Paris bans Canada-style protests against COVID-19 restrictions
Paris police said on Thursday they would ban the so-called “freedom convoys” inspired by truckers’ protest against coronavirus restrictions that had paralysed the Canadian capital, Ottawa. “There will be a special deployment… to prevent blockages of major roads, issue tickets and arrest those who infringe on this protest ban,” the city’s police force said in a statement.
Source:Punch
February 10, 2022 20:33 UTC
Aisha Buhari demands justice for Hanifa
Wife of the President, Aisha Buhari, has demanded justice in the murder case of five-year-old Hanifa Abubakar, who was recently kidnapped and killed by Abdulmaliq Tanko, the proprietor of the school she attended. The first lady made the request, yesterday, during her visit to commiserate with the Abubakars in Kano State. Speaking with journalists at Kano Government House, Mrs. Buhari insisted that appropriate punishment must be meted out to the culprits to serve as a deterrent to other criminal-minded people.
Source:The Guardian
February 10, 2022 15:52 UTC
Tennis: Andy Murray marks return to top 100 with Bublik win
Andy Murray marked his return to the top 100 for the first time since 2018 with a 7-6 (8/6), 6-4 win over Kazakhstan’s Alexander Bublik at the Rotterdam tournament on Wednesday. Former world number one, and three-time major winner, Murray had too much court guile for world number 31 Bublik who won his maiden ATP title in Montpellier at the weekend. “There were some tough moments in the first set for both of us,” said wildcard Murray, now at 95 in the world. “I just managed to come through at the end of it. Some great returns off some big second serves from him at the end and I did a good job.
Source:Punch
February 10, 2022 04:56 UTC
Agric colleges to get more outreach centres, adopted villages for technology transfer
The National Committee on the Heads of Colleges of Agriculture and Related Disciplines (NACHCARD) has agreed to establish outreach centres and adopted villages in institutes and strengthen the existing ones. “Involvement of Colleges of Agriculture & Related Disciplines in Community Services through adopted villages and Extension Activities to re-position agricultural research systems in Nigeria. “Establishment of Outreach Centres and Entrepreneurship Development Centres in those colleges that have none and strengthening of the already established ones. “Organise the need for a retreat among the Federal Colleges of Agriculture and Related Disciplines to identify the various solution options to tackle the challenges militating against the achievements of the goals of our colleges. Agric colleges to get more outreach centres, adopted villages for technology transferAgric colleges to get more outreach centres, adopted villages for technology transfer
Source:Nigerian Tribune
February 10, 2022 03:12 UTC
Two sentenced to death for killing sex worker in Anambra | The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News
High Court sitting in Onitsha on Wednesday sentenced two men Valentine Umezinwa and Emeka Okolonji, to death for killing one Blessing Eze, a sex worker. On Feb. 3, the Presiding Judge adjourned the sentencing to Feb. 9, in accordance with the new Anambra State Law. “The Counsel to the defendants has not shown enough reason why justice should be tampered with mercy. Also reacting, the defence counsel, Mr Chimezie Okeke, said they received the judgment with open heart. According to him, they would approach the Committee on the Prerogative of Mercy and would also appeal the judgment.
