Family panics as businessman disappears on Ilesha-Akure highway
The family of an Ogun-based businessman, Leye Ibiwoye, has been thrown into confusion after he went missing on Friday while travelling on the Ilesha-Akure Expressway. It was gathered that Leye was travelling to Akure, Ondo State, for a church outreach, when the incident happened. However, the vehicle he boarded from Ikire to Akure developed a fault around Erin-Oke, where he last spoke to his family. His brother, Tobi, told PUNCH Metro that the family tracked his phone, adding that all efforts to find him proved abortive. “We as a family have been trying to stay in the gap for his wife and his daughter till we find him.
Source:Punch
November 22, 2021 08:24 UTC
Economy: New Borrowing Underway As Production, Reserves Dwindle – The Guardian
Currently, crisis-rocked Libya has ousted Nigeria as Africa’s leader in terms of crude oil production and reserves. As of 2016, when the current administration settled into office, oil reserves were about 37.4 billion barrels but it has fallen to 36.9 billion barrels. Daily production, which almost hit two million barrels, now hovers at 1.2 million. Although hostility by Niger Delta militants against oil production was previously the main challenge against oil production, there has been relative peace in the region. Likewise, the set target of 40 billion barrels reserves may be a pipe dream due to paucity of the right level of investments.
Source:The Guardian
November 22, 2021 08:08 UTC
Police arrest Ebonyi lecturer for allegedly raping 12-year-old gateman’s daughter
The Ebonyi State Police Command, on Saturday, arrested a lecturer at the Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike Ikwo, for allegedly defiling a 12-year-old pupil in the state. A source said, “A professor at the Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu Alike Ikwo, in Ebonyi State, is now in police net. “The victim is from Ezza North LGA of Ebonyi State. “One day around 2am, I ran to my father at the security house and told him that Prof. was pressing my breasts. My father told me to go back that he would talk to him in the morning.
Source:Punch
November 22, 2021 05:40 UTC
Operation Hadin Kai, MNJTF, Cameroun change strategies against Boko Haram, ISWAP | The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News
Nigeria’s Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) and Operation Emergence-4 Maroua in Cameroun are changing strategies against Boko and the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists. Dole said the Theatre Commander, OPHK, Maj.-Gen. Christopher Musa and the Force Commander, MNJTF, Maj.-Gen. Abdul-Khalifah Ibrahim, had paid an operational visit to Operation Emergence-4 in Maroua, Cameroun, toward the objective. He said the commanders were received by the Field Commander, Operation Emergence-4, Maj.-Gen. Saly Mohammadou, before proceeding on a courtesy visit to the Governor, Far North Region, Cameroun, Mr Mijhinyawa Bakri. On his part, the Force Commander, MNJTF, Maj.-Gen. Ibrahim commended the troops of Operation Emergence-4 for their remarkable cooperation in the fight against terrorism. The Commander, Operation Emergence-4 Maj.-Gen. Saly Mohammadou, expressed delight at the visit and promised more collaboration with both operations.
Source:The Guardian
November 22, 2021 04:37 UTC
The curious deductions on Paris loan refunds | The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News
Essentially, the amount is public fund meant to be utilised to improve the standard of living of Nigerians. Rather, the entire engagements stink of fleece of a high order, despite contrasting claims by the feuding parties. Curiously, the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) has denied the execution of the projects. The issue certainly once again brings to the fore the incidences of corrupt practices bedeviling the growth and development of the nation. It is equally important however that contracts are devoid of imbedded irregularities or fraudulent acts that are patently against the public interest.
Source:The Guardian
November 22, 2021 03:59 UTC
Bauchi community protest alleged invasion of ancestral land by military
He added that “We are accusing the Bauchi Emirate Council of behind the move to eject us in collaboration with the military authorities. We just saw some Soldiers on Saturday who came and asked us to vacate our homes. He added that “The map and certificate were issued to Army and the Army was not part of the compensation process, it was done by Bauchi State government and Bauchi Emirate council”. Bauchi State Police Command confirmed that there was a peaceful protest by the communities over the alleged invasion of their land by military personnel who were erecting some fences around the land. This development has sent shivers down the spines of West Africans who are still grappling with the effects of the coronavirus pandemic.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
November 22, 2021 02:10 UTC
I left Man United in better state -Solskjaer
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said he hopes to have left Manchester United in a better state than he inherited them three years ago after the Norwegian was sacked by the club on Sunday. But silverware escaped Solskjaer as he lost four cup semi-finals and last season’s Europa League final in a marathon penalty shootout to Villarreal. But United have lost five of their last seven league games to fall 12 points behind leaders Chelsea. “As I’ve said to them this morning as well, trust yourselves, you know we’re better than this,” he added. “We’ve not been able to show it but go out, chest out, enjoy being a Man United player, in the Champions League, on the biggest stage.
