Relationship with God protects me from men — Paschaline Alex
An actress, Paschaline Alex, is undoubtedly a pretty woman with a nice body. It also stands to reason that she would have a lot of male admirers. When asked how she copes with the advances that come from her male adorers, colleagues and fans, she told Saturday Beats, “It is God, God, God! She said, “It has to be Cordelia in ‘Jenifa’s Diary, because I am not a calm person in real life. Playing the role of a calm person was quite challenging.
Source:Punch
May 20, 2023 05:21 UTC
My wife’s business takes her away from home all the time — Husband
Mumba Simwanza sued Bridget Simazembwe after he got tired of her spending most of her time away from home on business ventures. Bridget added that her husband runs a shop and collects rent from their nine tenants, but still fails to pay their child’s fees. The magistrate, Harriet Mulenga asked Mumba if he wanted his wife to stop doing business and he said yes, but later changed his mind. “She shouldn’t stop doing business, but she should balance up business activities and household responsibilities. She reconciled the couple and told Mumba to pay his wife’s court fees and buy her chicken and chips.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
May 20, 2023 05:17 UTC
Rise in cyberattacks worries capital market registrars
The Institute of Capital Market Registrars has expressed concern over the rise in cyberattacks especially in the finance sector globally. Owoturo said that an increased threat of cyberattacks had given rise to renewed efforts by capital market stakeholders to safeguard data. He said capital market firms require protection from cybersecurity threats, just like other firms in today’s digitalised business ecosystem. “An escalation in threats from cybersecurity offenders has given rise to renewed efforts by capital market firms towards, mitigating risks and safeguarding data. He said that the webinar would expose participants to the effects of cybersecurity on the capital market.
Source:Punch
May 19, 2023 23:05 UTC
Nigeria: Watergen unveils technology that extracts drinkable water from air
Watergen, a global leader in atmospheric drinking water generation, has unveiled the technology in Nigeria that extracts water from the air. This innovative technology will provide a solution for clean and sustainable water that is extracted from the air to Nigerians. Watergen’s innovative water solution is based on a worldwide, patented unique heat exchange technology that is safe, effective, economical, and, most importantly, environmentally friendly. Also speaking, Ukonwa Ikedife, Director of Macif Projects and Distributions Limited, said, “Given that access to safe drinking water is a basic human right and the World Health Organization has placed the number of Nigerians with access to safe drinking water at only 19%, Nigeria continues to struggle in the area of safe and clean drinking water. While the state-of-the-art water treatment system has unique filters, UV, and mineralization cartridges as part of its purification process to produce the highest quality, safe, and tasty drinkable water, according to the EPA and NSF61 requirements for safe drinking water.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
May 19, 2023 20:08 UTC
FG accessed $750m World Bank loan to scale up NG-CARES Programme — Minister
Minister of State for Budget and National Planning, Prince Clem Ikanade Agba, has said that under the Social Protection Agenda, the Federal Government has accessed a World Bank confessional loan of US$750 million on behalf of 36 states and Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The minister who was represented by the Chairman, Federal CARES Technical Committee, Rev. Aso Vakporaye explained that the loan was to stimulate the local economy and increase household’s consumption among the poor and vulnerable segment of the society. He noted, “NG-CARES Programme is one of the policy options explored by our administration to achieve these objectives. The highpoint of the meeting was the goodwill messages from the governments of the five states in the Southeast geo-political zone, followed by interactive session between the Minister and beneficiaries of NG-CARES Programme.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
May 19, 2023 18:45 UTC
50-year-old man rapes neighbour’s 12-year-old daughter
A 50-year-old man, Henry Okeke, was on Wednesday, remanded at the Kirikiri Custodial Centre by a Magistrates’ Court sitting at the Yaba Area of Lagos State, for allegedly having sexual intercourse with a teenager (name withheld) in the Fola Agoro, Somolu area of the state. Magistrate Patrick Nwaka made the order after the defendant, who is facing two counts of rape preferred against him by the police, was brought before the court. The police prosecutor, Thomas Nurudeen, told the court that the incident happened in April 2023 at No. 9, Fatai Ade Street, Fola Agoro, in the Somolu area of Lagos. According to the prosecutor, the offence committed is punishable under Sections 141 and 137 of the Criminal Laws of Lagos State 2015.
Source:Punch
May 19, 2023 13:56 UTC
Man in court for abducting, raping daughter’s friend
A Yaba Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday remanded a man, Wisdom Emmanuel, for allegedly sexually violating his daughter’s friend in his office. The 34-year-old was remanded by Magistrate Patrick Nwaka on two counts of sexual violation preferred against him by the Lagos State Police Command. The defendant was said to have carried out the act in his office on April 30, 2023, around 10am at No. According to the prosecutor, the offence committed is punishable under Sections 141 and 137 of the Criminal Laws of Lagos State 2015. The charge read, “That you, Wisdom Emmanuel, on April 30, 2023, around 10am at No.
Source:Punch
May 19, 2023 09:38 UTC
Matawalle under probe over N70bn fraud, says EFCC
The anti-graft agency also confirmed that a former Minister of Power, Sale Mamman, who was recently arrested by its operatives over alleged N22bn fraud, is still in detention. Going philosophical, Nwajah said, “It is intriguing that Matawalle would want to take on the role of a supervisor, who tells the EFCC whom to investigate. “Unfortunately, it is not within Matawalle’s remit to dictate to the EFCC whom to arrest, when, and where. “Currently, a former minister of power is in the custody of the EFCC over a N22 billion corruption allegation. Nwajah added, “But the real issue with Matawalle is that he is being investigated by the EFCC, over allegations of monumental corruption, award of phantom contracts and diversion of over N70 billion.
