Aviation stakeholders condemn lopsided appointments in NCAA, FAAN, NAMA, AIB, NiMET
Stakeholders in the aviation sector have condemned perceived lopsidedness in the appointments and redeployments of key officials across agencies in the sector. At the NAMA, Musa Mai-Salihu was appointed as the new Director, Human Resources Management while Hauwa Usara was appointed company Secretary. At the FAAN, Ali Maina was appointed Director, Engineering. At the AIB, Captain Dayyabu Danraka who was first appointed as Director of Operations got his appointment confirmed, thus retaining the position. Seven officers from across the aviation agencies were redeployed to the ministry as special assistants to the minister.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
January 16, 2022 15:50 UTC
Tony Blair defends knighthood after Iraq criticism
Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair said on Sunday his leadership should not be limited to the war in Iraq as he rejected fierce criticism over his knighthood nomination. View photos The advantages of comparing online car insurance quotes are the following: Online quotes can be obtained from anywhere and at any time. Online quotes will allow policyholders the chance to discover multiple insurance companies and check their prices. Usually, insurance companies will do research about a potential customer before granting him coverage. For additional info, money-saving tips, and free car insurance quotes, visit https://compare-autoinsurance.Org/ Compare-autoinsurance.Org is an online provider of life, home, health, and auto insurance quotes.
Source:The Guardian
January 16, 2022 14:26 UTC
Young ladies should stop looking at ‘pocket size’ to choose husband – 83-year-old Mrs Daniel-Eze
I didn’t go to school but people who were in school would come to beg me to represent their school in a race. What are some of the most striking differences between the way of life in your days as a young woman and now? My husband saw me in Aba and traced me down to my village in Ohafia. This is why I advise youths to stop looking at the pocket of their prospective spouses. If we view life this way, we would not have any issue with life and we would live long.
Source:Punch
January 16, 2022 13:53 UTC
Mali ex-president Ibrahim Boubacar Keita dies aged 76 | The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News
Mali’s former president Ibrahim Boubacar Keita, who led the West African country from 2013 until he was ousted in a coup in 2020, died at the age of 76 in the capital Bamako on Sunday, his family said. “President IBK died this morning at 0900 GMT in his home” in Bamako, a family member told AFP using the ex-leader’s initials, with several other family members confirming his passing. Keita was two years into his second five-year term when he was toppled by the military in 2020. Under pressure from the West African bloc ECOWAS, the junta that emerged from the rebellion released Keita on August 27 and returned him to his residence in Bamako, under surveillance. He suffered a mini-stroke the following month, and was sent to United Arab Emirates for treatment.
Source:The Guardian
January 16, 2022 13:48 UTC
Five killed, houses burnt in fresh Ogun farmers/herders clash
No fewer than five persons have been killed in a fresh crisis between farmers and herdsmen in Imeko-Afon Local Council of Ogun State. Property worth millions of naira were also destroyed in the process, while hordes of persons sustained injuries. The Aworo people accused the herdsmen of destroying their farmlands and water sources through the open grazing of cows, a practice that the Ogun State Government had since banned. A community leader, who did not want to be mentioned, told The Guardian that after the Aworo people killed the three herdsmen in Idofa, a reprisal led to the death of two Yoruba, one of whom was burnt. Houses, four maize barns, motorcycles and other valuables were set ablaze by the attackers.
Source:The Guardian
January 16, 2022 07:35 UTC
FCT minister of state orders audit of projects in satellite towns
As part of its mandate to provide social amenities to satellite towns of the Federal Capital Territory, the Hon Minister of State for FCT, Dr Ramatu Tijjani Aliyu, has directed the Coordinator, Satellite Towns Development Department (STDD), Comrade Obinna Francis Ogwuegbu to immediately commence the audit of completed and ongoing projects around the Satellite Towns. In respect to the directive, the Coordinator STDD has embarked on the inspection of all projects under the purview of the Satellite Towns Development projects across the six Area Councils in the FCT, ahead of planned commissioning of projects. Minister of State for FCT will continue to do her best for the development of the satellite towns. Minister of State for FCT’s directive on keeping satellite towns clean, has again embarked on another phase of a clean-up exercise of the six Area Councils of the FCT. Our reporter joined the train to and fro Lagos from Ibadan and tells his experience in this report…FCT minister of state FCT minister of state
Source:Nigerian Tribune
January 16, 2022 07:21 UTC
Dangerous concoctions?
To make the herbal drinks attractive they are often packaged in plastic bottles and given some suggestive names. However, a search on the website of the drug agency showed that many of the herbal products were not listed on its database. A group of consumers, it was revealed, use the herbal drinks basically for detoxification and nothing else. While this may be true to some extent, they don’t know the active ingredient in what they are giving people to drink. Despite these observations and warnings however, it is not likely that ardent lovers of herbal drinks may take caution or even abandon their favourite herbal drinks altogether.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
January 16, 2022 06:50 UTC
LASTMA partners radio station to improve traffic control
All is now set for the maiden edition of a colloquium put together by Lagos Traffic Radio, and the Lagos State Traffic Management Agency (LASTMA), which is aimed at advancing traffic management, coordination and reportage. A statement jointly signed by the general managers of both outfits, Tayo Akanle and Bolaji Oreagba respectively, revealed that the partnership and subsequent conversations would centre on improving service delivery, all geared towards achieving the Greater Lagos vision of the Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu-led administration. The statement said part of the objectives of the exercise is to ultimately add value to motorists/commuters experience in Lagos, as it is important to enhance their productivity through a reduction of travel time. The forum, whose theme is “Repositioning of Traffic Information Agencies for Better Performance,” would have in attendance, Lagos Traffic Radio On Air Personalities (OAP), LASTMA zonal controllers and field officers among others. It would be held on January 18, 2022 at Radio Lagos/Eko FM Hall, LTV Complex Ikeja at 10 am.
