Censors board, stakeholders move to ban smoking in movies
The National Film and Video Censors Board has commenced engagement with practitioners and stakeholders in the movie and entertainment industry to enforce the law banning smoking in movies. Executive Director, NFVCB, Adedayo Thomas, made this known on Saturday while presenting a communique at the end of the entertainment industry stakeholders’ roundtable in Lagos. He said, “stakeholders observed that smoking in movies and the entertainment sector is a pathway to young people embracing smoking. “Entertainment stakeholders are deliberately targeted by the tobacco industry either through financial inducement, misinformation, and other subtle approaches to further the glamorisation of smoking in the movies and entertainment sector. He said this will open opportunities for movies and entertainment sector operators to play crucial roles in awareness creation and sensitisation in relation to smoking in movies.
Source:Punch
December 12, 2021 00:45 UTC
Anti-corruption war: Falana, Justice Abiru canvass for return of moral values
Human rights lawyer, Mr. Femi Falana (SAN) and a judge of Lagos State High Court, Justice Adewale Abiru, have called for reform of the social order in the country as well as return of the moral values which abhors corruption and sharp practices. The jurist stressed that it was hypocritical to see public office holders hammering on integrity, transparency, declaring that moral values had been corrupted and, therefore, nothing would change no matter the number of reforms done in the public sector. Our public service is inefficient with massive capacity collapse which is being populated by unqualified and incompetent people,” Abiru said. Corroborating the view of the judge, Mr. Falana said unless there is a revolution on how to bring back the society where the people and the society are responsible and responsive, the nation cannot progress. The society has turned against our people and that promotes criminality,” Mr. Falana said.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
December 11, 2021 23:43 UTC
China brands US democracy ‘weapon of mass destruction’
China branded US democracy a “weapon of mass destruction” on Saturday, following the US-organised Summit for Democracy which aimed to shore up like-minded allies in the face of autocratic regimes. “‘Democracy’ has long become a ‘weapon of mass destruction’ used by the US to interfere in other countries,” a foreign ministry spokesperson said in an online statement, which also accused the US of having “instigated ‘colour revolutions'” overseas. Ahead of the summit, China ramped up a propaganda blitz criticising US democracy as corrupt and a failure. Taiwan, a democratic self-ruling island that is claimed by China, was invited to the US summit in a clear snub to its larger neighbour. In response, the US State Department called on “all countries that value democratic institutions” to “expand engagement” with the island.
Source:Punch
December 11, 2021 22:32 UTC
2023: Nigeria can’t return to PDP years of financial heist -APC
National Secretary of the APC, Sen. John Akpanudoedehe, said this in a statement titled, ‘APC: Loot Recovery, Viable Opposition, The Tasks before Ayu-Led PDP,’ In Abuja, on Saturday. He said the newly-inaugurated leadership of the opposition party has shown early signs that it is not different from the immediate-past and sacked leadership of the failed opposition party. “The sit-tight syndrome headlined by the PDP’s ill-fated third-term agenda has been discarded as an undemocratic template. President Muhammadu Buhari has assured Nigerians and the international community of free and fair elections in 2023, even as he pledged peaceful transfer of power. “Despite obvious challenges on the path, the President Muhammadu Buhari government is successfully clearing the rot and returning the country to its deserved place.
Source:Punch
December 11, 2021 21:05 UTC
Liverpool vs Aston Villa: Salah spoils Gerrard’s return to Anfield as Reds win 1-0
Liverpool ensured there was no happy return to Anfield for Steven Gerrard as Mohamed Salah’s second-half penalty earned a 1-0 win over Aston Villa. Robertson was the major threat for Klopp’s men as he exploited the space he was afforded down the left. Tyrone Mings was roped into a clumsy challenge on Salah and at the third time of asking, Liverpool got their spot-kick. Martinez has earned a reputation as a penalty specialist, but Salah’s strike was too precise for the Villa stopper despite guessing the right way. Going behind suddenly sparked Villa into life as Gerrard introduced Danny Ings and Emiliano Buendia to offer more of an attacking threat.
