Sanwo-Olu, wife voted with invalid voter cards, witness tells tribunal
A witness, Dayo Israel, appeared before the Lagos State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal on Tuesday and revealed that the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, and his wife, Ibijoke, were allowed to cast their votes despite having invalid voter cards in the March 18 governorship election. The witness told the court that he observed the card reader indicating that Sanwo-Olu and his wife had invalid cards, yet they were still permitted to vote, which he considered a violation of the Independent National Electoral Commission’s electoral process. “I observed that the card reader showed their cards to be invalid but Sanwo-Olu and his wife were allowed to cast their votes and this is against INEC’s electoral process,” he said. He said, “I am not a member of the Labour Party, but I was assigned as an agent. The witness also highlighted cases of multiple voting at the polling unit, noting that INEC officials failed to intervene despite witnessing the irregularities.
Source:Punch
June 27, 2023 23:04 UTC
Vibrant West Africa’s fuel black market collapses on Nigeria’s subsidy removal
Nigeria’s decision to eliminate fuel subsidies has had a significant impact, resulting in the collapse of a thriving black market in West African nations. In a report on Monday, American news platform, Reuters, noted that black market fuel vendors and commercial drivers in Cameroon, Benin and Togo, who heavily relied on smuggled petrol from Nigeria, have witnessed their businesses crumble since the subsidy removal. As fuel supplies dwindle, long queues have formed at official petrol stations, where prices are now competitive. The trade in black market fuel holds such significance in the local economy that authorities either turn a blind eye or are complicit. At the Hilacondji border crossing between Togo and Benin, some black market fuel stalls have closed, leaving vendors waiting with empty containers for potential deliveries.
Source:Punch
June 27, 2023 22:08 UTC
Drivers block Enugu road to protest against constant kidnapping
More than 100 drivers plying Opi-Nsukka, Enugu road on Tuesday blocked the highway, causing traffic gridlock as they protested against the constant kidnapping of drivers and passengers on the road. “This road has become kidnappers’ den as drivers and passengers are abducted on this road on a daily basis. Chukwudi Offia, leader of the protesters, said that because of constant kidnappings on the Opi-Nsukka Enugu road, many people now feared to travel on the road for fear of being kidnapped. “Many of our drivers, passengers and other road users have been kidnapped on this road with ransom paid before they regained freedom. “If kidnappers have taken over the bush in the state, the question is, which bush are forest guards guarding in Enugu State,” he said.
Source:The Guardian
June 27, 2023 20:15 UTC
President El-Sisi Speaks with Tunisia’s President Kais Saied | The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News
Download logoToday, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and President of the Republic of Tunisia, Kais Saied spoke over the phone. President El-Sisi extended his greetings on the occasion Eid Al Adha, praying Allah Almighty to bestow abundant blessings and grace on Tunisia and the Arab and Islamic nations and grant the people of Tunisia the blessing of continued security and stability. The Tunisian President expressed gratitude and appreciation to the President for this brotherly gesture, wishing Egypt and its people lasting security and stability, and all progress and prosperity. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of The Presidency, The Arab Republic of Egypt.
Source:The Guardian
June 27, 2023 19:21 UTC
Ribadu qualified to be NSA — ARPON president, Aiyewumi
The President of the Association of Retired Police Officers of Nigeria, Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Stephen Aiyewumi, (retd), described the new National Security Adviser to the President, Nuhu Ribadu, as fit and qualified for the post. The PUNCH reports Ribadu, a retired Assistant Inspector General of Police was appointed by President Bola Tinubu on June 19, 2023. Aiyewumi said Ribadu was worth the position without a military background, adding that his achievements as the former boss of the Economic Financial Crimes Commission were laudable. When given an assignment, he has always been committed to the success of the assignment.”Speaking on his expectations from the NSA, the ARPON president urged Ribadu to be more committed to the service. He should be more committed to service.”Ribadu, the pioneer chairman of EFCC, was appointed to the role by former President Olusegun Obasanjo.
Source:Punch
June 27, 2023 15:24 UTC
German parliament reforms skilled work immigration law
The German parliament has passed legislation to open up new opportunities for job seekers from countries outside the EU and for many refugees who are already in the country. The new immigration law reform is intended to attract more non-EU citizens to migrate to Germany for employment and has finally been approved by the Bundestag. Plans to lessen the level of German language proficiency required, according to Andrea Lindholz of the CSU, would simply promote unskilled labor. Lindholz argued that the new law would do nothing to address what she called the main problem: Bureaucratic bottlenecks such as over-long procedures at foreign consulates. “What you have put together in a 100-page draft law could be summed up in one sentence,” he said.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
June 27, 2023 14:10 UTC
PHOTOS: Wife defeats husband in beards competition
A couple from Aiken, South Carolina in the United States, Aaron and Natali Johnston, travel the world participating in beards contests. Aaron came second in the Goatee category at the 2023 World Championships in Burghausen, Germany, while his wife, Natali, won first place in the ‘realistic freestyle category’ – for non-real beards – and best in the show, According to The Independence UK. They participate in separate categories yet compete in the same contests all around the world. Since 2015, the couple has competed in over 170 contests together, spending most weekends travelling to another city to participate. Aaron began working for the beard grooming company Honest Amish after winning the global championships in 2017.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
June 27, 2023 14:10 UTC
Troops raid militant, oil thieves' camp in Bayelsa
Troops of 5 Battalion operating under 16 Brigade, Nigerian Army have destroyed a camp where suspected unrepentant militants and illegal oil bunkers carry out their nefarious activities in Bayelsa. The Director, Army Public Relations, Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu, in a statement on Monday, said the camp was discovered during a raid by troops at Azuzuama Community in the Ijaw South Local Government Area of the state. During the operation, he said the troops subdued the suspected militants with superior firepower, compelling them to abandon their camp in disarray. “The well-conducted raid operation led to the recovery of five AK 47 Rifles, two Rocket Propelled Grenade Bombs, 4 Rocket Grenade Bomb Chargers, seven 7.62mm Special ammunition, 14 AK 47 Rifle Magazines and one pumping machine. The illicit camp has been destroyed by the troops, ” the statement added.
