Today's Headlines:I Dedicate Myself To Service Of Nigeria-Tinubu;Buhari Failed Nigerians, History Will Judge Him—Bode George
I Dedicate Myself To Service Of Nigeria _TinubuPhoto Credit:The Nation NigeriaBefore a distinguished audience of Nigerians and non-Nigerians yesterday, President-elect Bola Tinubu pledged to dedicate himself to the service of the nation and Africa. Addressing journalists in Lagos, the PDP chieftain said that history would judge Buhari’s government because it failed to impact Nigerians positively. He lamented that Buhari failed to ensure the security of Nigerians, adding that he failed to deliver on his electoral promises of fighting corruption among other things. The party assured party faithful that Kwankwaso wouldn’t defect to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). There has been a jostle for appointments, including ministerial, under the Tinubu administration since the president-elect emerged after the February 25 presidential election.
Source:The Guardian
May 28, 2023 06:41 UTC
Cowrie: An ornament of treasure | The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News
Initially, cowrie’s shells were used as a medium of exchange before the introduction of the coin. No wonder various Nigerian ethnic groups have vernacular names for this multipurpose object. This write-up will refresh our memory on the various ways cowrie shells are used presently that has earned it a name “the ornament of treasure”. Some school of thought believes that fortified cowrie shells can bring wealth and also offer protection against evil spirits and bad energy. REFERENCESNgerian Heritage (1993) Nigerian Culture (Vol.2)Aniefiok Akpan U (1993) Cowrie shells in Nigerian Culture (Journal of National Commission for Museums and Monuments (Vol.2)Choconaija.com.ng/google.
Source:The Guardian
May 28, 2023 04:54 UTC
CNL decries circulation of false recruitment information
Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL), operator of the Nigeria National Petroleum Company Ltd (NNPCL) and CNL Joint Venture, has decried the circulation of false recruitment information in various media channels. “We’re aware of the circulation of false recruitment information in several media and online channels in the name of CNL and Chevron Corporation, purportedly advertising job positions in CNL. “CNL hereby dissociates itself from all false job adverts and offers published in any newspaper, website, email, poster, handbill or any other medium. “Job offers requesting candidates to pay money, at any point during the recruitment process, are not from CNL. “CNL will not respond to enquiries about fraudulent advertisements and job offers,” the oil and gas giant warned.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
May 28, 2023 04:39 UTC
Good sex secret to my long life — 102-year-old woman
A 102-year-old British woman, identified as Joyce Jackman, has attributed her longevity to good sex. Jackman, who celebrated her 102nd birthday on May 9, stated that “good sex and good sherry” leads to long-term satisfaction, NY Post reports. According to her, a combination of both has helped her live for over a century. Speaking about her birthday celebration, the centenarian said, “I had such a lovely day. It must be all the chocolate I eat that’s helped!”
Source:Nigerian Tribune
May 28, 2023 03:33 UTC
Why I opened airplane door midair — Asiana Airlines passenger
A man who opened an emergency exit on an Asiana Airlines flight in mid-air felt “suffocated” and wanted to get off quickly, South Korean police said on Saturday. When the plane was around 200 meters (650 feet) above ground, the man who police said was in his 30s without providing further details, opened the exit door. The passenger was taken in by Daegu police for questioning and told officers he had been “under stress after losing a job recently”. Another video shared on social media showed passengers sitting in the emergency exit row next to an open door being buffeted by strong winds. “It was chaos with people close to the door appearing to faint one by one and flight attendants calling out for doctors on board,” a 44-year-old passenger told Yonhap.
Source:Punch
May 28, 2023 03:00 UTC
Man demands divorce over wife’s exceptional beauty
A 40-year-old man, Arnold Masuka has asked a local court in Lusaka, Zambia to dissolve the marriage between him and his wife, Hilda Mleya as a result of her exceptional beauty. According to a report by Zambia Observer, Arnold asked for divorce from his wife because her beauty has caused him sleepless nights. Arnold who claimed to have been living in perpetual fear of losing his beautiful wife to another man left the public, legal authorities and witnesses in shock as he made his unconventional demand. Shocked by this mouth-gaping request, the court clerk noted that in all his years of service, he had never experienced such in court. Expressing concerns over his wife’s beauty while he made his divorce demand, Arnold stressed that the fear of losing his wife to another man forced him to resolve to legal dissolution of the marriage.
Source:Punch
May 27, 2023 20:37 UTC
Nestle core investor acquires additional 40,000 shares
Nestle S. A., the majority shareholder of Nestle Nigeria Plc, has bought an additional 40, 894 units of the shares of the consumer goods manufacturer. It was revealed that the shares were bought in five tranches and at different rates ranging from N1,034.56 to N1,140. Nestle Nigeria closed trading at N1,148 per share on the floor of the NGX on Thursday. In March, Nestle S.A. bought 77, 967 units of shares of the Nigerian arm for over N84m. Nestle recorded a 27 per cent growth in its revenue for last year to N446.81bn from N351.82bn in 2021.
Source:Punch
May 27, 2023 20:31 UTC
My guardian ruined relationship with Funke Akindele
Actress Juliana Olayode has apologised to her senior colleague Funke Akindele following their disagreement while working together on the popular sitcom Jenifa’s Diary. In 2017, news broke that Juliana, who played the role of Toyosi in Jenifa’s Diary, had been dropped over alleged monetary issues. Juliana, also called Toyo Baby, said in her post that she felt she needed to publicly revisit the matter though Funke had forgiven her. “God used Aunty Funke Akindele @funkejenifaakindele to put me into the limelight. “My guardian sent an email to Scene One TV, the producers of the Sitcom, which entire content I wasn’t aware of until recently.
