220 killed, 64 abducted in first week 2022
No fewer than 284 Nigerians were either killed or abducted in various attacks across the country in the first week of the year. A breakdown of the figure shows that 220 persons were killed and 64 kidnapped between January 1 and 7, according to media reports. On January 1, bandits killed one and abducted 12 persons in Kaduna, while the wife and daughters of a lecturer in Zamfara State were also abducted on New Year Day. Bandits killed nine villagers in Kaduna and one in Zaria at an IRT operative’s residence on January 5. On January 7, bandits killed two passengers and abducted 40 others in Taraba State, while five persons were abducted in the Federal Capital Territory.
Source:Punch
January 12, 2022 00:06 UTC
TotalEnergies declares force majeure over gas pipeline vandalisation | The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News
TotalEnergies EP Nigeria Limited has declared a force majeure resulting from its Northern option pipeline (NOPL) Line vandalisation at KP41 at the weekend. According to TotalEnergies EP Nigeria Limited in a letter to the Niger Delta Power Holding Company Limited (NDPHC), “NOPL pipeline was vandalised on 7th January 2022 at KP41 Alaoma Etche Cluster. As a result of this development, TotalEnergies EP Nigeria Limited stated that “Gas supply to Alaoji Power Plant was suspended due to this unfortunate event. Recall that Omotosho NIPP was shut down last month when Nigeria Gas Company (NGC), due to system wide curtailment of all gas shippers (gas producers/off takers) by Nigeria Gas Company (NGC) “to forestall the imminent collapse of the gas grid.”NGC said at the time that the Trans-Forcados Pipeline (TFP), belonging to NGC, was breached on December 17, 2021. The Management of NDPHC hereby assures our customers that Alaoji Power Plant and others will resume power generation as soon as gas supply is restored.
Source:The Guardian
January 11, 2022 23:01 UTC
UPDATED: Nigeria break record, defeat Egypt 1-0 in AFCON opener
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have defeated the Pharaohs of Egypt 1-0 in their group stage encounter at the ongoing 33rd Africa Cup of Nations on Tuesday in Garoua, Cameroon. Pharaohs were unbeaten in their last 16 group matches at the Africa Cup of Nations. This is the ninth encounter between Nigeria and Egypt at the Africa Cup of Nations. Nigeria are making their 19th appearance at the Africa Cup of Nations. This is Egypt’s 25th appearance at the Africa Cup of Nations, a record in the history of the tournament.
Source:Punch
January 11, 2022 22:45 UTC
Shonekan: FG orders national flag to fly at half-mast
PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari has directed that the national flag be flown at half-mast, effective from Wednesday, January 12 to Friday, 14 as a mark of respect for the former Head of the Interim Government, Late Chief Ernest Adegunle Oladeinde Shonekan. Shonekan died on Tuesday, January 11, 2022, at the age of 85. Secretary to the Goverment of the Federation, Mr Boss Mustapha, conveyed this in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja. Shonekan was the interim head of the Nigerian Government between August 26 and November 17, 1993 when he was ousted in a coup led by late General Sani Abacha. Our reporter joined the train to and fro Lagos from Ibadan and tells his experience in this report…
Source:Nigerian Tribune
January 11, 2022 22:28 UTC
Mali govt urges protests against ‘extreme’ ECOWAS sanctions
Mali’s army-dominated government has called for nationwide demonstrations on Friday against stringent sanctions imposed by the West Africa bloc ECOWAS over delayed elections. The Sahel state’s interim government stated Monday night that the sanctions — which include border closures and a trade embargo — are “extreme” and urged “the entire population and diaspora” to demonstrate against them on Friday. Leaders from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) agreed to sanction Mali on Sunday, in a decision that was later backed by former colonial power France at the UN Security Council. Under threat of sanctions following that putsch, Goita had promised to hold presidential and legislative elections, and to restore civilian rule by February 2022. His government has argued that rampant insecurity in Mali prevents it from organising safe elections by the end of February.
Source:Punch
January 11, 2022 21:30 UTC
Men’s transfer window January 2022 – all deals from Europe’s top five leagues
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Source:The Guardian
January 11, 2022 18:10 UTC
Nigeria on the march again, battles Egypt in Group D opener | The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News
That question will be partially answered today when Nigeria’s Super Eagles engage Pharaohs of Egypt in what has been termed the toughest match of the group. It is generally assumed that the victor in the clash at the Roumde Adjia Stadium will go on to win the group. Among those, who believe Egypt will have the upper hand today is Sudan’sGeneral Manager, Mohsen Sayed, whose team is in the same Group D with Nigeria and Egypt. I definitely hope that Egypt win.”To Eguavoen, people who do not know the true strength of the Super Eagles usually make such predictions. The Super Eagles won their only friendly game ahead of this competition, a 2-0 victory over Coton Sport Garoua on Friday.
