‘Niger governor’s emergence as CCECC chair predestined’ | The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News
The emergence of Niger State Governor, Abubakar Bello, as Chairman, All Progressives Congress (APC) Caretaker Extraordinary Convention Committee (CCECC), is destined by God, the deputy governor, Ahmed Ketso, has said. At a special prayer session for the governor, organised by the Commissioners’ Forum at Government House, Minna, on Tuesday, Ketso commended cabinet members for offering the prayer for the governor’s new national assignment. Ketso noted that the governor did not lobby for the national assignment. “Bello’s elevation as the CCECC chairman is an act of God. But God is always with someone that has pure heart,” Ketso asserted.
Source:The Guardian
March 10, 2022 16:59 UTC
Women, girls more vulnerable to changing climate conditions — WHO
WORLD Health Organization (WHO) has said that climate change has more direct and indirect health consequences on women and girls, including the interruption of health services. According to her, “Due to their gender, they bear a disproportionate burden of the effects of climate change in their social and reproductive roles. “Such extreme events also have direct and indirect health repercussions for women and girls, including the interruption of health services. “Addressing the health impacts of climate change requires innovative thinking and a more holistic, population-based public health approach. As WHO, we are providing guidance and technical support to governments to ensure that health and environmental responses, including climate change strategies, are integrated, equitable and just.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
March 10, 2022 16:37 UTC
There is no definite cause for cancer, says Omaliko | The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News
There is no definite cause for cancer, but there are associated factors, which are smoking and tobacco. Exposure to radiation example X-ray, gamma rays even the sun, may cause cancer of the skin. Family history is also an important factor in cancer, also known as cancer families, like a woman who have ovarian cancer, the sister is likely to have ovarian cancer and the mother may also have died from ovarian cancer. Alcohol if not taken in moderate quantity can cause cancer. Every part of the body can come down with cancer, cancer of the colon, cancer of the breast, cancer of the skin, cancer of the prostrate, skin cancer, stomach cancer, cancer of the lungs.
Source:The Guardian
March 10, 2022 14:51 UTC
Order police to pay me N10m compensation for my arbitrary arrest, trader pleads with NHRC panel
He explained that sometime in 2010 when he was not making enough sales, he had to sublet part of the shop to a third party with a view to enabling him to pay the shop rent and as well boosting his business. He added that the person subsequently invited the police to evict him from the shop as he (Orjiakor) was an illegal occupant. Orjiakor told the panel that despite this, the police came to arrest him the second time on February 8, 2022, adding that this time he was subjected to torture and degrading treatment. He, therefore, urged the panel to order compensation be paid to him to assuage the degrading treatment he received at the hands of the police. Our reporter joined the train to and fro Lagos from Ibadan and tells his experience in this report.…
Source:Nigerian Tribune
March 09, 2022 19:21 UTC
There are consequences for your disobedience, NHRC panel tells police
The acting chairman made the declaration following the failure of the respondents to appear before the panel as earlier directed. It thus demanded an explanation from DCP Ochogwu, vowing to continue to adjourn the case on a daily basis until the case file is brought before it. However, at the resumed sitting of the panel on Tuesday, the police failed to produce the case as directed, again, on Monday. “The CP Legal should either come personally with the case file or send it through someone before the panel,” the acting chairman ordered. How Workplace Sexual Harassment Forces Many Out Of Their Dream JobsThere are consequences for your disobedience, NHRC panel tells police
Source:Nigerian Tribune
March 09, 2022 07:23 UTC
Nigeria’s groundsmen to begin consulting for Ghana, Sierra Leone, says Akpata | The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News
Nigeria Cricket Federation (NCF) President, Uyi Akpata, has revealed that the country’s groundsmen will soon begin consulting for countries like Ghana and Sierra Leone. Akpata commended the groundsmen for doing an excellent job in constructing and maintaining cricket pitches around the country, saying the feat has drawn the admiration of neighbouring nations. “Our groundsmen used the COVID-19 period to gain more experience from a renowned ground official. We seized the opportunity to build our resources during the COVID-19 period. So, it is Nigeria exporting what we have learnt from the ICC to other African countries.’’Nigeria currently has seven international standard turf wickets.
Source:The Guardian
March 07, 2022 03:30 UTC
28 years after, families recover Clay industries’ land | The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News
We’re consulting our lawyer, says community leaderAfter 28 years of tussle and tenancy mismanagement, the Shosanya & Ajako families of Lagos have recovered a large parcel of land known as Old Clay Industries land, measuring about 244.36 acres situated at Owode Ibeshe Ikorodu area of Lagos state. Rather than resorting to violence in the recovery of the land, the families proceeded to court to seek redress. Ominiha said that the land has a survey plan and other relevant documents, which were under the custody of their late father. According to him, his family is not aware of any court case or judgment concerning the land. As a result, i will not say anything further, until we consult our family lawyer,” he said.
