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Residents of Awoyaya in Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos, have called on the management of Eko Electricity Distribution Company, EKEDC, to rescue them from unending breakdown and repairs of its faulty transformer. They lamented that the development has severely crumbled business activities in the area, forcing them to rely on generators as their main source of electricity, while constantly billed monthly. One of the residents  identified  Folashade said: “Frankly, we are fed up with the palliative repairs of the transformer. These measures have not brought about the needed solution. This is totally unfair. The transformer in question has been serving this area for a very long time, when about 20 percent of the present population lived here. “What we need is a replacement, because each time they come to repair the transformer, it normally does not work for more than two weeks. Notwithstanding, we are been billed monthly regardless of the blackout which is not fair in its entirety.”    Reacting, the G

Students of Kings College, Lagos, one of the Unity schools in Nigeria. The Federal Government has approved the reopening of 104 unity schools in the country on October 11. The Minister of Education, Dr Adamu Adamu, who stated this yesterday, said the approval was for Junior Secondary School and Senior Secondary School. He said the action was to enable students who had been at home since the outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic to complete their academic session which would end in December. The minister advised that COVID-19 protocols should be strictly observed in the schools to prevent spread of the pandemic among students. “However, schools that have not concluded their 2nd term examination should round off and commence 3rd term immediately which is expected to end in December,” he said. The HARBINGER NEWS For continuous reading HARBINGER news, go to: theharbingerngr.blogspot.com.ng Or tab status in your whatsapp package, and click on Harbinger logo, it will take you to our blog, where you

Nigeria currency, Naira was traded at N465 per dollar, N545 per Euro and N600 per Pound in black market yesterday. While Naira depreciated by 25 kobo in Investors and Exporters (I&E) window. Data from FMDQ showed that the indicative exchange rate for the window rose to N386 per dollar from N385.75 per dollar on Tuesday, translating to 25 kobo depreciation of the naira. The volume of dollars (turnover) traded in the window fell by 37 percent to  $75.83 million from  $120.51 million on Tuesday. However, the naira yesterday appreciated by five naira in the parallel market. According to  abokiFX, the parallel market exchange rate dropped to N465  per dollar from N470 per dollar  on Tuesday, indicating  five naira appreciation of the naira. Nigeria Black Market Review British Pound Sterling  was traded at  ₦600  in  Black Market  on September 30, 2020.  Pound  started this week at  ₦600  in Black Market on Monday, September 28, 2020. This makes  no change  for Pound rate against  Naira

  On the 30th of September 2020, 201 new confirmed cases and 1 death was recorded in Nigeria Till date, 58848 cases have been confirmed, 50358 cases have been discharged and 1112 deaths have been recorded in 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory The 201 new cases are reported from 13 states- Lagos (77), Rivers (37), Plateau (25), FCT (13), Kaduna (12), Ogun (12), Adamawa (8), Taraba (7), Imo (4), Kwara (2), Osun (2), Abia (1), Oyo (1). Samples Tested 509,555 Confirmed Cases 58,848 Active Cases 7,378 Discharged Cases 50,358 Death 1,112 Confirmed Cases by State States Affected No. of Cases (Lab Confirmed) No. of Cases (on admission) No. Discharged No. of Deaths Lagos 19,461 4,007 15,249 205 FCT 5,709 654 4,977 78 Plateau 3,450 820 2,597 33 Oyo 3,261 884 2,337 40 Edo 2,626 24 2,495 107 Rivers 2,432 129 2,244 59 Kaduna 2,419 56 2,324 39 Ogun 1,850 95 1,727 28 Delta 1,802 16 1,737 49 Kano 1,737 15 1,668 54 Ondo 1,631 50 1,545 36 Enugu 1,289 102 1,166 21 Ebonyi 1,040 3 1,007 30 Kwara 1