Source:The Guardian
January 11, 2022 16:27 UTC
Former Nigerian leader Ernest Shonekan dies at 85
Chief Ernest Shonekan, the former head of the Interim National Government that succeeded the military junta of General Ibrahim Babangida, is dead. Shonekan, a boardroom guru before his selection to head the Interim National Government, died in Lagos at the age of 85. Nigeria owes a great debt to Shonekan, Buhari mournsIn a condolence message, the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd. The statement read, “President Muhammadu Buhari has received with profound sadness the news of the death of a great statesman and former Head of the Interim National Government, Chief Ernest Shonekan. “President Buhari believes that Nigeria owes a great debt to Chief Shonekan, the peacemaker, who even at the twilight of his lifetime never stopped believing and working for a prosperous and democratic country.
Source:Punch
January 11, 2022 14:28 UTC
Former Nigerian leader Ernest Shonekan is dead | The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News
Chief Ernest Shonekan who headed the Interim National Government that succeeded the junta of General Ibrahim Babangida, has died. Shonekan died in Lagos at the age of 85. He was the interim head of the Nigerian Government between August 26 and November 17 1993 when he was ousted in a coup led by late General Sani Abacha.
Source:The Guardian
January 11, 2022 10:57 UTC
Climate change through human population control | The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News
Currently, most hydrogen is made from natural gas or even coal. This is cheap but it produces lots of greenhouse gases. However, if you capture those greenhouse gases and bury them in the ground, you are allowed to call it “blue hydrogen”. Again, they say the technology to capture and store greenhouse gases is unproven and will be expensive. One is reminded the conversion of hydrogen to energy produces water vapour, which is a major greenhouse gas.
Source:The Guardian
January 11, 2022 09:40 UTC
Decent work, sustainable model, aquaculture could feed the world
The lessons learnt from the COVID-19 crisis should encourage reforms towards a more sustainable and resilient aquaculture sector and food systems at large. Harnessing aquaculture’s potential to effectively contribute to feeding the world’s growing population in the decades to come will require concerted efforts to promote sustainable enterprises and decent work for its workforce. It remains an important source of livelihoods and food for many rural workers today. The lessons learnt from the crisis should encourage reforms towards more sustainable and resilient aquaculture and food systems more generally. “The current pandemic has exacerbated decent work deficits in the sector.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
January 11, 2022 08:06 UTC
Kwankwaso rubbishes zoning, begins consultations on 2023 presidential bid
A former Governor of Kano State, Rabiu Kwankwaso, says he is considering succeeding the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd. ), in the next presidential election in 2023 on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party. This is just as the Publisher of Ovation International and The Boss magazines, Dele Momodu, on Monday declared his presidential ambition also under the PDP. Kwankwaso, while in the APC, was among the aspirants who contested against Buhari for the party’s ticket in 2015 and 2019. The ex-governor noted that he had always supported presidential candidates from the South since the defunct Third Republic.
Source:Punch
January 11, 2022 07:59 UTC
2023: I have informed Buhari of my intention to run for President, says Tinubu
The National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, Bola Tinubu, says he has informed the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd. Tinubu stated this on Monday while briefing State House correspondents after he met with Buhari at the Aso Villa in Abuja. Tinubu said, “I have informed the President of my intention but I’ve not informed Nigerians yet. The PUNCH had earlier reported that the Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, in 2021 said Tinubu would make his intention whether to run or not for President known in January 2022. Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, had in October 2021 inaugurated the South-West Agenda 2023, a political movement mobilising support for Tinubu to contest the 2023 presidential election.
Source:Punch
January 11, 2022 05:05 UTC
Operators allege paralysis of N3tr bonded terminals as part of port reforms
* Over 90% operate at less than 15% of their capacityOperators blamed the federal government’s port reforms for under-spending more than 3 trillion naira in investments in the country’s bonded terminals. “Due to the federal government’s port reforms, which led to the handing over of port terminals to concessionaires, more than 3 trillion naira of investment in bonded terminals remains underutilized. As we speak, more than 90% of bonded terminals today cannot boast of having a capacity of use of 15%, as most bonded terminals are denied cargoes by concessionaires even at the height of congestion. Omolajomo also refuted claims that the bonded terminals lack equipment and personnel to support the activity. View photos The advantages of comparing online car insurance quotes are the following: Online quotes can be obtained from anywhere and at any time.
Source:The Guardian
January 11, 2022 04:48 UTC
We can now see clearly - Part 2 | The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News
We engage in a callous murder of culture whenever we play down on our Urhoboness, Isokoness, Ijawness, Igboness, Yorubaness, etc. The First and Second World Wars was fought strictly on the basis of linguistic affiliation. The Austro-Hungarian Empire collapsed and out of it emerged Austria, Hungary, Czechoslovakia and Yugoslavia. The Yoruba nation, Urhobo nation, Igbo nation, Ijaw nation, must all emerge and exist independently for there to be any experience of progress as we see elsewhere in the world. By this time, Nigeria would have been history, just as the Ottoman Empire is history today.
Source:The Guardian
January 11, 2022 03:09 UTC