FCTA dismantles ‘illegal structures’ in Okanje district
After several failed attempts to recover illegally acquired land from suspected grabbers, the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) on Friday stormed Okanje District to demolish some structures. Okanje District is one of the fastly developing areas within the Federal Capital City and surrounded by Kabusa Community and other well-designed mass housing estates. The demolition operation also came on the heels of warnings from the FCT Administration against buying land from local chiefs, describing it as a risky venture and total economic sabotage. Galadima was said to have warned occupants of the illegal land, that demolition was inevitable, as FCTA was determined to stop flagrant abuses of Abuja’s Master Plan. One of the affected illegal occupants of the land, who simply identified herself as Mrs. Osage bemoaned the reality of the demolition threat.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
May 05, 2023 17:51 UTC
Domitilla: Tribunal revokes Njemanze's trademark brand
The Federal Trademark Registry, on Thursday, revoked all documents issued to actress Anne Njemanze in respect of brand ownership of a movie, “Domitilla”. Years after the release of Domitilla 1 and 2, Njemanze reportedly trademarked the name “Domitilla and Device” on September 16, 2020, and later approached the trademark registry to register the name. In his words, “ The petitioner (Ejiro) has been using “Domitilla’’ for a long time, even the respondent acted in the film named “Domitilla’’ for the petitioner. “The respondent/applicant had acted in a series of films for the petitioner, Section 22 of the Trademark Act is quite explicit. “Therefore, the Registrar of the Trademark have the statutory power to correct any error in connection with the application of trademark.
Source:Punch
May 05, 2023 15:10 UTC
Pomp, protests as UK holds first coronation in 70 years
Much of the Anglican service at London’s Westminster Abbey — which will also crown Charles’s second wife Camilla as queen — would be recognisable to the 74-year-old king’s forebears 1,000 years ago. Coronation organiser the Earl Marshal, Duke of Norfolk Edward Fitzalan-Howard, called the event “a proud moment” in British history. Further afield, Charles’s position looks increasingly tenuous as the hereditary monarch in 14 Commonwealth countries outside the UK. “Time to say goodbye!”Australia is mulling constitutional change to give Indigenous people, once oppressed by the British crown, a greater institutional “voice” in policymaking, which could presage future separation. Much of the final taxpayer-funded bill, widely estimated to be upwards of £100 million ($126 million), is likely to come from the huge security operation.
Source:Punch
May 05, 2023 12:44 UTC
WHO gives update on COVID-19 death records
The World Health Organisation (WHO) says the number of weekly reported deaths from COVID-19 is declining, following the spike in China after it country lifted restrictions. Dr Tedros Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General, at the 15th meeting of the IHR Emergency Committee on COVID-19 pandemic on Thursday, said it was very pleasing to see that the downward trend had continued. “For each of the past 10 weeks, the number of weekly reported deaths has been the lowest since March 2020. We are all sick and tired of this pandemic and want to put it behind us,” he said. “In May 3, WHO published the fourth COVID-19 Strategic Preparedness and Response Plan, which outlines critical actions across all the core components of the response collaborative surveillance.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
May 05, 2023 07:48 UTC
BREAKING: Osimhen's Napoli win Serie A title after 33 years
“Seeing Neapolitans happy is enough to give you a sense of that joy they are feeling,” Spalletti told DAZN on the verge of tears. “These people will look to this moment when life gets hard, they have every right to celebrate like this. Osimhen’s title-deciding strike was his 22nd goal in 28 league appearances and rightly caused bedlam among the massed ranks of away fans who took over Udine. Lovric stung the fingers of former Udine youth product Alex Meret in the Napoli goal just after the half-hour mark, by which point Napoli hadn’t created a single goalscoring opportunity. Seconds later Osimhen, who looked like Napoli’s only hope of scoring in the opening period, headed a deep cross just the wrong side of the post.
Source:Punch
May 05, 2023 00:43 UTC
NSCDC intercepts 75 drums of chemicals in Zamfara
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC) has intercepted 75 drums of chemicals in Zamfara State, according to a report from The Guardian Nigeria. He said the drums of chemicals were intercepted by the anti-vandalism unit of the NSCDC at a warehouse in the Bakura local government area of the state. He further disclosed that the NSCDC had arrested two suspects in connection with the illegal possession and transportation of the chemicals. The interception of the 75 drums of chemicals is a major breakthrough in the fight against illegal mining in Zamfara State, which has been plagued by the activity for several years. In conclusion, the interception of 75 drums of chemicals by the NSCDC in Zamfara State is a positive development in the fight against illegal mining and environmental degradation in the state.
Source:The Guardian
May 04, 2023 21:00 UTC
Abia police confirm cop beheaded, assure informant's protection
The Abia State Police Command confirmed the decapitation of an Assistant Superintendent of Police in Aba last Tuesday. According to the State Public Relations Officer, Geoffrey Ogbonna, the act was dastardly and highly condemnable. He called for credible information on the perpetrators or on anyone found with a firearm suspected to be unlawfully obtained. “The dastardly act is highly condemned and the public is enjoined to help with credible information on the perpetrators or anyone found with a firearm suspected to have been unlawfully obtained,” Ogbonna said. He said the “protection of identity” of the informant(s) is assured.