Source:Punch
June 27, 2023 07:59 UTC
United Cities and Local Governments of Africa (UCLG Africa) Climate Task Force: Strengthening climate action by regional and local governments in Africa | The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World
Mr. Mohammed Sefiani highlighted the transformative power of the UCLG Africa Climate Task Force in boosting climate initiatives across Africa. The Climate Task Force of UCLG Africa has the opportunity to participate in this debate by bringing the perspective of African territories. Climate justice should start with balancing efforts in global climate action between the mitigation of global warming and the adaptation to climate change. Capacity BuildingTeam Leader : PCCBMembers : ALGA/UCLG Africa; 4C Morocco; ADEME; PACJA8.CommunicationTeam Leader : Climate ChanceMembers : UCLG Africa; ICLEI Africa. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of United Cities and Local Governments of Africa (UCLG Africa).
Source:The Guardian
June 27, 2023 04:46 UTC
Detention Ordered for Skit Creator and Parents in Child Sexual Exploitation Case
According to a report by Editor.guardian.ng, the case file had been submitted and duplicated at the Oyo State Ministry of Justice, according to the Magistrate, Mrs. P.O. Arowosaye said that on December 17, 2022, “Trinity” sexually abused and exploited the girl in the Kuolaa neighborhood of Ibadan. She claims that the offenses violate Section 35 (1) of the Oyo State Child Rights Law, 2006 and are penalized in accordance with Section 35 (2). Arowosaye claimed that Section 516 of the Oyo State Criminal Code Laws from 2000 was also violated by the offenses. The Child Rights Law of 2006 stipulates that the skit creator faces a 15-year prison sentence if he is proven guilty of the crime.
Source:The Guardian
June 27, 2023 04:21 UTC
Tinubu will honour South Korea’s invitation for state visit – Shettima
Vice President Kashim Shettima has assured the South Korean government that President Bola Tinubu will visit the country on a state visit ahead of the Africa-Korea summit in 2024. On May 29, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol invited Tinubu to visit the Asian country as a way to boost relations between the two countries. According to Shettima, “Nigeria and Korea have a very robust bilateral relationship that is anchored on years of mutual trust and cooperation. Speaking further, Shettima stressed that the government aims to create 1 million jobs for its youths and is willing to partner with South Korea in the area of technology. Earlier in his remarks, the Special Envoy of the President of the Republic of Korea (H.E.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
June 27, 2023 04:04 UTC
NITP tasks governments to step up actions against ocean surge, flooding
The Nigerian Institute of Town Planners (NITP) has called on both the Federal and Ondo State Governments on the need to take quick steps to arrest the perennial menace of ocean surge and flooding in Nigeria’s communities. However, he enjoined all dwellers in places prone to flooding to relocate to safer places to avoid disasters this year. In a recent disaster in Aiyetoro, a riverine community in Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State, ocean surge displaced over 2,000 people while 200 houses were destroyed. “We call upon the State and the Federal Governments to step up actions through intensive studies and production of implementable plans to arrest this menace,” he said. The NITP boss called on the Federal Government to restructure its agencies and create a single ministry of physical planning rather than being an appendage to other ministries.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
June 27, 2023 04:03 UTC
Relocate to other countries, NSCDC tells oil thieves
The Commandant General, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Ahmed Audi, has advised oil thieves to leave the country. He said the President, Bola Tinubu has a tough stand on oil theft, saying oil thieves would not have it easy with his men. He said the NSCDC under him would not condone compromise from any personnel in the ongoing war against oil thieves. Audi directed his men to go all out against oil thieves and ensure they are apprehended. “You must dedicate yourself and do your best to reduce and if possible eradicate oil theft.
Source:Punch
June 27, 2023 04:01 UTC
Ajia Road and its extension to Adegbayi
We are blessed with the gift of a leader in His Excellency, the governor of Oyo State, Engineer Seyi Makinde. Be that as it may, I would like to use this avenue to call the attention of His Excellency to Ajia Road that extends to Adegbayi which is currently in bad shape. A lot of good will be done for the users of this road if the current situation is looked into. If nothing is done, the whole road will be impassable and motorists will be compelled to for alternative roads. Pitiably, other access roads to Adegbayi and Ajia are equally not motorable.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
June 27, 2023 03:02 UTC
Police patrol vehicles must obey traffic rules, regulations — IGP Egbetokun
The Acting Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has ordered that all police patrol vehicles must obey traffic rules and regulations. The Nigeria Police Force aims to strengthen the effectiveness of the leading internal security agency in the country to ensure the adequate protection of the lives and properties of citizens. The directive was given by the Acting IGP during a strategic meeting with Squadron Commanders of the Police Mobile Force (PMF) and Special Protection Unit (SPU) at the Force Headquarters in Abuja. The Acting IGP emphasized that the protection of lives, properties, and the maintenance of law and order are the primary duties of the police. According to him: “they should be able to tackle banditry, insurgency, kidnapping and other security threats affecting the nation.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
June 26, 2023 20:28 UTC