Enugu Assembly passes State Security Trust Fund bill for crime prevention
The Enugu State House of Assembly has passed the Security Trust Fund Bill aimed at providing money for the acquisition and deployment of security equipment and human resources for crime prevention. The executive bill, which was sponsored by the Leader of the Assembly, Mr Ikechukwu Ezeugwu, would help to prevent crime and maintain public security in the state. Ezeugwu said that passage of the bill followed...
Corps members commend FG on increased allowance
NYSC members nationwide have expressed gratitude to the Federal Government on the fulfillment of its earlier promise to increase their monthly allowance from N19,800 to N33,000 in line with the new national minimum wage. They expressed happiness and thanked the government for the increase. The Director-General of the scheme, Brig.-Gen. Shuaibu Ibrahim announced during a recent working visit to the NYSC...
Abducted Kaduna seminary students regain freedom
The Good Shepherd Major Seminary, Kaduna, said three of its students abducted on Jan. 9, have been released by their captors. Rev. Fr. Joel Usman, Registrar of the Seminary, who announced their release in a brief statement on Friday in Kaduna, however, said one student is still at large. “One is still at large. We thank you our brothers and sisters for...
Catholic Bishop elect of Aba Diocese thorough bred, perfect choice – Ikpeazu
The Abia State governor, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu has congratulated the Bishop Elect of the Catholic Diocese of Aba, Professor Augustine Ndubueze Echema. The governor in a letter he personally described Prof. Echema as thorough bred a perfect choice by Pope Francis. Governor Ikpeazu expressed profound delight on the appointment of The Reverend Monsignor Professor Augustine Ndubueze Echema a thorough bred Priest...
ABN TV boss salutes NUJ President, Isiguzo on his birthday
The Director ABN TV, Ifeanyi Okali has felicitated with the national President Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Christopher Isiguzo on his birthday. Okali in a birthday message described Isiguzo as a visionary and astute leader who has brought his administrative dexterity that has helped in repositioning NUJ. "Isiguzo came at a time when NUJ was in dire need of a visionary,...
US Embassy in Nigeria denies rejecting Bishop Oyedepo’s visa application
The US Embassy in Nigeria took to its twitter handle this afternoon to deny reports of rejecting clergyman, Bishop Oyedepo’s visa application. The embassy via its verified twitter handle, says the report is false. The tweet reads ; https://twitter.com/USEmbassyAbuja/status/1223227551004418048?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1223227551004418048&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.yabaleftonline.ng%2Fit-is-false-us-embassy-in-nigeria-denies-rejecting-bishop-oyedepos-visa-application%2F
Nathaniel Bassey calls for prayers over Coronavirus
Gospel musician, Nathaniel Bassey has called on Christians to cry to God over the Coronavirus which broke out in China. The virus which has claimed over a hundred lives with about 5000 people infected is now fast spreading to other parts of the world. Saddened by the development, Nathaniel Bassey took to social media to tell Christians what to do about...
US Embassy in Nigeria denies rejecting Bishop Oyedepo’s visa application
The US Embassy in Nigeria took to its twitter handle this afternoon to deny reports of rejecting clergyman, Bishop Oyedepo’s visa application. The embassy via its verified twitter handle, says the report is false. The tweet reads ; https://twitter.com/USEmbassyAbuja/status/1223227551004418048?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1223227551004418048&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.yabaleftonline.ng%2Fit-is-false-us-embassy-in-nigeria-denies-rejecting-bishop-oyedepos-visa-application%2F
Lagos govt approves free health services for retirees
The Lagos State Government says it has approved free Health Insurance Scheme for its retirees above 60 years. This is contained in a statement signed by the spokesperson for Lagos State Pension Commission (LASPEC), Mrs M.A. Eko, on Friday in Lagos. The statement said that the Communion’s Director-General, Mrs Folashade Onanuga, announced this during the presentation of the 71st batch Retirement Bond Certificate. Onanuga said that the...
Senate orders NNPC probe over ailing refineries
The Senate on Thursday mandated its Committee on Downstream Petroleum Sector to carry out a holistic investigation on the turnaround maintenance expenditure and current state of the refineries in the country. The resolution was a sequel to a Point of Order raised by Sen. Yusuf Yusuf (APC-Taraba Central) during plenary. It also mandated the committee to convoke a stakeholder’s conference with...
