ICCIA empowers farmers, members in Lagos | The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News
The Ikeja Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture (ICCIA) inducts new Very Important Personality (VIP) farmers and members to curb poverty. The event took place at Eko FM Hall, Lagos State Television (LTV) Compound Ikeja, Lagos. President, Ikeja Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture, Dr. Edward Olutoke, said the event was aimed at appreciating our members for their collective efforts in tackling food insufficiency, poverty, unemployment and hardships around the world, in Nigeria and Africa. The groups also have huge farms and practice both passive and active farming methods depending on members interest and capabilities. Expensive of Wazobia FM said the vision would create a favourable environment for doing business in Nigeria and strengthen international business cooperation.
Source:The Guardian
June 24, 2023 15:46 UTC
Subsidy removal has reduced fuel smuggling – Customs
The Adamawa/Taraba Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service has said that the removal of fuel subsidy had led to a significant reduction in the smuggling of premium motor spirits also known as fuel. He said that during the period under review, the command confiscated 14,980 litres of premium motor spirit packed in drums and jerry cans. However, due to the inflammable nature of premium motor spirit, most of it had been disposed of in line with the standard operating procedure and the accrued proceeds remitted into the Federation Account. He explained that the NPK fertiliser was seized because of the restrictions placed on the movement of the product, especially in the Northeastern states. The NCS is one of the agencies saddled with the responsibility of implementing the Federal Government policy on the movement of fertiliser.
Source:Punch
June 24, 2023 15:42 UTC
How medications can affect man’s fertility
You should also be aware that some medications can interfere with sperm fertility. Medications can affect your fertility as a man in different ways. However, most of the medications that affect sperm generally decrease production, causing a low sperm count. Since there are many different OTC medications and remedies that are untested, it’s best to play it safe. In some cases, there may be alternatives that are just as effective as prescriptions and OTC medications.
Source:Punch
June 24, 2023 10:42 UTC
‘My wife abandoned me, got married to another man 14 yrs older than me’
IN that small district South of Lusaka, Zambia, famous for having a long chimney and cement production, a 27-year-old woman has shocked people with her behaviour. According to Zambia Observer, though married to Kenzingtone Tumbama, 33, Alice one afternoon emptied her wardrobe and packed all belongings out of her matrimonial home. Off she went to a give her services to a new man who wanted her, Adam Namonda, 47 years. Kenzingtone thus sued in the Lusaka Boma Local Court demanding to be compensated by Adams for grabbing his wife. Asked why she defected to a new man, Alice attempted to turn the court into a pity party, claiming among other things that Kezingtone’s girlfriend once spilled water on her.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
June 24, 2023 09:20 UTC
What sex would you want your first child to be and why?
AdesewaAny s3x is okay, but I would prefer a male child as my first child. She displays it at every given opportunity, though that was not the reason I want a male child. However, I would prefer a male child first, then probably a female child next. That is a good reason to prefer a male child as the first child. Salami AdenikeI would go for the female s3x, and this is because as a professional fashion designer that focuses majorly on female clothing, my female child could model for my kiddie’s brand.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
June 24, 2023 08:18 UTC
Attacks against Okowa fueled by failed politicians — Aniagwu
“You will recall very well that ahead of the 2023 general elections, there were individuals that have their own candidates in the PDP. They tried as much as possible to see how they can sell their candidates which we consider as their democratic rights. Sheriff Oborevwori, a man who will continue with the same steps and of course do more to advance Delta,” Aniagwu stated. The claimed Governor Okowa owns Jacedarl Hotel just as they alleged he owned a bank. Okowa came into office with a high dose of integrity and bowed out honorably with thousands of remarkable milestones in his trail.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
June 23, 2023 20:58 UTC
One missing as flood submerges Trademore estate in Abuja
Heavy downpour which started from the early hours of Friday morning in Abuja has once again left the popular trademore estate submerged in flood, with property worth hundreds of millions naira damaged in the process. YLA 681 FS was drowned in the flood and is still missing at Imo Street of the Estate while 4 other persons were rescued and in stable condition. Residents of the estate were seen during the downpour, trying to save their lives and salvage their properties after their houses were submerged by the flood. Trademore estate has over the years suffered from series of devastating effect of flooding with lives and properties worth billions of naira lost. Thanks to a re-engineering remediation strategy employed by the estate owner which ensured expansion of gutters and demolition of building standing along flood plains.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
June 23, 2023 19:43 UTC
Fraudster jailed for impersonating FBI agent
A High Court in the Federal Capital Territory, on Thursday, sentenced a suspect, Okwo Mark, to three months in prison for impersonating an American citizen, Stella Coleman, working as an FBI agent. Mark pleaded guilty to the charge and begged the court for leniency. The judge also ordered Mark to clean the EFCC office from 8am till noon under the supervision of an official of the legal department. The EFCC counsel, M.M.Gwani, told the court that Mark, sometime in 2022, within the jurisdiction of the court, cheated. Gwani said the convict deceived while pretending to be an American citizen, Stella Coleman, working as an FBI agent.
Source:Punch
June 23, 2023 15:06 UTC
2,750 killed in east DR Congo in 2023 — NGOs
More than 2,750 civilians have been killed in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo since the start of the year, international aid agencies warned Thursday, calling for urgent humanitarian action. “In many areas, the presence of active non-state armed groups is aggravating the ongoing cycle of violence, triggering massive population displacements and exacerbating an already fragile humanitarian situation,” the Forum of International NGOs in the Democratic Republic of Congo said. The forum is made up of at least 124 international non-governmental organisations operating in the DRC, the statement said. On Monday, the UN’s humanitarian coordination office OCHA warned of “rampant violence and rising humanitarian needs” in eastern DRC. In its statement, the forum of international NGOs also noted a rapid and alarming deterioration in the humanitarian situation in the east of the country.
