VIDEO: My teenage son was burnt to death for a crime he didn't commit
Pauline Okpahefute, the mother of 16-year-old Anthony, seeks justice after her son was set ablaze for a crime he didn’t commit in Cross River State. Copyright PUNCH. All rights reserved. This material, and other digital content on this website, may not be reproduced, published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed in whole or in part without prior express written permission from PUNCH. Contact: [email protected]
Source:Punch
January 17, 2022 10:05 UTC
NGX: Equities investors earn N323bn WoW amidst reduced activities
Equities investors at the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX), last week earned N323 billion as the benchmark index inched up by 1.37 per cent. The NGX Oil & Gas, NGX Banking and the NGX Industrial indices rose by 1.74 per cent, 0.75 per cent and 3.56 per cent respectively to close at 360.41 points, 412.30 points and 2,086.99 points respectively. However, market breadth for the week was negative as 33 equities appreciated in price, 35 equities depreciated in price, while 88 equities remained unchanged. The Conglomerate Industry followed with 403.646 million shares worth N 452.909 million in 1,537 deals, while the Consumer Goods Industry pulled a turnover of 314.768 million shares worth N17.759 billion in 4,101 deals. The content of the article published by these online platforms is not new; it has been recirculated several times and has been debunked.NGX: Equities investors earn N323bn (WoW) amidst reduced activitiesNGX: Equities investors earn N323bn (WoW) amidst reduced activities
Source:Nigerian Tribune
January 17, 2022 09:32 UTC
2022: How content analytics, social media skills, others will shape PR—Report
Accurate content analytics skills and versatility in the social media space have been identified as some of the factors that would ensure the survival of practitioners in the Public Relations space, in the new year. Social media skills have also been identified as a factor that would shape the space for practitioners. “A good PR person should be social media savvy for sure and be familiar with the major channels,” the Report stated. It advises PR pros to have a feel of how people will react to their story to avoid what it called an ‘out-of-tune message, before launching such campaign. This, it argued, therefore makes it imperative for PR pros to adapt skills and techniques, already implemented in the marketing world.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
January 17, 2022 08:46 UTC
Expert warns against use of substandard materials for building
A real estate expert, Adebowale Adesote, has warned against the use of substandard materials to prevent the recurrence of collapsed buildings in the country. He said, “In Nigeria, common law principles and practices govern and regulate contracts for designs and building works. In a design or construction contract, the fundamentals of common law agreements, parties, intentions and considerations must be in place. Many states in Nigeria have laws regulating contracts which are codified in common law principles of the land as by-laws. “Architects, engineers and contractors must follow this fundamental common law in building to prevent a recurrence of building collapse in the country.”Adesote added that his company was committed to providing affordable building materials and low-cost housing schemes using their expertise to create accessible and durable homes.
Source:Punch
January 17, 2022 07:37 UTC
Hundreds of Kaduna residents flee as bandits attack | The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News
The Guardian gathered that before the bandits invaded the community yesterday, a deadly clash had ensued, on Friday, between the terrorists and the lieutenants of Abba in which several bandits were killed. Buhari, as commander-in-chief of the nation’s armed forces, has set the ball rolling for a major military operation in Niger communities, which bandits and remnants of fleeing Boko Haram terrorists attack. According to army spokesman, Brig-Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu, in the intense battle, troops unleashed superior firepower on the terrorists, neutralising five terrorists and compelling others to withdraw in disarray. Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State disclosed this while hosting the Acting Country Representative, UN, and Humanitarian Coordinator, Mathias Schmake, in Maiduguri. He said the state government and five others affected by the 12-year insurgency in the region were supported by UN agencies to make life better for IDPs.
Source:The Guardian
January 17, 2022 06:43 UTC
Over 72 hours after lifting Twitter ban, no tweet from Buhari, Osinbajo yet
More than 72 hours after the Federal Government announced the lifting of the ban on Twitter, the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd. Several media aides of the President have resumed using the platform since the ban was lifted last Thursday, except the President himself and the Vice President. In the early hours of January 13, 2021, the regime officially lifted the seven-month ban on Twitter. Two months earlier, on April 12, 2021, Twitter announced that it was opening its first African office in Ghana. You will be remembered for destroying the bridge through which you got power.”@OdeyemiOladapo1 said, “So you think we do not know that you guys lifted the Twitter ban because of the 2023 general elections?
Source:Punch
January 17, 2022 05:06 UTC
Dangote advocates unity, cooperation among Africans for global recognition | The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News
Afreximbank launches centralised payment, settlement infrastructure platform for intra-African tradePresident of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has charged African leaders and citizens to be united in promotion of the continent’s intrinsic greatness through improved trade relations among African countries. He urged Africans to close ranks to propel the continent towards charting her own course, becoming the master of her destiny, and maintaining her rightful position on the globe. He asserted that improved trade relations would greatly enhance speed of recovery across Africa, noting that it has the potential to boost the level of economic activities through intra-Africa trade. Dangote noted the enormous potential and benefits of PAPSS, but nevertheless warned that such projects have teething issues. He, therefore, urged regulators and participants across the continent to look beyond such operational challenges and ensure successful implementation of PAPSS.
