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  • Brokers ask professionals to embrace insurance

    AS a leading provider of insurance and re-insurance services, YOA Insurance Brokers Ltd, has advised professionals to embrace insurance to minimize risks to their businesses.

    YOA Insurance Brokers took its insurance advisory services to the recently concluded 2019 General Conference of the Nigerian Bar Association.

    The week-long event, with the theme: ‘Facing the Future’ was borne out of the pressing need to lay a sustainable foundation for an optimistic future.

    The NBA conference participants took turns to visit the YOA Insurance Brokers booth and were treated to cocktails while they got a dossier containing a comprehensive collection of statutory and voluntary insurance benefits products and solutions. The products offered help employers reduce costs associated with human resources administration and offer the employees benefits that will improve engagement, productivity and loyalty.

    Sir Afam Linus Anijekwu, Managing Solicitor of Afam Law Consult, appreciated the team for an excellent outing at its maiden appearance at the conference and noted that there was a need for more organisations, like YOA, to help in making more information available so that more lawyers could tap into the world of insurance.

     

     

  • Tipper crushes vulcaniser while urinating by roadside

    A 29-year-old vulcaniser has been crushed to death by a tipper lorry in the Akinhan area of Awowo in Ewekoro Local Government Area of Ogun State.

    Sources said the victim, Adeyemi Abiodun popularly called olainukan was called by an unidentified motorist to help him fix his car’s flat tyre penultimate Wednesday.

    He was said to have crossed the Lagos-Abeokuta expressway to meet the customer and quickly fixed the bad tyre.

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    Sources said he was pressed and decided to urinate by the road side during which the tipper which had a brake failure hit him and died instantly.

    The driver of the truck fled immediately while irate residents prevented other tipper drivers from passing through the area.

    Normalcy was however restored in the community after about three hours.

    His remains were deposited at the morgue in Ifo General Hospital, while he was buried last Thursday amid tears by sympathisers.

  • Nigerian plans to establish varsity in Sierra Leone

    THE founder of the Oduduwa University, Ipetumodu,  Osun State, Chief Ramon Atobatele Adedoyin, has expressed his readiness to establish a university in Sierra Leone.

    He said this during a four-day working visit to Sierra Leone.

    Adedoyin was received with his wife, Iyabo, at the Freetown Airport by the Nigerian Embassy staff and officials of the University of Makeni from where they boarded a boat to  Freetown.

    Chief Adedoyin and his entourage used the opportunity to visit to Sierra Leonean officials, including the Minister for Technical and Higher Education, Prof. Aiah Gbakima, to discuss areas of mutual cooperation to the two countries.

    The couple and their entourage were hosted to a breakfast treat by the Nigerian High Commissioner to Sierra Leone, His Excellency, Ambassador Habiss Ibrahim Ugbada, who expressed delight that the visit would go a long way to further strengthen the strong and cordial relationship between the two countries.

    The delegation had earlier attended the postgraduate congregation of the University of Makeni where Chief Adedoyin delivered the convocation lecture titled: ‘Postgraduate Education and Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals’.

    He said the purpose of his visit was to solidify academic relations between the Oduduwa University and the University of Makeni.

     

  • DisCos flay PwC’s comments on taxes

    THE Association of Nigerian Electricity Distributors (ANED) which is the umbrella body of the electricity distribution companies (DisCos) on Friday said that the power firms pay all applicable taxes.

    In a press release by its Executive Director, Research and Advocacy, Barrister Sunday Oduntan, the association yesterday debunked the comments credited to Dr. Andrew Nevin, Chief Economist of PriceWaterhouse Coopers (PwC) on Wednesday, September 25.

    The statement reads in part: “Dr. Nevin, at a  power sector roundtable organised by Mainstream Energy Solutions Limited, was quoted to have declared that no Distribution Company (DisCo) in Nigeria has paid any tax to the Federal Government since 2013 when they were privatized because they have been “on a loss-making track” since then.

    “While acknowledging Dr. Nevin’s effort to highlight the challenges of the sector in his presentation, thus fostering a dialogue that is critical for the resolution of same, we, hereby, unequivocally state that this claim relating to Discos not paying FG taxes is misleading, incorrect and not supported by the facts.

    “As responsible corporate citizens, all of our member DisCos take their tax obligations to the federal and state governments, as applicable, seriously. As a result, the DisCos diligently pay all necessary taxes that apply to their operations.

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    “These taxes include the minimum Company Income Tax (CIT), Withholding Tax (WHT) and Value Added Tax (VAT).

    “We will like to encourage all parties interested in the growth and success of the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry to constantly diligently verify their information to avoid creating more challenges than those which already exist in the sector.”

  • Customs boss lauds Ogun command over joint border security

    The Comptroller General of Nigeria Customs Service (CGC), Col Hameed Ali has commended the Ogun 1 Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) over the ongoing joint border security exercise across the country.

