Tinubu, DSS, should respect the rule of law
THREE months into his Presidential term, the serial disregard for the rule of law and disobedience of court orders inherited from his predecessor has continued unabated under Bola Tinubu. Unless he moves quickly to rein in the officials and agencies trampling on the law, Tinubu’s fraying democratic credentials will be tarnished beyond repair. Exasperated by the defiance of state authorities, Oweibo expressed frustration at the government’s penchant of rendering court orders ineffectual through disobedience. Disobedience of court orders however undermines democracy and the rule of law. He and the new Attorney-General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi, have a sacred responsibility to restore the rule of law, ensure respect for court orders and deepen democracy in Nigeria.
Source:Punch
August 31, 2023 11:16 UTC
UN chief condemns ongoing coup attempt in Gabon
UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres has firmly condemned the ongoing coup attempt as a means to resolve the post-electoral crisis in Gabon. Gabonese military officers have cancelled election results and dissolved state institutions, claiming they have taken power, according to local media reports. “He notes with deep concern the announcement of the election results amidst reports of serious infringements of fundamental freedoms,” Dujarric said. Dujarric, while answering a question on solutions to the spread of military takeoff in African countries at the press briefing, said the best way to deal with military coup is to prevent it. “The best way to deal with it is to invest more in preventing it from happening, by investing in strong institutions and ensuring that elections are safe.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
August 31, 2023 11:08 UTC
World - Gabon's Longest-Serving Presidents: A Look at Africa's Seven Notable Leaders
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Source:Punch
August 31, 2023 06:44 UTC
Niger govt plans to sell electricity to other states in Nigeria — Commissioner
“On the power side, you and I know the epileptic supply of power in Niger State and Nigeria at large. “Niger State is a Power State and the creation of this ministry to handle the issue of power is long overdue. This has given power to Niger state to generate power and sell and compete in the Energy Industry. That is why Niger State is called the Power State. “We have the Jebba Hydro Power Dam; Kainji Dam; Shiroro Dam; and Zungeru Dam.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
August 30, 2023 20:58 UTC
Cameroon dam opening: N700bn CBN farmers’ loan under threat in flooded states
The lowest loan was received by Lagos (N483m for 2,460 farmers), Imo (N1.07bn for 4,415.81 farmers), Osun (N1.26bn for 4,621 farmers), Anambra (N1.43bn for 6,647 farmers) and Abia (N2.67bn for 8,152 farmers). Out of the eight states, Kaduna got the highest loan (N139.94bn for 510,664 farmers), then Niger (N61.75bn for 287,044 farmers), and Kano (N58.18bn for 322,452 farmers). The lowest loan was received by Plateau (N8.49bn for 34,103 farmers), Yobe (21.55bn for 94,372 farmers) and Borno (N36.48bn for 177,752 farmers). The Niger State Emergency Management Agency, has said 204 communities are affected by the flooding in the state while 17 of them are now displaced. He noted that Niger State was aware of the rising water level in Lokoja, the Kogi State capital.
Source:Punch
August 30, 2023 19:54 UTC
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‘Help me’, ousted Gabon President cries out [Video]
Barely 24 hours after removed by military junta, the ousted president of Gabon, Ali Bongo Ondimba has for the first time from detention begged the world to make noise over his fate. Bongo who is being held in confinement in the residence within the presidential palace in the nation’s capital in a secret video that has since been doing rounds on social media also lamented the fate of his son and wife who he said are being held in separate locations. “My name is Ali Bongo Ondimba, President of Gabon. I am sending a message to all friends that we have all over the world, to tell them to make noise, to make noise,” distressed Bango was quoted saying in the 50 seconds video clip. See video below;YOU SHOULD NOT MISS THESE HEADLINES FROM NIGERIAN TRIBUNE‘We want to go back to school’: Untold story of out-of-school kids in IbadanOne of the kids who spoke to our reporter, Saheed Abiodun, ran away from home to look for succour in…How I broke record, made history at Russian varsity —Somadila Igboanugo, First Class medicine graduateSomadila Igboanugo is a medical graduate and a blogger.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
August 30, 2023 19:50 UTC
Davido gifts woman N2m after video goes viral
Nigerian singer Davido has showcased his generosity once again by gifting a young lady, Okoli Classic, N2 million after he came across an amusing video she posted on social media. The video, originally shared by celebrity blogger Tunde Ednut, showed the lady referring to garri (a popular Nigerian food made from cassava) as fried rice. The woman, who was hungry and broke, went out at midnight to buy what she called “fried rice.”The video gained traction online and caught the attention of Davido, who found it amusing. Davido reached out to Tunde Ednut, asking for the lady’s bank details so he could send her N2 million as a gift. Tunde Ednut shared the news excitedly, praising Davido for his kind gesture and asking for prayers for the singer.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
August 30, 2023 18:50 UTC
Politics - Tinubu mourns Akinkunmi, says he left ‘generational legacy’ - Punch Newspaper
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August 30, 2023 18:24 UTC
APC Appoints Akpabio, Sanwo-Olu, Abiodun, Others to Campaign Councils for Bayelsa, Kogi, Imo Polls
The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) announced the list of members for its campaign councils for the Bayelsa, Kogi, and Imo governorship elections scheduled to be held in November 2023. The party named Gombe Governor Inuwa Yahaya as the chairman of the party’s governorship campaign council in Bayelsa. For the Kogi campaign council which is made of 135 persons, Ogun Governor Dapo Abiodun will lead the team. Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi and Abdulrahman Abdulrasaq of Kwara are members of the Kogi campaign council. For the Imo election, the party named Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State as the chairman of the 138-member council.
