Presidential tribunal okays live transmission of judgement
The Court of Appeal Headquarters on Monday said the presidential tribunal judgement on the petitions before it would be aired live. The Chief Registrar, Court of Appeal HQ, Umar Bangari, stated this in a statement while disclosing the date for the judgment on the matter. Independent National Electoral Commission & 3 Ors. Independent National Electoral Commission & 4 Ors. Independent National Electoral Commission & 2 Ors.
Source:Punch
September 04, 2023 16:52 UTC
Rita Dominic Refutes Claims of Having Twins: Guardian Life Reports
Tems described her lifestyles as a “Testimony” and shared her tale of beginning in Lagos and attaining good fortune. Guardian Life compiled an inventory of probably the most talked-about tales, together with Tems’ speech. In addition to Tems’ speech, the Essence Festival additionally featured different noteworthy performances and occasions. To end on a robust level, Tems’ speech on the Essence Festival in New Orleans was once a spotlight of the development. Her phrases resonated with the target audience and showcased her adventure to good fortune as a musician.
Source:The Guardian
September 04, 2023 15:32 UTC
Dozens injured as Typhoon Haikui sweeps across Taiwan
More than 40 people were injured in Taiwan after Typhoon Haikui ripped across the island, uprooting trees and forcing thousands to evacuate. But so far there are no reports of major structural damage. Although this is typhoon season in the Western Pacific, which has seen 11 so far, Haikui is the first major storm to directly hit Taiwan in four years. Typhoon Haikui has now weakened to a tropical storm and moved out into the Taiwan Strait, heading to China’s southern coast where it is due to hit on Monday night local time. It comes just two days after Typhoon Saola, which bypassed Taiwan but sparked Hong Kong and southern China’s highest storm threat in its approach.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
September 04, 2023 12:18 UTC
Critical sectors that may make or mar Tinubu’s govt
All these, according to President Tinubu, will soon give way to a more robust economy where the naira would appreciate in value side by side with other currencies in the world. President Tinubu had a few weeks ago named Abubakar Badaru and Bello Matawalle as Minister and Minister of State, Defence respectively. The immediate past Minister of Defence was General Bashir Magashi (retd). Marine and Blue EconomyThe creation of the Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy is seen as a strategic move by President Tinubu to delve into Nigeria’s untapped aquatic endowments. WorksExcept for the education and health sectors, works is one area President Bola Tinubu can carve a niche for his administration in the next four years.
Source:Punch
September 03, 2023 22:02 UTC
Tinubu departs for India on Monday to attend G20 summit
President Bola Tinubu will depart Abuja on Monday to attend the G-20 Leaders’ Summit in New Delhi, India, on the special invitation of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, according to the Presidency. “Given the President’s renowned experience in attracting investment to Lagos State, leading industrialists have sought separate private engagements with him at the summit. “At the G20 Summit, the Nigerian leader is expected to share Nigeria’s perspective on the theme, “One Earth, One Family, One Future,” which speaks to the global unity required to address the challenges facing humanity and the planet. The participation of President Tinubu at the G-20 Summit in India is, in part, in furtherance of this objective,” the statement maintained. President Tinubu will return to Nigeria immediately following the conclusion of the summit, the statement added.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
September 03, 2023 17:46 UTC
‘Sign him’, reactions as viral street hawker Dr H2O is in company of Aquafina brand ambassadors
Nigerians on social media have continued to react to the decision of the management of the popular Nigerian water brand, Aquafina, to invite a young Nigerian street hawker, Wisdom Alfred, also known as Dr. H20, to their Lagos office. Dr. H20 first caught public attention after a video of him fluently using the English language to market Aquafina bottled water went viral on the internet recently. In the video posted by @taadelodun on X (Formerly Twitter), the young man was captured brilliantly convincing bus passengers of the need to settle for Aquafina water. The video has, however, caught the attention of the water brand, who invited him over for an event hosted by the water brand. Following the invitations by Aquafina, Nigerians have taken to X to enjoin the water brand to sign up the young man as their latest ambassador.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
September 03, 2023 16:12 UTC
FG to redesign roads with concrete pavements
The Minister of Works, Mr David Umahi, has declared that the ongoing Akure-Ado Ekiti Expressway would be redesigned and constructed with concrete rather than asphalt. Umahi said Nigerians would see more of concrete pavements on roads as it had more lifespan than roads made of bitumen. According to him, concrete roads had been tested in several states and it has a life span of 50 years, compared to asphalt roads that would only last for 15 years. He said, “A very important thing that I must let you know is the introduction of concrete technology in our roads. Aiyedatiwa called for the dualization of Ore-Ondo-Akure road and the need for the rehabilitation of Ore-Okitipupa axis among other federal roads in the state.
Source:Punch
September 03, 2023 15:41 UTC
Tinubu’s cost-cutting scheme and warning to new ministers
The day I became the library prefect in secondary school, I knew things were about to get interesting. Fast forward to last Monday, President Bola Tinubu’s address to his new set of ministers reminded me of what Mr Akpan told us. A lean UNGA delegationSince assuming office, Nigerians have been asking President Tinubu to cut down on government spending. And months-long scheming to meet the President on foreign soil may have also gone down the drain. Few things give Nigerians hope than seeing the implementation of laws that curb the fiscal excesses of their leaders.
