Thai PM vote postponed, prolonging post-election deadlock | The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News
Thailand’s parliament on Tuesday postponed a vote to choose a new prime minister, prolonging the kingdom’s political deadlock more than two months after an election won by opposition parties. He was refused a second ballot on July 19, but this decision is now being challenged at the Constitutional Court. House speaker Wan Muhamad Noor Matha said the new vote for premier, scheduled for Thursday, had to wait for the court’s decision. Pita managed 324 votes across the two houses in the first ballot, with only 13 of the senators supporting him. But the party faces difficult decisions about its coalition, with conservative forces refusing to help any government that includes MFP.
Source:The Guardian
July 25, 2023 22:13 UTC
Nigeria’s suspended Central Bank governor in court on firearms charges
Godwin Emefiele was suspended in early June by Nigeria’s new President Bola Tinubu and subsequently detained by Nigeria’s secret police. He was brought to the court in Lagos, carrying a Bible, and pleaded not guilty to the charges. Godwin Emefiele, suspended Central Bank governor, is charged with illegal possession of a firearm and live ammunition (Sunday Alamba/AP/PA)The presiding judge, Justice Nicholas Oweibo of the Federal High Court in Lagos, then granted him bail despite objections from the attorney general’s office. The secret police had filed two counts of illegal possession of a firearm and live ammunition against Emefiele. The detention prompted criticisms of the secret police and a legal tussle between the governor and the agency.
Source:The Guardian
July 25, 2023 17:12 UTC
Two UNIABUJA lecturers dismissed for sexual harassment – VC
The Vice-Chancellor, University of Abuja, Prof. Abdulrasheed Na’Allah, says the institution recently dismissed two academic staff members over allegations bordering on sexual misconduct. The don also told our correspondent on Monday that the institution had designed a communication channel for students to report cases of sexual harassment and other unethical acts by lecturers. Responding to our correspondent on UNIABUJA’s journey so far in the fight against sexual harassment, the VC said, “We expelled two members of the academic community. We collaborated with NGOs most of whom pursue sexual harassment matters. They can comment on whether a lecturer is doing well in class, does he attend class, so it’s not only sexual harassment alone.”The VC added that the varsity council also recently approved that students could assess their lecturers.
Source:Punch
July 25, 2023 16:56 UTC
#EndSARS: 103 recovered bodies, proof that massacre took place — Jandor
Lagos governorship candidate of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 general elections, Dr Abdul-Azeez Olajide Adediran (JANDOR), has expressed shock over the state government’s plan to conduct mass burial for 103 victims of the year 2020 #EndSARS protest, describing the development as vindication of panel report on Lekki Toll Gate massacre. It would be recalled that the Lagos State government has in its latest response insisted that no life was lost during the protest that took place at the Lekki Toll Gate. JANDOR condemned what he described as the “callous and inhuman treatment of innocent citizens and the desecration of their memory by the brazen-faced denial of their needless and avoidable murder”. He also posited that Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu should be prosecuted if found guilty. “This of course is imminent with the state of the proceeding at the ongoing Lagos State Election Petition Tribunal,” Jandor said.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
July 25, 2023 15:58 UTC
Obaseki appoints Andrew Okungbowa, ex-Guardian reporter, as CPS
Godwin Obaseki, governor of Edo state, has appointed Andrew Okungbowa, a former reporter at the Guardian newspaper, as his chief press secretary (CPS). In a statement on Tuesday, Osarodion Ogie, secretary to the state government (SSG), said the appointment takes immediate effect. “The Edo state governor, Godwin Obaseki, has approved the appointment of Andrew Okungbowa as his chief press secretary,” the statement reads. Before his appointment, Okungbowa was the editor of travel and tourism at the New Telegraph newspaper. Okungbowa obtained his first degree in Theatre Arts at the University of Benin (UNIBEN) in 1988 and holds a master’s degree in English from the University of Lagos (UNILAG).
Source:The Guardian
July 25, 2023 15:50 UTC
HP plans device financing model
HP Incorporated has stated that it is considering a device financing model to improve laptop ownership in the country. According to Asika, implementing a device financing model in Nigeria is hard. The newly launched printers include the HP Smart Tank 580, 581, and 585 series, an all-in-one printer that offers multifunctional value printing to its users with up to three years of ink in the box. When one buys any HP product, one should be sure they are getting the best every single time. It will create great value in the segment we have kept, which is the home space,” he further stated.
Source:Punch
July 25, 2023 14:55 UTC
Business - Price fixing: PoS operators risk three months imprisonment, says FCCPC - Punch Newspaper
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July 25, 2023 13:14 UTC
Politics - Ex-CBN governor Emefiele pleads not guilty to firearm charge - Guardian Ng
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July 25, 2023 11:08 UTC
Popular Nigerian Musician Bella Shmurda Welcomes New Child Amidst Personal Struggles
Popular Nigerian musician, Bella Shmurda, has recently announced the joyous news of the birth of his new child. Bella Shmurda revealed, “A few days before the drop of my album last year, I was an emotional and mental wreck. However, amidst the darkness, Bella Shmurda found a glimmer of hope that brought light into his life. As he eagerly anticipates the release of his new project, Bella Shmurda received the uplifting news that he is now the proud father of a baby boy. Key Takeaway– Popular Nigerian musician Bella Shmurda has recently welcomed a new child, less than a year after the loss of his previous child.
Source:The Guardian
July 25, 2023 09:54 UTC
Anthrax: FCTA begins mass vaccination of cattle to curb spread
The Agricultural and Rural Development Secretariat of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) began mass vaccination of cattle on Monday to curb the spread of Anthrax in the FCT. He explained that the mass vaccination exercise targets at least one million cattle across the six Area Councils of the FCT. He further mentioned that the vaccination exercise, lasting for four weeks, would be carried out simultaneously across the 62 wards of the six Area Councils of the FCT. He appealed for the cooperation of livestock owners with the veterinary health workers to ensure the success of the exercise. Malam Yahaya Isa, Chairman of the Miyatti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN), FCT Chapter, commended the FCTA for taking proactive steps.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
July 25, 2023 05:47 UTC
Suspend planned strike for mediation, Speaker Abbas urges Resident Doctors
They also want the payment of all salary arrears, implementation of the CONMEAS salary structure and new hazard allowance and domestication of the Medical Residency Training Act and payment of medical residency training fund to its members in state tertiary health facilities among others. After suspending the strike, the doctors issued a fresh two-week ultimatum for the government to meet its demands. According to him, “this is most reassuring owing to the fact that the 9th Assembly had previously intervened in this matter. He added further that the House was not unmindful of the many sacrifices resident doctors have continued to make in the nation’s health sector in spite of the many challenges they faced and the poor conditions within which they work. After the Speaker”s remarks,, the meeting went into the executive session and still in progress as at the Press time.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
July 25, 2023 03:31 UTC
Billionaire’s son offers co-housemate N120 million as Big Brother Naija prize
EntertainmentIn a lighthearted moment on Sunday, Terseer Waya, the son of billionaire businessman Kiddwaya, playfully offered his co-housemate a generous sum, equivalent to the grand prize of the show. CeeC remains firm in her decisionDespite the tempting offer, CeeC stood firm in her decision, expressing her reservations about trusting men. Grand prize and treats for the fansThe winner of this year’s edition stands to take home the grand prize of N120 million, along with other consolidation prizes. Key Take Away– Terseer Waya, son of billionaire businessman Kiddwaya, jokingly offered his co-housemate the grand prize of N120 million. – The winner of this year’s Big Brother Naija edition will receive the grand prize of N120 million.
Source:The Guardian
July 25, 2023 02:15 UTC