Source:The Guardian
March 07, 2022 03:17 UTC
The New York trial that has it all: Hollywood, megayachts, giant sums of money
It started, at least in terms of the public’s recognition, with a giant spending spree that reads like a Christmas wishlist for a billionaire. It has it all: Hollywood, corruption, some of the biggest names in arts, business and politics and eye-popping sums of money. Simmons lawyers have said their client did nothing wrong – and that communications between Simmons and Leissner are protected under marital privilege laws. Ng’s lawyers contend their client is a scapegoat for “corporate-wide” failures at Goldman that enabled the fraud. In court last week, attorneys for both the government and Goldman were keeping a watchful eye on the proceedings.
Source:The Guardian
March 06, 2022 22:53 UTC
The future of Vladimir (Ras) Putin the second
Vladimir Putin is the sole ruler of Russia, not some influential personalities at court. A period of war ensures regime elongation takes place; unless Putin suffers for his war crimes in Ukraine. Truly, nothing was going Putin’s way in Putin’s war in his beloved Ukraine. In the meantime, there is the grave matter of nuclear war. On a number of occasions now, Putin has threatened nuclear war if any one comes to the aid of Ukraine.
Source:The Guardian
March 06, 2022 18:29 UTC
Foreign Medical Trips For Public Office Holders – The Guardian
The awkward trend of public officeholders getting foreign medical services at public expense is self-serving, immoral and condemnable. Against the backdrop of dwindling foreign reserves and biting economic realities, the lower chamber of the National Assembly again pushed to curb foreign medical trips by government officials. Yet, it is sad to note that these few working medical officials do not have a conducive environment. The public service rule also empowers public officials and their families to travel abroad for medical treatment. A number of public officeholders consistently continued to fly overseas for common ailments that cost the national purse a fortune.
Source:The Guardian
March 06, 2022 17:20 UTC
COVID-19: Saudi Arabia Lifts Travel Ban On Nigeria, 16 Others
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia yesterday announced the lift of suspension of direct flights from 17 countries including Nigeria. Other affected countries are South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Lesotho, Eswatini, Mozambique, Malawi, Mauritius, Zambia, Madagascar, Angola, Seychelles, United Republic of Comoros, Ethiopia and Afghanistan. Also, the Saudi Government scrapped major COVID-19 restrictions except wearing of masks in the two holy Mosques in Makka and Medina as well as other places of worship in the kingdom. The directive, issued by Saudi Arabia Ministry of Interior, and confirmed by Saudi embassy in Nigeria, became effective from March 5, 2022. However, the new directive compel all new travelers to Saudi Arabia to secure an insurance that covers the costs of treatment from coronavirus infection.
Source:The Guardian
March 06, 2022 15:27 UTC
Foreign medical trips for public officeholders
The awkward trend of public officeholders getting foreign medical services at public expense is self-serving, immoral and condemnable. Against the backdrop of dwindling foreign reserves and biting economic realities, the lower chamber of the National Assembly again pushed to curb foreign medical trips by government officials. The public service rule also empowers public officials and their families to travel abroad for medical treatment. A number of public officeholders consistently continued to fly overseas for common ailments that cost the national purse a fortune. Even the President, who is due for medical vacation in London, has not shown a good example for the rest of the public officeholders.
Source:The Guardian
March 06, 2022 15:05 UTC
MRA, others deny claims to destabilise Nigeria | The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News
The Media Rights Agenda (MRA) and other Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) have denied allegation made by the Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, over plans to destabilise the country. In a joint statement, the CSOs accused the minister of fabrication, saying:“Last month, the Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, made an unfounded and false statement that some non-governmental organisations (NGOs) were working to destabilise Nigeria. MRA leader, Ojo, said: “Nothing could be further from the truth than the minister’s wild claims and allegations,” saying: “We reject the allegation that SERAP and other NGOs that sued the Nigerian government are working to destabilise Nigeria or against the country’s interest. “We condemn the statement as a reckless attempt to incite Nigerians against NGOs and undermine their credibility. We wish to state that the opposite is actually true.
Source:The Guardian
March 06, 2022 05:07 UTC
Most women-owned businesses are risk averse | The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News
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Source:The Guardian
March 05, 2022 18:38 UTC
Forfeited properties: Army general threatens lawsuit over publication | The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News
Onyechi Ikpeazu, the lawyer to Major General Jafaru Mohammed has threatened to sue a national daily for its reportage of an Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) case. The Army General currently works in the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA). Ikpeazu, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) said Mohammed’s image was damaged after the judgment of a Federal High Court was wrongly presented. “I observed that the name of General Jafaru Mohammed was never mentioned in the originating ex-parte application and the respondent (EFCC) did not rebut this fact. “It is clear General Jafaru is not on trial here and the Court has not been asked to decide his guilt or innocence in this case”, the judge said.
Source:The Guardian
March 05, 2022 18:34 UTC