Source:Punch
June 23, 2023 09:36 UTC
Protest: OAUSTECH staff disengagement not political, says management
The management of the Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology, Okitipupa, Ondo State has declared that the sacking of some staff of the university did not have any political or religious undertone. The statement read, ” The management wishes to assure staff, students, and the general public that the current disengagement of staff by the governing council of the university is being addressed. “Management also wishes to inform the general public that the disengagement has no ethnic, political or religious colouration. The workers of the university on Wednesday staged a protest, against the alleged dismissal of affected staff. They vowed to continue to paralyze all academic and non-academic activities on the campus until the management reverse the decision.
Source:Punch
June 23, 2023 06:35 UTC
Wande Coal cements legendary status at Trace Live
Again, Wande Coal has proven to be one of Africa’s most energetic performers to date as he shunned out hits from his old and new album at the recent Trace Live held in Lagos. WC as he is fondly called was hosted by Trace Live, Lagos’ largest live show series in partnership with Bolanle Austen-Peters to bring music lovers an unforgettable live music experience. ‘Trace Live with Wande Coal’ was well-graced by notable industry stakeholders and media personalities. Wande however took a shot break during the performance to thank everyone who came out to support him. Trace media, digital, entertainment, and education platforms are available in 162 countries and are segment leaders in Africa, Brazil, France, the UK, the Caribbean, and the Indian Ocean.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
June 23, 2023 01:36 UTC
Breaking: Titanic submarine crew reportedly dead in ‘catastrophic implosion’
Five crew members onboard the submersible Titan were likely killed instantaneously in a “catastrophic implosion” when it dived into the Titanic disaster two miles beneath the surface of the Atlantic Ocean. According to Bloomberg’s report, a massive debris field, including various portions of the ship, was discovered earlier in the day by a remotely operated vehicle (ROV) probing the seabed near the Titanic crash site 400 miles south of St John’s, Newfoundland, authorities stated during a news conference in Boston this afternoon. A remotely controlled underwater vehicle discovered a field of rubble near the Titanic site, where searchers are looking for the missing submersible vessel with five persons on board. The US Coast Guard announced on Thursday, 22nd June 2023, that professionals in the search team are assessing the new information. The Coast Guard will conduct a news conference in Boston at 3 p.m.YOU SHOULD NOT MISS THESE HEADLINES FROM NIGERIAN TRIBUNETinubu in Paris, set for global financing pact summitPresident BolaTinubu on Tuesday arrived in Paris, France, preparatory to the Summit on New Global Financing Pact, which President Emmanuel Macron will host..…Police call for arrest of skit maker, Trinity Guy over ‘immoral’ pranksThe Police Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, has called for the arrest of a popular skit maker, popularly known as Trinity Guy.…PDP ramps reconciliation process amid internal wranglingThe Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has ramped up its reconciliation process following a bitter internal altercation during the last general elections that led to the birth of the G5……Arsenal makes £30m bid for Ajax’s highly-rated Dutch defenderArsenal has made a bid, reportedly around £30m, for Jurrien Timber, the highly regarded Netherlands defender who plays for Ajax Amsterdam……
Source:Nigerian Tribune
June 22, 2023 20:29 UTC
NDLEA confiscates 999.30 kg narcotics, arrests 422 suspects in Jigawa
The Jigawa State Command of the National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has successfully confiscated 999.30 kilograms of narcotic drugs in the state. The NDLEA commander stated that the command has arrested 422 drug dealers and users from June last year to date in different operations across the state. He said, “Out of the 422 suspects arrested, 409 were male and 13 were female. Out of which 186 were counselled and 94 were convicted.”“A total of 15 individuals were rehabilitated. Gen. Mohammed Buba Marwa (Rtd), for his zero tolerance to drug abuse and illicit trafficking in the country,” emphasized Dan-Musa.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
June 22, 2023 18:15 UTC
Ride-hailing drivers suspend planned strike, to meet govt
Uber and Bolt drivers under the Amalgamated Union of App-Based Transport Workers of Nigeria, on Wednesday, suspended their scheduled indefinite strike. According to the Chairman, Media and Publicity Committee of AUATWON, Jossy Olawale, in a statement said the suspension was to permit discussion with the government. He said the meeting fixed with the Ministry of Labour and Employment, Uber, Bolt and the union would hold on June 26, 2023. The PUNCH reports that ride-hailing drivers went on a nationwide strike on June 7, 2023, to demand an increase in their fares by 200 per cent from the ride-hailing companies. Olawale said, “The union and some app companies had earlier scheduled a meeting with the ministry for June 20 but got a letter that the meeting has been rescheduled for Monday, June 26.
Source:Punch
June 22, 2023 10:43 UTC
World leaders scramble to meet Tinubu at Global Financial Pact Summit
Apparently satisfied with the policies being implemented by his administration in the last few weeks, world leaders are eager to meet with President Bola Tinubu to explore areas of cooperation. As of Wednesday, at least four foreign leaders have requested to meet with the president in Paris, France where he will on Thursday participate in the New Global Financial Pact Summit organized by President Emmanuel Macron. He said the summit will enable President Tinubu on his first foreign trip since his inauguration to network in his bid to attract foreign investment to the country. “However, with all of these, you still need a direct foreign injection of foreign exchange to build or complement the domestic policies. So many of them have even indicated interest to meet with Mr. President on this trip.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
June 21, 2023 21:00 UTC