Defection: Court refuses APC's request to sack Tambuwal
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday refused to grant the request of the All Progressives Congress to remove Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, from the governorship seat following his defection from the party to the Peoples Democratic Party. Justice Inyang Edem Ekwo held that a similar request on the subject matter had been voided by the Court of Appeal in several judgments. Listed as 1st to 3rd defendants in the suit marked FHC/ABJ/CS/449/2022 are Independent National Electoral Commission, Peoples Democratic Party, and Alhaji Aminu Waziri Tambuwal respectively. APC had asked the court to declare the governorship seat of Sokoto State vacant on the account of defection by Tambuwal to another party. The party claimed that Tambuwal who won the Sokoto governorship election in 2019 under the APC must vacate his seat if he decided to go to another party.
Source:Punch
April 19, 2023 07:08 UTC
Again, Russia launches drone attack on Ukraine
Russia launched a drone attack on Ukraine’s southern port city of Odesa early Wednesday but there were no immediate reports of casualties, authorities said. Kruk said Ukraine’s air defences had destroyed most of the attacking drones but some civilian infrastructure was hit. The Black Sea port of Odesa was a favourite holiday destination for many Ukrainians and Russians before President Vladimir Putin sent troops into Ukraine in February last year. It was also hit by a drone attack two weeks ago that caused some damage. In January, the United Nations cultural agency UNESCO designated the historic centre of Odesa a World Heritage in Danger site.
Source:Punch
April 19, 2023 06:42 UTC
Adamawa: I didn’t give out N2bn for declaration of results – Binani
According to her, an officer of the Department of State Services made the “very bizarre, unfounded wild allegations” against her. This said statement was allegedly made when the officer was being tortured at gunpoint by the agents of the Adamawa State Governor and the Government House police team alongside their political thugs. The REC was illegally told to stand down by two INEC national commissioners from Abuja who were supposed to be in Adamawa in a supervisory capacity. “The roles of these INEC officers from Abuja and the real mission of the two to the Government House should be of interest to all democrats. “I urge all lovers of democracy to take a deeper interest in our electoral process and democracy not only in Adamawa but in the whole country.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
April 19, 2023 00:48 UTC
Here’s how Jade Osiberu & Some ‘Gangs Of Lagos’ Actors Glamorously Covered Guardian Life Magazine
Amazon Prime Video‘s first African original movie – Gangs of Lagos – is one of the global thrills of the moment on the entertainment scene. Fittingly, the Sunday 16th April 2023 issue of Guardian Life Magazine (a lifestyle magazine available as an insert in the Sunday issues of the Guardian Newspaper) was elegantly covered by beautiful Actresses from the movie cast – Adesua Etomi-Wellington, Bimbo Ademoye, Chioma Akpotha, Iyabo Ojo Fespris who played Gift, Teniola, Mama Ify and Mama Oba respectively – with the remarkable movie director Jade Osiberu. They were all nicely glammed up in various black and gold-themed full-length dresses. Keep scrolling to view their stunning outfits:Hit the ▶ buttons below to see more:View this post on Instagram A post shared by Chioma Akpotha (@chiomakpotha)View this post on Instagram A post shared by Queen Mother (@iyaboojofespris)Credits:@guardianlifeng@jadeosiberu@adesuaetomi@bimboademoye@chiomakpotha@iyaboojofesprisVisit www.bellanaijastyle.com to stay up to date with the latest in African fashion and lifestyle
Source:The Guardian
April 18, 2023 22:22 UTC
Here’s how the women of ‘Gangs Of Lagos’ Glamorously Covered Guardian Life Magazine
Amazon Prime Video’s first African original movie – Gangs of Lagos – is one of the sensations of the moment. Fittingly, the Sunday 16th April 2023 issue of Guardian Life Magazine (a lifestyle magazine available as an insert in the Sunday issues of the Guardian Newspaper) was elegantly covered by the beautiful Actresses – Adesua Etomi-Wellington, Bimbo Ademoye, Chioma Akpotha, Iyabo Ojo Fespris from the movie cast who played Gift, Tolani, Mama Ify and Iya Oba roles respectively with the remarkable movie director Jade Osiberu. They were all nicely glammed up in various black and gold-themed full-length dresses. Keep scrolling to view their stunning outfits:
Source:The Guardian
April 18, 2023 21:01 UTC
Fuel subsidy: FG begins 40% pay rise for workers April ending
Officials of the Federal Government told The PUNCH exclusively that the fresh pay increase, tagged consequential allowance, would lead to a 40 per cent rise in the current pay of government workers. He said, “Consequential allowance Salaries will be increased by 40 per cent for civil servants from level 1 to level 17. The salary increase is effective from January 2023. However, leaders of the organised labour on Monday described the proposed pay rise as a meagre allowance that would not be equivalent to a 40 per cent increase in workers’ salaries. He, however, stressed that civil servants were yet to receive the payment.
