India: Former MP, Atiq Ahmed, brother shot dead on live TV
A former Indian politician, Atiq Ahmed convicted of kidnapping has been shot dead live on TV along with his brother, Ashraf Ahmed. Ahmed’s teenage son was shot dead by police days earlier. Dozens of cases, including kidnapping, murder and extortion, were registered against Atiq Ahmed over the past two decades. The video showed Ahmed and his brother, Ashraf, both in handcuffs, speaking to journalists on the way to a medical check-up at a hospital seconds before they were both shots. In the footage, shared widely on social media and TV channels, Ahmed is asked whether he attended his son’s funeral.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
April 17, 2023 00:59 UTC
Digital bank promises continued innovation to solve sector’s financial problems
Raven Bank, a digital financial institution, has marked its second anniversary by celebrating its positive strides in the banking sector, ensuring seamless payments across its digital platforms despite the prevailing challenges in the nation’s financial sector. We also saw that there were different ways people wanted to make use of their money which had not been possible. We are also investing heavily to ensure that people can do without smartphones and still transact using the USSD system. They have been using lots of products before now, but when they interact with ours, a lot of pain is taken away. He also hinted at the planned introduction of the Raven physical payment cards for naira and forex transactions later this year.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
April 16, 2023 21:47 UTC
Adidas Takes Lagos By Storm With New Flagship Store At Victoria Island
adidas, the iconic sportswear brand, has just opened its flagship store in the bustling city of Lagos in Victoria Island and this has left quite a mark on fashion and sports enthusiasts alike. BrandCo’s partnership with adidas has led to the opening of the fourth adidas store in Nigeria, the adidas Lagos Flagship. Tosin Oshinowo, a highly acclaimed Nigerian architect, creative entrepreneur, and founder of cmDesign Atelier, was the visionary behind the design concept of the adidas Lagos Flagship store. The launch of this flagship store was a star-studded affair, with some of the biggest names in the industry in attendance. The store is located at 642 Akin Adesola Boulevard, Victoria Island and is open to all walk-in customers.
Source:The Guardian
April 16, 2023 17:14 UTC
BREAKING: APC’s Binani declared winner of Adamawa gov election
The Resident Electoral Commissioner in the Adamawa State governorship election, Barrister Hudu Yunusa, has declared Senator Aisha Dahiru, popularly known as Binani, as the winner of the poll. Yunusa made the declaration following the supplementary election held Saturday. The PUNCH reports that the Electoral Act mandates the Returning Officer, not REC to announce such results. Details shortly…
Source:Punch
April 16, 2023 15:09 UTC
NPC plans insurance cover for 800,000 census enumerators
The National Population Commission has revealed plans to insure ad hoc workers, who will serve as enumerators for next month’s census amid the resurgence of insecurity in different parts of the country. “For this 2023 census, we are deploying over 800,000 ad hoc staff members. The NPC is assuring Nigerians that the 2023 census will hold on May 3 to May 5, 2023. So, what we will pay our ad hoc staff members depends on the degree of any eventuality. “In terms of logistics, most of our ad hoc staff members do not need to move to other states as they reside in their locations.
Source:Punch
April 16, 2023 11:51 UTC
South-south and Clamour for Senate Presidency – THISDAYLIVE
Ahead of the inauguration of the 10th National Assembly, several Senators-elect have begun lobbying for presidency of the Senate. But given its preeminent status in the bicameral federal legislature, who emerges the 10th Senate president also becomes the chair of the national parliament. The highest position the regions have produced is Deputy Senate President. Today, many believe that it’s politically deserving to allow the South-south geo-political zone produce the 10th Senate President in this new democratic dispensation. Even the then Senior Special Assistant to the President on Senate Matters, Senator Ita Enang, confirmed and praised him for it.
Source:The Guardian
April 16, 2023 08:13 UTC
2 arrested over alleged blasphemy against Prophet Muhammad in Kano
The Kano State Commissioner of Religious Affairs, Dr Muhammad Nazifi Bichi has said that the Department of State Services (DSS) has arrested two people, Baffa Hotoro and Habib Haroun, over alleged blasphemous statements they uttered against the personality of Noble Prophet Muhammad. He disclosed that the arrested persons are currently in security custody, undergoing interrogation over the alleged defamation they have committed. He added that the Kano State government has ordered for the discreet investigation to be carried out as part of the processes to prosecute them before the Court of law. He said, “It is blasphemy to make any derogatory statement against Prophet of Islam. He stressed that Kano State Government will soon establish Law to screen and guide public preaching, lamenting that the cases of blasphemy are worrisome.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
April 16, 2023 07:34 UTC
Former Super Eagles Striker Describes Emmanuel Ebiede’s Death as Sad
Former Super Eagles striker, Ishola Shuaibu, expressed his sadness over the death of ex-midfielder, Emmanuel Ebiede. Ebiede, who was just 47, passed away at the Rivers State University Teaching Hospital in Port Harcourt on Friday after suffering from Hepatomegaly. Shuaibu, who also played under Bora Milutinovic in the Super Eagles, spoke with The Guardian and expressed his pain at the loss of Ebiede at such a young age. “I always tell my colleagues to find time to rest and eat well after a stressful training. Milutinovic invited him to the Super Eagles on his first appearance in the domestic League.
