At least 50 dead in Pakistan monsoon floods | The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News
At least 50 people, including eight children, have been killed by floods and landslides triggered by monsoon rains that have lashed Pakistan since last month, officials said Friday. The summer monsoon brings South Asia 70-80 percent of its annual rainfall between June and September every year. “Fifty deaths have been reported in different rain-related incidents all over Pakistan since the start of the monsoon on June 25,” a national disaster management official told AFP, adding that 87 people were injured during this period. Last summer, unprecedented monsoon rains put a third of Pakistan under water, damaging two million homes and killing more than 1,700 people. Pakistan, which has the world’s fifth largest population, is responsible for less than one percent of global greenhouse gas emissions, according to officials.
Source:The Guardian
July 07, 2023 21:25 UTC
Tinubu hails Senegalese president for not seeking third term
President Bola Tinubu on Friday praised the decision of his Senegalese counterpart, Macky Sall, not to seek a third term in office after the end of his tenure. The statement is titled ‘President Tinubu President Tinubu applauds Senegalese President Macky Sall over the decision not to seek a third term.’In the past few weeks, protests have rocked Senegal following speculations about a third-term ambition of President Sall, whose second tenure ends in 2024. President Tinubu noted that Sall’s decision puts his country’s interest and the peace and stability of West Africa above his personal interest. The Nigerian leader, who applauded the decision of his Senegalese counterpart, said history will be kind to President Sall. “President Sall has demonstrated that leadership is about serving the people honorably and quitting the stage when the constitutionally-stipulated time is up.
Source:Punch
July 07, 2023 19:28 UTC
‘Beyond our expectations’, Zuckerberg says as Threads App registers 70 million users
Meta owner, Mark Zuckerberg, has expressed excitement following the success recorded so far by the tech giant’s newest addition, Threads. The Twitter-like app, which was launched barely 48 hours ago, has recorded no fewer than 70 million users across the globe, Zuckerberg disclosed. Expressing his excitement over the development, Zuckerberg took to the new app to share the good news with the app users. Way beyond our expectations.”The Meta boss, in one of his previous posts on the new app, also assured the app users of constant improvement that will make the new app more user-friendly. The app, which allows Instagram users to create their Threads accounts using their current Instagram usernames, is currently accessible in more than 100 nations and allows users to share messages of up to 500 characters.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
July 07, 2023 19:14 UTC
Abia Governor inaugurates 19-member executive council commissioners
Abia state governor, Dr. Alex Otti, Friday inaugurated his maiden 19 – member State Executive Council recently appointed and screened by the State House of Assembly by swearing in his commissioners. Three out of the 19 commissioners were yet to be cleared by the State House of Assembly but would be sworn-in later. He said they were not appointed to represent the interest of individuals or clan but that of the entire State. The State Chief Executive, who congratulated the Commissioners on their appointments, urged the them to work together to rebuild Abia State, urged them not to betray the trust of the people by towing the path that had left Abia in a state of underdevelopment. Ikechukwu Uwanna thanked the Governor for the honour done them and pledged to discharge their duties to the best of their abilities.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
July 07, 2023 16:13 UTC
Hajj commission to review services rendered to Nigerian pilgrims in Mina, Arafat
THE National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has set up an eight-man committee to review the services offered to Nigerian pilgrims at the Mina during the just concluded hajj season. According to a statement by the Deputy Director, Information and Publication at NAHCON, Mousa Ubandawaki, the decision is part of the resolution adopted after a meeting between NAHCON, states’ Muslim pilgrims welfare boards and tour operators held at the commission’s in Makkah. The committee, which was inaugurated by the commissioner in charge of policy personnel management and finance (PPMF), Alhaji Nura Hassan Yakasai, on behalf of the chairman of NAHCON, Alhaji Zikrullah Hassan, is to address alleged poor services rendered to Nigerian pilgrims in Mina and Arafat during the just concluded hajj. The statement said the committee is to “review the 2023 Hajj Masha’ir services provided by Company of Muttawwifs for African Non-Arab countries; establish the services provided as contained in the contract for all packages; establish services not rendered. READ ALSO FROM NIGERIAN TRIBUNE
Source:Nigerian Tribune
July 07, 2023 14:50 UTC
My government ready to eliminate all of Nigeria's security problems
The President praised the Nigerian Army and other security agencies while urging all Nigerians to stand together and abstain from any actions that could split the country. The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Maj. - Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, earlier stated that the Nigerian Army was fulfilling its constitutional obligations. " The Army will continue to contribute to ensuring adequate domestic and global security through effective internal security and peace- keeping operations, " he said. Lagbaja also stated that the Nigerian Army' s concerted efforts have significantly reduced insurgency, terrorism, banditry, and other forms of criminality facing the nation. According to Vanguard New, the event saw the Nigerian Army demonstrate its professionalism and skills through the display of combat vehicles and equipment, physical training, and other activities.
