Niger coup: Details emerge as Mali’s military leader confirms call with Putin
Mali’s military leader Assimi Goita on Tuesday, confirmed having telephone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin about the situation in Niger, where a junta seized power in a coup last month. Putin “stressed the importance of a peaceful resolution of the situation for a more stable Sahel,” Goita said on social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter. Western powers fear that Niger could go the same way as neighbouring Mali, whose leaders hired mercenaries from Russia’s Wagner group to help them fight an insurgency after they overthrew the democratic government three years ago and kicked out French troops. Putin has called for a return to constitutional order in Niger, while Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin welcomed the coup. Support for Russia has appeared to surge in Niger since the July 26 coup, with junta supporters waving Russian flags at several rallies.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
August 16, 2023 00:02 UTC
Ukraine: 3 killed after Russian missile strikes in Volyn — Regional governor
Three people have been killed by Russian missile attacks in the Volyn region of north-western Ukraine, the regional governor has said. Air strikes also damaged buildings in the western Lviv region, but there were no deaths, the city’s mayor said. But in July, ten people were killed and many more were injured after a Russian rocket hit an apartment building in Lviv. On Monday, two people were killed after a town in the Zaporizhzhia region was hit by missiles. In southern Ukraine, seven people were killed on Sunday by Russian shells.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
August 15, 2023 20:05 UTC
Naira slump: CBN clamps down on speculators, restricts diaspora remittances
He said Tinubu expressed his concern over the effects of the recent developments in the foreign exchange market, particularly on average citizens. According to Shonubi, the volatility of the naira in the parallel market is not solely driven by economic factors, but also speculative demand. He said, “Mr President is very concerned about some of the goings on in the foreign exchange market. In the circular dated August 9, 2023, the CBN placed limits on the exchange rate for naira payout of Diaspora remittances. Please note and ensure strict compliance.”Shonubi had last week said the diversion of Diaspora remittances to the parallel market was putting pressure on the local currency.
Source:Punch
August 15, 2023 14:41 UTC
Dollar shortage threatens aircraft insurance, operators lament
Local airline operators have said the shortage of foreign exchange is forcing operators to pay more for aircraft insurance and other services that are denominated in dollars. He stated that this was a major challenge to operators as aircraft and other equipment must be appropriately insured by the airlines before being deployed to service. Recently, we bought a dollar for N915, but on the platform, it was put at N890. This is a bit due to because the CBN is trying to keep up to their commitment on the allocation of foreign exchange. It’s left for NCAA to make sure that airlines are well insured and are not using insurance companies that are not recognised by the National Insurance Commission.
Source:Punch
August 15, 2023 13:48 UTC
US delivers $200m arms, equipment to aid Ukraine’s territorial defence
The US has approved a new military aid package for Ukraine that includes air defense munitions, artillery shells, anti-tank weapons and demining equipment. This was announced by US Secretary of State Antony Blinken via his official Twitter handle. Blinken said, “Today we are announcing deliveries of $200 million worth of arms and equipment for Ukraine. “The security assistance package will utilize assistance previously authorized under presidential drawdown authority for Ukraine that remained after the PDA reevaluation process concluded in June. “The United States will continue to work with its allies and partners to provide Ukraine with capabilities to meet its immediate battlefield needs and longer-term security assistance requirements,” the Defense Department added on Monday.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
August 15, 2023 10:15 UTC
BREAKING: Nigerian Air Force Aircraft En Route To Niger State Crashes
A Nigerian Air Force aircraft en route to Niger State crashed on Monday. Sources told The PUNCH that the aircraft took off from Kaduna en route to Minna, the Niger state capital when the incident occurred. Also, the Nigerian Air Force has not made an official statement on the incident nor did the Air Force spokesperson, Air Commodore Edward Gabkwet, answer calls made to his phone number. On Tuesday, August 1, a South African-made propeller aircraft crashed in Lagos. According to the NEMA, the aircraft belongs to Airfirst Hospitality and Tour Ltd with Registration number - 5NCCQ.
Source:Punch
August 14, 2023 19:42 UTC
NAF helicopter on casualty evacuation mission crashes in Niger state
The Nigerian Air Force has said its MI-171 Helicopter on a casualty evacuation mission crashed on Money at about 1.00 pm near Chukuba Village in Niger State. He explained that efforts were currently ongoing to rescue the crew and passengers on board the helicopter, while preliminary and passengers on board the helicopter, while preliminary investigations have commenced to determine the probable cause of the crash. YOU SHOULD NOT MISS THESE HEADLINES FROM NIGERIAN TRIBUNESpeaker Abbas condemns Zaria killings, seeks immediate investigationThe Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Apprehension and expectation are playing hide and seek in the air. Judgment Day is here.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
August 14, 2023 18:23 UTC
Metro - Forex crisis: Marketers propose N720/litre, suspend fuel imports - Punch Newspaper
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August 14, 2023 11:38 UTC
Hong Kong democracy activists partially win bid to quash protest convictions
Lai, Lee Cheuk-yan, Leung Kwok-hung and Cyd Ho were jailed between eight to 18 months. Martin Lee, an octogenarian nicknamed the city’s “Father of Democracy”, Ng and Albert Ho were given suspended jail sentences. The charges involved a rally in August 2019 that drew an estimated 1.7 million people onto Hong Kong’s streets to call for greater police accountability and democracy. The 2019 movement was the city’s most concerted challenge to the Hong Kong government since the former British colony returned to China’s rule in 1997. The pro-democracy movement waned with the arrests and exiles of democracy activists, the Covid-19 pandemic and the national security law.
