Boko Haram, ISWAP, bandits plan attacks on Abuja, Lagos, others
The memo titled ‘Heightened Plots By Terrorists To Stage Coordinated Attacks in Parts of the Country’ was released on July 25. The alert revealed that the two sects owned sophisticated weapons for targets in Katsina State. The memo is coming after terrorists ambushed the Presidential Guards Brigade along the Kubwa-Bwari road in Abuja. It was the second attack on the Presidential Guards Brigade in one month. - Advertisement -Earlier, on July 6, gunmen attacked Buhari’s advance convoy, which included troops of the Presidential Guards Brigade, in Katsina State.
Source:The Guardian
July 27, 2022 10:36 UTC
Man defrauds visa seekers of N570,000 in Osun
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Osun State command on Tuesday paraded one Bola Awolumate, who allegedly obtained a sum of N570,000 under the pretence of assisting his victims to procure travelling visas to Norway and Saudi Arabia. The Osun NSCDC commandant, Sunday Agboola, who paraded the suspect, said Awolumate was living around Oke Abesu area of Osogbo, where he met his victims and obtained the sum from them. Agboola said the suspect later reneged on the promises to procure visas and get jobs for the victims. Agboola said, when the matter was reported to the command by the complainants, his men swung into action and arrested the suspect, adding that during interrogation, Awolumate said he committed the crime. He said, “The next step is to charge the case to court where his fate will be determined.”Responding to questions from The PUNCH, Awolumate owned up to the crime, saying he was displeased and embarrassed by the turn of events.
Source:Punch
July 27, 2022 05:40 UTC
The Guardian Metro Page, Editor Nominated For Human Rights Awards
By Guardian Nigeria 27 July 2022 | 12:21 am The metro page of The Guardian Newspaper and its editor, Bertram Nwannekanma, has been nominated for the 2022 human rights awards by the Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA). REUTERS/Afolabi Sotunde The metro page of The Guardian Newspaper and its editor, Bertram Nwannekanma, has been nominated for the 2022 human rights awards by Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA). While Nwannekanma is to receive the 2022 Human Rights Best Journalist of the year (print) award, the metro page was nominated Best Human Rights Media page of the year 2022. The rights group also noted that the metro page of The Guardian has become a human rights daily clinic. Congratulations.” Latest 40 mins ago The metro page of The Guardian Newspaper and its editor, Bertram Nwannekanma, has been nominated for the 2022 human rights awards by the Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA).
Source:The Guardian
July 27, 2022 01:11 UTC
India probes spurious liquor incident that killed 28
Authorities in India’s western state of Gujarat are investigating an incident in which at least 28 people died and more than 50 were admitted to hospital after drinking spurious liquor, an official said on Tuesday (July 26). Industrial methyl alcohol stolen from a chemical unit was used to make the spurious liquor, Gujarat’s Director General of Police, Ashish Bhatia told reporters. Cases have been registered and 13 persons have been named, of whom a majority have been rounded up. The incidents took place in the adjacent districts of Ahmedabad and Botad, Mr Bhatia said. Deaths from illegally produced alcohol, popularly called hooch or country liquor, are common in India, where few drinkers can afford branded spirits.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
July 26, 2022 22:42 UTC
My guardian told me to remove my shirt, pressed hot iron on my back for eating neighbour’s bread —Seven-year-old boy
Speaking with the NigerianTribune, Abdulateef, a Nursery Two pupil, said that when he was offered bread by a neighbour, his guardian asked him to go to their apartment. “It was my guardian, Eleha, that pressed a hot iron on my back, causing burns. She unplugged the iron and pressed it on my back after asking me to remove my shirt,” the boy said. “I went to the neighbour and told her that what she did was not right, as she would not allow the boy to realise his wrongdoing. I also spoke about meeting him in our neighbour’s apartment eating their garri, asking if that was good.
