Weak turnover at NAFEX: On Wednesday, the

President Buhari Vows to Probe all Past and Present Cases of Corruption, Says There Is Abuse Of Trust By Public Officials

President Muhammadu Buhari has vowed to probe all past and present cases of corruption in Nigeria in his continued fight against the menace. President Buhari spoke on Friday at the presidential villa saying there has been abuse of trust by public officials in past administration as well as within his own government. He said his planned probe of all corruption cases was the reason for the setting up of a presidential panel. The presidential panel led by Justice Ayo Salami has been responsible for the probe of the former acting chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu on allegations of looting of recovered funds, mismanagement of recovered assets and the abuse of office. President told newsmen on Friday, that he expected all

Finally, Nigerian Army Arrests Depressed Soldier Who Killed His Newly Married Colleague

The Nigerian Army has arrested a troop member who allegedly opened fire on his colleague Lieutenant Babakaka Shehu Ngorgi in Bama, Borno State.In a press release published across the Army’s social media platforms and signed by the Acting Director Army Public Relations, Colonel Sagir Musa, the ugly incidence occurred at about 10:30 am on Wednesday 29th July at the Unit headquarters. The deceased was said to be making a phone call when his killer who was reportedly suffering from depression approached him and fired him, leading to his death. According of Sahara Reporters, the suspect was saying repeatedly that he had achieved his aim. Sagir, however, sent condolences to the deceased family on behalf of the Army, adding that investigation to determine

Covid-19: Dutch airline KLM to cut 5,000 jobs

Dutch airline KLM said Friday it would shed up to 5,000 jobs due to a “crisis of unprecedented magnitude” caused by the coronavirus pandemic. The carrier, part of the Air France KLM group, said the cuts through the end of 2021 were necessary as it had made huge losses despite a 3.4-billion-euro ($4.0-billion) Dutch government bailout. The cuts would involve around 1,500 compulsory layoffs from KLM’s current workforce of 33,000, the airline said. There would also be 2,000 voluntary redundancies announced earlier this year, while further cuts would be made through non-renewal of 1,500 temporary contracts. “KLM is in the throes of a crisis of unprecedented magnitude… Expectations are that the road to recovery will be long and fraught with uncertainty,” KLM said in

Tinubu/Dogara 2023 presidential ticket brouhaha, a mere rumour – Says Yobe governor

The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress Caretaker/Extraordinary Convention Committee, Mai Mala Buni, said on Thursday that the purported 2023 presidential ticket of a former Lagos State Governor, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, and former Speaker, Yakubu Dogara was mere rumour. Buni, who is also the Yobe State governor, said the APC would spring a surprise in the September governorship election in Edo State. Speaking in an interview on the Hausa service of the British Broadcasting Corporation monitored in Kaduna on Thursday, Buni said the APC would coast to victory in the Edo poll. When asked whether it is true that Dogara joined the party so that Tinubu/Dogara would contest to have Muslim/Christian ticket, Buni said, “These are mere rumour and rumour strive in democracy. That’s not

Nigerians suffering in Europe, says UK consultant

The Founder of Napier Consulting Services, Roy Napier, has lamented the rate of exploitation of young Nigerians who travelled to Europe for greener pastures only to have their hope dashed. Napier said in his travels around the world, he discovered that many youths were ill-informed on the conditions they would meet in many developed countries. The consultant spoke in Lagos on Thursday during a walk to commemorate the World Day Against Human Trafficking. The 2020 celebration is tagged, ‘Human Trafficking Destroys Lives, Take a Stand.’ Personnel of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons and other related offences were joined by men of the Nigeria Police Force on the walk, which also included a non-governmental organisation, Live Abundantly, among others. The groups

JUST IN: Trump Losses Woefully In Court Over US Immigration Policy

A United States Federal Court has suspended President Donald Trump’s policy that affects poor immigrants in America. Immigrants cannot get green cards or visas if immigration officials establish they would depend on public benefits like food stamps. The permanent residency aspect is being implemented by Department of Homeland Security, while the Department of State handles visa application. On Thursday, Justice George Daniels of the District Court in New York, ordered authorities to stop the implementation. Daniels ordered the rule be put on hold for immigrants residing legally in America until the COVID-19 crisis is over. The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), in March, explained that immigrants seeking treatment for coronavirus would not be affected. Daniels called the clarification “plainly insufficient”. “This chilling effect, in turn, undoubtedly

Kidnappers Storms Abuja-Kaduna Express Way, Abducts Travelers

A report by Daily Nigerian indicates that armed men suspected to be kidnappers on Thursday, July 30 returned to Abuja-Kaduna expressway and abducted an unspecified number of travellers. The incident happened as many Muslim faithful travels to spend time with their loved ones for the Sallah festivities. There has been respite on kidnapping activities on the highway since a ban on inter-state movement in the wake of COVID-19 pandemic in the country. But, with the return of a high volume of passengers, the kidnappers struck Witnesses quoted in the report said the attack occurred near Katari village a few minutes to 9 am. Mohammed Lawan, who escaped the attack, said the kidnappers attacked travellers heading to Kaduna around 8:50 am. “We were not more than 250

US expands metals sanctions on Iran

The United States has expanded the scope of its metals sanctions on Iran with the addition of 22 specific materials “connected to its nuclear, military or ballistic missile programmes.” Announcing this in a statement on Thursday evening, Secretary of State Michael Pompeo warned against the transfer of the identified metals to and from Iran. He said Iran’s nuclear and ballistic missile and military programmes were “a grave threat to international peace and security.” “To address these threats, I am announcing a major expansion of the scope of State Department-administered Iran metals-related sanctions. “Today, the State Department is identifying 22 specific materials used in connection with Iran’s nuclear, military or ballistic missile programs. “Those who knowingly transfer such materials to Iran are now