*Warns against consumption of unwholesome veg oil Nigerian Heart Foundation, NHF, has raised the alarm over the circulation of unwholesome vegetable oil in the nation’s markets, warning that consumption of such oil is injurious to the heart. Speaking at a press conference in Lagos on Tuesday, to mark the 2020 World Health Day, themed: “Use Heart to Fight Cardiovascular Disease,” a food Scientists and Nutritionist, Mrs. Dolapo Coker, who noted that the science of food is the science of survival, lamented that some vegetable oil manufacturers in Nigeria were yet to abide by the laws and directives guiding its productions thereby putting the lives of Nigerians at risk. Dolapo, who urged the Federal Government to begin clampdown on such manufacturers, said, “Today, in the markets, you see women selling these oil in bottles under the sun.  The moment it rains, three-quarters of the bottle is blocked and you can imagine the impact it will have when it goes into someone’s system”.  Also speak

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu Lagos State Government has commenced consultation with stakeholders on the Environment and Social Impact Assessments, ESIA, for the proposed construction of Fourth Mainland Bridge estimated to cost $2.2 billion. The stakeholders in attendance include the project designers, Minister of Work and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, represented by Har Darsa; Minister of State for Environment, Mrs. Sharon Ikeazor, represented by Oluwatoyin Agbenla; Commissioner for Works in Ogun State, Ade Akinsanya; Commissioner for Physical Planning in Lagos State, Dr. Idris Salako, policymakers, and people from Ikorodu communities. Speaking at the forum on Tuesday, Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, said the stakeholders’ consultation on ESIA was a precursor to the third step which would involve issuing a Request for Proposal (RfP)  to the six consortia who would be required to present their respective financial proposals and methodologies for carrying out the  pro

FORMER Interim National Chairman of All Progressives Congress, APC, Chief Bisi Akande, has said that the Yoruba may be at war for 100 years if Nigeria breaks up.  Speaking at the inauguration of a project by Adebayo Adelabu, a former deputy governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, in Ibadan, on Monday, Akande said those calling for a Yoruba nation should have a rethink. The former governor of Osun said the Yoruba breaking away from Nigeria may lead to bloodshed and an avoidable civil war “that would further decimate the people.” “Those agitating for a Yoruba nation should have a rethink. This country must remain united to save it from war. Yoruba will be in war for another 100 years if Nigeria is allowed to break.” While calling on those seeking a Yoruba nation to bury the idea, Akande said Nigeria is a product of war. The former governor said those who are tormenting the country are doing so because they are products of failed states. “Those tormenting Nigeria are doing so becaus

Abdul-Azeez Suleiman ...threatens mass action against fuel, electricity tariff hike   The Coalition of Northern Groups, CNG,  and its affiliates has threatened mass action against hike in pump price of petrol  and electricity tariff. CNG, at a briefing in Kaduna, expressed disappointment on Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC and the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria, TUC;  after mobilizing Nigerians,  “surprisingly announced a two-week suspension following an agreement at a meeting with government officials on the eve of the planned action.” Abdul-Azeez Suleiman, CNG Spokesperson, said the group joined the majority of Nigerians whose interests were not reflected or protected in the Labour/ government agreement, saying  “The agreement reflected the concentration of negotiation on only the electricity tariff which was just one demand out of many concerns raised by Nigerians such as exploitative taxation, insecurity, infrastructural decay, massive unemployment and poverty. Even at that, no repres

Adamu Adamu, Minister of Education, says the ministry is not involved in the N2.67 billion fraud alleged by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC).   Bolaji Owasanoye, ICPC chairman, disclosed on Monday that the said sum paid to some Federal Colleges for school feeding during the COVID-19 lockdown ended up in private bank accounts. Federal Government Colleges (unity schools) are under the ministry of education. Asked to comment on the allegation, Adamu told TheCable that his ministry does not handle such programmes. He said instead, the office of the vice-president and that of the ministry of humanitarian affairs, disaster management and social development should be asked. “I think you should try to verify this by asking ICPC to give you the evidence, or by asking the Office of the Vice President that was handling school feeding before, or by asking the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development,” Adamu told TheC