Source:The Guardian
July 26, 2022 18:51 UTC
EU agrees to cut gas use over Russia supply fears
Following talks on Tuesday, EU members agreed countries should voluntarily reduce gas use by 15% from August to March. “In an effort to increase EU security of energy supply, member states today reached a political agreement on a voluntary reduction of natural gas demand by 15% this winter,” the EU said. Russian gas boss says ‘our product, our rules’Russia waging gas war with supply cuts – ZelenskyHowever, the EU said some countries not connected to other member states’ gas pipelines would be exempt from any mandatory gas reduction order as they would not be able to source alternative supplies. Gazprom has cut gas supplies altogether to Bulgaria, Denmark, Finland, the Netherlands and Poland over their refusal to comply with a Kremlin order to pay their bills in roubles, instead of euros or dollars. Wholesale gas prices have soared since Russia invaded Ukraine in February, with a knock-on impact on consumer energy bills.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
July 26, 2022 18:51 UTC
Katsina govt, UNICEF begin enrollment drive for Out-of-school children
The Katsina State Government, in collaboration with UNICEF, has flagged off a “School Enrolment Drive” in two local government areas (LGAs) of the state. Mr Lawal said that the campaign was aimed at tracking the high number of out-of-school children in the two LGAs. Represented by the Permanent Secretary, Musa Dankama, the commissioner said that the move was to ensure that out-of- school children were returned to school. In his remark, the Chairman, Katsina State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Lawal Buhari, said the campaign entailed the training of stakeholders who would ensure that school age children are in school. Earlier, the SUBEB UNICEF Focal Person, Hauwau Kaikai, maintained that the campaign was to build community consensus on the best approach to get the affected children back in school.
Source:The Guardian
July 26, 2022 12:16 UTC
Govt tasked on standards during project implementation
He noted that Lagos State had witnessed a lot of building collapses in the last five years, most of which, according to him, were result of compromise on standards. Secondly, he urged that standards should take priority in the implementation of available development plans in the state to improve the liveability index. Adedire called on the state government to constantly work on providing enabling environment for investors, pointing out that as challenging as it, Lagos State remains the choice destination for investors in Nigeria. “Unarguably, Lagos State creates more investment opportunities than any other states in the country. Osun Husband Killer Commits SuicideLatest terrorist video: Presidency has admitted Buhari’s failure ― PDPEssential Documents You Need When Applying To Study Abroad On ScholarshipLatest terrorist video: Presidency has admitted Buhari’s failure ― PDPLatest terrorist video: Presidency has admitted Buhari’s failure ― PDP
Source:Nigerian Tribune
July 26, 2022 11:13 UTC
Steer clear of the affairs of Aliko Dangote College of Nursing Sciences, Students tell Bauchi SSG
Barely one week after students of Bauchi State-owned Abubakar Tatari Ali Polytechnic (ATAP) embarked on a violent protest, students of another state-owned Aliko Dangote College of Nursing Sciences on Monday embarked on a peaceful protest demanding that the Secretary to the State Government, Barr. Ibrahim Kashim Mohammed should steer clear of the affairs of the College which is an independent institution. He further alleged that the office of the SSG only recently directed for the reinstatement of the former Provost of the College, Rakiya Saleh as Acting Provost after the expiration of her tenure. We have a constitution guiding this College which says that when a tenure expires, an acting Provost will be appointed and it must be the Deputy Provost who should act,” she added. FAITH ADEOYE reports.Aliko Dangote College Aliko Dangote CollegeIf you want to keep your job and excel in your career, you need to do as I say,” Janet Abegunde’s boss said to her one fateful day.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
July 26, 2022 03:15 UTC
Recipe: 2 Ways To Make Your Tasty Mushroom Soup | The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News
Food Recipe: 2 Ways To Make Your Tasty Mushroom Soup By Guardian Life In addition to being a delicious dinner, mushroom soup has many health advantages. Mushroom soup is cheap, extremely simple to prepare, and will quickly become a household favourite. Mushroom soup is cheap, extremely simple to prepare, and will quickly become a household favourite. Add chopped mushrooms, green and red peppers, and tomatoes. Sit tight for the mushroom to rest before blending it if your blender’s jar is plastic, and then reheat the soup afterward.