Source:The Guardian
January 16, 2022 03:14 UTC
43-year-old technocrat, Chukwuka Monye, declares for President
A 43-year-old technocrat, Chukwuka Monye, has decried the level of failure of Nigeria as a nation, saying that the time to take over the governance from the older generation is now. The Delta State-born social innovator stated this on Saturday in Asaba while declaring his intention to contest for the President come 2023 general election. Monye whose slogan is “our future is now” wondered how the founding fathers would be content with Nigeria’s current state. “Although, I wonder if our founding fathers would be content with the state of our nation day. Read Also Dele Momodu informs PDP of presidential ambition“How are we empowering our children when the educational systems are declining?
Source:Punch
January 15, 2022 23:47 UTC
Nigeria vs Sudan: Chukwueze, Iheanacho start as Eguavoen retains 4-4-2 formation
Kelechi Iheanacho scored the match winner for the Eagles in the 30th minute of the fixture. Eguavoen also retained the quartet Ola Aina, William Troost-Ekong, Kenneth Omeruo and Zaidu Sanusi in defence while Maduka Okoye keeps his place in goal. Joe Aribo and Wilfred Ndidi will continue their partnership in midfield with Iheanacho playing slightly ahead of the duo. Union Berlin striker Taiwo Awoniyi will be flanked Chukwueze and Moses Simon who was outstanding in the Eagles opener against Egypt. Eagles starting lineup 4-4-2:Okoye, Aina, Sanusi, Omeruo, Troost-Ekong (C), Ndidi, Aribo, Iheanacho, Chukwueze, Simon and AwoniyiKick-off is 5pm.
Source:Punch
January 15, 2022 22:33 UTC
ISWAP Attacks Biu In Southern Borno
Fighters of the Islamic State West Africa Province on Saturday, attacked Mainahari community near Wakabiu in the Biu Local Government Area of Borno State, The PUNCH has learnt. According to a source from the Army Barrack in Biu, the insurgents threw bombs to the village around 3pm today. However, the insurgents were successfully repelled by men of the Nigerian Army. Then we heard that they were trying to enter Mainahari village near Wakabiu but the army were on alert and they immediately engaged the insurgents. This attack followed an alleged attack by the ISWAP terrorists on Friday in Biu town after attacking the army institute of peace and war college Buratai barely five days ago.
Source:Punch
January 15, 2022 22:09 UTC
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[LIVE] Nigeria vs Sudan: Dominant Super Eagles lead 2-0 at half time
Super Eagles are leading 2-0 in their ongoing Africa Cup of Nations encounter against Sudan in Cameroon. Nigeria and Sudan are meeting for the third time at the Africa Cup of Nations, but it’s their first encounter at the tournament for 46 years. Sudan won the first match 4-0 in the 1963 group phase whilst Nigeria won the second 1-0 in 1976. Nigeria have won 10 of their last 12 Africa Cup of Nations games (L2), keeping six clean sheets. The Super Eagles are looking to win their opening two matches to an Africa Cup of Nations in consecutive tournaments for the very first time.
Source:Punch
January 15, 2022 20:17 UTC
Taliban dismiss 3,000 members for committing abuses | The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News
The Taliban have dismissed about 3,000 members accused of abusive practices from its hardline Islamist movement in a widespread “vetting process” launched since coming to power, an official said Saturday. The Taliban took back control of Afghanistan in August after a 20-year insurgency against former US-backed governments and NATO foreign forces. Promising a softer rule to their 1996-2001 regime, the Taliban government launched a commission to identify members who were flouting the movement’s regulations. They were removed in this vetting process so that we can build a clean army and police force in the future,” the head of the panel Latifullah Hakimi in the defence ministry told AFP. Hakimi said those suspended were from 14 provinces and the process to “filter out” such members will continue in other provinces.
Source:The Guardian
January 15, 2022 16:19 UTC
JUST IN: Ondo women protest half-naked over insecurity
Hundreds of women across four local government areas in Ondo State staged protests on Saturday, against the spate of insecurity in the area. It was gathered that the peaceful protests were staged in Oka Akoko, Akungba Akoko and some other Akoko towns. Some of the protesters, who were holding brooms in their hands, were half-naked, chanting various solidarity songs along the streets. They called on the security agents and the state government to come to the rescue of the area from the attack of the bandits. 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.
Source:Punch
January 15, 2022 13:27 UTC
Triegaardt: Africa’s distinctive sounds taking the world by storm | The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News
The continent of Africa is becoming one of the fastest-growing music markets in the world with increased demand for its music. The world over, people are demanding African music and our wealth of genres and artistes. Spotify has since taken that promise one step further with the launch of the EQUAL Global Music Programme. So far, African artistes such as DBN Gogo, Ayra Starr and Ssaru have been announced as EQUAL artistes. Additionally, Spotify added EQUAL local playlists and a best of Global EQUAL playlist, all housed under the EQUAL hub on Spotify.
Source:The Guardian
January 15, 2022 10:14 UTC