    Ali made the remarks on Thursday during an assessment tour of the ongoing joint border security exercise in Ogun 1 Customs Area Command at Idiroko town, which shares border with the Benin Republic.

    He thanked the operatives of the joint border operations in the command for sustaining the exercise since the beginning of the operations last month.

    The customs chief who was received by the Controller of the Ogun 1 Area Command, Comptroller Michael Agbara, was accompanied by Nigeria’s Ambassador to Benin Republic, Kayode Oguntuase, Comptroller General of Immigration, Mohammed Babandede and Brigadier General . E.A Ndagi, Coordinator of Joint Border Security Exercise, among others.

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    ‘’My observation is that the officers are doing well. They are deployed to do a job and they are doing it exceptionally well, and that is the reason why Mr President (Buhari) asked us to come and convey his appreciation and commendations to the officers.

    He also said the closure of land borders was in the best interest of the country.

    He noted that the closure of land borders by the Federal Government was necessary to fortify the country’s security and economy, against the backdrop of smuggling of unwholesome goods including arms and ammunition into the country.

    He said: ‘’We are touring the operations sectors. As you know, we are doing an operation called ‘’Border Drill’’ and as a result of that, we have deployed our men in most of these commands.

    ‘’There are three reasons for going round. First, is to convey Mr President’s compensation to our troops and personnel that have been deployed to carry out those drills.

    ‘’Secondly is to further explain to them the reasons why we are doing this drill. Thirdly, is to getting feedback on the ground as to the successes and challenges (of the operation).

    He disclosed that the exercise would not be terminated unless there was assurance of cooperation from neighbouring countries on Nigeria’s anti-smuggling policies.

  • Pantami attack: Kano police quiz three PDP chieftains

    The Kano State Police Command, on Friday, quizzed three chieftains of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), over the alleged assault meted, on the Minister of Communications, Dr Ali Isa Pantami, at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA), by supporters, believed to be Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwso’s loyalists.

    Pantami, who was in Kano for a condolence visit, over the death of Ibrahim Liman Sharada, father of a member, representing Kano Municipal at the House of Representatives, Shaaban Ibrahim Sharada  last week Monday, booed by hoodlums, suspected to be members of the Kwankwasiyya Movement, on his departure to Abuja.

    According to the Kano State Police Command,  the PDP deputy governorship candidate, Comrade Aminu Abdulsalam;  State Chairman of the (PDP), Suleiman Bichi and Dr Yunusa Haruna Dangwani, Director-General, PDP governorship campaign, were queried, over the level of their supporters’ involvement in the attack of the communications minister.

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    Briefing reporters, in his office at the Police Headquarters, Bompai, Kano, the spokesman of the Command, DSP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, said, the three PDP Chieftain were invited and interrogated by the Police Commissioner, Ahmed Iliyasu, alongside the Director of DSS in Kano, to establish the intent of the unruly behaviour of their supporters.

    DSP Haruna, who emphasized the resolve pf the Command to unravel the security breach on the Minister at the Kano Airport, insisted that the Police will not spare any culprit, implicated in the embarrassment, adding that nobody is above the law in the state.

    ‘’The Police invited the PDP stalwarts in the state in connection, with the mob action attempt on the minister at the Airport in Kano. In attendance were the Chairman of PDP in Kano, Suleiman Bichi; PDP Deputy Governorship candidate, Comrade Aminu Abdulsalam; and the DG, Governorship campaign, Haruna Dangwani. They were interrogated by the CP himself, alongside the Director, DSS in Kano. They were invited and quizzed about the ugly incident that happened at the Kano airport, last week Monday.

    According to him, the PDP chieftains confessed to have warned their members not to go to the airport.

    But however, with the issue in place,  the Command is doing everything possible to ensure that the rule of law prevails, emphasizing that nobody is above the law, as the security of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, as well as that of the State, is a above any individual or any parochial interest.

    While assuring that the Police Command will  investigate issue, he said that no arrest had been made.

    The Chairman of the PDP and a top Kwankwasiyya member, reportedly said that those people, who attacked the Communications Minister, Ali Isa Pantami were not their members, as being speculated.

  • PMAN to honour Tunji Bello, others

    MEMBERS of the Performing Musician Association of Nigeria (PMAN), Lagos State chapter, have expressed their appreciation to Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, for appointing three commissioners from the Mainland Local Government Area.

    “Our particular interest in Mainland is not only because our state headquarters is located in Mainland, but also because a good number of us, including my humble self, all live in Mainland”, said the  Governor, Lagos State PMAN, Sir Kareem Ayinde Osoba.

    “Hon Tunji Bello is a man that deserves no introduction, in view of his remarkable dedication to the uplift of Mainland, through his regular empowerment programmes which has succeeded in turning around the lives of a good  number of Mainlanders for the better”,says the PMAN boss.