Source:The Guardian
July 25, 2022 10:27 UTC
How to get ready for an interview
There are certain things you should do or know while preparing for an interview. Ask yourself questions aheadIt is necessary that you ask yourself questions pertaining to the role you are applying for before heading out for an interview. If you are able to answer these questions positively, then you are good to go for the interview. It is dangerous and risky to go for an interview knowing little or nothing about the role or the organisation. Dress well and responsiblyGoing for an interview wearing revealing outfits or crazy jeans might just show you aren’t prepared to get employed.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
July 25, 2022 07:29 UTC
African solutions to African problems: Reframing science innovation | The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News
Despair, pain, and loss were rampant during the 1980s and early 1990s, at the beginning of South Africa’s HIV epidemic. Witnessing this helped catalyse me to undertake one of the earliest population-based studies that looked closely at this emerging health issue in South Africa. Meanwhile, cases continued to surge in South Africa at an alarming rate, doubling annually in the general population. CAPRISA’s research on PrEP was recently recognised by the VinFuture Prize as a lifesaving innovation from the global South. Today, Tenofovir is taken daily as a pill for HIV prevention, a solution also known as pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP).
Source:The Guardian
July 25, 2022 04:51 UTC
USAID, Lagos and others advocate improved health care for out-of-school youth in slums
The USAID Youth-Powered Ecosystem to Advance Urban Adolescent Health (YPE4AH) and the Lagos State Government have emphasized the need to improve the health and well-being of out-of-school youth in urban slums. Speaking during the launch of the USAID YPE4AH TEENSMATA tagged “Shine Well Well” campaign in Lagos, USAID YPE4AH Party leader Boladale Akin-Kolapo emphasized the need to improve youth’s skills for healthy living and planning for the future. Akin-Kolapo, represented by Daini Babajide, added that promoting a favorable social and political environment for youth health and development is paramount to achieving a healthy community. USAID YPE4AH is a five-year (May 2020 – May 2025) program funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). “At the community level, the campaign will work towards training healthcare providers within the ecosystem to provide youth-friendly advice and services.
Source:The Guardian
July 25, 2022 03:15 UTC
Interest rates to moderate on expected N294.28bn inflow
THERE are expectations that the liquidity pressure in the money market will ease as there will be Open Market Operation (OMO) of N30.0 billion and Treasury Bills (NTB) worth N264.28 billion maturing this week. Hence, “We expect interest rates to moderate in the coming week despite the growing appetite for NTB by risk-averse investors,” dealers at Cowry Assets Management Limited stated in a note to clients. T-bills market was quiet in the just concluded week as there was no maturing or refinancing T-Bills which led to liquidity strain.. This was due to rising inflation, which led to an increase in the benchmark interest rate from 11.5 per cent to 13 per cent on May 24, and from 13 per cent to 14 per cent in July 2022. The development is seen as a good opportunity for investors to reduce negative real returns on their investment.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
July 25, 2022 02:28 UTC
Covid-19 Australia data tracker: coronavirus cases today, deaths, hospitalisations and vaccination
Covid-19 in Australia Hospitalisation NSW QLD WA VIC NT SA TAS ACT By the numbers ... fully vaccinated ... aged 5+ fully vaccinated ... recent deaths Read more here Guardian graphic | Sources: covidlive.com.au, Our World in Data. * Hospitalisation numbers can be delayed by up to a day as states and territories report daily. * Hospitalisation numbers can be delayed by up to a day as states and territories report daily. Latest Australia Covid numbers and statisticsThis chart shows the number of Covid cases reported daily for all of Australia. This chart shows the number of people admitted to hospital with Covid.
Source:The Guardian
July 25, 2022 02:15 UTC