Source:The Guardian
July 07, 2023 06:57 UTC
Women’s World Cup 2023 team guides part seven: Nigeria
This article is part of the Guardian’s Women’s World Cup 2023 Experts’ Network, a cooperation between some of the best media organisations from the 32 countries who qualified. “I think the current Super Falcons squad is loaded with many talented players,” Waldrum said. Performances have slowly begun to improve but a poor showing at the World Cup will leave him with no place to hide. Despite bringing tremendous success to Nigeria, women’s football gets the short end of the stick from a financial perspective. Realistic aim at the World Cup?
Source:The Guardian
July 07, 2023 05:56 UTC
Kano-Maradi Rail project contractor unveils $200m heavy-duty equipment
The contractor responsible for the Kano-Maradi Standard Gauge Railway lines, Mota-Engil Nigeria Limited, received heavy-duty equipment worth over $200 million at Tin-Can Island Port in Lagos. The equipment, which arrived at the port during the week, is seen as a valuable addition to Mota-Engil’s already impressive inventory. He emphasized that the project is not only significant for the development of railway infrastructure in Nigeria but also for the entire West Africa region. Mota-Engil had previously taken delivery of equipment that was dispatched to various project sites. In 2018, Shoreline Group, a Nigerian energy and industrial conglomerate founded by Kola Karim, partnered with Mota-Engil to establish Mota-Engil Nigeria.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
July 07, 2023 00:41 UTC
Students loan: Reps warn tertiary institutions against tuition hike
The House of Representatives has warned public tertiary institutions in the country not to take advantage of the Student Loan Policy of the Federal Government to increase tuition fees. This followed the adoption of a motion by Terseer Ugbor (APC-Benue) at plenary on Thursday in Abuja reports the PUNCH. The House also resolved to convene a Legislative Summit on student loans and access to higher education with all stakeholders in the education sector. He said, “After several years of unsuccessful attempts by successive administrations to introduce students loans, scholarships, and other educational credit schemes, the 9th National Assembly passed the Students Loans Bill.”He noted that the objective of the Students Loans Bill was to improve access to education in Nigeria, especially among underprivileged citizens. This, according to him, is if immediate furtherHe, therefore called for legislative action to ensure the efficient implementation of the Act.
