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She was arrested at her home on Friday, and accused of being part of the Communist Party of the Philippines’ central committee. “Karapatan denounces the arrest of human rights and health worker Dr. Naty Castro as yet another form of attack against human rights defenders,” the group said, referring to Castro by her nickname. While the practice is not new in the Philippines, it has intensified under President Rodrigo Duterte, according to rights groups. On Facebook, Castro’s brother insisted she was just a health worker who had served indigenous communities. “My sister is accused of multiple charges of kidnapping and illegal detention, all related to her human rights advocacy.
Source:The Guardian
February 19, 2022 08:14 UTC
Four men remanded for ‘burning’ Obasanjo’s mango farm
A Chief Magistrates’ Court in Makurdi on Friday ordered the remand of four men in a correctional centre for allegedly conspiring and burning a mango farm belonging to former President Olusegun Obasanjo. They were charged with criminal conspiracy, criminal intimidation, criminal trespass, mischief by fire and acts of terrorism. Godwin Ato, told the court that on January 31, the farm manager, Suberu Mohammed, reported the incident to the Commissioner of Police in Benue. He stated further that when he rushed to the farm, he discovered that fire had burnt down 90 hectares of the farm comprising 18,360 mango trees valued at N183.6 million. He also said that the suspects earlier demanded compensation over the land where the mango trees were planted.
Source:Punch
February 19, 2022 06:56 UTC
I always have mouth sores
I recently noticed some sores inside my mouth. The sores are painful and seem to be spreading inside my mouth. Samuel (by SMS)There are many things that cause mouth ulcers. Other causes include aphthous ulceration, certain medications, skin rashes in the mouth, viral, bacterial and fungal infections, chemicals and some medical conditions. Your doctor or dentist may prescribe antimicrobial mouth rinse, an antibiotic or a corticosteroid ointment among other medications.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
February 19, 2022 06:49 UTC
Almost one-third of older adults develop new conditions after COVID-19
In the present study, the researchers wanted to better understand the likelihood of older adults developing health conditions following a SARS-CoV-2 infection, which experts generally refer to as sequelae. The participants were 65 years old or older and received a COVID-19 diagnosis before April 1, 2020. The researchers then identified new conditions occurring 3 weeks or more after each participant’s COVID-19 diagnosis. When the authors compared the COVID-19 group with the lower respiratory tract infection group, risk increases only occurred for respiratory failure, dementia, and post-viral fatigue. Most older adults are under traditional Medicare, which would be more representative if the study had focused in that space.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
February 19, 2022 05:47 UTC
Magodo: Lagos approaches Supreme Court as judgment creditors fail to reach consensus
The Lagos State Government on Friday said it had approached the Supreme Court to seek clarifications on a 2012 judgement regarding land ownership in the Magodo area of the state. The Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotosho, in a statement, said the Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu administration took the decision because judgment creditors failed to reach a consensus on the control of their association. The statement was titled, ‘Update on settlement of Supreme Court judgement on Shangisha/Magodo’. It read, “Following the intervention of Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, officials of the State Government and representatives of the Shangisha Landlords Association (the judgment creditors) held a series of meetings at which both parties explored the possibility of complying with the judgment of the Supreme Court. The Judgment Creditors have been served with the application.
Source:Punch
February 19, 2022 05:14 UTC
Nigeria, others evolve new strategy to resolve Africa’s conflicts
They also agreed to convene a formal summit to chart a road map for Africa in the coming months. President Buhari stressed the need to nip in the bud the root causes of extremism, conflicts and tensions in Africa. “Africa has continued to witness different waves of violent extremism, community-based conflicts and inter-ethnic tensions, notably in rural areas. For many decades, our continent has been deprived of political stability and socio-economic development due to terrorism and violent extremism. “The African Union has often responded to these challenges through its different structures, such as the African Peace and Security Architecture and the African Governance Architecture.
Source:The Guardian
February 19, 2022 04:09 UTC
Ikoyi building collapse: Consortium of professionals to scrutinise high-rise buildings
LAGOS State government has accepted the recommendation that an audit exercise by an independent consortium of professionals should scrutinise all high-rise buildings in the state. The White Paper was released barely three and a half months after the 21-storey building collapsed on Gerrard Road in Ikoyi and over one month that the probe panel submitted its report. “This included all those that were involved in the 2019 approval of the collapsed building. Meanwhile, the Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) has revealed that the collapsed 21-storey high-rise building had poor workmanship. “At present, of the 45 identified bodies, 42 have been released to family members while the remaining three have not been collected by family members,” he said.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
February 18, 2022 23:51 UTC
Consumers kick over silent increase in electricity tariff amid fuel scarcity
Electricity consumers on Thursday kicked against the silent increase in the tariff payable by customers to power distribution companies for electricity consumed. They said it was worrisome that the government was allowing Discos to raise electricity tariff amid fuel scarcity across the country. Adulterate fuel imported into country about two weeks ago had led to fuel scarcity and long queues in filling stations in states. Port Harcourt and Abuja (Discos) raised it and in fact, I think it is across board. The official added, “So in a way there is adjustment in tariff because they (power firms) are shouldering higher cost responsibility now.