The Alliance for Surviving COVID-19 and Beyond (ASCAB), a coalition of 70 labour and Civil |Society Organisations (CSOs), says it has discovered N94.3 trillion which was not remitted to the Federation Account. In a letter dated September 28 and addressed to President Muhammadu Buhari, Femi Falana, interim National Chairman of the coalition, said the unremitted money can fund the national budget for more than eight years. The group maintained that “revenue leakages” have shown that the federal and state governments have the funds to ensure better welfare for the people, and as such, ASCAB will start campaigning for another increase in the minimum wage next year. “ASCAB rejects the argument of no money to provide basic goods for the masses. The wealth of Nigeria, as measured by the GDP, is now three times higher than it was in 1998, but the minimum wage is only worth half of its value then, and at least eight states have yet to fully pay the legislated N30,000 that was agreed to be paid

  THE Nigeria currency, naira yesterday depreciated to N470 per dollar, N545 per Euro and N600 per British Pounds Sterling in the parallel market.  According to  abokiFX, the parallel market exchange rate rose to N470  per dollar from N467 per dollar  on Monday, indicating  three naira depreciation of the naira. However, the naira yesterday appreciated to N385.75 per dollar  in Investors and Exporters (I&E) window. Data from FMDQ showed that the indicative exchange rate for the window dropped to N385.75 per dollar from N386 per dollar on Monday, translating to 25 kobo appreciation of the naira. The volume of dollars (turnover) traded in the window fell by 10 percent to  $120.51million from  $133.73 million on Monday. Pound is being traded at N600 in Black Market yesterday, September 29, 2020. Pound has been traded at ?600 when Black Market opened this week on Monday, September 28, 2020. This equals to no rise for GBP to Naira exchange rate for this week so far. While Euro currency

ON Tuesday September 29, Nigeria recorded 187  new cases of Coronavirus; bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 58,647. According to Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC, 509,555 samples were tested so far; while 49,937, Coronavirus patients have been successfully treated and discharged, as active cases now 7,599 and 1,111 deaths. The 187 new cases are reported from 13 states- Lagos (74), Plateau (25), Rivers (25), Gombe (19), FCT (19), Osun (10), Kaduna (5), Borno (3), Ogun (2), Katsina (2), Nasarawa (1), Bayelsa (1), Edo (1). COVID-19 NIGERIA Wednesday 2:33 am 30 Sep 2020 Samples Tested 509,555 Confirmed Cases 58,647 Active Cases 7,599 Discharged Cases 49,937 Death 1,111 Confirmed Cases by State States Affected No. of Cases (Lab Confirmed) No. of Cases (on admission) No. Discharged No. of Deaths Lagos 19,384 3,930 15,249 205 FCT 5,696 649 4,970 77 Plateau 3,425 820 2,572 33 Oyo 3,260 884 2,336 40 Edo 2,626 24 2,495 107 Kaduna 2,407 47 2,321 39 Rivers 2,395 95 2,241 59 Og

Hon Bolaji Ariyoh flanked by Hon.L.Iwaloye, deputy coordinator;  Hon. Atoloye, Secretary;  Hon.Jelili, welfare; Hon.Akeem, organizing secretary;   Hon. Dele Ojapinwa, treasurer;  Hon. Banjoko, Member; and Hon. Bakare White,  member. By Our Reporters The Executive, Association of former Local Government Political Office Holders, 2004-2007 set, recently honoured chairman, Oshodi-Isolo LGA, Hon. Idris Bolaji Muse-Ariyoh, for his sterling leadership qualities. The association presented a plaque to him, to appreciate his sterling performance since he became the chairman of the local government; and appointed him as patron of the association. According to coordinator of the association, Hon. Ameen: "We are proud of you and your leadership qualities, good character and wisdom, which you acquired under the  tutelage of Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Jagaban Borgu. "Your qualities and fearless nature, replicates your political god-father, Asiwaju Tinubu and we pray Allah to continue t