Source:Punch
September 03, 2023 14:53 UTC
Govt to enforce rules on flight delays, cancellations
The Federal Government has said it will examine frequent cases of flight cancellations and delays and possible look at enforcing regulations on such issues. However, issues of flight cancellation and delays will be looked into and laws enforced where necessary,” he said. The minister was quoted as adding that the new terminal boasts 60 check-in points and has the capability to handle a significant number of air traffic. As a result, the statement said the minister had directed all airlines operating in the old terminal to relocate their check-in counters to the new terminal. Keyamo was further quoted as saying that said he would discuss with owners of private hangars within the space for possible relocation of their hangars.
Source:Punch
September 03, 2023 09:48 UTC
NITP elects new executives in Anambra
The Anambra State Chapter of the Nigerian Institute of Town Planners (NITP) has elected new executives with Benjamin Nwofor as chairman. The new executive members were elected during the general meeting of the Institute at its state secretariat in Awka, over the weekend. Other elected members of the executive include Ifeanyi Igwilo Vice Chairman, Vivian Agufugo Secretary, Queencalista Sydney-Nnebue Assistant Secretary, Anselem Alom Public Relations Secretary, Chris Okolo, Assistant Public Relations Secretary and Chikwado Okpala Treasurer. Others are Pascal Okoye Internal Auditor, Chika Nwachukwu Financial Secretary, Emma Ifemedebe Ex-officio member One and Adaze Iloenka Ex-officio member Two. Earlier the outgoing Chairman, Emma Ifemedebe enumerated some achievements of his administration and thanked the members for the support given to him.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
September 03, 2023 08:46 UTC
Gabon reopens border three days after coup
Gabon has on Saturday reopened its borders three days after a military coup. An army spokesman made this known, three days after closing them during a military coup in which President Ali Bongo was ousted, according to Reuters. Coup leaders have come under international pressure to restore civilian government but said last night that they would not rush to hold elections. Bongo was elected in 2009, taking over from his late father Omar, who came to power in 1967. The takeover in Gabon follows coups in Guinea, Chad and Niger, plus two each in Mali and Burkina Faso since 2020, worrying international powers with strategic interests at stake.
Source:Punch
September 03, 2023 04:45 UTC
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[VIDEO]: Elenusonso residents beg Oyo govt to fix their bad roads
In a press statement, the General Landlord Association Chairman, Oloye Adebayo Babajide, noted that the community leaders have made several attempts to get the attention of the Oyo State government to the Elenusonso community but have not been successful. “Several letters had been written and delivered to the governor’s office through the Chief of Staff of Office, Ministry of Public Works and Transport; Oyo State Roads Maintenance Agency (OYSROMA), calling their attention and at the same time rigorously appealing to the Oyo State government timely intervention to fix, construct and TAR the road. Elenusonso Community expressed serious concern ( neglect since Late Alhaji Adegoke Adelabu named it) over the deplorable condition of the roads from Kolobo-Ayedade Road, Adejumo Road, Adejumo Road, Alawoye-Abese road, Agoro road, Gegelose road, Oke-Elenusonso, Elenusonso road, Odufemi-via Olorombo road, Mowunmi-Ajobiare-Ojuka road, Akotipopo-odo Eleranko road, Odemi to Ido local. Let Oyo State government do the needful. The ROAD has political and economic values for the Oyo State Government to explore and exploit for the benefit of the suffering masses.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
September 02, 2023 20:49 UTC
Gabon reopens borders ‘effective immediately’ after military coup
Gabon’s army has said that it would reopen the country’s borders, closed in the wake of the military coup that ousted ex-president, Ali Bongo Ondimba. General Brice Oligui Nguema, the head of the elite Republican Guard, on Wednesday led officers in a coup against Bongo, scion of a family that had ruled for 55 years. His ousting came just moments after Bongo, 64, was proclaimed victor in presidential elections at the weekend, a result branded a fraud by the opposition. The coup leaders said they had dissolved the nation’s institutions and cancelled the election results as well as closed the borders. Five other countries in Africa, Mali, Guinea, Sudan, Burkina Faso and Niger have undergone coups in the last three years.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
September 02, 2023 15:47 UTC
FG dismisses coup fear, ex-generals warn politicians against poor governance
It said the fact that some African countries, including neighbouring Niger Republic, witnessed coup in recent times did not put Nigeria under any form of fear. While not justifying the military takeovers, they said leaders must be accountable and desist from repressive rule if coup must become a thing of the past. On August 18, 2020, the then President, Ibrahim Boubacar Keita, was ousted by the military and a transitional leader installed. ), also noted that the coups were instructive enough for politicians to change their style of governance. I give soldiers no reason and no excuse to tamper with the democratic rule.
Source:Punch
September 02, 2023 14:50 UTC
Ahead WHO treaty, rich, poor countries divided over costs of pandemic prevention
Since early in the COVID-19 pandemic, global health officials have sought to create a “pandemic treaty” to better prepare for future outbreaks. The governing body of the World Health Organization, or WHO, chose delegates from each of its six administrative regions worldwide to lead the negotiations. The United States and the European Union have both said they support the inclusion of “One Health” provisions in a pandemic treaty. But as a far-reaching and sometimes abstract concept, “One Health” measures could be costly to put into practice. “Lower income countries don’t want to make obligations unless they get funding,” Gostin, of the WHO global health law center, told Reuters.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
September 02, 2023 07:24 UTC