EFCC arrests 28 for internet fraud in Enugu
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) operatives have arrested 28 suspected internet fraudsters in a sting operation in Enugu. EFCC spokesperson Wilson Uwujaren said this in a statement on Friday in Abuja. According to him, items recovered from the suspects include nine exotic cars, 44 mobile phones, seven personal computers, and one international passport. He said the suspects had made useful statements and would be charged to court upon conclusion of investigations. “Also arrested are: Kenechukwu Barry, Ibe Chisom, Felix Nwaeze, Daniel John, Somtochukwu Zadok, Ugochukwu Amoke and Chukwudi Charles,” he said.
Source:The Guardian
August 18, 2023 17:50 UTC
Regional diplomacy in Niger crisis sheds light on Nigeria ties
Photo by STEFANO RELLANDINI / AFP via Getty ImagesReligious leaders and politicians in northern Nigeria have opened back-door channels in a frantic attempt to stave off military intervention in coup-stricken Niger. The crisis has sparked fears for ancient cultural, social and commercial links that bind southern Niger with seven border states in northern Nigeria — Katsina, Sokoto, Zamfara, Kebbi, Jigawa, Borno and Yobe. But visits by representatives from northern Nigeria have also helped swing the pendulum back towards diplomacy. But concern in northern Nigeria of a potentially catastrophic intervention is heaping pressure on him to exercise restraint. On 5 August, all 58 Nigerian senators across party lines from the north denounced planned military intervention in Niger, warning of dire consequences for seven border states.
Source:The Guardian
August 18, 2023 15:25 UTC
Qatar begins construction of 500,000 housing units for less privileged in Kaduna
Qatar has commenced the construction of 500,000 housing units for less privileged residents of Kaduna State, North-west Nigeria. The Mega Economic City project was officially inaugurated by Qatar’s Ambassador to Nigeria, Ali Bin Ghanem Al-Hajri on Wednesday in Kaduna. Mr Al-Hajiri commended the state’s governor Uba Sani for his support for the successful launch of the project – Qatar Sanabil Project. Aside from the construction of the housing units, Qatar Charity has also pledged an array of interventions and empowerment programmes for the less privileged across Kaduna, the official said. The governor said the project extends beyond housing, it also provides clinics, shops, poultry farms, and farmlands for the rainy season and irrigation farming.
Source:The Guardian
August 18, 2023 15:22 UTC
Mercedes-Benz recalls vehicles in China over fuel pump issue
German luxury carmaker Mercedes-Benz’s struggles with faulty fuel pumps have continued, with Chinese regulators on Friday announcing the recall of 231,249 Mercedes-Benz vehicles. The recall in China followed a similar major vehicle recall in the U.S., of up to 143,000 vehicles in June. Chinese regulators said the fuel pumps of the affected vehicles could pose a safety risk in the event of a failure. According to the announcement, the affected vehicles include cars from Mercedes-Benz’s AMG high-performance sports car sub-brand as well as SUV models of the GLE and GLC types. YOU SHOULD NOT MISS THESE HEADLINES FROM NIGERIAN TRIBUNESpeaker Abbas condemns Zaria killings, seeks immediate investigationThe Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
August 18, 2023 15:14 UTC
Stakeholders commit to strengthening financial management of IFAD projects in Africa
The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) in partnership with the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development and Federal Ministry of Finance organised a regional training workshop for IFAD-funded projects to support the effective implementation of major financial management and fiduciary reforms for the projects. IFAD further stated that the primary aim of the training workshop was to strengthen the capacity of stakeholders with a view to improving the quality of financial management of IFAD-financed projects and programmes. IFAD West and Central Africa Senior Regional Financial Management Department Officer, Mr Radu Damianov, stressed his appreciation for the active participation of all stakeholders which was critical for achieving the objectives of the 3-day workshop. Mr Daminanov indicated that the Financial Management Department in partnership with the Regional and Country offices will provide continuous technical advice to participants to accelerate the implementation of the financial reforms. After the receipt of the training certificates, participants committed to implementing the financial management best practices and tools shared during this regional workshop to enhance project efficiency, reporting and value for money.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
August 18, 2023 14:25 UTC
Courteville empowers entrepreneurs in MSME roadshow
Twenty young entrepreneurs have been rewarded with N100,000 each during a Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises roadshow across three South Western states – Lagos, Oyo and Ogun states. This was according to a statement by the host, Dr Dipo Awojide, a Strategy, Change and Organisational Development Consultant, on Thursday. The statement noted that the roadshow focused on enhancing the knowledge, skills and confidence of young people who are looking to start a business or those looking to grow their existing business. It stated, “The overreaching aim of the MSME Roadshow was to enhance entrepreneurship, promote MSME development and help to create more jobs for young people across these states.”It added, “Courtesy of a donation by Dr Adebola Akindele, GMD, Courteville Plc, 20 young entrepreneurs went home with N100, 000 each to support their small business ventures. MSMEs remain critical drivers of sustained economic and social development across Nigeria.”The roadshow featured a number of speakers, such as Dr Adebola Akindele, GMD, Courteville Plc; Afolabi Imoukhuede, Lead, MCS Consulting; Victor Afolabi, Founder Eko Innovation; Ajayi Oluwatobi, Founder, Nord Motors; Ireayomide Oladunjoye, and others.