Source:Punch
April 18, 2023 13:41 UTC
Murder in the citadel
Most of the protests embarked upon by students were initiated in Awo Hall, where leaders of the Students Union usually reside. Cultists and criminals had no place in Awo Hall, which had a very rich history of zero tolerance for betrayals, stooges and collaborators. The government of the Western Region did not want to rely on federal universities or those of other regions to admit its numerous secondary school leavers. Imagine for instance, that Awo Hall produced Femi Falana, SAN and I went through the same Awo Hall many years after, with no functional toilets, no electricity, no water, nothing other than the bed space that you paid for. But this cannot be a justification for the barbaric action of Awo Hall students who turned themselves into judges in their own cause.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
April 18, 2023 06:07 UTC
UNILORIN doctoral student develops anti-toxins for industries
A doctoral student of Industrial Chemistry at the University of Ilorin, Kwara State, Mr. Abdullahi Rabiu, has announced the discovery of some agriculture-based materials and chemicals as anti-toxins. The anti-toxins are capable of removing toxins deposited in rivers by industrial companies. The student researcher stated that the benefit of his research work was to eradicate toxins from coming in contact with humans in order to avoid problems associated with them. He also said that his research came to light as a result of a protest from Challawa, a community in Kano. Rabiu recommended that proper treatments of industrial effluents before their disposal in the environment should be employed.
Source:Punch
April 17, 2023 23:47 UTC
What happened after US police teargassed protesters – a visual investigation
Portland officers indiscriminately sprayed teargas despite its own policies, which direct officers to consider proximity to schools, hospitals, freeways and other facilities and “minimize exposure to non-target persons”. Cody Bowman, a spokesperson for Portland mayor Ted Wheeler, said his office looked forward to reviewing FA's research. “And the Portland police department doesn’t care about the effects of long-term consistent exposure to teargas. Lingering scarsNearly three years after the teargassing began, the wounds from the events linger in the city of Portland, advocates said. “The fact that they used this level of violence to suppress people’s voices and deflect the communication of protesters, that’s never going away.
Source:The Guardian
April 17, 2023 22:22 UTC
List Of States With The Highest Increase In Debts From 2014 To 2022.
Cross Rivers State: as at 2014, the State had a debt of 130.8billion, but in 2022, the State now has a debt of 291.1billion Naira. Kano State: as at 2014, Kano State had a debt of 41.3billion Naira, but in 2022, the State now has a debt of 167billion Naira. Kebbi State: as at 2014, Kebbi had a debt of 24.5billion, but in 2022, the State now has a debt of 79.7billion Naira. Niger State: as at 2014, Niger had a debt of 30.9billion Naira, but in 2022, the State now has a debt of 126.6billion Naira. Plateau State: as at 2014, Plateau had a debt of 83.6billion, while in 2022, the State now has a debt of 163.5billion.