Source:Punch
May 19, 2023 09:03 UTC
Speakership battle: G7 aspirants vow to fight on, defend democracy
In his address, the incumbent Deputy Speaker, Hon. We can speak in defence of democracy, we can speak in consonance with international best practices works over. Yusuf Gagdi (APC-Plateau), said: “I want to use this opportunity to pass a message that we are one and the National Assembly is for all Nigerian people. And when we start, we are unstoppable.”In his declaration for the 10th Assembly Speaker, former Chairman, House Committee on Navy, Hon. Deputy speaker I can say congratulations to you because you are exonerated completely from the blood suckers of the National Assembly.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
May 19, 2023 07:39 UTC
NYSC@50: Yobe holds anniversary lecture, awards celebration
In continuation of the Golden Jubilee celebration of the NYSC Scheme, the Yobe State Secretariat held a lecture and awards celebration at Cedars Hotel in Damaturu on Thursday. The lecture was delivered by Dr Mohammed Ibrahim Bare of the Department of History and International Studies, Yobe State University titled, NYSC – Five Decades of Fostering National Unity and Development. Some of the awards include the best host community, best corps employer, friendly LGA long-serving and merit award for staff. Responding on behalf of the awardee, the Emir of Machina, Alh (Dr) Bashir Al – Bashir Machinama whose community won the best host community award, thanked the NYSC for the recognition. There were goodwill messages from the Chairman, NYSC Governing Board Yobe State and a representative of Corps Employers.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
May 19, 2023 06:01 UTC
Nigerian Artist Davido Collaborates with Chris Brown on Upcoming Album
Nigerian artist David Adeleke, more commonly known as Davido, has announced that he is currently working together with American music star Chris Brown on a joint album. Davido had nothing but high praise for Chris Brown, commending the American singer’s professionalism and commitment to their collaborations. Aside from Chris Brown, Davido also confessed his enthusiasm for working with R&B star SZA and reggaeton artist Bad Bunny in the future. It is noteworthy that Davido and Chris Brown have worked together in the past, having collaborated on the hit song “Blow My Mind” back in 2019. Davido also appeared on the deluxe version of Chris Brown’s album “Breezy” last year.
Source:The Guardian
May 19, 2023 03:08 UTC
Respect Nigeria’s cultures, traditions, Buhari advises new diplomats
With barely 10 days to the end of his tenure, the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd. ), has advised diplomats posted to Nigeria to respect the country’s culture and traditional institutions. “There is a lot to learn from our culture, and the traditional institutions are the custodians, and they should be respected by all,’’ he said. Buhari recalled that he underwent military training at Mons Officer Cadet School in Aldershot in England, from 1962 to 1963, and Mechanical Transport Officer’s Course at the Army Mechanical Transport School in Borden, United Kingdom, 1964. He reasoned that a good understanding of cultural differences and respect for institutions paved the way for most of the successes of the United Kingdom.
Source:Punch
May 19, 2023 01:19 UTC
Strike: Negotiations ongoing with Resident doctors – FG
The Federal Government says negotiations are ongoing with stakeholders over the five-day warning strike embarked upon by members of the National Association of Resident Doctors on Wednesday. “The situation with the doctors’ strike is of concern to the government and the negotiations have been ongoing. They stated that NARD had issued a two-week ultimatum to the FG to resolve issues as contained in the ultimatum before its expiration on May 13. “There is nothing like a warning strike. He advised the doctors to avail themselves of the opportunity to dialogue with their employers, rather than embarking on a warning strike, which is unknown to the law.
Source:Punch
May 18, 2023 17:22 UTC
Troops destroy 38 refineries, apprehend 29 oil thieves
By Sumaila OgbajeThe Defence Headquarters says troops of Operation Delta Safe (OPDS) have destroyed 38 illegal refining sites and apprehended 29 suspected oil thieves in the last two weeks. Danmadami said the troops conducted patrols, raids, anti-illegal oil refining and swap buggies operations at different locations within Bayelsa, Delta and Rivers States. “Relatedly, the air component conducted series of air operation within the joint area of operation. “Notably, an air interdiction was conducted at Abacheke general area, observed to be active with illegal oil bunkering activities. “Consequently, the target was struck, destroying all illegal refining equipment at the location,” he added.
Source:The Guardian
May 18, 2023 17:04 UTC
Oyo govt confirms 10,358 reported cases of Covid-19, 202 deaths, 10,156 recoveries
Oyo state government has confirmed 10,358 reported cases of COVID-19 out of which 202 are dead while 10,156 recovered. He said a total of 10,156 persons recovered from the virus, while 202 persons lost their lives in the state to the coronavirus. He added that a total of six confirmed cases were recorded in the state in 2023, and they have all recovered. The programme had in attendance, the NLC Chairman in Oyo State, Kayode Martins; representatives of NLC national headquarters, Jeremiah Alikali and Deborah Gambo; Oyo State Coordinator, National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA), Steve Akinrinade; ad the Immunisation Officer, Oyo State Primary Healthcare Board, Adeoye Adetoro. According to them, it was a wrong impression that the vaccine kills people, makes people infertile, or that the coronavirus is no longer existing.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
May 18, 2023 15:22 UTC