Source:The Guardian
August 14, 2023 10:11 UTC
Case File | The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News
Opinion Politics and law 2 Jun Even as politics is many lawyers’ tangential interest outside the law, its allure for them is more than cursory. Indications are that many practitioners of the law have realised that a term in the legislature or as the chief executive of their State... FacebookTwitterWhatsAppTelegramNigeria League of African Ambassadors debuts, to mentor new diplomats 1 Jun All is set for the inauguration of the League of African Ambassadors and High Commissioners as a Non-Governmental Platform with membership open to Ambassadors or High Commissioners of African descent who are at post, out of post, retired or active in service. This was announced in a statement by Nigeria's High Commissioner to the Republic… FacebookTwitterWhatsAppTelegram
Source:The Guardian
August 14, 2023 10:00 UTC
9 dead, dozens trapped in India temple collapse
Nine people have died and dozens more are feared trapped after an ancient Hindu temple collapsed in the northern state of Himachal Pradesh due to heavy rains. Rescue efforts are in progress after a landslide struck the temple in Shimla, a well-known tourist destination. Over the past two days, severe rain in Himachal Pradesh has resulted in floods and landslides, and there have been 21 rain-related fatalities in the last 24 hours. Sukhu appealed to the people in the state to stay indoors due to the rains. Thousands of tourists visit the hill state of Himachal Pradesh, especially its capital Shimla, around the year to enjoy its cool weather and picturesque scenery.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
August 14, 2023 09:53 UTC
Suspects sending airtime, money to victims for fraud arrested
The Oyo State Police Command has arrested some suspected fraudsters who specialise in getting phone numbers and account details of unsuspecting members of the public for fraud. PUNCH Metro gathered that members of the syndicate include a landlord who helps the syndicate gather information such as contact addresses, phone numbers and other details about their victims, and a fake Chief Superintendent of Police. Consequently, the syndicate would unleash their fake policeman and force their victims who had received money and airtime on their bank accounts and phone numbers to pay what they had received in double. The command said its anti-robbery squad apprehended three supposed beneficiaries, including Babatunde Adebayo, 57; Stephen Adesope, 34; and Adeleke Adejoke, 33, in Lagos State. The state Police Public Relations Officer, Adewale Osifeso, explained to our correspondent on Sunday that, “They had to create a hoax out of the situation, and they sent money and airtime to unsuspecting victims whom he and the syndicate got through association or genuine business transactions.
Source:Punch
August 14, 2023 06:14 UTC
Ogunkunle, Ikpeoyi dazzle at ITTF Saudi Para Open
(Photo by Behrouz MEHRI / AFP)Ahead of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, Nigeria’s Isau Ogunkunle and Ifechukwude Ikpeoyi garnered vital points after making it to the podium at the ITTF Saudi Arabia Para Open 2023 in Riyadh. Related NewsIn the men’s class eight doubles, Ogunkunle partnered Eid after beating Turkey’s Ramazan Sincar and Yusuf Zaladin 3-0 (11-1, 11-9, 11-2). Ogunkunle added his third medal in the mixed doubles class 10 as he paired his compatriot Ikpeoyi to settle for silver behind Egypt’s duo of Hassan Tolba and Faiza Mahmoud. In the women’s singles class five, Ikpeoyi had to settle for bronze after losing the final match to Egypt’s Faiza Mahmoud 3-1 (11-7, 9-11, 9-11, 7-11). An elated Ogunkunle described the performance in Riyadh as a dress rehearsal of what to expect at the African Para Championships taking place next month in Egypt.
Source:Punch
August 14, 2023 06:00 UTC
How rising emigration affects engineers, undermines national devt | The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News
This is occasionally related to emigration of tech engineers originally working in those banks. The National Bureau of Statistics reports that out of over 187,000 tech professionals, over 28 per cent of them are unemployed, while 27.6 per cent of them are under-employed. In Nigeria, engineers are known to be vast in theory and seriously deficient in practice. According to her, “Nigeria needs to adopt the ‘Global Skill Partnership’ model as a matter of emergency to the sectors of health care, construction, and ICT/software tech engineers. Teachers, who are charged with the responsibility of training engineers, should be specially treated, as are the engineers in the industry.
Source:The Guardian
August 14, 2023 04:26 UTC
Green economy: Fulfil $100bn climate fund pledge; stakeholders beg US, others
Stakeholders at Green Growth Africa have urged developed countries to renew their $100billion pledges for the Climate Fund agreed in COP21. Speaking at a virtual conference at the weekend in Abuja, the Executive Director Green Growth Africa, Dr Adedoyin Adeleke said the funds should be mobilised for multidimensional and multi-sectoral strategic interventions for green growth. According to him, the African youth needs to acquire green skills and be supported to set up middle and larges scale green enterprises that advance social and economic advantage. While proferring solutions to the compounded climate crises, he said, he said Africa would need climate solutions that also address pressing socio-economic needs. “Africa needs innovative climate solutions can enable the continent to be more resilient to climate disasters while maximising the economic benefits of the global green transition – Green Growth,” he noted.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
August 13, 2023 21:27 UTC