Source:The Guardian
April 17, 2023 21:24 UTC
29-year-old wins Imo House of Reps election
The Independent National Electoral Commission on Sunday night announced 29-year-old Akarachi Amadi, the candidate of the All Progressives Congress, the winner of the supplementary election for Mbaitoli/ Ikeduru Federal Constituency of Imo State held on Saturday. Announcing the votes polled by the respective candidates at the federal constituency’s collation centre located at Nworuibi in the Mbaitoli Local Government Area, the Federal Constituency Returning Officer, Prof Boniface Okoro, said that the APC candidate polled the highest number of votes. Okoro, disclosed that Amadi got a total of 21, 372 votes while his closest rival, Uche Ogbuagu, of the Labour Party, scored a total of 18, 296 votes. The incumbent and the candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance, Henry Nwawuba, garnered 7, 202 votes, the Peoples Democratic Party candidate, Usmond Ukanacho, polled 6,681 votes, Chinonso Uba of the African Democratic Congress scored 4, 100 votes, while Godstime Chukwunuikem of the Social Democratic Party got 246 votes. There was wild jubilation in the area immediately after the 29-year-old was returned as the winner of the election.
Source:Punch
April 17, 2023 20:44 UTC
NGX, stakeholders to recommend solutions on deepening ETFs market
Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) in collaboration with key capital market stakeholders will be organising a workshop to address the major challenges and opportunities in the Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) market. The NGX ETFs Conference themed ETFs in the Nigerian Capital Market: Opportunities and Challenges will hold virtually and will feature major players in the capital market including retail investors; regulators; pension fund administrators; fund managers Issuers; trading license holders and other institutional investors. It also aims to resolve the challenges experienced by issuers in the Nigerian ETF market. We believe the conference will further complement our efforts to boost liquidity and increase retail participation in the capital market. Also featuring on the panel are Ike Onyia, CEO, FBN Quest Asset Management; Oyelade Eigbe, Managing Director, Vetiva Fund Managers Limited; Aigbovbiose Aig-Imoukhuede, President, Fund Managers Association of Nigeria and CEO, Coronation Asset Management; Nornah Awoh, Chief Equity Analyst/CEO, Palesa Capital Markets Associates.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
April 17, 2023 15:53 UTC
Firm launches vehicle insurance product
ETAP, an insurance technology firm, has launched ETAP Takaful, a new car insurance product. The firm stated that its product was designed to redistribute funds to users and support social good in their communities. It added that policyholders can also receive their surplus via cashback or a discount on renewals. “We have built one of the most exciting insurance apps in the world and ETAP Takaful will make it easier for more people to access the many benefits that come with our app and enable more enjoyable driving experiences.”The firm noted that the global Takaful insurance market is projected to reach $97.17bn by 2030. It added that Nigerian users can now access the option on its app alongside other insurance options and immediately begin to give back to their communities while having their cars insured.
Source:Punch
April 17, 2023 08:32 UTC
Uplifting teachers critical to growth of education sector
This is why it’s critical to continue empowering not only our students, but also the teachers on the frontlines of education. Findings from HP’s recent education-focused survey in Africa, sheds light on the education landscape in the region. Presently she is in Tanzania, East Africa with her partner and children, working on teacher training programmes. She noted that she was excited to know HP was leading custom training for the teachers across Africa. Our next frontier in education is bridging the digital technology divide across the continent, for both educators and students.
Source:Punch
April 17, 2023 05:30 UTC
‘AAYO’ – The myth of new talent (2)
However, as is often the case, new talent may not be the silver bullet you need when there is a shortage of capacity in-house. If there are enough innovative ideas being generated in an organization, there may not be a need for new, replacement or substitutionary talent. People treat leadership with suspicion when there is evidence of the “aayo” syndrome in talent management. Create a learning organization as well as a conducive environment for individual growth and career advancement. Let current staff know that there is room for career growth.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
April 17, 2023 02:42 UTC