Source:The Guardian
May 27, 2023 20:01 UTC
Gbas Gbos Creator, Alibo John advises on choosing animation | The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News
STUDIO POPULAR Digital creator, Alibo John of “Gbas Gbos” fame has clamored for aspiring digital creators to improve their offerings by being extra careful when choosing a required animation studio. According to the maverick, there are many people who are unable to implement the right strategy or follow a proven method to make top-quality animated video. “Inexperience and lack of skills might hinder your ability to accomplish this. Find the animation company that will provide you with a professional service for your company. It’s that easy,” he tells Weekend Beats.
Source:The Guardian
May 27, 2023 14:30 UTC
Bambini Africa Launches Five New Educational Board Games
Bambini Africa Edutainment Limited, a leading company dedicated to promoting children’s education and development, has announced the launch of five exciting new board games under its subsidiary, Bambini Games. Founder of Bambini Africa and the driving force behind Bambini Games, Raquel Daniel, expressed her excitement about the release. “The launch of these five board games marks a significant milestone for us Bambini Africa and Bambini Games. Bambini Africa aims to revolutionize the way African children learn and develop by creating educational games that cater to their unique needs. With the launch of these five exciting board games, Bambini Africa is taking a significant step in revolutionizing the way African children learn.
Source:The Guardian
May 27, 2023 13:50 UTC
Lagos Will Be Home To Maiden Film And Cinema Convention
By Guardian Nigeria 27 May 2023 | 1:40 am The maiden edition of the Lagos International Film and Cinema Convention (LFCC) is scheduled to hold at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Ikeja from July 20 to July 22. The maiden edition of the Lagos International Film and Cinema Convention (LFCC) is scheduled to hold at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Ikeja from July 20 to July 22. The LIFACC is promoted as the largest gathering of film producers, film distributors, cinema owners, manufacturers of cinema facilities/equipment and OTT-streaming platforms from around the world. “The LIFACC will bring into Lagos a diverse set of cinema stakeholders, film producers and distributors from across the world. 18 mins ago The maiden edition of the Lagos International Film and Cinema Convention (LFCC) is scheduled to hold at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Ikeja from July 20 to July 22.
Source:The Guardian
May 27, 2023 08:16 UTC
Federal Government Unveils Nigeria Air; Targets $1 Billion Revenue in Five Years
The Federal Government of Nigeria has unveiled its new national carrier, Nigeria Air, with the aim of generating $1 billion in revenue within the next five years. Nigeria Air Limited is a company established under Nigerian laws, and is a partnership between Nigerian entrepreneurs and Ethiopian Airlines Consortium. The Aviation Minister added that the Ethiopian Airlines partnership provides capacity, which leaves no doubt that Nigeria Air would succeed. The Chief Commercial Officer of Ethiopian Airlines, Lemma Yadecha Gudeta, praised the efforts of the federal government, assured that the project under the watch of the Ethiopian Airlines would foster economic development for the country. He also said that Nigeria Air would be a $1 billion company within five years.
Source:The Guardian
May 27, 2023 07:51 UTC
Myanmar: Hip-hop star, Byu Har arrested for criticising military govt
One of Myanmar’s biggest hip-hop artists has been detained for criticising the military government on Facebook, the BBC has confirmed. Byu Har criticized how the recent widespread power disruptions in Myanmar were handled. Since the coup in 2021 that toppled Aung San Suu Kyi’s civilian government, the nation has had difficulty securing supplies for gas-fired electrical plants. Byu Har, who had been based in Yangon, had called the electricity minister “a fool” and “incompetent” in a video posted to Facebook on Tuesday night. Prior to his arrest, the rapper had received several warnings from authorities for producing music critical of the junta, they added.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
May 27, 2023 03:57 UTC
Manager in court for stealing company property – Punch Newspapers
The prosecutor, Insp Olaide Rawlings, informed the court that the defendant committed the crime between March and May at Vanguard Pharmacy, Oke-Ilewo in Abeokuta, where he was the manager. Rawlings stated that the defendant took goods worth N751,035 from the pharmacy but did not remit the money to the company’s account. Additionally, the prosecutor said that the defendant converted N303,750 belonging to the company by reducing the money given to him to purchase diesel for the pharmacy. The accused committed offences that violated Sections 390(6) and 390(9) of the Criminal Code, Laws of Ogun, 2006. Osinbajo, granted the defendant bail in the amount of N100,000, with two sureties.
Source:Punch
May 26, 2023 20:41 UTC
Dangote refinery: Tackle unemployment with more industries, says cleric – Punch Newspapers
Following the inauguration of the Dangote Refinery by the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd. He stated that this would help to tackle unemployment and encourage youth entrepreneurship. The PUNCH reports that the Dangote Refinery is a 650,000 barrels per day oil processing facility designed to process crude oil grades from the three continents of Africa, Asia, and America. Alo urged the private sector to support the government by investing in industries that could create jobs for the people. He urged the incoming administration to encourage and support entrepreneurs by creating an enabling environment for investment and businesses to thrive.
Source:Punch
May 26, 2023 19:19 UTC