Buhari removes NEMA DG, names retired Air Vice Marshal as replacement

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of AVM Muhammadu Alhaji Muhammed (Rtd.) as the new Director-General of the National

Emergency Management Agency (NEMA).

This was contained in a statement issued by the Director of Information in the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Mr Willie Bassey.

The statement said the appointment took effect from Thursday, April 30, 2020, for an initial period of four years in accordance with Section 3 of the National Emergency Management Agency Act.

“The erstwhile Director General , Engr. Mustapha Y. Maihaja, has been directed to handover all official matters to AVM Muhammadu Alhaji Muhammed (Rtd.) immediately.

“The President thanked the out-gone Director-General for his services and charged the new appointee to serve with diligence and commitment,” the statement said.

The Eight Neutral Stadiums 'Agreed On' To Host Premiership Matches After Restart

Premier League clubs have reportedly agreed proposals to use a number of neutral venues so the season can resume next month.

A video meeting was held between the league and the clubs on Friday to discuss ‘Project Restart’.

The Premier League released a statement saying that clubs are committed to completing the 2019/20 season.

They also stressed that any return to training and match action would only happen if the government gave the go-ahead.

The Sun reports that clubs have agreed to use between eight to 10 neutral venues once football does return, with a tentative start date of June 12 mooted.

The grounds will be confirmed in the next two weeks but the police are thought to have concerns over using stadiums in congested urban areas.

This would rule out stadiums like Anfield and Stamford Bridge, but there are plenty of stadiums with little surrounding housing. 

The Sun claims the eight strongest candidates for venues are Brighton, Southampton, West Ham, Arsenal, Leicester, Aston Villa, Manchester United and Man City.

Most likely neutral venues for Premier League games

• Brighton – Amex Stadium
• Southampton – St Mary’s Stadium
• West Ham – London Stadium
• Arsenal – Emirates
• Leicester – King Power Stadium
• Aston Villa – Villa Park
• Manchester United – Old Trafford
• Manchester City – Etihad

Wembley and St George’s Park are thought to have been discounted as possible options but no club will play at their own stadium to ensure the maximum equality.

Some clubs are understood to have voiced some doubts over whether to actually finish the season but the majority view was to push ahead.

A source told The Athletic: “The Premier League now wants to restart and there is a clear majority for this.

“They will have a proper crack at getting this over the line. The discussions were less of a debate and more information, led by Premier League officials and the government, detailing how they can restart.

“Clubs will continue to brief and leak stories to suit their own agendas. But within the meeting, it felt like football was working its way back.”

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Covid-19 – Imam Flogged in Public By Emir for Holding Prayers in Mosque

Imam Flogged in Public By Emir for Holding Prayers in Mosque.

Today, Emir of Azare, Bauchi state, directed his Dogaris (palace guards) to publicly flog an Imam who held mosque prayers with more than 10 people, violating the social distancing directive.

According to reports, the Imam conducted a jam-packed mosque prayer and this resulted in the Emir giving the order for him to be publicly flogged to serve as a scapegoat to others.

The emir of Azare, Bauchi state, directed his Dogaris (palace guards) to mete out instant punishment to any Imam who held mosque prayers with more than 10 people and did not maintain any social distancing. 

One Imam thought he was above the law held prayers in a jam-packed mosque, and he was punished.

Message to all 2020/2021 NECO candidate

We all know that the exam has been postponed due to the covid-19 in town, we believe the exam will commence immediately once the exam is over, however this period should not be seen as leisure time for the exam participant, do not whirl your time away with the thought of the exam has been postponed , there are some things to be put in place,  most student do use neco exam as a second hope for their WAEC, so in case if WAEC fails them, they will be able to use their neco result as a supporter, that is the more reason why you need to take this message serious

1) Study neco past questions : we all know the olvel exam are always used to repeating past questions , so if you are very good at this past questions , when you come across this questions, it will be a bonus for you

2) Review your weakness and look for how to overcome them, start detecting your weakness now, if it's in practical or written and watch videos that can help you them so as to come out in in flying colours (Opera news)

Fayemi suggests strategies to economic recovery after COVID-19

Chairman of the Nigeria Governorship Forum (NGF) and Ekiti State Governor, Kayode Fayemi, says Nigeria has to reduce the cost of governance if it plans to emerge stronger from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Fayemi stated this in Ado Ekiti on Saturday during an appearance on The Platform via video conference from his office.

According to him, Nigeria must be ready to eliminate or minimize non-core expenses and to ensure that the wage bill at all levels of government is accompanied by productivity, accountability, and effectiveness of the workforce.

He said, “With a reduction in revenue, we must reduce the cost of governance.

“Apart from the passage of supplementary budgets by the Federal and state governments, we need to explore various recommendations on streamlining ministries, departments, and agencies of government to reduce wastage.

“We must also be ready to eliminate or minimize non-core expenses and also to ensure that the wage bill at all levels of government is accompanied by accountability, productivity, and effectiveness of our workforce.”

Meanwhile, the number of COVID-19 cases in Nigeria now stand at 2170

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BREAKING: Emir Of Rano, Kano's New Emirate, Is Dead

The Emir of Rano, Tafida Abubakar Illa in Kano, is dead.

The monarch is reported to have died on Saturday at a hospital in Kano State. 

The Emir who was aged 74, left behind two wives and 17 Children.

Turakin Rano and House of Representatives member representing Rano, Kibiya , and Bunkure Federal Constituency, Alhaji Kabir Alhassan Rururm, confirmed the death of the monarch.

He said the late emir would be buried this evening in the emirate.

Recall that the Emir was appointed amongst the four new Emirates Council by Governor Ganduje in 2019.