Source:Punch
May 04, 2023 18:10 UTC
Nigerian Tribune, UCH, NTA, others receive awards of excellence at Dove Health Care Award
Mrs Ajimobi spoke at the Dove HealthCare Awards 2023 held at University College Hospital Ibadan (UCH), Ibadan to recognise outstanding performances among healthcare workers and companies cutting across healthcare and related services. At the occasion, Nigerian Tribune Newspaper got multiple awards; the outstanding media award for healthcare report in print and online; the Oyo State Health Insurance Agency received an award of excellence on outstanding Health Insurance Scheme; and the outstanding tertiary healthcare provider of the year was won by the University College Hospital(UCH). “The Federal Government is trying, but they are overwhelmed, so we need people that can raise us up in the healthcare sector. Of course, when such people give, they should be recognised and that is the idea behind the Dove Health Care Award 2023. So, this is like motivation and at the same time encouragement to others to donate to the health sector.”
Source:Nigerian Tribune
May 04, 2023 17:45 UTC
Army Chief donates VVF ward to Sokoto hospital
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Faruk Yahaya has donated a fully equipped Vesico Vaginal Fistula (VVF) patient ward to the people of Goronyo local government in Goronyo general hospital in Sokoto State. The hospital ward was constructed under the Chief of Army Staff, Army-Civil relationship in the country. ”COAS had approved the construction of VVF ward in the last eight months and completed on Jan. 30, this year. It was equipped with all the necessary facilitaties for VVF treatment and a hospital ward, ” Yahaya said. In a related development, NAOWA President launched the distribution of working tools to 78 trained women under NAOWA empowerment support programme in Giginya barracks Sokoto.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
May 04, 2023 16:43 UTC
How oil ministry came under the presidency - Part 2 | The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News
General Babangida retained Professor Tam David-West as oil Minister. After the sudden death of General Sani Abacha on June 8, 1998, General Abdusalam Abubakar took over. On August 22, 1998, General Abdusalam swore in his cabinet. Nobody told him that he was not the oil Minister. He either follows the footsteps of General Abdusalam Abubakar, President Obasanjo or President Buhari by naming himself Minister of Petroleum.
Source:The Guardian
May 04, 2023 15:59 UTC
Nigerian Army Releases List of Shortlisted Candidates for 85 Regular Recruits Intake in 2023
The Nigerian Army has announced that the list of shortlisted candidates for the 85 Regular Recruits Intake in 2023 is now available on its portal. Applicants are urged to visit the portal to check if they have been shortlisted. The state recruitment screening exercise for the shortlisted candidates is scheduled to commence from May 8–21, 2023. The force also emphasized that a high standard of discipline is expected from all candidates, and anyone who violates any instruction during the Recruitment Screening Exercise would be disqualified. Overall, the Nigerian Army’s announcement highlights the importance of checking the list of shortlisted candidates and coming fully prepared with the necessary documents for the screening exercise.
Source:The Guardian
May 04, 2023 14:57 UTC
Poverty alleviation: FG plans budget allocation for geospatial data
The Minister of State, Budget and National Planning, Clem Agba, has disclosed that the Federal Government plans to include an allocation for geospatial data in the budgets of government agencies. “Part of what we have done again is to introduce another budget line for the geospatial information system. Just as we have budget line for M&E, now going forward, we will also ensure that there is a budget line for the implementation of geospatial information system. The minister also stressed the role of geospatial data in fighting poverty in the country. The Director of Data Quality Management at the National Population Commission, Mrs Foluke Adebayo, stressed the need for geospatial data.
Source:Punch
May 04, 2023 10:24 UTC
Where are the worst places for air pollution in Australia? Search by postcode on our interactive map
Air pollution kills millions of people and costs trillions of dollars every year around the world. On average Australia has relatively low levels of air pollution. The map below allows you to click and search around the country to see estimated air pollution in any area. Australia has no systematic national monitoring of air pollution. The majority of this kind of air pollution, especially in urban areas, is created from burning fuel.
Source:The Guardian
May 04, 2023 08:22 UTC
Airtel TV rewards creativity as winner of skit-maker competition gets N1m, scholarships
Leading entertainment content streaming service, Airtel TV, announced the winners of its first super skit-makers contest today at its Airtel headquarters, Ikoyi, with prizes ranging from N250,000 to N1, 000,000. Launched in March 2023, the Airtel TV super skit-makers competition is an initiative by the fledgling platform, to recognize and reward the country’s outstanding talent in the emerging online skits genre. For their notable participation, makers of the top 10 most viewed videos that were entered into the competition also received branded Airtel TV merchandise. Speaking at the event, Chief Commercial Officer, Airtel Nigeria, Femi Oshinlaja said, “Airtel Nigeria is excited to host the Skit-Makers and celebrate the incredible contributions of young skit makers to the comedy genre in particular, and Nigerian entertainment in general. “I am happy that Airtel TV organised this competition and offered this large prize.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
May 04, 2023 05:12 UTC
Desperate politicians blackmailing Ayade — Group
A human rights organisation under the aegis of Joint Action for Good Governance on Wednesday raised the alarm over plots to assassinate the character of Governor Ben Ayade of Cross River State. The organisation said the plots were being spearheaded by some desperate politicians because Ayade challenged the outcome of the Cross River North Senatorial election. He said, “We dare say without fear of contradiction that Governor Ayade has been very transparent in management of resources of the state and has been above board. Cross River State gets the second lowest revenue allocation in the country. Imbufe said despite the lean resources of the Cross River State, the records of achievements of the Ayade-led administration were unmatchable in the area of industrialisation and infrastructural development.
Source:Punch
May 04, 2023 01:00 UTC