Bode, Author at National Accord Newspaper

A nation tried by history

Bode September 14, 2020

By JEROME-MARIO UTOMI Separate from recent gradual and silent encroachment on, and outright abridgements of the masses welfare by the Federal Government via increase of Value Added Tax (VAT) from five to 7.5 per cent, re-introduction of Stamp Duty Charge, re- introduction of Stamp Duty on house rents and...

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Rights group petitions Adamu Adamu over dismissal of ATBU lecturer

Bode September 14, 2020

ARMSTRONG ALLAHMAGANI, Bauchi A Rights Group, Prison Inmate Development Initiative (PIDI-Nigeria), has petitioned the Minister of Education, Adamu Adamu over the dismissal of a lecturer with the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU) Bauchi, Dr Idris Abdullahi. The petition, which was signed by a Human Rights Defender in the Organization,...

Unions grounds Arik Air operations Monday over anti-labour practices

Bode September 14, 2020

Aviation unions on Monday shut down the operations of Arik Air over alleged non-payment of staff salaries since April after placing 90 per cent of the workforce on compulsory leave, and besides other anti-labour practices. A report by the News Agency of Nigeria stated that the unions included the National Union...

Then came along, Kiddwaya

Bode September 14, 2020

By TERHEMBA SHIJA – It is rather difficult to make a name in this era of excellence and global competitiveness. It is not enough to be educated or bask in the comeliness of your birth or personality to make a name. Success is now defined through a complex web...

NCC Emergency Communications Centres process 1,500 COVID-19-related calls – Danbatta

Bode September 14, 2020

…as Pantami commissions Imo ECC EHIME ALEX, Lagos The Executive Vice Chairman/CEO of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta, said over 1,500 COVID-19-related calls were received and processed through the Commission’s Emergency Communications Centres (ECCs) in the peak of the pandemic in Nigeria. According to a...

Kiddwaya, Prince evicted from Big Brother Naija house

Bode September 14, 2020

Big Brother Naija housemate, Kiddwaya has been evicted from the competition. He becomes the second housemate to be evicted from the reality show after Prince. Son of business mogul and billionaire, Terry Waya, Kiddwaya has come under intense scrutiny from fans who see him as more advantaged than the...

Killer pastor backsliding into occultism

[UPDATED] ‘Killer’ pastor Sylvester Ofori was backsliding into occultism – Barbara’s sister gives chilling account

Bode September 14, 2020

A sister of Barbara Tommey, the lady who was shot seven times and killed by her husband in Orlando, Florida, says her brother-in-law, Sylvester Ofori, at a point in his ministry backslid into occultism and wanted to usher her sister into it but it did not work. Sophia Tommey...

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Ajagu in Canada, initiates One Billion Souls for Christ Project

Bode September 14, 2020

Nigeria’s Apostle Ausbeth Ajagu made history in Canada recently when his Pentium Ministries, Canada launched a One Billion Souls For Jesus Project. The event, held on 5 September 2020, was a Holy Spirit communion service which witnessed prayers from numerous anointed men and women of God from various countries...

Nigeria records 79 new COVID-19 cases, as 64 patients recover

Bode September 14, 2020

Sixty-four Coronavirus (COVID-19), patients recovered from the infection across Nigeria in the last 24 hours, according to the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC). The NCDC, in its report released Sunday midnight via its official Twitter handle, also stated that 79 new cases were recorded across the country. ...

Obasanjo: Nigeria’s Bogeyman, By EMMANUEL YAWE

Bode September 14, 2020

In 2015, a big unusual political event took place in Nigeria. On 31st March 2015 as the results of the presidential election trickled in, Goodluck Jonathan, President of the Federal Republic put a phone call through to Mohammed Buhari, his main rival in the contest. For the first time...

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When potable water supply is scarce

Bode September 13, 2020

EDDY OCHIGBO, Kaduna A recent report by the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) revealed that over 100,000 Nigerian children less than five years of age die each year due to cholera and other water-borne diseases. This is a sad reminder of the endemic poverty of millions of Nigerians who...

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Gov Buni lays foundation stone for construction of Gashua ultra-modern market

Bode September 13, 2020

SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri Yobe State Governor Mai Mala Buni has laid foundation stone for the construction of Gahua ultra-modern market in Bade Local Government Area of the state. According to Buni, the market when completed is expected to boost the trade and commerce in the local government and...

Falana drags FG, Kano to African Commission over death sentence on Kano singer

Bode September 13, 2020

Human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana, has petitioned the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights in Banjul, The Gambia over the death sentence on Kano singer Sharif Yahya Sharif. In a statement to NATIONAL ACCORD on Sunday, issued by Tayo Soyemi, Falana and Falana...

We uncovered massive referral kickback scam of Nigerian doctors, hospitals, diagnostic centres – PREMIUM TIMES

Bode September 13, 2020

A PREMIUM TIMES investigation has exposed a massive referral kickback scheme showing how the country’s top diagnostic service providers, medical doctors and hospitals steal billions of naira yearly from unsuspecting patients who pay for healthcare out-of-pocket. A statement on Sunday to NATIONAL ACCORD by Idris Akinbajo, Managing Editor, PREMIUM TIMES, stated that during...

Deregulation: NNPC to support deployment of CNG facilities, says Kyari

Bode September 13, 2020

By MBAFAN ADE, Abuja – The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has pledged to support ongoing initiatives by the Ministry of Petroleum Resources to provide alternate energy source to Nigerians through aggressive activation of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) refill stations for motorists across the country. Speaking on TVC Business...

Birthed in integrity, the enduring legacy of Captain ‘Hosa

Bode September 13, 2020

By SUFUYAN OJEIFO – Forbes’ “Best of Africa” award conferred on business mogul, chairman and director of many topnotch companies, including Ocean Marine Solution Limited (OMSL), Captain Idahosa Wells Okunbo (Capt. ‘Hosa, for short) on Friday, September 11, 2020, was very inspirational. It has compelled an obligatory task of...

Shan George tickles fans with new wedding story

Bode September 13, 2020

AUSTIN FAIR, Lagos With two children down the line from her previous experience which dates back to almost two decades or so ago, the revelation via her Instagram page on Wednesday that she’s set to say “I do’’ once again was a big surprise to the teeming fans and...

Unending jubilations over Okewulonu’s victory in Imo

Bode September 13, 2020

AUSTIN FAIR, Lagos The city of Okigwe and indeed all the nooks and crannies of Imo North Senatorial district are still with victory songs and dances following the victory Chief Emmanuel Enyeribem Okewuluonu (Ikeoha Okigwe) at the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) primary election held last Saturday. In a well...

Charly Boy writes to ‘frustrated’ youth elicits reactions

Bode September 13, 2020

AUSTIN FAIR, Lagos In what appeared to be his first major outburst since his widely-celebrated 70th birthday recently, artiste, activist and critic, Charles Oputa [Charly Boy], who charged Nigerian youths whose life and future are threatened by the unending harsh economic policies in the country, in the wake of...

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Probe alleged corruption in Asaba FG Technical College, HEDA petitions ICPC

Bode September 13, 2020

EHIME ALEX, Lagos The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has been asked to beam the anti-corruption searchlight on the Federal College of Education (Technical) located in Asaba, Delta State. The school, established in 1986 by Decree No 4 of the then military authority with focal...