Source:Punch
November 21, 2021 23:59 UTC
Equities investors lost N28bn in 5 days amidst positive outlook
The market breadth for the week was positive as 15 equities appreciated at price, 49 equities depreciated in price, while 92 equities remained unchanged. Vitafoam Nigeria led the gainers’ table by 17.11 per cent to close at N21.90, per share. e-Tranzact International followed with a gain of 10.00 per cent to close at N2.09, while Prestige Assurance went up by 9.30 per cent to close to 47 kobo, per share. On the other side, Cutix Plc led the decliners table by 42.68 per cent to close at N3.21, per share. Nigerian Exchange Group (NGXGroup) followed with a loss of 11.88 per cent to close at N15.95, while TotalEnergies Marketing Nigeria declined by 9.97 per cent to close at N216.80, per share.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
November 21, 2021 23:28 UTC
Police arrest 77-year-old gun manufacturer, 65-year-old with 130 ammunition, drugs in Delta
Police operatives in Delta State said 77-year-old and 65-year-old men are in their custody over crimes relating to arms-running, drug-pushing and other criminal infractions. Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Bright Edafe, said in a statement that they were arrested at Isoko parts of the state within the last four days. “The suspect led the Police to Irri village where the said Michael Enipozi ‘m’ of Irri in Isoko south LGA aged 77yrs was arrested. “Three double-barrel guns, two single barrel guns and other tools used in producing guns were recovered from him. The content of the article published by these online platforms is not new; it has been recirculated several times and has been debunked.Police arrest 77-year-old gun manufacturer, 65-year-old with 130 ammunition, drugs in DeltaPolice arrest 77-year-old gun manufacturer, 65-year-old with 130 ammunition, drugs in Delta
Source:Nigerian Tribune
November 21, 2021 22:37 UTC
NDLEA arrests drug dealer behind cocaine hidden in Lagos airport toilet
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency have arrested a Brazil-based drug dealer, Okafor Okwudili Moses, over 2.55 kilograms of cocaine recovered from a toilet at the E-Arrival hall of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, MMIA, Ikeja Lagos. “The following day, Saturday 13th November, the actual owner of the consignment, Okafor arrived at the airport from Brazil via an Ethiopian Airlines flight and was promptly arrested. While being interviewed in custody, he confirmed he is the owner of the seized illicit drug,” the NDLEA said in the statement. In the same vein, four other suspects were arrested at different locations in Jimeta, Yola North LGA, with assorted substances such as Cannabis, Diazepam, Exol- 5 and Tramadol tablets. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Retd) commended the officers and men involved in the operations across the commands for sustaining the heat on drug cartels in the country.
Source:Punch
November 21, 2021 21:55 UTC
12,586 teachers sit for professional qualifying exams nationwide
A total of 12,586 candidates sat for the Teachers Professional Qualifying Examination (PQE) conducted by the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria in 35 States, including the Federal Capital Territory. The Director added that a good number of teachers in Nigeria have been registered and certified by the council. Nwajiuba revealed that plans are underway to begin the Teachers Exchange Programme with the Federal Ministry of Communication and Digital Economy to develop the digital literacy capacity of teachers in Nigeria. 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
November 21, 2021 21:03 UTC
Drug dealer behind cocaine hidden in Lagos airport toilet arrested – NDLEA | The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says it has arrested a Brazil based drug dealer, Okafor Moses in connection with over 2.55 kilograms of cocaine. This is contained in a statement signed by NDLEA’s Director, Media and Advocacy, Mr Femi Babafemi, in Abuja on Sunday. He said that drugs were recovered from a toilet at the E-Arrival hall of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, (MMIA), Ikeja Lagos. “While being interviewed in custody, he confirmed he is the owner of the seized illicit drug, ” he said. “While 59-year-old Mrs Joy Peter was nabbed with over 39kg cannabis and Tramadol tablets on Wednesday Nov. 17.
Source:The Guardian
November 21, 2021 19:47 UTC
EndSARS: Omokri’s Petition Against Buhari Removed From Website
An online petition initiated change.org by Reno Omokri, a former special assistant to Nigeria’s former President, Goodluck Jonathan, has been removed from the website. The petition was addressed to the International Criminal Court to arraign Nigeria’s President, Muhammadu Buhari, over alleged crimes against humanity. Either the URL is incorrect, it violated our Community Guidelines, or the starter removed it,” a message on the petition page said. The petition, which has garnered 80,000 signatories on Friday, is titled, “Petition To The ICC To Arraign Muhammadu Buhari for Crimes Against Humanity”. Omokri alleged that President Buhari paid for his page to be reported.
Source:The Guardian
November 21, 2021 19:21 UTC
Tinubu meets Kalu, says national interest greater than personal ambition
The National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, on Saturday met behind closed doors with in Abuja with a former governor of Abia State, Orji Uzor Kalu. Emerging from a two-hour closed-door meeting, Tinubu declared that the interest of Nigeria was greater than an ambition of any individual. We discussed national interest issues, the economy and other issues bordering on security.”On the issue of 2023 election, the APC national leader simply responded that, “National interest is greater than the personal ambition of any individual.”Tinubu, returned to Nigeria on October 8 after spending some months in London, where he had a knee surgery. While Tinubu was a former Senator, Orji Uzor Kalu is the current Senator representing Abia North Senatorial District in the 9th Senate. Tinubu is widely rumoured to also be nursing a presidential ambition, with many of his supporters already trying to sell the idea to Nigerians.
Source:Punch
November 21, 2021 11:47 UTC
Indian Man Found Alive After Night In Morgue Freezer | The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News
Odd News Indian Man Found Alive After Night In Morgue Freezer By AFP An Indian man declared dead after a road accident shocked his relatives when they found him still breathing despite a night in the freezer of a hospital morgue. He…An Indian man declared dead after a road accident shocked his relatives when they found him still breathing despite a night in the freezer of a hospital morgue. He did not find any signs of life and hence declared him dead,” Rajendra Kumar, the hospital’s medical superintendent, told AFP on Sunday. The doctor said police were informed and the body was placed in the morgue freezer until his family arrived six hours later. An investigation was under way to determine how the doctors mistakenly declared him dead.
Source:The Guardian
November 21, 2021 11:41 UTC