Source:Punch
December 11, 2021 20:15 UTC
Ikoyi high-rise collapse: Family awaits news on breadwinner's whereabouts
Adejuwon Ogunfuwa’s husband Oladuni was an engineer working on the site of a high-rise that collapsed on Gerrard Road, Ikoyi, in October. That, she said, “was the beginning of the ugly story that refused to end.”“All of a sudden, I received a call from one of our pastors who had heard the news of the collapsed building,” Adejuwon told The Guardian. “I am yet to hear any news about my husband,” Adejuwon said. She is appealing to the Lagos State Government and all concerned authorities to look into finding Oladuni’s body and other victims of the building collapse. He was at the collapsed building site to confirm the news.
Source:The Guardian
December 11, 2021 12:04 UTC
Bangladesh protests US sanctions of its security chiefs | The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News
They include Benazir Ahmed, previously the RAB chief and currently the national head of the South Asian country’s more than 200,000-strong police force. “We are determined to put human rights at the centre of our foreign policy, and we reaffirm this commitment by using appropriate tools and authorities to draw attention to and promote accountability for human rights violations and abuses,” said Secretary of State Antony Blinken. One of the sanctioned individuals, RAB deputy chief K.M Azad, defended the force’s operations, saying it never violates human rights. “If bringing down a criminal under the law is a violation of human rights, then we have no objection to violating this human rights in the interest of the country,” he said. But it has been dogged by controversies and accused of gross human rights violations, including staging gunfights to kill alleged criminals.
Source:The Guardian
December 11, 2021 10:45 UTC
Police rescue abducted Imo traditional ruler | The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News
Police in Imo have rescued abducted Eze Damian Nwaigwe, the traditional ruler of Mbutu in Aboh-Mbaise council area unhurt. Police spokesman in Imo, CSP Michael Abattam said in a statement issued in Owerri on Saturday that the traditional ruler had been reunited with his family. He added that security had been beefed in the area. Eze Nwaigwe was kidnapped from his residence on Thursday a day after the traditional ruler of Atta autonomous community in Njaba council area, Eze Edwin Azike was kidnapped. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Eze Azike was, however, not as lucky as he was found dead at a market square in his area on Friday.
Source:The Guardian
December 11, 2021 10:14 UTC
2023: I will hand over in peace —Buhari
PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari has assured Nigerians and the international community of free and fair elections and peaceful transfer of power in 2023. President Buhari said necessary mechanisms would be strengthened to ensure that Nigeria witnesses another peaceful transfer of power. “Since assuming office in 2015, we have been able to introduce mechanisms to ensure free, fair and credible elections. Buhari stated that the summit was taking place at a time when democratic institutions around the world were facing several challenges. “Nevertheless, we have witnessed the resilience of democratic institutions in many countries that have held free, fair and transparent democratic elections under very challenging conditions,” he noted.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
December 11, 2021 06:08 UTC
Must-have tops for ladies
There are some must-have tops every lady should have because these pieces can be carried over each season and be worn regularly. These tops have the ability to make one stand out from the crowd and show off one’s personality. Patterned Shirt: Add a fun patterned shirt to your must-have tops to brighten up your mood anytime you wear it. Viral Voice Note On WhatsApp Billing FalseClaim: A viral WhatsApp voice note, purportedly made by the director and CEO of WhatsApp, claims users will have to start paying for WhatsApp services. Verdict: The viral WhatsApp voice note claim is a hoax.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
December 11, 2021 05:23 UTC
‘While building your home, don’t forget to invest in yourself’
With her expertise in Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Rogerian Therapy and Relapse Prevention, she works with couples and couples-to-be, building healthy marital relationships. We also have the strengthening marital relationship programme, which equips couples with skills in encouraging good behaviour, conflict resolution and building emotional intimacy. Another concern is unrealistic expectations; a man walks into a marriage hoping to get a wife who plays the traditional roles. We are a supportive society that has a culture of advising people, but the reality is sometimes, we don’t give good advice; we don’t have the right training to do that. If you are already married, while investing in your home, your husband and your kids, don’t forget to invest in yourself.
