Peter Obi hails The Guardian’s nation-building journalism at 40th anniversary
The presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has hailed The Guardian newspaper as it marks its 40th anniversary since its inception. “It pleases me to join Nigerians and especially the media community in Nigeria to congratulate The Guardian Newspaper for reaching the landmark publishing age of 40 years. Mr Obi pointed out the efforts and sacrifices of The Guardian newspaper in ushering in the democratic rule Nigerians enjoy today while ousting the military regime in Nigeria’s polity. Mr Obi also paid a special tribute to the publisher and all past and present staff of The Guardian for creating the success story of The Guardian newspaper through the years. According to Wikipedia, The Guardian newspaper was first published on 22 February 1983 as a weekly newspaper, appearing only on Sundays.
Source:The Guardian
July 17, 2023 18:35 UTC
Military alone can't solve Northwest’s security crisis — Shettima
Vice President Kashim Shettima on Sunday said military offensives alone could not sustainably resolve the security crisis in Nigeria’s Northwest. He said, rather, it would take a mix of kinetic and non-kinetic strategies to restore calm in the troubled region. “Unless we want to engage in an endless war of attrition, there cannot be a military solution to the crisis in the northwest. There has to be a kinetic and non-kinetic solution,” Shettima said in a chat with journalists when he paid condolence visits to the Galadanci and Mangal families in Kano and Katsina, respectively. From Kano, Shettima departed to Katsina to condole renowned businessman Dahiru Mangal over the demise of his first wife, Aisha Dahiru, who died Saturday evening in Abuja after a brief illness.
Source:Punch
July 17, 2023 17:44 UTC
Manufacturers lament exclusion from World Bank-funded 1.2 million meters
The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria has expressed concern over the impending displacement of local meter manufacturers and assemblers in the downstream of the power sector, in the process of the government’s implementation of the NMMP Phase II World Bank-funded supply of 1.2 million smart energy meters. A statement by MAN said the advertised financial requirements and the technical specifications by the Transmission Company of Nigeria appeared to be tilted against local manufacturers, as they were outrageously stringent and negated the Central Bank of Nigeria’s guidelines for the implementation of the National Mass Metering Programme. According to the manufacturers, in keeping with the Federal Government’s backward integration policy and the advent of the NMMP intervention, manufacturers had made huge investments in the expansion of manufacturing capacities, trained and promoted a highly skilled workforce to meet the demands of the power sector as envisaged in the Nigeria Electricity Supply Industry. The statement said, “We warn that this portends grave danger for the power sector as we may be witnessing a repeat of the ugly scenario in 2012 when local manufacturers were sidelined in the meter supply and the nation was greeted with supply of substandard meters supplied by the foreign companies that were awarded the contract that was later removed from the network. ‘The position of the TCN that installation will provide employment opportunities to Nigerians will completely pale into insignificance when compared with a ratio of 1 to 10 jobs that will be created if local manufacturers are included in the scheme.”MAN further stated that the seeming intentional denial of the local manufacturers did not take into cognisance the sterling performance of the budding local manufacturing, such as the deployment and installation of a total number of 611,231 energy meters across the country between January 2019 till January, 31, 2021.
Source:Punch
July 17, 2023 17:26 UTC
PHOTOS: Billionaire businessman, Obi Cubana meets Abia Gov, Otti
Prominent billionaire businessman Obinna Iyiegbu, popularly known as Obi Cubana, paid a courtesy visit to the governor of Abia State, Alex Otti, on Sunday. The meeting took place at the governor’s residence in Nvosi, Isialangwa South LGA, Abia State. Obi Cubana, known for his successful business ventures, expressed his commitment to establishing a significant portion of his business in Aba. Governor Otti took to his Twitter account on July 16th to share photos from the visit. In his caption, he wrote, “Today, I played host to a renowned business tycoon and investor Obinna Iyiegbu, popularly known as Obi Cubana and his brother Ike Iyiegbu at my residence in Nvosi, Isialangwa South LGA, Abia State.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
July 17, 2023 15:20 UTC
Lawmaker shot dead in Enugu
Nelson Sylvester, the legislator representing Eha-Ulo ward in Nsukka Local Government Area Legislative Council, Enugu State, popularly known as Ofunwa, has been tragically killed. Reports received on Monday morning revealed that Sylvester was shot dead by unidentified gunmen on Sunday night at his residence in Eha-Alumonah. In an attempt to escape, the councillor sought refuge in a nearby compound, where his lifeless body was later discovered. The source described the suspected assassination as yet another tragic incident, expressing profound sorrow. The untimely demise of Nelson Sylvester has shocked the local community, leaving them grieving and seeking answers regarding the motive behind the attack.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
July 17, 2023 13:10 UTC
Obi Salutes The Guardian @40, Recalls Huge Sacrifice For Democracy.
The Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party in the February 25, 2023 election, Peter Obi has praised the Guardian Newspaper at 40 years. In a congratulatory message he personally signed and sent to the Publisher, titled, ‘the true flagship at 40’ Obi recalled the huge sacrifices of the newspaper to see democracy blossom in our country. He praised them for their mature and high ethical editorial content that merits them being referred to as the flagship of Nigeria Journalism. Guardian @40: Forty years of a true flagship. “May I join the media community in Nigeria to congratulate the Guardian Newspaper for reaching the landmark age of 40 years?
Source:The Guardian
July 17, 2023 11:22 UTC
‘State of origin’ requirement should be abolished — Okey Bakassi
A popular comedian, Okey Bakassi has called for the abolition of state of origin in the country, adding that it was a tool of division. Speaking during the week, Bakassi said, “If we want to strengthen the unity of this country, we should all advocate the abolition of ‘state of origin’ and emphasise ‘state of residence’. I don’t see why in 2023, we should be filling out a form and asking people for their ‘state of origin’ or ‘tribe’. I think what should be more important to anybody should be one’s state of residence. He said, “We need to push our lawmakers to make laws that will make this democracy work for us.
Source:Punch
July 16, 2023 19:40 UTC
Police arrest 6 suspects for raping 53-year-old woman to death on her farm
Six suspects are in police custody for raping 53-year-old Mrs Amarachi Nwanozie to death in her farm. The reports of her death became known when her husband raised alarm about her disappearance by 5 pm on Tuesday, 12th July. According to him “she left for her farm earlier in the day at about 9am, and unfortunately, she didn’t return on time which raised suspicions about her whereabouts”. He reported the matter to Amangwa Vigilante Service, Isiala Ngwa South Command who immediately dispatched a team in search of the woman and a manhunt after suspected the assailants. The next day, Wednesday, 13th July, her body was discovered by the personnel of the Abia State Community Policing/Vigilante, ASCP Isiala Ngwa Community South Command in a bush close to her farm, alongside her handset and a bundle of cassava stems.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
July 16, 2023 17:34 UTC
Gov Bago donates N3m to flood victims
The Governor, represented by the Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Rt. Abdulmalik Muhammad Sarkin Daji also announced N1 million donation from the member, representing Kontagora/Magama/Mariga/Wushishi federal constituency, Hon. Speaker, Niger State House of Assembly, Rt. “The Governor has a comprehensive Master plan that will transform the state and restore the hope of the people. Also speaking, the Member Representing Kontagora 11 Constituency, at the State Assembly, Hon.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
July 16, 2023 15:27 UTC
AMAA 2023: Screening college to begin selection of films ahead of nominations
In line with this board approval, the AMAA Screening College has opened to consider 389 entries from over 45 countries already submitted for consideration according to the Chairman of the College, Dr. Shaibu Husseini. The Screening College has started work. AMAA had announced a call for entries on December 1st, 2022 with a late call for entries fixed for June 30, 2023. Before her transition in January, the AMAA founder had announced that the AMAA award event will take place in Lagos on October 29. So this pre-selection will last four weeks, after which we will begin screening at the level of the College of Screeners.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
July 16, 2023 12:16 UTC
Black men more likely to die from prostate cancer – Expert
Prostate cancer ranks as the second most common cancer and the fifth leading cause of cancer-related deaths among men. Remarkably, prostate cancer is the most frequently diagnosed cancer in men in more than half of the countries worldwide. These include age – the older one gets, the higher the risk of prostate cancer, family history of prostate cancer, race, diet, obesity, and sedentary lifestyle. Black men worldwide have the highest incidence rates globally, suggesting that African ancestry may play a role in prostate cancer risk modulation. Men, especially Black men, are more likely to develop and die from prostate cancer than other populations.
