The House of Representatives candidate for the Wudil/Garko federal constituency in Kano State under the platform of the New Nigeria Peoples Party, Kamilu Isa, is dead. He died just four days to the presidential, senatorial and House of Representatives elections. In a condolence message to Isa’s family, the presidential candidate of the NNPP, Rabiu Kwankwaso, described his demise as a huge vacuum that could not be replaced. Kamilu Ado Isah, the NNPP House of Representatives Candidate for Wudil/Garko constituency. My condolence to his family, friends and the NNPP Kano Chapter,” he said.

How often do you see patients with damaged skin as a result of bleaching creams, soaps, and other ingredients in your clinic? Patients come quite frequently to the skin clinic with adverse effects or complications of skin lightening. In a recent analysis, about 28 per cent of patients seen in one year had dermatological conditions associated with skin bleaching practices. Good skin can be achieved through a healthy diet and lifestyle and by using good skin products in moderation. We are concerned that if nothing is done now, we may begin to see a rise in skin cancer, hypertension, diabetes, and kidney failure cases associated with skin bleaching in the future.

This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register. By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.

Amidst the hardship and crisis that has trailed the central bank’s new naira policy, the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd. Buhari who said he is fully aware of the hardship argued that the policy is meant to improve Nigeria’s economy. “I am appealing to you to exercise further patience as we take appropriate measures to ease these hardships. “As I mentioned before, Tinubu is a true believer in Nigeria, who loves the people and the development of our country. The President emphasised that the APC presidential candidate has demonstrated his commitment to the development of the country and the well-being of its people.

Information available to The Guardian revealed that sometimes last year, a contract was awarded for 40 cars to be purchased for the lawmakers. In the document, there was disparity between the cars for principal officers and floor members. While the principal officers got Toyota Land Cruisers, the floor members got Toyota Prado. While the contract for floor members’ cars was awarded in December, the one for the principal officers was done in January. Interestingly, of the present 40 members of the Lagos State Assembly, 30 are returning lawmakers, with just 10 being new representatives.

I knew the late Damilola Osunlakin through Professor Adeshina Afolayan of the University of Ibadan, who introduced him to me to assist with a project on Ijemo, an old township in Abeokuta. I was later told that Temitope Fagunwa, the activist–intellectual at Osun State University,introduced Damilola to Adeshina. He was different: he was not seeking favour but seeking love; he was not seeking objects but emotional connections. Damilola gave me his thesis to read, and I gave him elaborate comments and did line-by-line editing, which I hardly blessed anyone with. His coverage of issues was particularly impressive; even when he had no ready answer, Osunlakin always had a good recommendation on mostsubjects.

Nedu Wazobia has been appointed Brand Ambassador for LikePlay. LikePlay is a new dating app and social networking platform designed by Africans, for Africans seeking genuine love and friendship. According to the Co-Founder and CEO, Precious Igalanugor, while talking about the app said, “while there is a high demand for it (love), genuine love is currently scarce. Speaking about the new collaboration, Nedu Wazobia said; “I am always excited when people use technology to solve people problems. I’m glad to be a part of this Africa- first app and look forward to an exciting collaboration with LikePlay”.

The governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in Niger State, Isah Liman Kantigi, has issued a death threat to prospective voters who have the intention to collect his money without voting for him in the general election. Kantigi made the threat while addressing his supporters in a viral video. The PDP candidate was recently in the news after he donated two electricity transformers to Dangana and Duma communities in Lapai. In November, his growing popularity in Niger State was tested after his candidacy was challenged by an aggrieved party member, Sani Idris Kutigi. He was, however, affirmed by a Federal High Court, Abuja, on Thursday, as the valid governorship candidate of the PDP for the 2023 governorship elections in Niger.

January’s inflation rate is a 0.48 per cent point increase from the 21.34 per cent that was recorded in December 2022. Prior to December, Nigeria’s inflation rate had been rising consistently for 11 months. In its ‘Consumer Price Index’ for January 2023, the national statistics body said, “In January 2023, the headline inflation rate rose to 21.82 per cent compared to December 2022 headline inflation rate which was 21.34 per cent. “Looking at the trend, the January 2023 inflation rate showed an increase of 0.47 per cent points when compared to December 2022 inflation rate. According to the CBN, its naira redesign policy will help control inflation.