    “We are, therefore, seizing this opportunity to announce that PMAN has concluded arrangements to honour the appointees and other deserving Mainlanders with awards, not only for their past achievements, but to encourage them to do even more.

    “On the same occasion, we shall also be honouring Alhaji Ibrahim Alao Megida, a notable chieftain of the APC, who has become a strong force to reckon with in Mainland politics. As a remarkable mobiliser and a man of the people, Megida does not discriminate, no wonder that he is a man of many parts, well loved by everyone, whether young or old, man or woman, Christian or Muslim. He is simply a strong force you can simply not just wish away,” Osoba said.

    The awardees at the event which holds on October 18 at Lion Gate Hotel, Sabo, Yaba, include Hon. Jide Jimoh, Federal House of Representatives, Mainland Constituency; Hon Tunji Bello, Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources; Hon Mrs Folashade Adefisayo, Commissioner for Education;  Hon Mr Rabiu Onaolapo Olowo, Commissioner for Finance; Hon Ajani Owolabi, Member, Lagos State House of Assembly, Mainland 11; Engineer Adebowale Savage; Alhaji Ibrahim Olarewaju Alao Megida (Sanmori Adinni of Yaba).

    Eminent personalities expected at the event include Alhaji Hon. Monsuru Alao Owolabi, Hon. Kayode Omiyale, Chairman, Yaba L.C.D.A, among others.

     

  • Ogun celebrates World Tourism Day

    THE Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has said efforts are in top gear to harness the potential of the state’s tourism sector towards the successful implementation of the state agenda.

    The governor said this during the celebration of the 42nd edition of World Tourism Day organised by the  state’s Ministry of Culture and Tourism, themed: “Tourism and Jobs: A Better Future for All,”  held at the June 12 Cultural Center, Kuto,  Abeokuta.

    Represented by his deputy, Engr. Noimot Salako-Oyedele,  Abiodun stated that apart from the fact that Ogun State owns interesting artefacts and historic sites, the numerous and long-lasting tourist centres and businesses across the state, it has continued to contribute immensely to the economy of our state, adding that since the inception of his administration, structures have been put in place to support tourist activities.

    In her speech, the  wife of the governor and the Special Guest of Honour, Mrs. Bamidele Abiodun, said tourism should be given priority, being a source of revenue in the country and a means of employment generation.

    Chairman, House Committee on Information, Culture and Tourism, Hon. Yusuff Adejojo disclosed that the state and country are endowed with potential which, if given attention, would go a long way in tackling the problem of unemployment in the state and country at large.

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    Earlier in her welcome address, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Culture and Tourism , Alhaja Selimot Ottun, stated that the essence of the World Tourism Day is to support changes in policy, business practices and tourism

     

  • 2019 Young Wigs Conference holds in Lagos

    THE Young Wigs Conference, an annual event aimed at orientating young lawyers and law school students on what to expect after school and in the course of their legal practice was held over the weekend at Eko Hotel and Suites, Lagos.

    Tagged Divergence, the event which started in the year 2015 in Port Harcourt, had several practising lawyers in attendance.

    Speaking at the conference, the convener, Inemesit Dike, said the conference is meant to serve as a path for young lawyers and students of law to avoid certain professional mistakes.

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    “It was born out of the issues I had when I got out of law school. I fell flat on my face many times. I made many mistakes that I could have avoided, if I had relevant information available to me,” she said.

    “The aim is to prevent other young lawyers from making similar mistakes that others that have gone ahead of them have made. It is also a charitable support to ensure that those who don’t have access to attend all bar conferences.”

     

  • No timeline for resolution of minimum wage issue — Labour

    THE Joint National Public Service Negotiating Council (JNPSNC) has said there is no timeline on when the Federal Government would begin the full implementation of minimum wage to workers on all levels.

    The General Secretary JNPSNC, Alade Lawal, said this in an interview in Abuja.

    Lawal said that he was hopeful that both the federal government and the organised labour would arrive at a decision soon.

    He said that negotiation with the government team may resume in a couple of days.

    Lawal said: “It is still as it was. On the part of labour, we are talking to our people, we are briefing them. You can call it mobilisation if you like.

    “With the way they are working behind the scene we may be back to the negotiation table in a couple of days.

    “This is not something that somebody can put a timeline to. It is negotiation, and when you negotiate, you have fair deal from your side that you believe should be the ruling wage. They also have their positions, based on the numbers in the books.

    “So when you have two sides of a coin and you are meeting, you can’t put a timeline.

    “But I want to believe that if you follow the trends of discussions, follow the trends of development, follow the trend of sincerity on the part of government, you will agree with me that we are moving very close to either arriving at something or let us see how it goes.”

    He dismissed the payment of minimum wage to workers on levels 1-6, stressing that as far as labour was concerned, the federal government had not paid minimum wage.

    “As far as we are concerned, they have not paid anything. It has no effect,” he added.