Source:The Guardian
February 10, 2022 01:31 UTC
Bauchi gov expresses fear over unidentified helicopter hovering over Lame/Burra reserve, calls for urgent security action
Few days after he declared that Toro LGA remains the epicenter of insecurity which has defied all efforts to check in Bauchi State, State Governor, Sen Bala Mohammed Abdulkadir has again raised alarm over the suspicious movement of an unknown helicopter operating around Lame-Burra Forest. The Governor who is worried stiff about the situation was speaking when he granted the audience to the recently deployed Air Officer Commanding (AOC), Special Operation Command (SOC) of Nigerian Air Force, Bauchi, Air Vice Marshal Tajuddeen Yusuf in Bauchi at the Government House. Bala Mohammed said that he was speaking based on the intelligent reports received from security agents and the local community over the suspicious movement of the helicopter which mission is not known. He assured that the Command will work closely with the state government as well as other security agencies operating in the state in order to ensure adequate safety for the people of the state. YOU SHOULD NOT MISS THESE HEADLINES FROM NIGERIAN TRIBUNEBuhari Urges MTN For Quality Service, Downward Price Review In Cost Of Data, Other Services Rulers WorldPresident 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 gov expresses fear over unidentified helicopter hovering over Lame/Burra reserve, calls for urgent security action Bauchi gov expresses fear over unidentified helicopter hovering over Lame/Burra reserve, calls for urgent security action Bauchi gov expresses fear over unidentified helicopter hovering over Lame/Burra reserve, calls for urgent security action Bauchi gov expresses fear over unidentified helicopter hovering over Lame/Burra reserve, calls for urgent security action
Source:Nigerian Tribune
February 09, 2022 23:56 UTC
150,000 wheat farmers in 15 Northern states to benefit from yields procurement by FMAN to boost production
150,000 wheat farmers in 15 Northern states to benefit from yields procurement by FMAN to boost productionA total of 150,000 farmers under the CBN Anchor Borrower Program (ABP) who are into wheat farming in 15 Northern states are to have their yields procured by the Flour Milling Association of Nigeria (FMAN) in the various established procurement centres across the statesThe states include: Kano, Kaduna, Jigawa, Kebbi, Sokoto, Bauchi, Adamawa, Katsina, Gombe, Plateau, Taraba, Zamfara, Niger and Yobe. The move as contained in a statement from FMAN is to sustainably expand wheat production in the country as it must increase farmers yields, to make wheat competitive with rice and other dry season crops. Also, Expansion of seed production with 6 certified seed companies, including both dry and wet season seed production, to produce sufficient seed for 5,000 outgrowers next season. “Our focus has been on research and development, seed production, agronomic and input support and purchasing of local wheat. YOU SHOULD NOT MISS THESE HEADLINES FROM NIGERIAN TRIBUNEBuhari Urges MTN For Quality Service, Downward Price Review In Cost Of Data, Other Services Rulers WorldPresident Muhammadu Buhari Friday at State House Abuja urged the MTN Group to make the available top-of-the-range service to its Nigerian subscribers… 150,000 wheat farmers in 15 Northern states to benefit from yields procurement by FMAN to boost production 150,000 wheat farmers in 15 Northern states to benefit from yields procurement by FMAN to boost production 150,000 wheat farmers in 15 Northern states to benefit from yields procurement by FMAN to boost production 150,000 wheat farmers in 15 Northern states to benefit from yields procurement by FMAN to boost production
Source:Nigerian Tribune
February 09, 2022 22:24 UTC
Winner of Dubai Trip Sponsored by Vantage Migration and Allied Consult Shares Her Travel Experience
Aside helping graduates gain admission into any country of choice and that with full or partial scholarships, Vantage Migration and Allied Consult is so committed to organizing contest that gives her followers the chance to win an all expense paid trip abroad. Dr Linda Iheme, the CEO of Vantage Migration and Allied Consult has single handedly sponsored followers to countries like Rwanda, Dubai, Benin Republic, Ghana, Kenya and during the month of November, Dr Linda sponsored a follower to Dubai yet again. Chioma who had her first travel experience courtesy Vantage Migration and Allied Consult shares her experience at Dubai,“Sure, I had great fun. I would like to say Thank You to Vantage Migration and Allied Consult for the privilege given me to such an amazing experience and knowledge. Vantage Migration and Allied Consult trains graduates who have dreams of travelling abroad, also help graduates secure scholarships and other fully funded opportunities abroad.
Source:Punch
February 09, 2022 21:11 UTC
Nigeria to carry out ‘major investigation’ into circulation of alduterated petrol
Minister of state for petroleum Timipre Sylva on Wednesday said there will be a major investigation into the circulation of an unsafe quantity of methanol in petrol imported into Nigeria. He did not disclose the identities of the companies involved in the circulation of the adulterated petrol but said the government is not in a rush to mete out any measures until the actual cause has been decoded. The minister said the Nigerian government will do an assessment of the number of vehicles damaged in the last few days as a result of the adulterated fuel. Ahmed said the adulterated fuel could have caused panic buying of petrol in some parts of Lagos and Abuja. “The NNPC Limited and all marketing companies have been directed to sustain sufficient distribution of petrol products in all retail outlets nationwide to avoid any scarcity,” Ahmed said.
