The brief: NPA panel mum; Shutting borders; Polio in Bauchi

Eight months after the suspension of the Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Hadiza Bala Usman, to ”allow for an independent audit of the accounts and remittances of the agency,” the panel set up by the Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, to investigate alleged infractions by the suspended MD is yet to submit […]

Eight months after the suspension of the Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Hadiza Bala Usman, to ”allow for an independent audit of the accounts and remittances of the agency,” the panel set up by the Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, to investigate alleged infractions by the suspended MD is yet to submit its report.

Member states in the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) have shown strong resolve and commitment to issues of good governance and democracy in the sub-region.

The Bauchi State Primary Health Care Development Agency (BASPHCDA) has recorded 38 confirmed cases of circulating Mutant Polio Virus Type 2 (Cmpv2) in 12 local government areas.

MD’s Suspension: NPA Panel Mum 8 Months After

Eight months after, the panel set up by the Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, to investigate alleged infractions by the suspended Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Hadiza Bala Usman, is yet to submit its report, Daily Trust reports.

Hadiza was suspended in May 2021 by the federal government as part of moves to “Allow an independent audit of the accounts and remittances of the agency.”

Lagos Nurses To Call Off Planned Strike After Meeting With Sanwo-Olu

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Sunday evening held a closed-door meeting with members of the Lagos chapter of the National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives to address the grievances of the nursing workforce in the State.

At the end of the two hours meeting, both the Government and the union agreed on issues that had been causing disaffection between the two parties.

ECOWAS Countries To Shut All Borders Against Mali, Reject Junta’s Transition Schedule

With its latest stand against unconstitutional seizure of power, leaders of member states in the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) have shown strong resolve and commitment to issues of good governance and democracy in the sub-region, according to Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN.

Osinbajo stated this on Sunday in Accra, Ghana, where he represented President Muhammadu Buhari at an Extraordinary Summit of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government to discuss the political situation in the Republic of Mali.

PODCAST: AFCON 2021: Uncertainty As Super Eagles Compete Without Key Players

The attention of football lovers across Africa, including Nigeria and other part of the world has turned to Cameroon where the 2021 edition of the Africa Cup of Nations has just begun with host Cameroon defeating Bukina Faso 2-1 in the first match of the tournament .

However Nigerian fans are concerned that key players from the Nigerian squad like Odion Ighalo, Victor Oshimen, Emmanuel Dennis among others will miss the tournament due to injuries, Covid restrictions and refusal of their clubs to release them. Click this link to listen to the podcast.

How Son Contracted Assassin To Kill Father Over Inheritance

The Niger State Police Command has arrested a 25-year-old man, Abubakar Mohammed Buba, for allegedly contracting his friend, Aliyu Mohammed for N110,000 to kill his father, Alhaji Mohammed Buba, in order to inherit the father’s estate.

The command’s spokesman, DSP Wasiu Abiodun, said in a statement that the suspect was arrested in Chanchaga area of Minna on December 29, 2021 by the Chanchaga division.

38 Fresh Cases Recorded As Polio Hits Bauchi

The Bauchi State Primary Health Care Development Agency (BASPHCDA) has recorded 38 confirmed cases of circulating Mutant Polio Virus Type 2 (Cmpv2) in 12 local government areas.

The Executive Chairman of BASPHCDA, Dr Rilwanu Mohammed, stated this in Bauchi over the weekend when he flagged off the vaccination exercise against the virus at Bayan Fada.

Golden Globes 2022: Squid Game Star, O Yeong-Su, Wins First Award At 77

O Yeong-su, the Squid Game star that portrayed the role of Player 001 in the Netflix hit series has won his first Golden Globe award at this year’s edition of the ceremony at 77.

He bagged the award as the Best Supporting Actor in Television at this year’s Golden Globe for his role in the hit Netflix drama, Squid Game. Click this link for the full list of winners.

Pogba To Return In February, Says Rangnick

Paul Pogba is not expected to return from a thigh injury for at least another month, Manchester United interim manager Ralf Rangnick has confirmed amid mounting speculation over the French midfielder’s future.

The 28-year-old last played in a 2-2 draw at Atlanta in early November before pulling up with the injury during training on international duty with France.