Source:Punch
July 16, 2023 11:25 UTC
High employee turnover, major challenge in hospitality industry – Experts
Hospitality experts at the 2023 Hospitality Business Summit have stated that the rate of employee turnover was really high, posing a major challenge in the industry. With employees always leaving for much better offers without recourse, the experts, ranging from travel and tourists managers, restaurateurs, hoteliers, and others, stated that a better platform for talent acquisition, maintenance, and exit would help better the industry. To handle this challenge, the summit organisers, Vertaline Synergy, on Saturday, unveiled what it termed a ‘tier-one recruitment platform’ for the hospitality industry. He also noted that, for the industry to thrive, it needed a secure environment, a free-flowing economy, and a stable government. We’re at that stage in Nigeria where we have to make the industry really vibrant.
Source:Punch
July 16, 2023 10:08 UTC
Seven fascinating facts about Ibadan beyond its iconic ‘brown roofs’
When you hear the name “Ibadan,” what immediately springs to mind is the image of the city’s iconic ‘brown roofs.’ It’s a fitting association, considering the numerous houses in the Ibadan metropolis adorned with this distinctive feature. Prepare to be captivated as we uncover seven quick but enthralling facts about Ibadan that will undoubtedly reshape your perception of this extraordinary city. Renowned for its commitment to research and academic excellence, the University of Ibadan has carved an indelible reputation for itself. It is here that the first-ever television station in Nigeria, Western Nigeria Television (WNTV), sprang to life in 1959, setting a precedent for broadcasting excellence. Now that you’ve delved into these remarkable facts about Ibadan, we’d love to hear from you.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
July 15, 2023 20:43 UTC
We’ll protect returned artefacts, Tinubu assures Oba of Benin
President Bola Tinubu has assured that his administration would protect Benin artefacts returned to the country from different parts of the world as a way of archiving the history of the people. He congratulated the Benin monarch for the retrieval of the stolen artefacts, commending his effort in ensuring that a befitting museum is built to archive the rich history and traditions of the Benin Kingdom. In his address, Oba Ewuare II commended President Tinubu for the giant strides of his administration within its first weeks. The monarch appealed to President Tinubu to help the Benin Palace to ensure that the artefacts returned are not stolen or taken over from the Benin Royal House. Oba Ewuare II thanked the Federal Government for his appointment as Pro-Chancellor of the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN).
Source:Nigerian Tribune
July 15, 2023 19:42 UTC
Sahara Group invests $142m, acquires two LPG carriers to enhance gas accessibility
Sahara Group has placed an order for two Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) vessels to further drive access to clean energy in Africa, in line with its commitment to promoting the continent’s march towards energy transition. Sahara Group, through its subsidiary Sahara Energy, has a stake in four vessels which are registered under West Africa Gas, also known as West Africa LPG, a joint venture between Nigerian National Petroleum Corp (NNPC) and Ocean Bed Trading. Ocean Bed Trading is an oil and gas trading company and is a subsidiary of Sahara Energy. West Africa Gas currently owns four HMD-built LPG carriers: the 38,148-cbm Africa Gas and Sahara Gas (both built-in 2017) and the 2022-built 23,000-cbm Sapet Gas and Barumk Gas. Also speaking at the event, Executive Director, Sahara Group, Temitope Shonubi said Sahara Group was making remarkable progress in the construction of over 120,000 metric tonnes of storage facilities in 11 African countries, including Nigeria, Senegal, Ghana, Cote d’Ivoire, Tanzania, and Zambia, among others.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
July 15, 2023 17:02 UTC