Source:Punch
August 18, 2023 13:50 UTC
Multiple ex-govs turn godfathers, unsettle governance in states | The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News
While it is not new in Nigerian democracy, the rise of multiple godfathers and groundswell of internal political conflicts across states should be troubling. Okowa is now considered the new political godfather in the state, alongside Chief Ibori, who has been holding sway for about 24 years. In the beginning were godfathersRecall that the Fourth Republic, which started in 1999, has produced notable numbers of political godfathers more than ever. Notably, President Bola Tinubu, is acclaimed the most influential political godfather in the current dispensation. Agbeyegbe said these were the first set of political godfathers, but they are benevolent in nature compared to what is obtainable now.
Source:The Guardian
August 18, 2023 05:57 UTC
Game Plan | The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News
Opinion Politics and law 2 Jun Even as politics is many lawyers’ tangential interest outside the law, its allure for them is more than cursory. Indications are that many practitioners of the law have realised that a term in the legislature or as the chief executive of their State... FacebookTwitterWhatsAppTelegramNigeria League of African Ambassadors debuts, to mentor new diplomats 1 Jun All is set for the inauguration of the League of African Ambassadors and High Commissioners as a Non-Governmental Platform with membership open to Ambassadors or High Commissioners of African descent who are at post, out of post, retired or active in service. This was announced in a statement by Nigeria's High Commissioner to the Republic… FacebookTwitterWhatsAppTelegram
Source:The Guardian
August 18, 2023 04:44 UTC
The Armed Forces Of Nigeria As The Guardian of Democracy – OpEd
By Kola KingIn times past, the armed forces of Nigeria had a reputation for overthrowing democratically elected governments, but they have since turned over a new leaf. Without a doubt, military rule had been a mixed bag, with the downsides of woes and violence trumping its good sides. As it turns out, the armed forces are now acting as the guarantor and guardian of our fledgling democracy since the return to civil rule in 1999. “The reports call on the military to interfere in our democracy is highly unpatriotic, wicked, and an attempt to distract the Armed Forces of Nigeria from performing its constitutional responsibilities,” the statement partly read. With the current fragile unity, a military coup may as well sound the death knell of Nigeria as an indivisible and indisoluble union.
Source:The Guardian
August 18, 2023 00:11 UTC
Election petition: Bauchi Tribunal reserves judgement as counsels adopt final addresses
The Bauchi State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal has reserved judgement in the petition brought against the election of Sen. Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed as the Governor of Bauchi State and his Deputy, Rt. The tribunal said during its sitting that it would communicate a date to deliver its judgement to the parties after counsel adopted their final written addresses. INEC is the first respondent in the petition, while Governor Bala Mohammed and his Deputy, Rt. In a related development, Counsel to Governor Bala Mohammed and the PDP, Chris Uche SAN, asked the court to dismiss the petitions by the All Progressive Congress (APC) for lacking merit. The Tribunal sitting was held under tight security, and despite measures put in place to reduce the number of people on the court premises, the crowd overpowered them and gained access to the premises.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
August 17, 2023 23:35 UTC
Four ways to appreciate yourself
Below are ways you should appreciate yourself. Buy giftsA special way to appreciate yourself is to buy yourself gifts and things you’ve always wanted for yourself. Appreciate your body for being strong, your brain for being creative, and your heart for being calm and not anxious. Don’t wait for people to celebrate or appreciate you. Accept who you are positivelyThe best way to appreciate yourself is to accept yourself for who you are.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
August 17, 2023 17:08 UTC
Metro - Boko Haram ethnic factions battle, kill 82 in Borno - Punch Newspaper
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Source:Punch
August 17, 2023 16:20 UTC
Nigeria earns $742bn oil revenue in 21 years – NEITI
Nigeria earned $741.5bn and N635.3bn from the oil/gas and solid minerals sectors respectively, between 1999 and 2020, a period of about 21 years, the Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative announced on Wednesday. These reports have disclosed a total revenue earnings to the government of $741.48bn from the oil and gas sector and N635.3bn from the solid minerals sector. “These earnings were between the years 1999-2020 (oil and gas) and 2006-2020 (solid minerals sector earnings). He said a total of 1,214 companies with three government agencies were covered in the report of the solid minerals sector. The reports also sought to establish the revenue paid by oil, gas and mining companies and how much of such revenues were actually received into government coffers.
Source:Punch
August 17, 2023 14:52 UTC
Care for the poor in Nigeria: The fuel subsidy test
Consequently, fuel subsidy in Nigeria, specifically subsidy on premium motor spirit (PMS) commonly called petrol, has generated diverse and unresolved controversies for many years. Fuel subsidy testAs an economist, I have written and advocated for the removal of petrol subsidy for so many reasons. should be honestly committed to helping the poor and vulnerable to cushion the adverse effects of petrol subsidy removal. To consolidate the gains from petrol subsidy removal, locally assembled or manufactured vehicles should be purchased for mass transit programmes. Doing this in the context of petrol subsidy removal is needful to pass the fuel subsidy test.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
August 17, 2023 08:57 UTC