Source:Punch
July 06, 2023 23:39 UTC
Ukraine: Four killed as Russian rocket hits apartment building in Lviv
At least four people, including two women aged 21 and 95, have been killed after a Russian rocket hit an apartment building in Lviv, western Ukraine, Reuters report. Another 34 people were injured in what the mayor of Lviv described as “one of the biggest attacks” on the city’s civilian infrastructure. Just hours after the strike, Russia said its “missiles hit all Ukraine targets”. Writing on Telegram, Kozytskyi said: “The youngest girl, who was killed by a rocket in her apartment tonight in Lviv, was only 21. “You are supposed to put two walls and preferably no windows, no glass, between yourself and the street, the outside.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
July 06, 2023 19:48 UTC
Certificate forgery: NECO unveils e-platform for verification, confirmation of results
The National Examinations Council (NECO) has launched a result verification and confirmation portal, called NECO e-Verify as part initiative to tackle the forgery of the council’s certificate. Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Education, Mr David Andrew Adejo, spoke during the unveiling of the NECO e-Verify platform on Thursday in Abuja. He said: “Result verification is an important process that helps to ensure the accuracy of academic credentials. With a delightful heart and deep sense of responsibility therefore, we are pleased to present to you, our esteemed stakeholders, the NECO e-Verify Result Verification/Confirmation System. Please join me as I take you through the workings of the NECO e-Verify platform.”READ ALSO FROM NIGERIAN TRIBUNE
Source:Nigerian Tribune
July 06, 2023 19:43 UTC
Asake was band’s dancer before stardom – says Skiibii
Singer Abbey Toyyib Elias aka Skiibii has claimed the ‘new cat’ and rave of the moment, Asake, used to be his dancer before his musical career skyrocketed. The ‘Baddest Boy’ crooner said unknown to many, Asake is a great dancer, adding that he was a theatre performer while studying at Obafemi Awolowo University, OAU, Ife, Osun State. Asake used to stay with me, travel with me to shows and all that. “Asake went to Obafemi Awolowo University Ife. See, that year ehn, if I show you videos on my phone, Asake can dance when he is on stage.
Source:Punch
July 06, 2023 17:22 UTC
Battery Dance Returns To Nigeria, Holds Workshops, Public Performances In Lagos, Abuja
By Guardian Nigeria 06 July 2023 | 3:05 pm The internationally renowned Battery Dance Company, famous for captivating choreography and breathtaking performances, is returning to Nigeria from July 5 to 16. The internationally renowned Battery Dance Company, famous for captivating choreography and breathtaking performances, is returning to Nigeria from July 5 to 16. In addition, the team of Battery Dance instructors will engage youth in creativity and team building through the art form of modern dance. Following the workshops, the Battery Dance Company will showcase artistic brilliance through captivating public performances in Lagos and Abuja on July 8 and 15 respectively. “The U.S. Mission is proud to bring Battery Dance to Nigeria to showcase American innovation and diversity in the performing arts,” Siddiqi said.
Source:The Guardian
July 06, 2023 16:14 UTC
Rating agency assigns Zylus Homes BBB rating
DataPro, a technology-driven Credit Rating Agency, has in its latest report assigned Zylus Homes and Property Limited a long-term rating of “BBB” with a positive outlook for the year 2023/2024. According to a statement by the rating agency, considerations for the rating assigned include the company’s financial performance, profitability, capital structure, asset quality, liquidity, corporate governance & risk management as well as its risk factors. It’s liquidity profile also improved from 202% (Yr.21) to 204% (Yr. 22),” the statement read in part. It said the positive rating assigned reflected DataPro’s opinion of Zylus’s good revenue, profitability and liquidity profile. The short-term rating of “A2” indicates Fair Credit Quality and adequate capacity for timely payment of financial commitments.”
Source:Punch
July 06, 2023 16:04 UTC
Ladoja, 10 other Ibadan high chiefs to become kings Friday
The former governor of Oyo State and Otun Olubadan of Ibadanland, Senator Rasidi Adewolu Ladoja and other 10 High chiefs are expected to receive beaded crowns as kings on Friday, 7th July, at Mapo Hall Ibadan. He said other High Chiefs could accept the offer but not him. The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Dr. Lekan Balogun had in a letter written to Governor Seyi Makinde requested for the 11 High Chiefs of Ibadanland to receive beaded crowns as Obas. Meanwhile, the President, Association of Ibadan Mogajis, Mogaji Asimiyu Ariori has thanked Governor Seyi Makinde for granting the request of Olubadan. “The majority of Mogajis, Baales and the High Chiefs themselves are very happy with His Excellency over this traditional system development.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
July 06, 2023 04:13 UTC