Source:The Guardian
December 11, 2021 03:49 UTC
Empire actor, Jussie Smollett, found guilty of faking hate crime
A Chicago Jury has found American actor, Jussie Smollett, guilty of lying to the police about a racist and homophobic attack against him in 2019The Empire actor had reported an attack against him back in January 2019 while he walked home at night in Chicago. Things took a turn in February when Smollett was arrested by the police who accused him of paying two Nigerian brothers, Abimbola, an extra on the Empire set, and Olabinjo Osundairo to stage the reported assault. Smollett however maintained his innocence and accused the two brothers of lying. The jury, after a nine-hour deliberation, found Smollet guilty on five out of six counts of disorderly conduct for lying to police. Smollett has been written off the Empire series since allegations of his role in the attack became public.
Source:Punch
December 11, 2021 03:10 UTC
Fact Check: Begging After 'Accidents' Appear Fraudulent - Many Common Pictures, Stories, Different Bank Accounts
No, that's not true: Many suspicious fundraising posts on Facebook contain uncanny similarities -- similar stories, similar photos and similar bank accounts. One example is a post published to the Facebook group korra obidi fan page on December 8, 2021. Two show a man in a hospital bed; three show car accidents that do not appear to be the same vehicles or same accident scene. A different post, from June 29, 2021, was asking for donations for "Temitope David" who purportedly was in an accident on June 26, 2021. I am writing this in tears, i request only 1 seconds of your precious time to pray for my Son (Jerry [Stephen or David]) Also help him financially please.
Source:The Guardian
December 11, 2021 01:09 UTC
Buhari dissolves governing board of citizenship, leadership training centre
PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari has approved the immediate dissolution of the Governing Board of the Citizenship and Leadership Training Centre. He noted that the dissolution of the Board was in the exercise of the President’s Constitutional Powers under Section 5 of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended) and Section 4 of the Citizenship and Leadership Training Centre Act. SGF in the statement signed by the Permanent Secretary, General Services Office, Nnamdi Maurice Mbaeri, said all committees, technical committees and other similar organs established are also affected. “Consequent upon this, all committees, technical committees and other similar organs established are also affected,” he said. YOU SHOULD NOT MISS THESE HEADLINES FROM NIGERIAN TRIBUNEBuhari Urges MTN For Quality Service, Downward Price Review In Cost Of Data, Other ServicesPresident Muhammadu Buhari Friday at State House Abuja urged the MTN Group to make the available top-of-the-range service to its Nigerian subscribers… Buhari dissolves governing board of citizenship, leadership training centre Buhari dissolves governing board of citizenship, leadership training centre Buhari dissolves governing board of citizenship, leadership training centre Buhari dissolves governing board of citizenship, leadership training centre.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
December 11, 2021 01:04 UTC
FG launches National Policy to protect Female Genital Mutilation survivors
The Federal Government has launched a national policy to protect the health of Female Genital Mutilation(FGM) in Abuja. Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire in his keynote address at the Launch of National Policy of Female Genital Mutilation and National Protocol on the Management of Survivors of Female Genital Mutilation in Nigeria said these guidelines will be useful to Frontline healthcare professionals, healthcare managers, policy-makers and others in charge of planning. “Thus, we revised the National Policy and Plan of Action for Elimination of Female Genital Mutilation and the developed National Protocol on the Management of Survivors of Female Genital Mutilation”. “It is interesting to note that, the Government of Nigeria has recognized FGM as discriminatory practice requiring policy intervention since 2002 when the first national policy was developed”. YOU SHOULD NOT MISS THESE HEADLINES FROM NIGERIAN TRIBUNEBuhari Urges MTN For Quality Service, Downward Price Review In Cost Of Data, Other ServicesPresident Muhammadu Buhari Friday at State House Abuja urged the MTN Group to make the available top-of-the-range service to its Nigerian subscribers… FG launches National Policy to protect Female Genital Mutilation survivors FG launches National Policy to protect Female Genital Mutilation survivors FG launches National Policy to protect Female Genital Mutilation survivors FG launches National Policy to protect Female Genital Mutilation survivors.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
December 10, 2021 23:43 UTC