Source:The Guardian
February 09, 2022 14:22 UTC
Group asks Akpabio to contest presidency
A group known as Godswill Akpabio Uncommon Transformational Support Organisation has called on former Akwa Ibom State Governor, Godswill Akpabio, to contest for the presidency in 2023. The group’s spokesperson, Bennett Akar, made this call in a statement on Tuesday, adding that the country has reached a stage where it can no longer gamble with its future. He has demonstrated his political sagacity in recently meeting with a Niger Delta warlord and finding a peaceful way to calm frayed nerves.”Akar added that the government can guarantee national security through quality education. “Everyone knows there is a synergy between quality education and security because though national security is the first duty of every government, education is its foundation. Akpabio clearly knows how to tackle these head on and resolve them very quickly,” he said.
Source:Punch
February 09, 2022 05:37 UTC
Queues: FG confirms supply of adulterated fuel
The Federal Government through the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority on Tuesday said adulterated petrol, fuel with methanol quantities above Nigeria’s specification, was discovered in the supply chain. In a statement, it said the supplier had been identified and appropriate sanction would apply. It also said oil marketers had been directed to ensure sufficient supply of quality petrol in all outlets in the country. In its statement, The regulatory authority said, “Limited quantity of Premium Motor Spirit, commonly known as Petrol, with methanol quantities above Nigeria’s specification was discovered in the supply chain. The Federal Government had recently suspended its plan to remove fuel subsidy in June this year.
Source:Punch
February 09, 2022 05:35 UTC
Technology can transform Africa, leaders should stop begging, says Mandela | The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News
What kinds of strategy should technology companies have for Africa? I stressed the fact that big technology companies, some of whom came for the LEAP event, should collaborate with technology companies in Africa, because most of them at home are small and driven by young people. This is a huge market that can be latched onto by technology companies. Governments in Africa should collaborate with technology companies to benefit the people of Africa. Many African countries did not reach independence because they gave up, we can attest to that through the struggles of our forefathers.
Source:The Guardian
February 09, 2022 04:34 UTC
Africa in 2022: Another year of living dangerously | The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News
Africa is set to endure another year of living dangerously in 2022. All the putschists seem set to defy the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and consolidate their hold on power. Amidst rising food prices, the military-backed regime of Abdelmadjid Tebboune in Algiers will continue repressing civil society and detaining journalists. Civil society groups will continue to resist this attempted civilian coup d’état. Africa thus seems set to endure another year of living dangerously in 2022.
Source:The Guardian
February 09, 2022 04:29 UTC
Pathologist says blackish substance found in late Oromoni’s intestine
A Pathologist with the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH), Dr. Sunday Soyemi has informed Coroner Magistrate Mikhail Kadiri, conducting inquest into the controversial death of Sylvester Oromoni Junior that blackish substance was found in the deceased intestine. He also told the court that LASUTH does not have the facility to conduct toxicology, adding that the deceased died of Septicemia (Sepsis). The pathologists said the deceased was not tested for alleged poisoning, as LASUTH does not have the facility to conduct toxicology. “The stomach had been opened by the first pathologist and nothing was found. The pathologist also spoke on photographs particularly about the procedure and methods of the post mortem and faulted the initial pathologist, describing his examination as botched autopsy.
Source:The Guardian
February 09, 2022 04:00 UTC
Integrity: A lesson for Nigerian youth | The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News
One of such unique individuals in Africa is Comrade (Otunba) Salimon Akanni Oladiti (JP); the national chairman of Petroleum Tanker Drivers Branch of NUPENG. It is on this score that it becomes apposite to inspire the Nigerian youths about the virtues of this ingenious mentor that hard work combined with the fear of God are incontrovertibly rewarding. Apart from his remarkable legacies, he remains a blessing to humanity with penchant for espousing esteemed sense of transparency, accountability, integrity, probity and also reaching out to those in need. The young Oladiti had to engage himself in child labour for survival under severe and inhuman conditions. Emmanuel Ajibulu is an infoprenuer, publisher of veracitydesk.com.ng, writer, communication consultant and social media influencer.
Source:The Guardian
February 09, 2022 04:00 UTC