GRAPHITTI NEWS : 2016-07-03

Saturday, July 09, 2016

NEWS & ANALYSIS: Stop Giving Bailout Funds To State Governments, NUPENG Tells FG

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The Nigerian Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers on Saturday advised the Federal Government against the issuance of bailout funds to state governments for the payment of workers’ salaries.

Serena Williams of the U.S celebrates after beating Angelique Kerber of Germany in the women's singles final on day thirteen of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Saturday, July 9, 2016. (AP Photo/Tim Ireland)

Serena Williams of the U.S raises the trophy after beating Angelique Kerber of Germany in the women's singles final on day thirteen of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Saturday, July 9, 2016. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis)

Serena Williams insisted she was not focused on No. 22.

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The Niger Delta Avengers came into existence sometime in March 2016. Since its declaration of economic rebellion against the Nigerian government, the militant group has claimed responsibility for many attacks in the region, telling on the nation’s economy, with no seeming end to the conflict.

Labour Rejects Meeting With FG; Oil Workers Down Tools Nationwide

General secretary of PENGASSAN, Lumumba Okugbawa

We’ll be ready for dialogue Monday — PENGASSAN

Labour leaders have said they will not be available for a meeting with the Federal Government scheduled for today, as oil workers, yesterday, made good their threat to begin a nationwide strike despite frantic efforts by government, through the Minister of Labour and Employment, Senator Chris Ngige, to stop the action.

African Development Bank launched the first Africa Visa Openness Index in May 2016

The African Union (AU) has announced they will be launching an electronic passport, or e-passport, at the next AU Summit tabled to take place in Kigali, Rwanda, in July 2016.

Fun seekers at the Millennium Park during the Eid-el-Fitr holiday celebration in Abuja on Thursday, July 7, 2016. Photo: NAN

The three-day public holiday declared by the Federal Government in an economy inching closer to recession, will cost the country ₦138 billion by the time activities resume today.

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Emmanuel Chidi Namdi and his wife, Chimiary, had settled in the northern Italian town of Fermo to escape violence.

Ghana Blames Power Outage On Nigeria’s Oil Sabotage, No Mention Of Gas Bills Due Nigeria

John Mahama

Ghanaian President, John Mahama, on Wednesday said the delay in the delivery of the crude oil ordered from Nigeria had created power generation problems for his country, leading to outages in many parts.

John Mastoroudes

While some indigenous coaches, including interim Super Eagles’ Coach, Salisu Yusuf, have applied for the vacant senior national team job, veteran football administrator, John Mastoroudes, has urged the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to go for a foreign manager.

Cristiano Ronaldo was key as Portugal reached the Euro 2016 final

Cristiano Ronaldo is determined to make his country's dreams come true after spearheading Portugal to the Euro 2016 final.

Nigerian soldiers

The Nigerian Army yesterday reopened the Maiduguri-Dikwa-Gamboru road three years after it was closed as a result of the Boko Haram insurgency.

• Urges West to return stolen funds

Ghana’s former President Jerry John Rawlings has canvassed a global campaign for the return of Nigeria’s stolen funds stashed away in developed countries.

Former Presidential Aspirant, Umaru Shinkafi And Nollywood Actress, Bukky Ajayi, Die

Veteran Nollywood actress, Bukky Ajayi Image source: Punchng.com

A former federal commissioner and presidential aspirant, Umaru Shinkafi, is dead PREMIUM TIMES is reporting.

President Muhammadu Buhari says there has been "a lot of improvement" against Boko Haram, whose seven-year insurgency has killed at least 20,000 people and displaced more than 2.6 million others

President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday pleaded with militants to "give Nigeria a chance", vowing to keep the country intact despite widespread ethnic and religious divisions that threaten unity.

WEF

The World Economic Forum (WEF) has ranked Nigeria 119th out of 139 economies in the overall ranking of its Global Information Technology Report (GITR).

Chairman, Oil Producers Trade Section (OPTS) of the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), Clay Neff

Power sector gas invoice arrears have grown from a reconciled ₦40 billion of undisputed arrears in December 2014, to about ₦100 billion according to Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC)’s estimate of May 2016.

Eid-El-Fitr: Nigerian Government Extends Public Holiday To Thursday July 7th

Minister of Interior, retired Lt.-Gen. Abdulrahman Dambazau (left) and the Controller-General, Federal Fire Service, Mr Joseph Anebi

The Nigerian government has released the statement below extending the Eid-el-Fitri holiday in the country by one day.

A flag with the logo of Rosneft, Russia's largest oil company, flutters over the Novokuibyshevsk refinery near the city of Samara, Russia. © Nikolay Korchekov / Reuters

Russia has increased crude exports by almost five percent to 5.55 million barrels a day in the first half of the year compared to 2015. Analysts say exports may reach a record high this year.

Two tourists in Peru have plummeted to their deaths in separate incidents after losing their footing while posing for photos.

President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday in Abuja hosted less-privileged members of the society to the breaking of Ramadan fast

President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday in Abuja hosted less-privileged members of the society to the breaking of Ramadan fast with a pledge that his administration would adequately address their challenges.