Source:Punch
February 18, 2022 18:10 UTC
Bauchi Police on trail of 70-yr-old man for alleged rape of 17-yr-old student
The Police in Bogoro LGA of Bauchi State is on the trail of a 70-year-old man popularly known as ‘Zimbabwe’ for allegedly raping a 17-year- old girl. Information has it that the man who is a resident of Kurmin Boi village of bogoro LGA raped the girl who is SS2 student of one of the secondary schools in the area. He added that, ‘We have also received reports that the same man had impregnated a disabled girl and run away. Iliya Habila also stressed the need for people to remain law-abiding citizens a peace-loving as contained in a press statement by Gomna James, Information officer, Bogoro LGA. YOU SHOULD NOT MISS THESE HEADLINES FROM NIGERIAN TRIBUNEBuhari Urges MTN For Quality Service, Downward Price Review In Cost Of Data, Other ServicesPresident Muhammadu Buhari Friday at State House Abuja urged the MTN Group to make the available top-of-the-range service to its Nigerian subscribers… Bauchi Police on trail of 70-yr-old man for alleged rape of 17-yr-old student Bauchi Police on trail of 70-yr-old man for alleged rape of 17-yr-old student Bauchi Police on trail of 70-yr-old man for alleged rape of 17-yr-old student Bauchi Police on trail of 70-yr-old man for alleged rape of 17-yr-old student
Source:Nigerian Tribune
February 18, 2022 15:46 UTC
Dangote, Flour Mills slam BUA over alleged sugar sale suspension
Dangote Sugar Refinery Plc and Flour Mills of Nigeria Plc have berated BUA Foods Plc for accusing them of suspending the sale of sugar. BUA Foods had in an advertorial published on Monday said Flour Mills suspended sugar sales because the 2022 raw sugar allocation had been declined by the government. It also accused Dangote Sugar of halting sales of the product in a bid to create scarcity and force prices to go up. But in a press release published on the Nigerian Exchange Limited on Thursday, Dangote Sugar described the claim by BUA as false. “In response to this, we published a press release to refute the false allegations and made a formal complaint to the Anti-Competition Commission.
Source:Punch
February 18, 2022 15:13 UTC
Man denies Abuja estate invasion, says residents ruined engagement party
A man, who identified himself as Harry White, has denied invading the Mab Global Estate, Abuja, with suspected Internet fraudsters. Residents on the estate had claimed that 40 suspected Yahoo boys invaded the estate, adding that they were dressed in white and their mission was unknown. But White, in an interview with PUNCH Metro on Tuesday, explained that he planned to hold a surprise all-night engagement party for his fiancée on the estate. I told my agent to make reservations for me there, but I was surprised when my guests arrived and the estate management didn’t allow them in. In order not to disobey the estate management, I told my guests to go back, which they did.
Source:Punch
February 18, 2022 14:24 UTC
Drug business: PSC orders fleeing ASP’s arrest, suspends Kyari’s associates
The commission has also directed the Inspector-General of Police, Usman Baba, to ensure the arrest of an Assistant Superintendent of Police, John Umoru, who is currently at large. The suspended police officers are Assistant Commissioner of Police, Sunday Ubua; and an Assistant Superintendent of Police, James Bawa. The decision was based on their alleged involvement in a drug deal being investigated by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency. Also, the IGP was requested to suspend Inspector Simon Agrigba and Inspector John Nuhu in accordance. “The Inspector-General of Police was requested to place on suspension Inspector Simon Agrigba and Inspector John Nuhu in accordance with the Powers of Delegation.
Source:Punch
February 18, 2022 13:56 UTC
Blaqbonez Releases First Single Of 2022 ‘Commander’
Music Blaqbonez Releases First Single Of 2022 ‘Commander’ By Oreoritse Tariemi Blaqbonez started off this year with a bang and continues his winning streak as he announces the release of his first single of 2022 Commander. Coming just after his successful and sold-out crusade Breaking The Yoke Of Love, Blaqbonez has followed up with Commander dedicated to his fans and supporters. The Chocolate City rapper reiterates his creativeness in…Blaqbonez started off this year with a bang and continues his winning streak as he announces the release of his first single of 2022 Commander. Coming just after his successful and sold-out crusade Breaking The Yoke Of Love, Blaqbonez has followed up with Commander dedicated to his fans and supporters. The Chocolate City rapper reiterates his creativeness in the low tempo sound that features his energetic, melodic vocals.
Source:The Guardian
February 18, 2022 12:05 UTC
Fidelity Bank appoints Amuchie executive director
Fidelity Bank Plc Thursday announced the appointment of Stanley Amuchie as its executive director, chief operations and information officer. The financial services provider said the appointment got the Central Bank of Nigeria’s approval on January 27, 2022. Fidelity Bank made the disclosure in a statement posted on the Nigerian Exchange Limited website. He began his professional career in September 1995 at Arthur Andersen (now KPMG Professional Services), which he left in February 2000 to join Zenith Bank Plc. “While at Zenith Bank, Stanley also served as a non-executive director on the boards of Zenith Trustees Limited, Zenith Bureau De Change Limited, Zenith Nominees Limited and was chairman of the board of directors of Zenith Securities Limited,” the document said.
Source:The Guardian
February 18, 2022 12:02 UTC
‘How business organisations can tackle rising cyberthreats’
In a bid to combat rising cyber threats, new techniques to tackle the menace have been suggested to business organisations. El Nemr noted that: “There can be little doubt, cybercriminals have our passwords in their sights. This is particularly the case in Africa where businesses are often more prone to cyberattacks than companies anywhere else in the world. “For organisations looking to protect themselves, preventing an identity from being misused or stolen, is now the highest priority. Our reporter joined the train to and fro Lagos from Ibadan and tells his experience in this report…BBNaija 2020 housemate.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
February 18, 2022 07:47 UTC