Source:Punch
August 30, 2023 17:37 UTC
Nigeria Is a Poor Country, Governor Soludo tell Nigerians
Governor Chukwuma Soludo delivered a wake-up call on Tuesday during the 9th (7th Quadrennial) Delegates Conference of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), Anambra State chapter. He emphasized that it’s crucial for Nigerians and leaders alike to recognize the reality that Nigeria is a nation with limited resources. Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Soludo, has emphasized that it’s time for Nigerians and their leaders to confront the truth that Nigeria is an economically challenged country. Governor Soludo made this assertion during the 9th (7th Quadrennial) Delegates Conference of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), Anambra State chapter, on Tuesday. “Starting from our leaders, it’s essential to demonstrate through actions that Nigeria operates with limited financial means.
Source:Punch
August 30, 2023 17:31 UTC
India ban drones, hot air balloons in Delhi ahead of G20 summit
Indian police have banned flying sub-conventional aerial platforms, including drones and hot air balloons, in the national capital territory (NCT) ahead of the G20 summit scheduled next month. According to officials on Wednesday, the ban will remain in force until Sept. 12. Authorities had already released a traffic advisory highlighting that several roads in the city would remain out of bounds for the general public for three days from Sept. eight to 10. The advisory said those who lived in New Delhi would be allowed to move freely but those coming from other districts of Delhi, or tourists from other places, would have to show valid hotel bookings to enter the area. The G20 is an intergovernmental forum of the world’s major developed and developing economies.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
August 30, 2023 15:37 UTC
Politics - Insecurity: Niger proposes amnesty to bandits - GUARDIAN Newspapers
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Source:The Guardian
August 30, 2023 06:15 UTC
Metro - I won’t beg for my freedom, says Nnamdi Kanu - Punch Newspaper
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August 30, 2023 00:40 UTC
Otti unveils Abia State Orientation Agency, seeks mentality change
Abia State Governor, Alex Otti on Tuesday unveiled the Abia State Orientation Agency with a call for a change of mentality and lifeSpeaking at the unveiling of the Agency in Umuahia with the theme, “Abia: Hitting the Reset Button”, Otti said ‘the essence of establishing the new agency was to change the way the people live and behave for the better. He reminded the people that no society can develop unless such a society is transformed, adding that the agency represents the whole effort of his administration to bring about a radical change in the way things are done in the state. Otti also challenged everyone to contribute to the development of the state charging the management of the agency to carry out sensitisation of the right behavioural pattern to the people. In her lecture virtually, former Minister of Education, Ezekwesili, advised Otti to ensure technology and sound policies in order to achieve his vision for Abia State. According to her, technology in the promotion of all government businesses is critical to good governance hence Otti should not shy away from running a technology-driven government.
Source:Punch
August 29, 2023 22:32 UTC
Viral video: Ganduje mocks Kwankwaso over FCT ministerial snub
The presidential candidate of the New Nigeria People’s Party, Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, has come under fire from the national chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress, Dr Abdullahi Ganduje. In the two-minute, 28-second video, Ganduje stated that President Bola Tinubu was smart enough to see through Kwankwaso’s desperation to become the next Minister of the Federal Capital Territory. That was why he demolished buildings in Kano under the guise that he wanted to defend the master plan. If you ask him what the master plan is, he can’t tell you. “All you will hear is, ‘We will reset the Kano master plan.
Source:Punch
August 29, 2023 21:57 UTC