Source:The Guardian
April 16, 2023 05:23 UTC
Add health to exclusive budget list, WHO urges FG
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has called on Nigeria government to add health to Exclusive budget list. Molumbo reiterated that WHO is looking forward to a world where health will be seen as enabler, socioeconomic development and not a consumption goods, a world where health issues will be treated as human rights. “We look to a world where health issues will be considered the same way they consider security and developmental issues. “We are working to eradicate polio globally mostly as an opportunity for us to remember why WHO was established and there was a constitution which is based on human rights approach”. We want to use it to remind the world that nothing can bite physical exercise especially as we are seeing demographic transition people are living longer , we need to adapt and adjust to health system and health issues of WHO”.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
April 16, 2023 05:13 UTC
Inside Nigeria’s centres for jihadists and their captives
More than two million have been displaced during the conflict with Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province. In reality, Hajj Camp in Borno State is a centre for processing tens of thousands of jihadists, their families and those who lived under their control. Boko Haram leader Abubakar Shekau died after rivals Iswap invaded his hideout, demanding he pledge allegiance. More than 90 000 people formerly associated with Boko Haram and, to a much lesser extent, Iswap defected. She said Boko Haram “only preach and kill those who use drugs”.
Source:The Guardian
April 16, 2023 00:19 UTC
Kingmakers now consult pastors, not Ifa, to select kings –Oba Oluyede
Well, in our culture, there is no guarantee that any particular child is going to become a king. They (the farmers) don’t know what to do; they don’t know how to access Anchor Borrower’s loan; they don’t know how to access agricultural loans; so, they need a lawyer to help them with this and to help them negotiate with the financial institutions, so they are not cheated. If Ayede Ogbese kingmakers now consult Christian leaders, rather than Ifa, to choose the king, does that mean that the Ayede Ogbese stool is no longer a traditional stool? I told him it’s because most of us don’t know the history of the Yoruba properly. Ayede Ogbese means people have come to Ogbese river.
Source:Punch
April 15, 2023 20:54 UTC
Man stabs wife to death during fight in Delta
It was a tragic end as a popular butcher reportedly stabbed his wife to death in Warri, Delta following a heated argument. The suspect, according to sources, tried to scoop hot water to bathe, after he returned home from Igbudu market where he butchers and sells meat. The suspect reportedly ignored his wife and went straight to the gas to scoop the hot water. A fight broke out between the couple which led to the suspect allegedly stabbing his wife severally until she collapsed. At that point, the suspect rushed his wife to a private hospital for treatment where she died.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
April 15, 2023 15:59 UTC
How to look after your prostate
Biola (by SMS)Maintaining a healthy diet is crucial for overall health, including prostate health. A diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean protein sources can provide essential nutrients that support prostate health. Regular prostate screenings are important for early detection and treatment of prostate conditions such as prostate cancer. Men should begin getting regular prostate screenings at age 50, or earlier if they have a family history of prostate cancer or other risk factors. There are several supplements that may help support prostate health, although more research is needed to confirm their effectiveness.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
April 15, 2023 14:39 UTC
PTAD begins digital verification for pensioners
The Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate has begun a digital verification programme to fish out ghost and dead government pensioners under the directorate. Unveiling the ‘I’m Alive’ Confirmation Solution on Friday in Abuja, the directorate noted that the verification exercise would begin with the Police Directorate from April 14 to October 13, 2023. During the unveiling, the Executive Secretary of PTAD, Dr Chioma Ejikeme, said that the technology would reduce the cost and stress of the old field verification method. Looking for a solution that would eliminate field verifications became imperative and gave birth to the I Am Alive Confirmation Solution. PTAD has over the years promised that the era of bringing out our aged pensioners for field verification is over, and we are standing by this promise.”
Source:Punch
April 15, 2023 14:06 UTC
Stop sexualising women, children, CSO urges skit makers
The objectification of women and the sexualisation of children in skits in recent times is a worrisome developing trend, the Centre for Accountability and Public Participation has lamented. The Civil Society Organisation noted that skits containing such harmful and repulsive storylines perpetuate dangerous stereotypes that validate the exploitation of vulnerable individuals. Therefore, “by portraying them as valid targets for ridicule and abuse, the entertainment industry contributes to their vulnerability and exploitation. Additionally, ongoing dialogue and collaboration with women, children, gender rights advocates, and other stakeholders are essential to genuinely consider and integrate their perspectives and experiences into the creative process,” they suggested. They urged the Nigerian comedy industry to strive to develop educational initiatives that raise awareness about the negative impact of harmful comedy content and actively promote mutual respect, empathy, and equity within the industry and beyond.
Source:Punch
April 15, 2023 08:33 UTC