My victory for lovers of democracy -Lalong
The Minister of Labour and Employment, Simon Lalong, has described his affirmation as the duly elected Senator representing Plateau South by the Court of Appeal as the will of God, a victory for democracy and a joyous development. This, Lalong said called for unity and cohesion towards improving the lives of the people. While ascribing the victory to God and the people of Plateau South Senatorial District, the former Plateau State governor said the judgment affirmed the support and cooperation he has enjoyed among the electorate who have supported him since he first contested elections in 1999 till date. He said, “This victory is not only for me or the APC but a victory for all lovers of democracy, peace and unity irrespective of party, religious, political and ethnic affiliations. He also commended the judiciary for remaining resolute and maintaining its integrity despite attempts to denigrate and intimidate it.
Source:Punch
November 08, 2023 00:26 UTC
BREAKING: Labour orders indefinite shutdown of power supply
The Organised Labour comprising the Nigeria Labour Congress and Trade Union Congress on Tuesday, ordered a shutdown of electricity and fuel supplies in Imo State following the brutalisation of the National President of the NLC, Joe Ajaero, last week, by operatives of the Nigeria Police Force. The Labour Centres also directed aviation workers to ensure that flights into and outside the state are suspended. This is according to one of the decisions taken at the extraordinary National Executive Council meeting summoned by the TUC and NUC on Tuesday afternoon. “The NEC-in-session orders the immediate withdrawal of services and shutdown of Imo State beginning midnight today. All flights into and out of Imo state, fuel supplies and Electricity be stopped immediately as applicable.
Source:Punch
November 07, 2023 20:53 UTC
Shock awaits currency speculators, says Presidency
The Presidency has cautioned Nigerians who are hoarding foreign currencies to stop forthwith, warning that the policies of the government would shock them. He disclosed that the President Bola Tinubu’s administration is working on policies that will strengthen the naira. But Fasua said the trend is expected to continue as a result of policies being implemented by the government. “Some people thought that the naira would continue to lose value. “If you want to position your exports properly, you have to be strategic, even in terms of the value of your currency.
Source:Punch
November 07, 2023 20:47 UTC
Mother of nine commits suicide in Delta
A septuagenarian mother-of-nine has allegedly committed suicide by hanging in the early hours of Monday, November 6. The incident threw residents of Enamejewa Street, off Warri/Sapele Road, Warri, in Warri South Local Government Area of Delta State, into mourning. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Delta State Police Command, DSP Bright Edafe, has not responded to the tragic incident. YOU SHOULD NOT MISS THESE HEADLINES FROM NIGERIAN TRIBUNE2023 Ballon d’Or: Osimhen finishes eight, becomes highest ranked Nigerian footballerSuper Eagles and Napoli forward, Victor Osimhen, has achieved the highest ranking for a Nigerian in the history of the Ballon d’Or football award. Osimhen achieved this milestone by ranking eighth in the 30-man list of the 2023 Ballon d’Or award...….
Source:Nigerian Tribune
November 07, 2023 19:39 UTC
Singer Teni diagnosed with throat infection
Star singer Teniola Apata, also known as Teni, has shared her story about being told she had a potentially fatal throat infection. Teni revealed that she suffered from a throat infection while working on her second album, “Tears of the Sun.”This happened only a few months after she confided in her fans about her struggles with weight reduction. She revealed that after experiencing multiple episodes of temporary vocal loss, doctors advised a significant procedure to prevent permanent voice loss. Teni posted a video of her journey that included her in the hospital, even though she didn’t have surgery but was still receiving therapy. The singer gave her fans a genuine assurance at the end of the video that her new album, “Tears of the Sun,” would be released on November 17.
Source:The Guardian
November 07, 2023 16:18 UTC
Israeli-Hamas: S’Africa, Chad recall envoys, EU pledges more aid
South Africa and Chad announced they would recall diplomats from Israel for “consultation” in response to the Israel-Hamas war. The European Union will ramp up aid to Gaza by 25 million euros ($27 million), EU Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen said, as the humanitarian catastrophe inside the strip deepens. “Today I can announce that we are further increasing the humanitarian aid to Gaza by another 25 million euros. By doing so, the European Union would spend a total of 100 million euros in humanitarian aid for the civilians in Gaza,” she said. The bloc is working alongside Israel, Egypt and the United Nations to facilitate more aid deliveries into Gaza, Von der Leyen added.
Source:Punch
November 07, 2023 13:39 UTC
Startup founders seek favorable govt policies to encourage students into tech
The convener, Damilola Mogaji advocates support from the government and critical stakeholders for students on campus to be able to stand on their own using technology. According to Mogaji, most of these Tech startups like Jobberman and many others started from campus. Mogaji further stated that a lot of potentials are on student campuses but unfortunately, there is little or no support to push these talents. Nathaniel Nuiz, an entrepreneur, urged the government to provide an enabling environment and policies that will work and encourage young individuals to continue to push for more. Other speakers at the conference also called for formulation of policies that will provide solutions to the challenges of unemployment amongst graduates.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
November 07, 2023 12:39 UTC
Coffee Punch Is The Southern Treat You (Probably) Never Knew Existed
Patricia Shannon of Southern Living considers coffee punch a marker of "a bona fide Southern shower." Read more: Popular K-Cups, Ranked Worst To BestVariations On Coffee PunchGlass of coffee milk punch - Girlsgonemild/InstagramCoffee punch has some standard variations. Coffee liqueur is a classic addition (it is coffee punch, after all), and bourbon is another natural choice (because bourbon). Since coffee punch is a drink with a strong Southern heritage, some prefer chicory coffee. Milk punch cocktail - Brent Hofacker/ShutterstockThe spiked version of coffee punch is also reminiscent of a historic New Orleans cocktail which may have inspired the idea: milk punch.