Canadian artiste, Audrey Graham popularly known as Drake, has hit back against a subpoena ordering him to appear for a deposition in the murder trial of the late rapper, XXXTentacion. Last week, Mauricio Padilla, a lawyer to Derek Williams, one of the suit’s defendants, named Drake as a person of interest. The lawyer referenced an Instagram post by the ‘Look at Me’ rapper in which he tagged Drake’s account back in February 2018. In a motion newly filed by Drake’s lawyers, it was argued that the original deposition subpoena was not properly served nor was it properly accepted by the artiste, Rolling Stone reports. His killers also stole a bag belonging to the rapper which contained $50,000 in cash.

The twin challenges of Naira and fuel scarcity, one holding on to the other like Jacob to Esau’s heel, is a bitter pill to swallow. Days have gradually turned to weeks, weeks into months, and the sting of the scarcity of the new naira notes continues to be a thorn in the flesh of the large populace whose daily survival depends on it. Access to the new notes has been a herculean task; withdrawing the stipulated cash withdrawal limit requires an excruciating amount of effort. Black market merchants of the Naira, such as Point of Sales (POS) agents, have greatly multiplied their charges on withdrawals and deposits. How are we using the Naira to purchase Naira in our own country?

Two weeks to Nigeria’s presidential and legislative elections, the country’s military has denied reports that its officers are planning a coup. The Defence Headquarters Saturday dismissed the coup report as ‘malicious propaganda’ by ‘unscrupulous elements’. The Acting Director of Defence Information, Tukur Gusau, a brigadier general, said this in a statement on Saturday in Abuja. He added that the Armed Forces of Nigeria was dismayed that even politically exposed persons had denigrated themselves into joining the agents of destabilisation. “The Armed Forces of Nigeria will never be part of any ignoble plot to truncate our hard-earned democracy,” he said.

By-Adelowo Oladipo MinnaThe Niger State Police Command has confirmed the killing of a Divisional Police Officer (DPO) in Paikoro Division allegedly by gunmen suspected to be bandits during a fierce gun duel. A statement issued and made available to the newsmen on Sunday in Minna by the Police Public Relations Officer of the Command, DSP Wasiu Abiodun, said that the DPO, SP Mukhtar Sabiu and four other police personnel lost their lives during the gun duel. According to DSP Abiodun, the incident happened when the suspected armed bandits attempted to attack the Chibani village market via Sarkin-Pawa, in the Munya Local Government area of the State. The Police Boss, however, assured members of the public in the state that the Command will not relent in the fight against banditry and other crimes and criminality in the State. READ ALSO FROM NIGERIAN TRIBUNE

By Kehinde Akinseinde-Jayeoba | LagosIn it’s bid to ease the efforts of students and people who intend to school abroad, Across the Horizon recently launch an app that provides varying solutions to requirements. The app, according to him, intending students could access scholarships, fully funded programs, and various travel assistance, thus saving saving money and time, adding that advisory assistance is also made available via the app. Also speaking on the Pay4me app at the summit in Lagos, Adah explained that the application, owned by the company as well, is dedicated to assisting student and financial services with international payments all over the world. She however noted that for this to be successful, the prospective student need to be intentional, adding that a good way to attract funds is to tell their stories of where they are coming from and where they are going. READ ALSO FROM NIGERIAN TRIBUNE

Attahiru Ahmed – GusauZamfara State Governor Bello Matawalle has ordered the arrest of anyone who refuses to accept the old currency notes of ₦200, ₦5000 and ₦1,000 in the State. He explained that his counterparts in Kogi and Kaduna states are seeking the supreme court to order the extension and validity of the old naira notes. “As you are all aware, the economy of the country as a whole has been plunged into a serious crisis by the decision of the Central Bank to cease recognition of the old naira notes as legal tender from February 10th. He further commended the Supreme Court for doing the needful, which he said will alleviate the suffering of the masses. “Alhamdullilah, old naira notes will remain legal tender, and the people can continue with their legitimate businesses and earn their livelihoods without fear or concern,” Matawalle joyously expressed.