Source:The Guardian
January 17, 2022 04:49 UTC
The carbonated drinks excise duty regime
THE report that the Federal Government has introduced an excise duty of N10/liter on all non-alcoholic, carbonated, and sweetened beverages is currently trending and generating reactions and counter-reactions across Nigeria. As a quick clarification to readers who might not understand what excise duty means, excise duty is a form of tax imposed on the production, licensing, and sale of goods. Certain reports have it that sometimes in the year 2020, Hameed Ali, the comptroller-general of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), had also proposed the collection of excise duty on soft drinks. The government has since discussed several reasons that necessitated the introduction of the said excise duty in the finance act. Plastic pollution in Nigeria has gotten to worrisome levels and a sustainable model that can be seamlessly integrated into the country’s extended producer’s responsibility policy is highly recommended.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
January 17, 2022 03:47 UTC
Real Madrid win Spanish Super Cup
Real Madrid beat title-holders Athletic Club 2-0 on Sunday to win the 38th edition of the Supercopa. Goals from Luka Modric, in the 37th minute, and Karim Benzema, from the penalty spot in the 52nd minute, gave Real Madrid the win, as Athletic Club failed to produce a comeback. In the game played at the King Fahd Stadium in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Carlo Ancelotti fielded a Real Madrid side different from the one that beat FC Barcelona last Wednesday. Real Madrid and Athletic Club entered into Sunday’s final as the second and third most successful clubs respectively in the competition’s 40-year history. Real now have 12 Super Cup titles, while Basque-based Athletic Club have 3 titles.
Source:Punch
January 17, 2022 02:46 UTC
FUTA VC urges new students to acquire innovative skills as 3,834 matriculate
The vice chancellor of the Federal University of Technology, Akure, Professor Joseph Fuwape, has advised newly admitted students of the institution to acquire innovative skills that will give them edge after graduation. “There are lots of opportunities that will help you to achieve your career projections, acquire new skills and connect with new friends. “One of the important things in the university is to get your work done on time. The university can boast of a high number of outstanding faculty members and students who have won international laurels and recognitions. The registrar, Mr. Richard Arifalo, administered the matriculation oath on the students after presentation by the Deans of Schools.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
January 17, 2022 01:51 UTC
2023: Pass electoral bill to aid INEC’s preparation, Jega urges NASS, Buhari
Former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Attahiru Jega, has called on the National Assembly and the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd. ), to pass the electoral bill so that INEC can hit the ground running towards the 2023 elections. INEC made 36 recommendations in the new electoral bill. He however lamented that direct primaries may also be problematic because of the loopholes within the system. Any governor that has the capacity to manipulate direct primaries has the capacity yo do for indirect primaries.
Source:Punch
January 17, 2022 00:47 UTC
Djokovic loses fight against Australia deportation | The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News
In a few dry words, the chief justice of Australia’s Federal Court, James Allsop, Sunday dispensed with the unvaccinated tennis superstar’s attempt to reinstate his cancelled visa. If he had retained the title he would become the first men’s tennis player in history to win 21 Grand Slams. Instead, the openly anti-Covid vaccine tennis superstar is now set to be kept in detention pending a quick flight out of Australia. Three Federal Court justices had listened to a half-day of feisty legal back-and-forth about Djokovic’s alleged risk to public order in Australia. Despite the Serbian star being unvaccinated, Wood insisted his client had not courted anti-vaxxer support and was not associated with the movement.
Source:The Guardian
January 16, 2022 23:17 UTC
I cannot attack Tinubu, our friendship is deep-rooted, says Orji Kalu
Senate Chief Whip, Senator Orji Kalu, has said he cannot attack the national leader of the All Progressives Congress, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, adding that their friendship is deep-rooted. Kalu said this while exonerating himself from media reports that he, in a recent interview, attacked Tinubu when he said he would contest against the APC chieftain for the party’s 2023 presidential ticket if zoned to the South. The former governor of Abia State, through his media office, said, “I told Nigerians that I would contest against Tinubu if the ticket is zoned to the South. If I said I was going to contest against Tinubu doesn’t mean I attacked him. My friendship with Tinubu is deep-rooted and I am not quarrelling with him.
Source:Punch
January 16, 2022 22:26 UTC
Entrepreneur launches platform to give families fun-filled experience
An entrepreneur and pageant organiser, Konnie Agu, has announced the launch of FunHub, a company focused on providing families with a fun-filled experience. Konnie Agu in an interview with Tribune Online noted that her entertainment company, FunHub, was established to create fun moments for kids and families. According to her, she has gained a lot of experience from previous events organised. “I went ahead to conceptualise, plan and execute the Face of Okija event which was a corporate social responsibility event for Nestoil Group. The content of the article published by these online platforms is not new; it has been recirculated several times and has been debunked.Entrepreneur launches platform to give families fun-filled experienceEntrepreneur launches platform to give families fun-filled experience
Source:Nigerian Tribune
January 16, 2022 20:48 UTC
Adekunle Gold set to drop new single after hit with Davido
Popular Nigerian singer, Adekunle Kosoko, professionally known as Adekunle Gold, has revealed to his fans that he would be dropping a new single. Adekunle Gold made the revelation via his Twitter handle on Saturday night stating that the single precedes his forthcoming album. The new single is titled ‘Mercy’, while his fourth studio album is titled ‘Catch Me If You Can’. New Album, ‘Catch Me if you can’-Out, February 4. AG Baby, as he is fondly called, has been dropping teasers ever since he announced the single and the album.
Source:Punch
January 16, 2022 19:12 UTC