Source:Punch
November 07, 2023 12:19 UTC
Over 11 million farmers have benefited from AGRA’s Agric extension model — Country Director
The Nigeria Country Director of AGRA, Rufus Idris, has disclosed that over 11 million farmers have been reached with new agriculture technologies through AGRA’a agriculture extension model called Community Based Advisory. This model, according to him, has been able to close the gap between extension agents to farmers from one extension agent to 5000 farmers, adding that there are plans to further reduce it. “We have been able to promote an agriculture model that has really worked, that is the community based advisory model which is mainly a model that is private sector driven and to ensure that farmers at the last mile get access extension services. “It used to be one extension service agent to more than 5000 smallholder farmers. We have been able to close that to one extension agent to lower than 500 smallholder farmers and we are working harder to see how we can further close that gap.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
November 07, 2023 09:48 UTC
La Liga’s punch bag Celta Vigo suffer another painful points loss to VAR
Celta Vigo were reduced to 10 men when Renato Tapia was sent off. Alejandro Hernández Hernández, the referee so good they named him twice, pointed to the spot. It was a little light and a little lucky – daft too – but Jesús Navas had pulled at Douvikas’s arm, there might have been a touch by the ankle too, and down in the rain Hernández Hernández had no doubt. after newsletter promotion‘It’s not humour, it’s resignation’ – Rafa Benítez took a scientific approach to attack VAR after the 1-1 draw. Only Barcelona, Madrid and Sevilla have had more opportunities than Celta and only seven teams have taken more shots.
Source:Punch
November 07, 2023 07:06 UTC
ITTF rankings: Quadri drops, Mati, Omotayo move up
Aruna Quadri dropped one spot from 15th to 16th in the latest International Table Tennis Federation world rankings for October, The PUNCH reports. Despite the drop, the 34-year-old is still the top-ranked player in Africa, having accumulated 1,175 points during the month under review. Egypt’s Omar Assar is second in Africa after he retained his 20th spot in the world ranking. Diaw is ranked 98 with 208 points while Mati is placed 99th in the latest ranking having recorded 207 points in the month under review. Olajide Omotayo, Bode Abiodun, Amadi Omeh also moved up in the latest ranking published by the ITTF.
Source:Punch
November 07, 2023 06:40 UTC
BREAKING: Court reserves judgment in Kano gov's appeal
The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja has reserved judgment in the appeal by the Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, challenging his removal by the Governorship Election Petition Tribunal. Dissatisfied with the judgment, Yusuf appealed against the tribunal verdicts and urged the court to set aside the judgment. Olanipekun argued that the tribunal has created a new jurisprudence that departs from the precedent set by the appeal court and the apex court with its judgment. Counsel for INEC, A.B Mahmoud SAN asked the appeal court to dismiss APC’s cross-appeal, adding that it was lacking in merit. I urge the court to allow this appeal as it is preeminently meritorious and set aside the judgment of the lower court,” he added.
Source:Punch
November 06, 2023 17:53 UTC
Full speech: Peter Obi’s reaction after Supreme Court judgment
Setting legal issues aside, the Supreme Court exhibited a disturbing aversion to public opinion just as it abandoned its responsibility as a court of law and policy. More appalling, the Supreme Court judgment willfully condoned breaches of the Constitution relative to established qualifications and parameters for candidates in presidential elections. With this counter-intuitive judgment, the Supreme Court has transferred a heavy moral burden from the courtrooms to our national conscience. Indeed, the rationale and premise of the Supreme Court judgment, have become clearer in the light of the deep revealing and troubling valedictory remarks by Hon. Both INEC and the Supreme Court as the referees, respectively shifted the goalposts in the middle of the game.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
November 06, 2023 16:21 UTC
Hold NNPCL responsible for refinery renovations — Minister
Consequently, the Senate constituted an ad-hoc committee to investigate the NNPCL over the N11.35 trillion spent on the turnaround maintenance of the refineries. “For Warri refinery, they said Phase 1 will be ready by the end of the year. Lokpobiri also touched upon the influx of the Dangote refinery and the numerous modular refineries that have been issued licenses. “We have a lot of modular refineries that we have given licenses, but the challenge has been the feedstock. Even if you have the modular refinery, do you have the crude to be able to refine it?
Source:Punch
November 06, 2023 15:15 UTC
Djokovic extends lead in ATP rankings
After winning a seventh Paris Masters at the weekend Serbian superstar Novak Djokovic extended his lead in the world ATP rankings over Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz on Monday. The 36-year-old Djokovic won his 40th Masters 1000 title and stretched his winning run to 18 matches to top the rankings on 11,445 points with 20-year-old Alcaraz on 8,455 heading into the elite year-ending ATP finals in Turin next week. Denmark’s Holger Rune is the loser of the week dropping three places to tenth after his quarter-final loss to Djokovic. His slip allowed Casper Ruud of Norway to jump one spot to seventh, Germany’s Alexander Zverev to climb to eighth and American Taylor Fritz to move to ninth. ATP rankings as of November 6:1.
Source:Punch
November 06, 2023 15:00 UTC