In this Monday, April 17, 2006, photo Rita Jeptoo of Kenya holds the trophy after winning the women's division of the 110th running of the Boston Marathon, in Boston. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

Kenyan police investigating doping searched the hotel rooms of two Italian athlete managers during the Kenyan Olympic trials, and questioned the two men at police headquarters on Monday July 4, 2016. The agents, Federico Rosa and his father, Gabriele, represent a number of top Kenyan athletes and previously represented marathon runner Rita Jeptoo, one of the highest-profile Kenyans to be banned for doping.

Police investigating doping searched the hotel rooms of two Italian athlete managers during the Kenyan Olympic trials, and questioned the two men at police headquarters on Monday, one of the managers disclosed.

Rep Mohammed Sani Zorro (APC, Jigawa)

The House of Representatives Committee on Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs), Refugees and Initiatives in the North-east has expressed concern over the appalling condition and malnourishment among IDPs in the region (CLICK HERE).

Emmanuel Ibe Kachikwu, pictured on June 2, 2016, will step down as group managing director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation but continue as chairman ©Joe Klamar (AFP)

Oil prices fell on Tuesday, with Brent dropping back below U.S.$50 per barrel as economic concerns took centre stage with many analysts saying crude demand will stall later this year.

Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III

The Ramadan fast continues today as the new moon (of Shawwal) was not sighted yesterday.

Minister of Education, Mallam Adamu Adamu

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has announced the release of its guidelines for the 2016 admissions’ process.

Sir Alex Ferguson: Time For Ryan Giggs To Stand On Own Feet

Sir Alex Ferguson, right, has backed Ryan Giggs to make his mark as a manager away from Manchester United

Sir Alex Ferguson has backed new Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho's decision not to keep Ryan Giggs on as an assistant - and believes the Welshman is now ready for his own top job.

Lagos State Police Command spokesperson, SP Ifedolapo Badmos

The Lagos State Police Command has alerted residents on the new antics of criminals, particularly at night, before carrying out their nefarious activities.

Skye Bank branch

The Central Bank of Nigeria has taken over the Board and management of Skye Bank Plc after the lender failed to meet the regulator’s minimum key liquidity and capital adequacy ratios.

Serena Williams speaks with tournament referee Andrew Jarrett

Serena Williams promised she would never sue Wimbledon after making a "heat of the moment" threat during a fourth-round win over Svetlana Kuznetsova.

Dr Maikanti Kacalla Baru

President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed Maikanti Kacalla Baru as the new managing director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC).

Twitter on Monday suspended the account of Niger Delta Avengers, a militant group that has carried out a series of attacks on oil facilities in Nigeria in the last few months which pushed the country's crude production to 30-year lows.

Jose Mourinho officially begins work as Manchester United manager on Monday

Jose Mourinho on Monday will set about rebuilding his and Manchester United's reputation on his first official day as manager.

Otunba Iyiola Omisore

A leader of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Osun State, Iyiola Omisore, was arrested for his alleged role in the #Dasukigate, the EFCC has said.

Fireworks shoot from the Hatch Shell during rehearsal for the annual Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular on the Esplanade in Boston, Sunday, July 3, 2016. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

From fireworks soaring above the Washington Monument to hot dogs being downed in New York City's famed frank-eating contest, Americans aren't shy about celebrating their nation's birthday.

*Tightens payments system leakages

The combination of efforts by government agencies and banking industry anti-fraud initiative may have led to the tightening of assessed leakages in the payments system, a step further in locking out fraudsters that have become a menace to the country’s financial institutions.

Pep Guardiola Tells Manchester City Fans He Is Eager To Test Himself In England

Pep Guardiola was introduced to Manchester City fans on Sunday

Pep Guardiola was introduced to the Manchester City fans for the first time on Sunday afternoon and told them he is relishing the challenge of furthering his managerial credentials in England.

James Entwistle, U.S Ambassador to Nigeria

The American government has urged its Nigerian counterpart and other partners to redouble efforts at ending the humanitarian crisis in the insurgency-ravaged North-East geopolitical zone.

The Niger Delta Avengers are a new militant group who started attacking oil and gas infrastructure early this year in Nigeria's oil-rich but poor southern swamplands ©Stefan Heunis (AFP)

Nigerian oil militants on Saturday denied the government's claim that they were plotting to assassinate a military officer.

Zika is benign in most people but has been linked to microcephaly -- a shrinking of the brain and skull -- in babies, and to rare adult-onset neurological problems ©Marvin Recinos (AFP)

Guinea-Bissau has recorded three cases of Zika, becoming the second country in West Africa where the dangerous viral disease has been detected, the government said on Saturday.

United Nigerian Textiles PLC - derelict and non-operational

The Nigerian Cotton Textile and Garment (CTG) Industry used to be a major contributor to the nation’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP). But like many sectors of the Nigerian economy, the industry lost its glory in the mid-80s with many of the mills closing down and its workforce sent home.

Chief Legborsi Pyagbara, President - MOSOP

•Logistics challenge, infrastructural gaps knock take-off •As Federal Government reiterates call for patience

The actual implementation of recommendations by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) on Ogoniland might not commence till next year.

Reverend Zakariya “Righteous Teacher”@uncanny.sam

A clergyman of the Evangelical Church of West Africa, Reverend Zakariya, has been killed by attackers suspected to be herdsmen in Nasarawa State.

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